After
Before
“RAF’s” FUT Hair Transplant Journey
This patient from the States started his journey with Hasson and Wong back in 2002 when he was living in Vancouver. A former patient had told him about us and he decided to visit the clinic for a consultation to discuss his candidacy for hair restoration surgery.
At the time his hairline was receded and the entire top of his scalp while not too noticeably thin was at risk. It was not until 2005 that he decided to proceed with his procedure. Dr. Wong placed 2657 grafts to lower the hairline and reinforce the necessary areas of the frontal zone. This served him well for many years. Some gradual loss of the non-transplanted existing hair in the frontal zone continued. The overall appearance and result from the 2005 procedure was still very nice but most of what was left in the front was transplanted. Without the 2005 procedure he would have been left with very little up front which would have altered his appearance considerably.
It wasn’t until 2016 that he decided to increase the density throughout including the entire top. Refinement of the hairline along with some additional temple work mostly on one side was also done to improve the overall framing of the face. Dr. Wong was able to harvest 4109 grafts in this most recent procedure. Finasteride has served him well to help hold the mid scalp and crown. The combination of this procedure and continued use of the medication should set him up for the long haul. Any subsequent procedures would likely not be necessary going forward. He is very pleased with the progress and his result to this point and was happy to participate in our timeline program and share his post-op photos in hopes of helping those perspective patients considering a procedure. It is always gratifying to see happy patients who are willing to let us use their hair transplant photos and stories, to help others in making decision’s regarding hair restoration and which clinic may be best suited to deliver the most natural and impactful result. For this we are appreciative and thank him for his efforts.
This patient’s journey has just begun!
Follow his timeline as he continues his hair restoration recovery and ultimately, see his final stages of growth. Check back for updates!
Surgeon
Dr. Jerry Wong
Treatment
FUE
Norwood Scale
6
Grafts
4,109
Surgery Date
January 26, 2016
Side View Before Surgery
Before surgery, I have decent coverage but the density does not allow me to style my hair the way I’d like.
Top And Crown Area
Top Of Hairline
Front View Before Surgery
Surgery is complete!
Some Minor Swelling 4 Days Post Operation
Feeling good, some swelling in the forehead but it has not run into my eyes.
Crown 4 Days Post Op
4 Days After Surgery Top
Front View 9 Days Post Op
I wash my hair and scalp applying some moderate pressure but I still have lots of crusts. I’m told by the clinic to be more aggressive in the shower and work the crusts out. I won’t hurt the grafts now with good fingertip pressure.
Front View 9 Days Post Op
9 Days Post Op Top
13 Days Post Op Top
13 Days Post Op Crown
Staples Removed! Day 13
Yesterday my wife removed the staples (with lots of enjoyment on her side….) and I can finally sleep better. The crusts are almost all gone and aside from a shaved look, I feel well.
Day 34 Back Of Head
34 Days Post Op Hairline
34 Days Top Of Head
I believe all of my transplants have fallen out. Probably a little temporary shock loss of my existing hair as I feel I’m a bit thinner than before the surgery. As expected, maybe looking slightly worse than before the procedure.
Day 64 Top
Not much happening yet but some improvement from day 34
Hairline 64 days
Crown Area 64 Days
Hairline 3 Months
Crown Area 3 Months
3 Months Post Op Back
3 Months Top Of Head
3 Months And 3 Weeks Right Side
3 Months 3 Weeks Top
Crown Area 3 Months 3 Weeks
Top View 4 Months 3 Weeks
Hairline 4 Months 3 Weeks
The hairline is looking better, here we go!
Right Profile 4 Months 3 Weeks
Top 5 Months 3 Weeks
Hairline 5 Months 3 Weeks
Yes it looks really good in the front. When I sometimes touch my scalp I can feel the initial growth of some hair that was probably dormant until now. Density should improve in the coming months, as Dr Wong has indicated to me. My wife says my hair looks really good.
Back view 5 months 3 weeks
Top View Of Hairline 8 Months
Crown And Top 6 Months 3 Weeks
Hairline 6 Months 3 Weeks
Email sent by patient when submitting his photos: “Hello Dr. Wong: please find enclosed photos taken on 8/15/2016 on the seventh month after surgery. Tell Doug that I will soon have more hair than he’s got :)”
Top View Of Hairline 8 Months
Right Profile 8 Months
Hairline 8 Months
I’m very happy with my results. I have told Doug I will send the next set of photos at the one year mark.
10 Months Post Op Front
10 Months Post Op Left Side
10 Months Post Op Top View
11 Months Post Op Left Side
11 Months Post Op Right Side
11 Months Post Op Front View
11 Months Post Op Top View
11 Months Post Op Front
Front View 13 Months Post Op
While it may not be too evident in the photos compared to the 11 month post-op pics, the hair has smoothed out a bit and I think it has matured to some degree. I think I’m about fully grown out. Thanks again Dr. Wong!
Right Side 13 Months
Back Of Head 13 Months
