60+ but feels and acts like 40.My hairline was receding. I interviewed several doctors and even put a deposit down with one. After meeting Dr Bloxham surgery was scheduled within 10 days. The staff was great! Friendly professional and fast. Dr Bloxham is a perfectionist. Minimal discomfort when injecting the pain medication after that no pain at all. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Feller after my surgery. Sorry I didn’t do this sooner. Will keep you posted on my progress.
I started thinning while I was in my twenties and it stopped in my late twenties now I am 32. I am glad I finally did it ( hair transplant over 2,000 grafts). I am very thankful to God then to the very kind, caring and understanding Dr Feller and his team!!!!! Hair Transplant Surgery by Dr. Feller Tuesday August 19, 2014 My initials are A.M. Tuesday August 19, 2014 was the surgery day at Dr. Feller clinic in Long Island NY. He performed the procedure and oversaw the whole procedure. The technician team were amazing putting me at ease, made me feel very comfortable! And sharing stories with me. Thanks to front desk Cathy and to the technician team Cathy, Carla, and the rest. The night before I didn't get much sleep only about 3 hours I don't recommend that for any future patient. I arrived at 715am I was early and Dr. Feller came in at 730am greeted me, opened the clinic and showed me the restroom area. Dr. Feller took pictures of me at his office then we went to the surgery room with over 7 female technicians. The hardest part for me was the needle pinch from the anesthesia but soon I didn't feel nothing. However, the procedure was long so I got more needles. The female technician kept asking me if I feel any pain. I said no fearing the needle but she assured me it wont hurt. She called in Dr. Feller to put more anesthesia. After the surgery I was mentally exhausted. I am so shocked that finally I did this procedure and it means a lot to me!! I am amazed to see my head with hair. Dr. Feller gave me 7 medical bills for pain. I only used one at the first day late afternoon after the surgery. The following days I didn't need it NO PAIN just sleeping was difficult discomfort because of the donor area also because sleeping while head elevated and on my back. Wed was the 2nd day swelling not showing yet. 3 day and 4th day no pain just swelling on my forehead and side of my face. 5th and 6th day no pain just swelling but now is below my eyebrows and below my eyes especially below my right eye. The 7th day was Mon August 26 the swelling was gone. I am just feeling tightening on the lower area of the back of my head donor area no pain. Still feeling sensation behind my head today is Tuesday the 8th day after the procedure. However, as Dr. Feller mentioned in one of his videos I should calm my mind and let the healing take its course. : ) The 9 th day getting better shampooing my scalp and washing off the scabs. Today August 29, 2014 Is the 10th day post my hair transplant procedure by Dr. Feller. I am very happy and very grateful to Dr. Feller and his team. Words can't express how I feel, words can't express my gratitude to the very kind and caring Dr. Feller!!!! I cleaned my scalp very well from the scabs. However, the donor area I was afraid to rub while shampooing because of the staples! Today at Dr. Feller I met him and as usual he took pictures then I got the staples removed his medical technician Paula. Dr. Feller told me to visit his clinic in a few months about 6 months I should have lots of hair growing in the center of my head. Right now I have the transplanted hair before that I had just a few very thinning hair in the center of my head. I am so happy and I wish the transplanted hair stays hoping for miracle : ) Dr. Feller said the transplanted hair will eventually fall off and the new hair will group back in a few months!! Can't wait I am so happy, but I have to be patient like I been for many years now a few more months!!! Thank you so much Dr. Feller for making it possible!!!! Updated on 14 Feb 2016: A week past and pulling through. Thank you Dr. Feller and Dr. BloxHam for your compassion and giving me hope for a better day and for helping many others. The office staff are awesome starting with front office Kathy who went above and beyond from expediting my procedure appointment to promptly communicating with me via phone and email. Humbled to meet Dr. BloxHam for the first time, because during 1st procedure I didn't get to see him at the clinic. I arrived at the clinic around 7:40 am took me a while to get a taxi due to snow conditions. Dr. Feller was already there and he greeted me and told me to hang around and to make myself comfortable