jelc1990 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi guys, long time reader first time poster. I am now 4 months post fue with a doctor I wish not to name until I have the final result. I am a nw2 with one temple that receeded and another which had fairly minimal loss. I had 1700 grafts completed 4 months ago (3700 hairs/ mostly compiled of doubles and triples) with my hairline slightly lowered. I've had minimal growth 4 months out, but keep my hair shaved low so it's not as noticeable. Is my current growtb standard and do you think I have had enough grafts to create a relatively dense hairline? Thanks for the feed back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member YouOnlyLiveOnce Posted September 17, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2017 its too early to know. Growth usually begins around 4 month mark. The graft count and placement looks like it should produce. Curious, why wait to let us know who your doctor is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted September 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) You'll never know until it's grown out. Definitely not enough when that short. Couple things, you're definitely higher than a 2. Your a 3 headed to 4 with a persistent forelock. Your receded corners are eventually going to want to touch. More importantly, is did you have the grafts to maintain a natural look. And for that, especially if you're not on finasteride, i say no. You went very aggressive, blunted your corners, and lowered your hairline. Your best bet is to let your hair start to grow and see how it looks and get on meds if you're not. Also, if you have another procedure, plant like you'll lose your frontal third. You're in a situation where you can still end up in a good situation, but your margin for error is very slim. Edited September 18, 2017 by Spanker I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member buzzbee Posted September 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hi guys, long time reader first time poster. I am now 4 months post fue with a doctor I wish not to name until I have the final result. I am a nw2 with one temple that receeded and another which had fairly minimal loss. I had 1700 grafts completed 4 months ago (3700 hairs/ mostly compiled of doubles and triples) with my hairline slightly lowered. I've had minimal growth 4 months out, but keep my hair shaved low so it's not as noticeable. Is my current growtb standard and do you think I have had enough grafts to create a relatively dense hairline? Thanks for the feed back Sorry can't answer your question since I haven't had a procedure, but I noticed that your pre-surgery hairline was fairly similar to mine and I keep my hair short like your's although not out of choice. How soon were you able to start shaving your head post-op? I've heard it's good to wait a month or more. My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 18, 2017 It's too early to know but eyeballing some of the spacing of your grafts I would think it likely that you'll desire more density later. Your recession was greater than a Norwood 2, you look more like a Norwood 3 case. Make sure you're taking preventative treatments such as finasteride or else this aggressive hairline will look suspicious down the road if the hair behind it doesn't stick around. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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