| My Hair Restoration Journal |
1 YEAR BEFORE SURGERY
Posted: August 30, 2010
Pre-Op Examination Day Before Surgery August 30, 2011
Posted: August 30, 2011
Pre-Op Hairline Design Right Before Surgery
Posted: August 31, 2011
Post-Op Photos
Posted: August 31, 2011
Post Op (RECIPIENT AREA)
Posted: September 3, 2011
Post Op (DONOR AREA)
Posted: September 3, 2011
ONE MONTH POST OP
Posted: October 2, 2011
SECOND MONTH POST OP
Posted: October 28, 2011
THIRD MONTH POST OP
Posted: December 6, 2011
THIRD MONTH POST OP CONTINUED
Posted: December 6, 2011
THIRD MONTH POST OP CONTINUED...
Posted: December 6, 2011
FOURTH MONTH POST OP
Posted: January 6, 2012
FOURTH MONTH POST OP CONTINUED
Posted: January 6, 2012
FOURTH MONTH POST OP CONTINUED...
Posted: January 6, 2012
FIFTH MONTH POST OP
Posted: February 7, 2012
FIFTH MONTH POST OP CONTINUED
Posted: February 7, 2012
SIXTH MONTH POST OP
Posted: March 10, 2012
SIXTH MONTH POST OP CONTINUED
Posted: March 10, 2012
SIXTH MONTH POST OP CONTINUED...
Posted: March 10, 2012
Some Outdoor Shots At 6 Months
Posted: March 11, 2012
EIGHTH MONTH POST OP
Posted: May 4, 2012
Ninth Month Post Op Dry Before Haircut
Posted: June 13, 2012
Ninth Month Post Op Wet Before Haircut
Posted: June 13, 2012
Ninth Month Post Op With Rogaine Foam Applied Before Haircut
Posted: June 13, 2012
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Such a big difference
Why is your result so much thinner in your nine...
by dj22
6/18/2012 2:43:12 PM
Great hair!
Very enviable results Sean! Congrats!
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by David (TakingThePlunge)
6/18/2012 12:32:34 AM
Out of the park!!
This is a stellar result Sean!! The combination...
by RCWest
6/16/2012 8:00:07 AM
Looking Good!
Sean, Thanks for keeping us updated. Your...
by David (TakingThePlunge)
3/19/2012 2:20:39 AM
Looks amazing for 5 months
It never ceases to amaze me how fast Dr. Rahal's...
by RCWest
2/12/2012 10:16:13 AM
Photo Quality
Sorry guys, I know the photos look worse on the...
by Sean
1/9/2012 3:10:58 AM
Honestly...
Honestly, it's kind of hard to give an honest...
by Phillyboi
1/9/2012 1:01:20 AM
Not so good
Hello, Your after photos have not good...
by Khan
1/7/2012 2:03:31 PM
Looks Good
Looks good m8, but you seriously need a new camera!
by Sparky
1/7/2012 4:44:54 AM
Great Decision
Weldone Sean. I am super happy for you. Now you...
by Ryan
12/7/2011 4:58:54 AM
Excellent
Hey mate - your hair looks very neat, with the...
by Ryan
10/3/2011 3:49:55 PM
Keep the photos coming
Looks good. I will be following your case closely....
by ParraPhil
9/14/2011 9:36:42 PM
Congrats Again!
Hey Sean, just wanted to congratulate you and...
by David (TakingThePlunge)
9/10/2011 5:56:45 PM
Hmmm
Dude this is looking very neat - I think if you...
by ryan
9/9/2011 3:04:56 PM
FUT
just a question to all...Mr Sean had 3000 grafts...
by Jay
9/9/2011 10:50:19 AM
Looks great
Well done for going with FUE mate, work looks...
by Sparky
9/4/2011 6:39:23 PM
Congrats Sean...All the very best.!
Cheers MAn...!
by Romeo09
9/4/2011 4:28:41 PM
Congrats
Hi Sean..congratulations buddy..looks like a...
by Ryan
9/4/2011 5:20:49 AM
gd luck dude!
