when it comes in ( and it will) folks are going to assume you just grew your hair out. Congrats!

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Originally posted by hairworthy:
Although, seeing a scar like that, how many people would think "HT"? Probably a very small minority. We know because we're in this business but take the average Joe Bloggs and he'll say "yeah this guy must have had surgery for a brain tumor or something". Even my hairdresser asked me what kind of accident my scar came from. Good luck with the growth man, what a change it will be!

THAT is a very interesting thing, indeed. I've never thought of it quite like that, but I can see how that's the case. B spot, you've got a great attitude about it. All the best to you as your look changes. I am looking forward to your great results.

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Originally posted by JacobS:
when it comes in ( and it will) folks are going to assume you just grew your hair out. Congrats!

That's exactly what I was thinking.

B Spot, you're going to be ecstatic here shortly. Congrats, man. Kick back and enjoy the ride.

-Robert

Thanks a bunch Chums!!!!!! I am comin up on 2 months here soon, and just I will have just one more until some sprouting I hope!!!!! I will post pictures as always.....

Hello again!! finally got around to posting some new pictures Gents!!!! I took these right at 3 months, and boys I have to tell you... If early returns are any indication, I am going to be one happy SOB a few moths from now
I am excited with my progress as people have been asking if I am losing weight or my face looks thinner.... etc. I know it is only a little bit of growth but wowie zowie!!!!! (or Holy Shit!) I have been so busy that 3 months has flown by, so hopefully that will be the case in the coming months. As always, I will post more photos!!!!!!!

BUMP-a-roni---? I will be posting some 4 month pictures on or around the 7th of FEB. Looking Good!

Spot,

Have you taken the 4th mug shot yet? I'm anxious to see the results............so far it's looking great!

Ok Fella's 7 month update!!!! Sorry this took so long, I finally got my camera repaired!!!! I am pretty stoked by the whole process, to be honest! I realized walking in the door that I would need at LEAST 2 HT's, possibly 3. I cannot begin to tell you how my family and friends cannot believe that my hair was transplanted. They simply cannot fathom that ALL of the hair on top was moved from one spot to the other, and you can't tell!!!!

Anyway, if you look at the side shots, you will see the separation that occured after some of my side were shocked out. This will be addressed during #2, as well as going through the front half again, and into the crown this time. Dr. Shapiro and I are going to go for 4000+ grafts next time, and that would bring me to about 7100 grafts total, which should really make an impact on my overall density and hopefully give me *some* decent coverage in my crown (enough to lighten up and comb over!)
I am in the middle of my journey, but I can start to imagine the light at this point. For those of you just starting, chin up!!!! For those of you that are finished, I hope to join you in the coming months!!!!!!!!!!!! I shall return!!!!!!!!!!

B,

Thanks for posting your progress. It looks great. I think you've really gotten great results from the number of grafts you had. should you end up with another 4000........it should provide enough for the appearance of density all over.

Thanks Bank---- You know, the length of my hair is at that weird stage where it sticks straight up and I refuse to "gel" my hair, so it looks a little weird. The hairline is awesome, and in the close-up I kind of bent my head forward a little and ran my hands through it to show the density achieved. Still a long way to go, but if I get another 2000 in the front half, and then spread whatever else I get in back, I think I will have achieved more than I could have ever hoped for. Who knows, maybe I will have more left over after my next one, enough to put the finishing point on the entire thing!!

looks fantastic, well done hope mine looks that good in the future-)

B spot I have to say that I am amazed at the amount of grafts you managed to get. If its ok can you let us know some statistics about your HT like how old you were when you got your first one and how much density you have in your donor area. With the amount of time you spend posting on this site maybe creating a webblog to document your progress should be in order

After reading a lot of your posts I think you are one of the most resourceful people on this forum. Your informative comments and positive outlook has helped many of us here. Its good to see you are getting great results - I dont think it could've happen to a nicer person.

Thanks Vig! Yeah, because my camera was sent back twice for repair, I have been a little lax, (ahem!) in setting up my weblog......... It is coming!!!!!!!!! I promise!!!!!!

Wow b thats awesome!!!!!! I think you are the perfect example of a peson with took the time to research and know what your doing, strategize a plan then execute it- well done my friend.

Looks good mate,

would be interesting to see you shave the sides and back to see how the scar looks.

i like to keep my hair short on the sides and back, thats the thing putting me off doing an HT.

spursman i went to the same clinic different doc, you can view my blog to see my hair short (#3) I will try shorter maybe at 8 months post op.

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Originally posted by troy:
spursman i went to the same clinic different doc, you can view my blog to see my hair short (#3) I will try shorter maybe at 8 months post op.

Your hair looks great, my hair is nothing like yours so it doenst sway me into doing an HT yet.

i was thinking of shaving down to a 1 or 2.

Looks very nice B-spot. 3100 gave you decent coverage for a fairly large area. It's very natural looking.

Congrats B....looking good for 7 mos...The next 7 are the best IMO...

When are you goin back for #2?
and, are you gonna shave down again ..Id love to see what the scar looks like with a low guard at 7 mos...

Glad to see you are happy...i cant wait to be @ 7 mos, the wait is the worst part...

I am waffling a bit on shaving down, to be honest. I normally keep my hair short, as I shave it all over with a #2. Chances are I will end up doing it again shortly, but I would like to keep it a bit longer for my second HT, to hide the staples for a few weeks. Once I set an actual date I will then look to shave down about 2 months before the session. I am hoping to go sometime in mid to late August, but I have to work that out with Matt and Dr. Shapiro.

Spur--If you are planning on shaving down to a number 1 or 2, I would plan on doing several sessions of 2000 or less grafts. From what I have seen, anything over 2000-2500 does not produce the "invisible" look you desire. One thing you HAVE to keep in mind--- your individual physiology will determine how well you heal, and how you heal as well. If you go to a top doctor, they will obviously increase your chances of healing well.
Outside of SMG and H&W, I am really impressed with the trico technique of Dr. Rahal in Canada. I will continue to look for his patients before I comment further, but he seems to be knocking on the door of my personal top 10.