watching T.V or use rest room. As usual feeling at ease around Dr. Feller and feeling you are truly in trusted hands. A few minutes later, Dr. BloxHam came in and I had never met greet me by name. Dr. BloxHam so kind and caring throughout the procedure he would ask me if I feel pain. Dr. Feller did procedure in the past so he can relate to my pain, but shockingly I felt that Dr. BloxHam was very much understanding to what I am going through. The hardest part is the first anesthesia needles but soon after you start to feel numbness. Thanks to all the technicians Kathy, Bella, Stephanie, Cynthia, Rosa, Lucy, and Beljinder. The staff were so caring to the point that I was afraid to express pain because they will go above and beyond, because I wanted to get over the procedure. Even if I told the technicians please keep going they won't listen. They'll rather call the doctor to administer more anesthesia this way I don't feel pain. 1st procedure about a year ago Dr. feller gave me his direct cell phone number to call him if anything anytime. This procedure Dr. BloxHam went through the post procedure care with me for the second time as previously I was informed by technician Kathy. Dr. BloxHam provided me with his direct cell phone number. Is been a week since my procedure and going through the healing process. I am glad I found the doctors and staff I trust and I can't thank them enough. I told my friends two surgeon took care of me and they are family. They misunderstood thinking that the two surgeons are literally my family, but to me they are my family. Updated on 23 Feb 2017: At 730am on Wednesday February 8th, 2017 was my procedure. Dr. BLOXHAM was already there. He greeted me and I felt so comfortable to return to family. I came back to the doctor who I trust and trusted with my life. Dr. BLOXHAM is a blessing, very caring, compassionate, and humble. Words can't express how I feel and I am sure those who been through same procedure understand how greatful we are. In 2014 after a consultation with Dr. FELLER I chose him over another surgeon, because I knew I found home. Dr. Feller is great, kind, very understanding and the staff are very nice and caring. Those who are undecided I strongly encourage you to make change in your life and don't settle. Don't give up in something you want to change. YOU CAN make the change . I strongly recommend Dr. BLOXHAM to touch your life. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you Dr. FELLER, Dr. BLOXHAM, and staff: Stephanie, Kathy, Bella, Sam, Baljinder, Bj, and Lucy you all are a blessing.
I had two hair transplant procedures with Bosley, which were thin looking and didn't grow well at all. Then I had another 2 elsewhere that lowered my hairline but it still looked kind of thin.
It doesn't sound like you did anything wrong. One cigarette a day is not going to cause any problem. The blood supply to the scalp is tremendous. The atoll means nothing. Of course, you shouldn't smoke at all, but you know that already. Nothing can bring dead cells back to life. But I don't think you are dealing with any from what you wrote. Don't stress out so much, follicles are tough ! Grow well.
True. FUT is better than FUE period. The reason for this is that FUE subjects grafts to greater trauma thereby reducing their chances of growth compared to FUT. But I don't agree that FUE should be used to try and cover up a good FUT scar.
8000 grafts is certainly possible, but not likely. It is a rare donor area that can supply that great amount. Most likely you are confusing hairs for grafts. Just a guess. Post your photos here on Real Self and maybe we can give you at least some of idea of what you received.
That's a bit long to have such heavy scabbing. I can also see that your skin is contracting leaving those fissures that look like cracks. That allows the scabs to bunch together and look worse. But that doesn't mean there is any problem with the transplants. My guess is that you, like so many, are afraid to clean the recipient area. I tell my patients to begin on the third day post op. Start putting shampoo and water on the area to allow the scabs to soften then using the pads of your fingers gentle roll your fingers over the crusts to give some mechanical cleansing. Do NOT pick at the crust. Let them just start to break up on their own. You want to clean your recipient area as those crusts are a breeding ground for bacteria. Call your doctor and explain your situation.
Oh yes, that sounds quite normal. And from what I can see in your photo (which will not enlarge for me for some reason) all looks good. As always, typical disclaimer, see your HT doctor if you are concerned. He may know something we don't. Grow well.
