The doctor should discuss a plan when he/she intends to harvest hair outside of the donor area, as shown in this picture. A procedure with 4500 grafts and the harvesting FUE patterns shown demonstrate the problem. If his balding pattern increases, many transplanted hairs will fall out because many hairs/grafts were taken outside the safe donor area. FYI: The safe donor area is a 2 1/2 – 3-inch high area from the base of the skull around the side of the head above the ears to the temple peaks.
With swelling in the donor area after 4 weeks, I would worry about an infection. I suggest that you see a doctor who understands the FUE that you had done. If going back to Turkey is not an option, see a local hair transplant doctor.
2018-01-31 07:37:112018-06-26 13:57:02I Went to Turkey for an FUE 4 Weeks Ago and Now I Have Pain and Swelling in the FUE Area.
Just curious but has anyone had experience with telling their work colleagues or bosses that they were going to get a hair transplant to clear the air, etc.? Or have you told them after the fact at all? If so, what was their reaction like / how did people take it generally? I’m planning on getting a HT this year and honestly considering just telling my 2 main bosses straight up what I’m gonna do because I’m 100% sure they will notice it when I’m back at work; I know this because I’ll have at least 2500 grafts done in the front primarily, which WILL be noticeable even with a concealing hair style, and i know both of them are very clued in to appearances and somewhat vain themselves. One of my bosses literally even makes comments about my appearance and my hair sometimes if I have a ‘bad day’ or if something is “off” – he does it sort of in a prick-ish endearing way but he’s literally said multiple times like “what the fuck!” or “You need a haircut man!” So my point is i know 100% they will notice either way when I come back to work, and I feel that by just telling them up front, I may not only clear the air completely and remove any anxiety or awkwardness, but could maybe even gain a little respect or support. Anyway, does any one have thoughts or experience on this?
I have had men successfully hide the hair transplant, that is, if they do the strip method as the removed strip area is covered with hair and the recipient area is cleanly washed. If you have frontal hair you can come it forward and cover the recipient graft. I have had men successfully hide the hair transplant, that is, if they do the strip method as the removed strip area is covered with hair and the recipient area is cleanly washed. I also wrote a post on hiding FUE here: https://baldingblog.com/go-man-hide-hair-transplant/
2020-01-13 11:39:352020-01-13 11:39:35Have men had hair transplant and not been detected as such?
Don’t look to blood levels for DHT. Look for response to the lower dose of the finasteride when you drop the dose.
could my prescribed diet pills be the cause of my head fungus and breakouts on my face? the prescription’s name is phentermine. i took the pills for 1 yr and a year later my head fungus developed. could another possibility for my head fungus be my nerves and stress? should i get therapy?
Just so I’m clear, here’s the summary of what you’ve told me is going on…
Perhaps you are on the right track of considering therapy.
Phentermine is a potentially dangerous diet medication and you should be under close medical supervision. I do not believe phentermine would potentiate head fungus. It may be multifactorial — including your stress level causing a depression in your natural body’s defense system.
2007-06-07 13:34:032007-06-07 15:14:39Head Fungus from Diet Pills?
The FDA, if it cleared the genetic, believes that there is no difference by law. But sometimes I believe that there is a difference as reported by patients to me. This means that the FDA is not controlling it as it should.
2020-06-24 04:00:492020-06-24 08:29:12What Difference Is There Between Generic Fin and Branded Fin?
Any reason why I get bad heart palpitations from 2% min foam? Rogaine brand if that matters
Heart palpitations are a side effect of minoxidil. You are absorbing it systemically despite the fact that you are putting it on your scalp. I would speak with your doctor about this. You probably should stop using minoxidil.
I was quoted 3200 grafts- 2500 for hairline and 800 for crown and midscalp. Clinic told me it was a conservative estimate as I indicated I would still be on meds for another 5 months before doing the HT (been on fin / minox for the past 7 months). Do you think this is a fair estimate? I’m not hopeful of regrowing more hair from meds as progress from meds seems to be quite stagnant past the 5-month mark for me. Would appreciate your thoughts!
What is your age? If you are under 25, reconsider doing a hair transplant. It takes a year to see results from medications. 2500 grafts for the frontal hairline? As I can’t see your hairline, I would be just guessing that it seems high. The crown will likely reverse with finasteride and minoxidil, and certainly, if you add microneedling. You should get results in 9 months or less from this routine. You need to get a competent and hopefully honest surgeon and not blow your future on numbers that make no sense. You would likely lose all of the hair that is there now if there is any significant degree of miniaturization and if you don’t take finasteride.
Here’s a link about Human Growth Hormone from the MayoClinic, a trustworthy source. It does not list baldness as any of its side effects. Although when you go to testosterone under the MayoClinic, it does list baldness as a side effect.
MayoClinic.com – Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging process?
I do believe that human growth hormone (HGH) can precipitate genetic male pattern balding, as it has some androgenic properties. I can’t explain why Mayo Clinic doesn’t list this side effect; perhaps they overlooked it or connection between the androgens and the HGH? Aside from a few patients over the years taking HGH (none that were taking anabolic steroids, which many bodybuilders use concurrently HGH), I don’t have a ton of patient references for real-world examples — but those that were taking HGH did experience increased hair loss since starting their HGH regimen.
There have also been reports on the Internet that HGH can actually help hair growth, but I’ve yet to see that at all. Unfortunately, this is not one of the areas of my particular expertise.
There are reports that people who take Creatine and have the genes for balding, can bring on or accelerate the hair loss process. I wrote about it a number of times, but take a look at this previous post: https://baldingblog.com/creatine-increases-dht/
2020-04-14 04:00:552020-04-19 09:21:53What Happens If You Do Take Creatine (Without Steroids)?