Hey Sean, finally taking the plunge huh? :) Anyway...
by wb280
1/31/2011 11:03:13 AM
Best of Luck on Your Upcoming Surgery
Congrats on your decision to have your FUE with...
by David (TakingThePlunge)
9/11/2010 11:44:27 PM
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| Sean's Hair Restoration Site |
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Sean |
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Level of
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Surgical
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FUE Surgery to be performed by Dr. Rahal. At this time, 3000 grafts to frame the face, temple work, density up front. May need more depending on in-person consult.
*UPDATE* MAY 6, 2011: Met Dr. Rahal for in-person consult at the Rockafeller Center area in NYC. He saw how close to the skin my fade was and understood why I chose FUE. He drew a line, it was somewhat mid-conservative and estimated around 3000 grafts. However, I want a lower hairline a little more aggressive to be satisfied, so I think all 3000 grafts will be used or maybe even a little more. This lower hairline etc. was my initial approach to hair restoration from my Online Consult before the in-person one. Surgery day is coming at the end of August. Will be a two day procedure. Check back for updates.
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Sean had surgery performed by
H. Rahal, MD
Visit Dr. H. Rahal's Hair Transplant Website
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Non-Surgical
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As of September 8, 2009:
Toppik, Nizoral, Revita, Nioxin
As of December 15, 2010:
NSI Acai Berry Extract 1000mg (2 capsules per day)
NSI AdvanC 1000mg (2 capsules per day)
NSI Green Tea Extract 500mg (1 capsule per day)
NSI Lutein 20mg (1 softgel per day)
NSI MSM 1000mg (1 capsule per day)
NSI Omega 3 With EPA & DHA 2.126grams (2 softgels per day)
NSI Probiotic 15-35 (2 capsules per day)
As of January 10, 2011:
Proscar (finasteride) 5MG cut into quarters for estimated 1.25mg dose per day
As of January 27, 2011:
NSI Wild Blueberry Extract 1,000mg (2 capsules per day)
Update 8/25/2011: I have stopped using everything except Proscar 2 months before my procedure. I am only taking Proscar at the moment. I will probably continue my nutritional supplements 1-2 months after my procedure and start using Rogaine Foam for the first time as an additional hair loss treatment. Update 9/20/2011: Started using Rogaine Foam once it was confirmed by the clinic it was safe to do so. |
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| My Hair Loss Story. |
Hair loss has had a great impact. Started thinning 1st year of college and as years progressed it kept getting harder and harder for me to style my hair. After many comments, I came to the realization that I am balding and that I need to do something. 8 or so years later, I am now at the point that hair transplant would be the only route to take. Researched on the hair loss forums night and day. Debated between strip or fue. I keep my sides faded and short, so strip caused a great concern for me due to the scar. Consulted many doctors with different opinions and prices. I then found out, Dr. Rahal does FUE, so I decided to book surgery with him. So, I am hoping my surgery in the future turns out great.
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| How has my hair loss affected me? |
Greatly impacted me. Self Esteem, Anxiety, etc. Made me less social. Less willing to do something. Dependent on caps and toppik. A bad hair day could cause a disruption of plans. The list can keep going.
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| What hair loss treatments have worked best for me? |
So far, I have just used supplements and shampoos. I am starting finasteride soon around January 2011. Hopefully, finasteride used in conjunction with supplements and shampoos should help preserve hairs.
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| Am I happy with my hair transplant experience and the results? |
To be continued...
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| What hair loss treatments would I recommend? |
Finasteride / Rogaine / Supplements / Healthy Diets / More Sleep
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| How has hair restoration surgery changed my life? |
To be continued...
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| My general advice and suggestions. |
I just couldn't deal with it anymore, so I am deciding to have my surgery at age 29. Quit waiting and do something about your situation. The more you wait the more time you lose the many years you waste thinking about hair loss the more stress you cause the more hairs you lose the more you miss out on on the good things in life. |
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