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Hi all,
I'm finally at the point where I can tie must of my hair back in a ponytail.
Not since 1991 have I been able to do that! Feels awesome!
Although, I don't have the same density as I did back then.
I've had multiple transplants and yes, I would do it all over again.
Growing my hair all one length might be out of reach for me.
Too much traction on the transplanted hair would be bad and my hair is curly and grows out like an afro (or Jew-fro as I like to call it). Lol.
The entire hairline is transplanted, much of the hair behind it and some in back too. I started this process in 1992 and recently "feathered" my older transplanted hairline with BODY hair. Yep, leg hair was transplanted into my hairline to reshape it a bit and soften the "pluggyness". Legs look like nothing was done and the growth on my head is good.
Hoping for some hair-care advise here and am more than willing to answer any questions about hair transplantation. I always loved having long hair. I just hope I don't look too ridiculous.
Now, if I can only get the hair in back to stop knotting!
Every morning I am finding nasty knots in back. HELP!
Thanks again to everyone here for inspiring me to grow it out again.
Peace.
Hi there!
Your hair doesn't look ridiculous at all, it looks great. Your hairline looks perfectly natural. Thanks for sharing that with us. Someday I might have a little work done myself and after seeing your results it's even more tempting.
My hair has been short nearly all my life, but I think the tangles and knots are just part of having long hair. Even after I brush my hair I still probably have a few small tangles.
Jeffrey.
Thanks guys.
Sometimes I feel like I'm trying to hold on to my youth somehow through my hair.
What is it like for the guys over 40 to have long hair? How about 50+?
I've always wanted to grow older with long silver hair, into my 60s and beyond.
Anyway, regarding transplants, BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CHOOSING A DOCTOR.
Stay AWAY from Bosley and the big hair mills. There are only a few top docs in America that can produce consistently good results. Don't let geography influence your choice either please. Many top docs will subsidize travel.
Hair characteristics are also very important. Extent of hairloss, donor hair quality and hair to skin contrast are important factors as well.
I don't want to appear as someone who is still trying to look like a teenager.
For me, long hair is a political statement as well as an aesthetic preference and very spiritual.
Anyone ever ask you if you still think you are a teenager because of your hair?
I've gotten that a few times.
Again thanks for the support.
Peace.
Two months back...
Your hair looks cool man.
That must have been an expensive procedure though! I bet it's worth it.
You have nice thick hair. I wish my hair was as nice as yours. You are about 3 months ahead of me
Hey there -- I'ved lurked here forever.
I'm a former LH -- former because the gods cursed me with male pattern baldness, and I had to cut things short.
Damn!!!
However .... seeing this post gave me eyes-welled-with-tears hope.
You say to avoid Bosley?
Who then?
Seriously!! Who do you recommend?
Anyone in New England?
A convincing transplant could be an "answer to prayer ...."
lifobryan
Hi lifobryan,
I'd be happy to speak with you about who I consider to be the top docs in the US.
Contact me at:
neohippyx@hotmail.com
If you have the right hair characteristics and the right doc plus realistic expectations, you might just be able to grow it out again and be happy with your hair.
DON'T GO TO BOSLEY!
Do a google search sometime for "Bosley" and "lawsuits" then read about it. Yikes!
So many docs work there, you never know whom you are going to get. Too risky.
This is true for ALL THE BIG HAIR CHAINS. STAY AWAY!!
Bosley himself does very little work and is getting older.
Also, do some web research.
There are three types of procedures; Strip, FUE and BHT.
Strip = You wind up with a scar across the back of you head from the strip removed. The gap is stitched (or stapled) together and the strip grafts are cut under a microscope then placed as needed into holes made by needles or small blades. This is an invasive procedure that requires some down time. Two weeks would be nice but one could return to work in a week or so. Yes, I have two scars. With long hair, I don't even think about it. But please remember, my donor hair in back is very thick and wavy.
FUE = Follicular Unit Extraction. This is state of the art but often more expensive. There is minimal scarring in the right docs hands. Basically, very small round grafts in natural groupings of one to four are extracted, diffusing the donor area and then implanted as needed with larger groupings in back and behind the hairline and using singles to form the hairline. Usually the head is buzzed down before this procedure.
BHT = Body Hair Transplant. Follicular units are extracted from the legs, chest and back to be implanted in the scalp as needed. Yes, I've had this done as well. There are limitations to this and it is still VERY new.
Having thick donor hair helps things greatly. I also have been on Propecia (generic) for 15 years with no noticeable side effects and some other hair vitamins.
If one is extremely bald with thin donor hair, options are limited and growing long locks of hair is unrealistic but those of us with moderate hairloss and good donor hair plus the right doctor have a fighting chance. What is your degree of hairloss?
If you have moderate hairloss , have you researched the lasercomb.com or amazinglasercomb.com? I use the latter product that is much less expensive.
The lasercomb just got FDA approval.
Getting a HT is a big commitment. Not inexpensive and no guarantees.
Don't rush in. There are a few amazing docs here in the States.
Us balding guys will never have locks of some of the hair gods here but we want to let it grow too!
Let's talk.
Peace.
I am amazed. Your hair looks totally natural. Whoever did the transplants did a superb job. I had no idea that transplanted hair could look so good. Welcome back to the world of long hair, and may your locks always grow.
Absalom
Hello there!
I have to say that you have made a truly inspiring post to any of us who have MPB. Your transplant looks so natural, I would NEVER in any way know from your pictures that you ever had one, especially knowing that you used body hair for part of the work! And being able to tie your hair back into a ponytail, what more can I say except a hearty CONGRATULATIONS!
I have some early signs of MPB myself, and although I don't really need a transplant at this time, I may give it some thought if the MPB gets worse.
All the best,
David
Wow your hair is GREAT! you could / should really be a poster child for the doctor that performed this service for you. (Perhaps you are?) the hair looks great -- I would never have guessed it was translplanted.
Glad to see you can tail it back again.
Congratulations!
Shawn (Mr. Crow)