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Update re: Hairline Lowered!!!! - Oakland, CA
UPDATED FROM LargeForehead
2 years post
Scar is often very red
LargeForeheadNovember 29, 2016
$7,000
I'm generally happy with my hairline lowering, but I am unhappy how apparent my scar can be when its hot outside or after I exercise. The scar turns very red. I'm not sure if the redness will ever disappear or if I should cover it with FUT or FUE? In addition, under white light, some people will notice my scar.
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UPDATED FROM LargeForehead
1 year post
1.5 years after hairline lowering (5 months on Rogaine/Propecia)
LargeForeheadJanuary 7, 2016
Hello All,
I just wanted to update you on my situation. The dermatologist I went to and Dr. Kabaker both recommended I start Rogaine and Propecia to speed up hair growth. They suggested that I might be suffering from temporary hair loss (Telogen Effluvium), with a chance of male pattern baldness (less likely as no one in my family starts losing hair until their 50. This was in August. Now, my hair has regrown significantly around my hairline, with my temple areas making slower progress. However, about a month ago, several of my temple hairs fell out, but it is starting to regrow again.
At this point, I'm going to continue using Rogaine and Propecia for another 6 or so months and slowly taper off. I'm planning on reducing propecia first and then Rogaine. I am a little hesistant as I am afraid all the progress I have made would be lost.
Although my hair has started to grow back, my scar is still visible and I am thinking about going through a scar revision for my right temple and a few hair transplants for my left temple.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated. Thanks for your guys' support!
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January 7, 2016
Thanks for allowing us to view your journey. Like you i have a large forehead and im considering getting this procedure done.
January 8, 2016
I see great improvement. The hair at the hairline looks much thicker, and the scarring to me is imperceptible. I think that you'd do great with just doing some FUE to camouflage the scarring and to add density to the hairline. That said, if you don't do any additional procedures, it would look great as is. I don't think a scar revision is necessary since you have a history of healing with scarring and it may end up worse. Plus the trauma may induce another Telogen Effluvium shed.
January 8, 2016
See! Bless you bro. Good things have a way of finding people who are patient. Your hairline looks amazing man. The scar is not noticeable at all. I think a little redness is a very small price to pay.
UPDATED FROM LargeForehead
1 year post
More hair loss/Nerve still hasn't returned.
LargeForeheadJuly 27, 2015
So it's been 13 months since my procedure, and now I've been losing a lot more hair now. It was growing back, but within the past 3-4 weeks, my hair density has been dramatically reduced and my hair has been falling out at an alarming rate, particularly my right temple and my front at the scar region. My left temple has not been affected. I know this is not male pattern baldness as both temples would then be affected, and no one in my family experienced this at this age.
Also, nerves in my front scalp hasn't returned 100% yet, its still about 30-40%, and now I'm extremely worried. I've been massaging my scalp to get it to return, but I haven't seen much improvement yet.
I've been extremely worried, and the additional hair loss has not been adding to it. I'm really wishing I had not gone through with the procedure.
I've notice
Also, nerves in my front scalp hasn't returned 100% yet, its still about 30-40%, and now I'm extremely worried. I've been massaging my scalp to get it to return, but I haven't seen much improvement yet.
I've been extremely worried, and the additional hair loss has not been adding to it. I'm really wishing I had not gone through with the procedure.
I've notice
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August 2, 2015
It's so weird. Surgeons tell you that they 'bevel' their hair/hairline incisions, and that your hair will grow back right through the incision! For a good many of us, this does not happen. I also have a high forehead, but am leery of this surgery. My experience with numbness and hair loss comes from an ear-to-ear forehead lift I had in 1989, when you were just a twinkle in someone's eye, I'll bet! Scars DO get better with time. But our initial disappointment in what we felt we were promised, and what we have actually experienced has a dampening effect on our hopes for future "self-improvement." Be well. You are an incredibly gorgeous person, 'scars' and all!
August 3, 2015
Numbness was there for a good year; scalp itching remained for a good 10 years. The hair did not grow back thru the scar ... ever. Unless I get my hair wet in a swimming pool, the scar isn't prominent.
August 4, 2015
that's good to hear. I've started using rogaine to stimulate hair growth and might get hair transplants later on to cover up the scar a little. You give me some hope!
August 11, 2015
The results still look amazing bro. I wanted to ask you, do you notice a different texture or density in your new hairs that's growing all over your head in comparison to the old hairs that you've had before the surgery? Have you been getting haircuts since the surgery?
August 21, 2015
Sorry the results are not what you expected. That said, I believe that this is certainly fixable. I really believe that some hair transplanted through the FUE method directly in and in front of the scar will be successful in camouflaging this. Overall you had a significant reduction in your forehead and the less than perfect scarring can be fixed. I also had a huge forehead that was improved with hair transplants. This is absolutely salvagable.
August 31, 2015
Hey! How are you now??
September 2, 2015
I'm doing great. Got hair transplants done to cover scar and make hair line more narrow .. I'll post some pics
September 2, 2015
Hi,
I just wanted to add another possibility. Severe stress can cause hair loss - either diffuse or in certain areas.
It is usually temporary but can be brought on by either physiological stress (surgery) or just plain severe stress. The hair can go in a shedding cycle all at once from this stress and reducing stress, eating well and so on will help it to eventually (can take several months) grow back. I believe it's called "TE". I cannot remember what that stands for but you should maybe consult with a Dermatologist who specialises in hair loss to see if this maybe a factor. If so - it will grow back.
I hope this helps. Also, your lowering surgery looks good.
I just wanted to add another possibility. Severe stress can cause hair loss - either diffuse or in certain areas.
It is usually temporary but can be brought on by either physiological stress (surgery) or just plain severe stress. The hair can go in a shedding cycle all at once from this stress and reducing stress, eating well and so on will help it to eventually (can take several months) grow back. I believe it's called "TE". I cannot remember what that stands for but you should maybe consult with a Dermatologist who specialises in hair loss to see if this maybe a factor. If so - it will grow back.
I hope this helps. Also, your lowering surgery looks good.
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Thank you. Please advice.
But congrats! You Look like all the hair are growing back. The hair loss made me nervous. But your result in a really good shape!!!