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Day 207 (6.9 months)

Happy New Year folks!!! 2020 is here!!!
Feeling excited cause there's lot that I want to share :)

First of all, photos.
It's approaching 7 months now since my transplant procedure.
The transplanted area grows really well...in fact, I can even have 'hairstyle' now
which was totally impossible few months back before the transplant.



As the transplanted area grows thicker, the crown area looks comparatively 'empty'
which lead to my second point: What should I do with the crown area?

I did consulted doctor 2 weeks back when I visited clinic for a follow-up session.
There are a few options available but I think I will go with 3 or 4 more PRP treatments (doctor suggested once every two months) and then scalp micro pigmentation, which is some kind of hair tattoo.
This tattoo will create an illusion of thicker hair density, in a harmless way and will last for 4 to 5 years.
This is also the most 'budget' way to achieve better look after my discussion with doctor.

Here comes my third point: What would I do differently if I was given a second chance?
I would definitely go for the maximum number of harvest-able grafts since the result has been promising and better than expectation so far. Just a thought that I want to share with you folks. If you are planning to go for one and you found the right clinic, just go all in!

Will keep you guys posted on the update and wish you all a good year ahead!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2020 at 11:25 PM

    Congrats for your new hair. It's a long journey indeed for people like us.
    I just came back from the PRP procedure. As you said , it was pain.haha

    Today is my 30th days after the HT. Before going to PRP, I think I still had 70% of my transplanted hair. That's why the colleagues noticed something happening to my hairlines.
    After took all the procedure and washed the scalp, many transplanted hair fall out in the process, now
    less than 50% I think. As doc said, this is temporary shedding.

    My crown also look "empty" and thinning hairs but I don't want to do another HT. Enough for me.
    -The samurai


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    1. thamxyJanuary 11, 2020 at 10:17 PM

      The shedding can be devastating at first, but eventually they will grow back, more than before. I am not planning to do another transplant as well. I am putting my trust in PRP treatments and the regular medication.

      Really nice to have someone to go through this together :)

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2020 at 4:13 AM

      HI Tom,

      what brand of shampoo that you are using now? do you wash your hair everyday?

      - The Samurai


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    3. thamxyJanuary 30, 2020 at 7:05 AM

      Hi Samurai, ya I wash it daily and I am using Foltene Phama Thinning Hair Shampoo. You can check out my Day 14 post which I covered on medication. Thanks!

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2020 at 10:18 PM

      Thanks for your answer.
      I've another question.
      Do you expose your scalp under the direct sunlight? When I walk into my car everyday I expose my scalp without the cap or hat protection but not more than 3 minutes.

      As for the syampoo, I wash my hair on alternate day using organic syampoo and switch with nizoral syampoo because my hair is quite dry.

      The samurai

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    5. thamxyFebruary 7, 2020 at 4:52 PM

      Hi, I try to avoid direct sunlight expose as much as possible, especially the first few months where the hair is still short. I think washing on alternative day is fine as long as you keep it clean 😉

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2020 at 8:29 PM

    Hi tom, since the result is very good, did you consider (or did your doc recommend) a 2nd hair transplant to thicken existing area or to lower the hairline?

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    1. thamxyJanuary 11, 2020 at 7:35 AM

      Hi, I think I still some remaining grafts that I can harvest for second transplant but I don't think I will go for it....at least for now. Quite happy with the result now. Are you planning to do or you already did one?

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2020 at 11:37 PM

    Hi tom, am planning to get one, but quite busy so waiting to be able 2 weeks break before getting the procedure. I am 38, foresee with need 2nd procedure years down the road.

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    1. thamxyJanuary 13, 2020 at 7:11 AM

      Hi, I think one week is quite sufficient if you are unable to get 2 weeks break. Why not go all in with your first procedure if you are confident with the clinic? You can save the trouble of going through the whole process again :) Plus I think it's best to do it when you still have good amount of grafts to harvest from. Just my opinion.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2020 at 9:36 PM

    Hi tom. Looks so great. May i know how much is the prp per session?

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    1. thamxyFebruary 11, 2020 at 5:55 AM

      Hi, It's RM 1,000 per session for existing customer. Thanks for stopping by :)

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