Recent content by PatienlyWaiting

I am only at 4.5 months. First, Dr. Cole is a top notch person. Next, my progress is very solid so far. I am not sure how much more growth to expect, but I think at this point most of the information I read tells me I have realized about half, or a touch less than half, of the final result...

Dudemon-- You are one of the most knowledgable, yet cynical posters on this board. I know your story, yet I havent seen photos. can you post some? People come on here for encouraging help. Looking in the mirror when losing hair is discouraging enough. I know you are trying to prevent people...

S.a.f -- I think you and i agree -- your statement regarding the barrier of skin is sggestive that you agree that there is no legitimate reason for concern that, once the scabs fall post hair transplant, a concealer such as Toppik poses zero threat to growing follicle, which you accurately point out, resides...

Come on. I am as cautious as the most cautious. But, come on. There is NO reason to believe that Toppik is even remotely harmful once the scabs have fallen off after hair transplant. The issue in using it while the scabs are still present is that it may cause infection if it becomes lodged in the crusts. I...

I'm 30. Norwood 3. Every man in my family has some degree of hairloss. And, I wanted to do something about mine. Been on Propecia 6 years. No side effects. Maintained the top and back well. Front looked a damn mess. Hoping this works. Will keep you posted.

I just had 2374 FUE all in the frontal third with Dr. Cole. He, and his staff, are amazing. I am hoping for a great result, and by the looks of things, its very possible. The procedure lasted 10 hours. The constant anesthesia was horrible. PW

So you are done with your hair transplant, after going out of state (within the US but about 10 hour drive/2 hour flight). Do you: 1) Take a flight home wearing the cap or whatever they give you and run the risk that tight airport security makes you take it off, and causes you extreme public humiliation; OR...

I disagree. The picture with his hair grown out is really not that bad, and he seems like a good candidate for hair transplant. I would think your doctor was on the money. You could get 1500 in the front and 1500 on the crown and vertex in the first pass and very likely look great. I mean light years better...

I agree with HT55 on this one. Looks very odd -- but he is in much beter shape. Maybe a flat iron or a perm. It really looks like body hair. LOWER lower body. Lol. Still, nice hairline.

What did this guy start at ? Norwood 4? 5? I think he has a decent result, but not the most natural hairline. I suppose if he was completely bald, its a nice upgrade.

Thanks HT55. I just hope its enough to make a nice significant difference. Cole seems to think it is more than enough to get a full look in the hairline. I hope he's right -- or that money starts growing on trees at some point. Thanks again.

The clarification makes sense, and I appreciate your taking the time to do so. Of course, I think it would be beneficial to see your end result, Dudemon. Do you have pics? Im curious to see what a not too bad science experiment looks like. I truly hope its pretty good, because I surely dont...

Ok, thats a fair statement. I didnt have quite as much hair loss at 22 as him, In fact I am now 30 with about his hairline or maybe little less loss. But I have been pretty stable on finasteride for 6 years and goping for 1800 grafts wit Cole in a month. Was hoping the gurus on here werent suggesting...

Now, I truly dont get this forum. Are you trying to discourage him, or anyone for that matter, from having an hair transplant? You had 3. You are one of the most active posters on here. A science project? How is that reconciled with an outcome that doesnt "look terrible"? Your post is contradictory, and Im...

I Chose Cole. Going for it on March 1. Who wants to do it over 3 days? Not necessary in my view.