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27 Y/O, No Kids or Medical Issues, Edges Gone! Traction Alopecia - Mexico, Tijuana

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I loss all my edges over 10 years ago when I was...

hair8989
$2,800
I loss all my edges over 10 years ago when I was 15 or 16 years old. Like other black females constantly got braids or other harmful hairstyles. After a few years my edges started to thin and eventually disappear all together. I have tried doctor miracle, every oil you can think of, countless shampoos and conditioners and women rogaine. Absolutely nothing would work and I gave up on growing my edges back and started shaving the sides of my head. After awhile I thought to try one more time to grow my hair back. After trying for a year I decided to look into hair transplants. I was quoted $8,000 to have it done in Texas. I checked around and found a clinic in Baja California Tijuana. Originally I was suppose to get 2000 grafts but only 1400 grafts were harvested due to me having curly hair. I will post my one month and two month pic after my post.

Pros: Short recovery time, low cost, little pain
Con: wait time for the hair to grow in

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Gabriela Hernandez Amaya, MD

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The doctor was very friendly and willing to answer all questions before and after the procedure. Be sure to ask if you get money back if you don't get all the grafts intended for the procedure.

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October 16, 2016
Hey there! I had a Restoration done in SF, CA about 5 years ago and it was life changing. Within 6-12 months my hairline grew right on back. Was awesome. I wouldn't have done it but I couldn't stop thinking about how much I hated not having My hairline. Anyway it was awesome. How was your experience in Baja CA? Did you drive there yourself? Also, was your restoration "FUE" or the more traditional "Strip"? Was the facility good? (That's an incredibly good price)
UPDATED FROM hair8989
2 months post

Before the surgery

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Here I will post before pictures

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UPDATED FROM hair8989
2 months post

1 & 2 Month Post Op

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Since I just joined Real Self in almost at 2 months post op but I want to post pictures for people looking for a reference at this time period. Again I received 1400 grafts for my edges.

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June 23, 2016
look forward to seeing your progress as i have the same issue.