Hello everyone,

For all of you who have been asking, I have updated my photo album. But because I have so many high resolution photos in it, with the flash media, computers have a tendency to run slowly and/or lock up.

So I thought I'd post the links to some of the pictures on this thread.

Overall, I am very satisfied with my results, though you can tell there are still some thinner areas that I'd like to address with a 4 surgery in a couple years. All the pictures were taken with a flash due to the fact that natural lighting wasn't available to me when I took these. Keep in mind some areas will look thicker whereas other areas will look thinner.

Keep in mind that I would be a full NW6 (except for the area below my crown that I believe is being kept with Propecia) with absolutely no native hair on the top of my head.

My hair in the front is a little longer than mid scalp to the crown area as well. Growing my hair longer will help make the hair appear thicker due to the feathering effect. But I really like how I can style my hair a little better with it being a little shorter.

Pictures below:

11 month left side
11 month right side
11 month top/crown
11 month back
11 month full face
11 month top angled
11 month hairline

Falc

Falc,

looks good. If I remember correctly, your last ht was kind of sprinkled all over right? Are you going to take some additional photos without flash to give a better idea of the overall look? Are you happy with the results?

notgoing2gobald,

If you take a look at my albums below, you'll see how far I've come. Even the before pictures however, don't do justice to the result since I have lost all my native hair on top of my head since the before pictures.

I will take some pictures in natural lighting sometime in the next month and post them (like I did for my 8 month pictures).

I am very happy with my result - however I would like to add some density at some point in the thinning areas in the next few years. But I am liking how I look again and have much more hair than I used to. So I'm not in a big hurry to get another HT right away.

Thanks for asking,

Falc

just out of curiosity from someon who has never had a ht before: how do you know you have lost all of your native hairs? are the transplanted hairs of a completelly different texture?

And, of course you have had a huge transformation, that goes without saying. Im only asking about the "without flash" photos, as you pointed out to me recently how significant this can change the overall picture for better and for worse. Glad to see your new pictures and to hear your happy with your results.

Wow Falc, you have come a long way man. Cant believe the transformation.

Looking at you from the front i cant even tell you had lost any hair or you had a HT. Looks so awesome and natural, and your gonna have this for the rest of your life. Damm i am so jealous because you have a better hairline than me. (I am at a NW 2)But i have a denser back half

Anyways Falc, keep us posted with more good news. Congrats on HTs


OOh can i also add that man put your shirt on cause you make some of us look like sissies
Man i dont wanna sound gay, but man i wouldnt mind having a body like yours too.

Looks good buddy

You have come a long way!!

It's a shame your hair is so straight. Get a perm and your hair would look thicker.. I am lucky as my wavy hair covers a bit

You still have a couple months though!

Falc:
I think it looks awesome. It is nice to see NW5's and above get some revenge on nature and to see others with similar NW levels as they progress.
Thanks for the update.
Glock08

Very nice Falc.

looks great and a big difference from your 8 month pics.....Do you think the scar exceeds your safe zone though?????

In any case, it looks greta and I wouldnt bother with any more procedures.....if i were you

Gloc, I just saw your photos. What a transformation! Looks great man.

Falc,

I have always liked your results. It is quite an amazing transformation and a very natural look. In your particular case I don't believe that your safe zone is compromised. Possibly at some point but I think that you would be in your late 70s or 80s. Just a guess ofcourse but you have very thick sides.

The only area that I personally believe some surgeons might address a little better is the density of the central core. Again it is a question of coverage vs. density and I don't believe that H&W like to mess around with DFU's or TFU's.

It looks to me like the hairline has not only increased in density. but has started to soften a little. Any chance of risking a wet, slicked back couple of photos. I know we all like to shy away from those as they tend to reveal the true density, but just thought I'd ask.

Take care,

NN

Falc looks great!!!!!

However, I had a hard time focusing on the hairline with all of the exposed chest hair!!!!!!

Holy Cow....... John Travolta???????

Anyway, you look good bro and I second NN--- I think a little shot into the central core and your done.

Looks Great!!
Jason

Hello everyone,

Thank you for all the comments.

I'll try to answer some questions...

Regarding the safe zone...I've actually answered this on another thread, but here goes briefly.

There's been a lot of discussion about the safe zone and to me, there is a general safe zone and then a specific one. My scar does extend beyond the "general" safe zone in that if I did end up a NW7, my scar would extend into that area and I'd also lose some (but not much) transplanted hair. However, though I acknowledge the risk, with Dr. Hasson's professional opinion regarding my family history of hair loss combined with my hair characteristics and fact that there is no miniaturization in that area, I chose to let him take hair that extended beyond the general safe zone into what he believes is my specific safe zone.

Wet hair obviously would reveal a different picture as the hair clumps together revealing more scalp. I wouldn't say it "reveals true density" though as density is not defined by wet or dry hair but by the number of grafts/hairs in a given area. So wet hair will always appear less dense than dry hair. Perhaps I'll take some of those pictures as well at some point.

LOL B...yeah, I would be a great candidate for BHT assuming that one day there is some more consistency with it. Here's hoping .

Oh and I know I lost all my native hairs but a few toward the central region because Dr. Hasson examined my scalp prior to my third HT and there is an observable difference between transplanted and native hairs, especially with magnification.

If I missed any questions, shoot them at me again.

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

Falc

Real nice transformation there Falc my man Continue to mature well

Point of note

Falc is also on Propecia to STABILIZE future loss. That is the wild card as ideally his loss will not progress to the safe Zone

Spex,

thanks bro!

Jobi,

You are correct. I would suspect however, that if I came off Propecia that I wouldn't lose the hair on the sides of my head but only the hair below my crown. But as I said...this is a projection and can never ben guaranteed. But I'd like to keep the native hair I have in the back below my crown (and everywhere else) so I stay on Propecia. This will minimize my risk as well.

Falc

Falc:

Thanks for the update...your transformation has been truly amazing...I'm definitely envious of your results...everything looks extremely natural...isn't it great to only wear a hat when you "want" to although I'm sure you might want to proudly display your PHILLIES hat today!

Falc, you are looking awesome. Thanks for the great and honest pics. (Why not show honest pics with work like yours?)

Too bad BHT doesn't seem to work much, because you have about 35k grafts of donor chest hair.

Hey Bill,

I better chime in before I make you feel bad again, lol. Your hairs are coming in nicely. Way to go! I'm very happy for you.

When are u coming up to see me? I think it's about time you made the trip so you can't say you're the only one who hasn't seen me.

Mike,

Thanks for the encouragement my friend. I have worn a hat so much the last several years that it's very rare that I wear one today. I finally feel good about the way I look without a hat! .

Btw...it's also good to see you come out of retirement and join us on the forums again . I had forgotten how long you've been a member (2001). Glad to see you in live chat also!

Bushy,

Thanks man! I believe in posting photos from all angles in all types of lighting to show the reality of a hair transplant. I'll tell you though...considering I was a NW6, I'm very impressed with my results!

Janna,

You didn't really make me feel bad...but it IS good to hear from you . I am hoping sometime in the not too far future that I will be able to come and visit with you. Of course, if you are ever in PA in the meantime, let me know .

Bill (Falc)