getridofme

Bald class: 2

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5 months Progression At the 5 months mark, I am pretty please with the results. The hairline has filled in considerably. I am hoping that it will continue to add density in the months to come. I have had some emails from fellow blog users who have asked me to share my experience. Keep the emails coming!

getridofme

Bald class: 2

Procedure 1

2 months New shoots of hope

getridofme

Bald class: 2

Procedure 1

1 month Recovery Recipient areas - all the scabs have fallen. However, some grafts still stubbornly refuse to fall out. I have started to apply Minoxidil from DHT clinic every morning and night at the recipient area Donor area - the itch has stopped. Scabs and stiches have all came off. I no longer feel any tightness and there is only a slight ache when i touched the area. Looks like it will continue to heal over the upcoming months

getridofme

Bald class: 2

Procedure 1

Day 20 On track! I have started applying Minoxidil 5% at the temples area once daily to hopefully improve the growth rate. For the crown area I do it twice daily Good news - The itching at the donor site has largely stopped; stitches and scabs have largely fell off - The crusts at the transplanted site has all shed, some grafts are starting to fall off but most of them still remain   Not so good news - There is shock loss at the donor site :(

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 11 Shedding Scabs and grafts are shedding at a faster rate now My daily routine: 1) Resumed the use of my normal shampoo twice a day 2) Started applying Minoxidil to the transplanted and crown area

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 14 Itch continues

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 4 Pain & Tightness I have stopped using the headband since there are no signs of swelling. Felt more comfortable sleeping at night. Experienced some slight pains at the donor area but it was not bad enough for me to start popping painkillers. The tightness at the scalp feels like something pulling at my hair. Hopefully it will start to subside in days to come

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 5 Scabs The tightness at the donor area seems to be improving. I only feel some tightness if i tilt my head up or down.

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 6 Donor Area

getridofme

Bald class: 2

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Day 10 Itchiness I have been feeling itch at the donor site for the past few days. Appears that the scalp is flaky and peeling. I bought a bottle of pure olive oil and allowed it to soak in for an hour. This helped to ease the itch quite a bit. I was also surprised that a few pimples appeared at the grafted area at such an early stage. The grafts are forming scabs all over and turning flaky. Some hair shafts have also shed when the scabs fell off. Hopefully the scabs will fall out soon and so that the new shaft below the skin will grow and add some new hair :)

getridofme

Bald class: 2

Procedure 1

After the Surgery I took a taxi back to the hotel as I wanted to avoid the human traffic After arriving back to the hotel, I popped 2 painkillers before heading for a sumptuous dinner at MBK. During shower, I took care not to get my hair wet. As I wanted to avoid bending over the wash basin, I used some antiseptic face wipes to clean my face. I had slight difficulty sleeping during the night because of the pressure on the back near the donor area. I found that sleeping sideways helped. As the hotel's pillow was too soft, i rolled a towel and placed it at the base of my neck for more support.   Some useful post-op instructions from Dr. Path and his team: Do not tilt your head up or down too much For the 1st 5 days, if  you are picking up things from the floor, do not bend your head down. Instead, squat down and maintain your head in a forward looking posture No alcohol for at least 48 hours Wear the head band for at least a few days to prevent fluid retention Light exercises can be done after 2 weeks Gym/vigorous running/swimming should be avoided until 2nd month Shampoo using baby shampoo by patting softly to the scalp and gently rinse off. Pat dry (NO RUBBING!)

getridofme

Bald class: 2

Procedure 1

Day 1 Post consultation I arrived at the clinic at 1000 for a post-op consultation and hair wash. Dr. Path mentioned that he had tried to contact me at my hotel last night to check on my progress but the the reception was engaged. I thought that was a very nice gesture and it demonstrated the concern and care he has for his patients. He was pleased with how the donor area and grafts turned out (and so was I). I was reminded to keep the head band on for a few more days to minimise swelling and accumulation of fluids. I bought 3 months supply of Propecia and Minoxidil from the clinic and I plan to start using them in the months to come (I'm not sure if I will start on Propecia due to some side effects experienced previously but I will see how that goes). Finally at 1040, it was time to leave this beautiful city. I thanked the nurses and doctors and made my way to the airport for my flight back home!