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Hair Restoration Research Forum Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients First HT not so satisfied result, waiting for second HT results (Personal Album)|
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| HT Date: 08/03/2006 2000+ grafts Though this is my first post I am not new to this forum. My story goes like this... ---------------------PAST------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After doing research in this forum, I had my HT done with Dr.Feller on Aug 03 2006. I was aware of the process through this forum and everything went smooth with my HT session as expected. Dr.Feller said he has transplanted 2000+ grafts as planned in pre-op consultation. Though I wanted to bring down my front hairline, bit aggressive than want Dr.Feller has suggested, he convinced me why it is important for me to save the donor area for later bcoz of my family history's balding pattern (Norwood 6-7). I agreed with him as my priority was density always. I was 23 and Norwood 3 at the time of my first HT. Below are the images that Dr.Feller has taken before HT and 7 months after HT. I was not so satisfied with results esp. density. I will be happy to see your comments/feedback of what you guys think about these pictures. Before I had long and thick hair in the middle. -----------------PRESENT-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I met few doctors recently for my second HT as my hairline receded in non HT area. Their opinion has added to my disappointment. They said 2000+ grafts for front hair line for Norwood 3 could have got better results. I met a Doctor in NJ and according to him density is around 20 grafts/ sq.cm in most areas and 25 grafts/ sq.cm in few areas and covered 70-80 sq.cm in total. Another doctor said it is hardly 1200 grafts. I have added my recent front hairline pics in closeup towards the end - 2.5yrs post HT. Three things that I am looking for my second HT in the order of decreasing priority 1) Increase density in first HT area to 50-60 grafts/sq.cm 2) Cover the receded hair line 3) bring down my front hair line by very little (on the sides) Dr.True suggested for 1700-1800 grafts for 2nd HT that would fulfill my objective for a decent price tag. Though he said he cannot get 50-60 grafts density through out my front hair line but definitely at most parts of front hair line which is important. He also said he will not touch crown, I lost few hair in the crown area too. After reading the forum with recent posts, I felt Dr.Rahal would be my option for second HT but the fact that I am in NJ and have other options nearby, currently I am in dilemma. Given the reputation of Dr.Feller in this forum, I was timid to express my disappointment with my HT results until my recent consultations. Do you guys suggest that I should meet with Dr.Feller and discuss what went wrong or may be something went wrong only with my case, how it can be addressed going forward. I am optimistic about him only seeing his other works in this forum but personally I am not happy with my HT. I am currently Norwood 5 and down the line I may go to 6/7. Given my objectives, limited resources and past experience whom should I be considering? Dr.True vs. Dr.Rahal vs. re-visiting Dr.Feller. Your opinion is much appreciated. I am posting this to seek advise rather than making a complain. *************Update on 03/26/2009************* Scheduled second HT on 05/15/2009 with Dr.Feller *************Update on 05/31/2009************* Sorry for the delay guys, I had my second surgery on May 15th everything went smooth but not as excepted. As my scalp at donor area was tight Dr.Feller could extract only 1400 grafts and not 2000+ grafts that we have targeted earlier. As there were less grafts obtained from strip, Dr.Feller had dealt it tactfully and filled all 1400 grafts in left half as i usually comb from left to right. I will be filling in around 600+ grafts in the right half in two FUE sessions in near future. These are my pics on surgery day, after surgery pics are not that clear because of those white little things on grafts. I got my staples removed on 26th May and also got a PRP injection on same day. I will keep you updated with monthly progress and about my FUE sessions. Opinions, comments and suggestions always welcome. *************Update on 09/16/2009************* Added FUE pics and 4 months post second HT |
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Hair Restoration Research Forum Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients First HT not so satisfied result, waiting for second HT results (Personal Album)