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[marksb11]

How expensive are hair transplants? I know it varies based on how many grafts you get, but what is a rough estimate for an average job of, say, 2000 grafts?

 

[HairBeThere]

my doctor charges $3.50 per follicular unit.

 

[brucergoldberg]

my doctor was wonderful. Today i had my stitches out- it was painless. he said my deal was simple and perfect.

I paid $3800 and was suppose to get 1500 grafts but got 2200 instead because my hair was so dense in the back (number of follicles). That also included 6 mos of propecia

he is at

http://www.hairtx.com/

cant wait to wash my hair tonight LOL

 

[HairBeThere]

oh man.. wash your hair now.. Just had mine out today, and it was the first thing I did when I got home!! What a relief!!

Bruce, I am more than interested in your case.. Please keep us updated with photo's and progress.

I'll do the same.. I guess, I'll show you mine if you show me yours. :shock:

 

[brucergoldberg]

look at my pics- day 12 are up. no shedding yet. i cant keep my hand off my head. will you rub my head for me?


i cant wait to see your growth - do you have any yet?

 

[HairBeThere]

I have slight growth, but am waiting for the "shedding" to happen.. Hope it doesn't, but no way will I get my hopes up on a 10% chance... Just taking the appropriate measures. And I said show you mine, not rub yours!! :lol:

 

[brucergoldberg]

shedding sucks. no shedding yet. Could it be my jewish hair? my brother and dad could have passed for italian, i get the porcelin forehead.

are you updating your avatar?

Take a pic of your head close up - im curious to see whats going on

 

[brucergoldberg]

Hey guys, i have a lot of itching from dry scalp and some light flaking that looks like white sand. I am using zinc shampoo every other wash. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[mvpsoft]

Try one of the coal tar shampoos, either Henna or T-Gel. You might also try a good conditioner after you shampoo.

 

[HairBeThere]

Give head and shoulders for dry scalp a try. I've been using it for a week now, and it did wonders!!

 

[pleasehelpme]

hey where are the pics?

bruce it sounds like you had great results.. congrats!

 

[brucergoldberg]

thanks. i will try head and shoulders and a conditioner. Was afraid this is the beginning of a shed?

my pics are at http://www.spstuff.com/bruce im waiting for day 13 to post, i cut my hair so my transplant looks more natural now

 

[brucergoldberg]

if i knew how to put a photo in here i would. I am putting my day 17 pics at http://www.spstuff.com/bruce

still no shedding 17 days after surgery - just growth

bruce

 

[HairBeThere]

actually, it looks like you had about a 60% shed already. Which is great. I think you are prolly going to be safe with what you have that fifn't shed. The rest should start appearing at about 3 month mark.

 

[brucergoldberg]

well i didnt think i had a shed but guess it was gradual. Today i was in for a rude awakening when i was taking a shower and had about 10 little bitty grafted hairs in my hand. SO i guess i shedded. The hairs werre very small and looked like they didnt grow since the transplant. SO now what?

 

[HairBeThere]

"So now what?"
lol, sit back and enjoy the rollercoaster ride!!

It may get a little rough, but you'll get there!

 

[brucergoldberg]

so now after all these little ones are gone (they fall out with touch - look like little razor stubbles) how long before i see the new growth sprout?

 

[HairBeThere]

rule of thumb, is 3 months.
Though sometimes for a few people, it takes 5 months. But 3 months is a safe bet.

 

[brucergoldberg]

sh*t your kidding me.... so im back to the way i was before for 3-6 months? thats miserable.....

 

[HairBeThere]

I wouldn't say that.. With everything, everything takes time.

In 3 months your going to be singing praises. And In a year, you are going to think this may have been the best thing that ever happened.

Welcome to the rollercoaster!