After
Before
FUE Hair Transplant Recovery
This patient, in his early 30s and living in California, was particularly bothered by his thinning and receded hairline. He was also using both finasteride and minoxidil to help control further loss. After conducting online research, he ultimately chose Hasson & Wong to achieve his hair restoration goals.
While he was open to FUT, he preferred FUE, and it was determined that this would be the more favorable option in his case. During our consultation and treatment planning, he initially expressed that the front concerned him more than the crown and was considering restoring the hairline only. Upon further evaluation, however, it was determined that his donor reserves would be sufficient to address both the front and the crown.
In this and many similar cases, the goal is to create a cosmetically impactful hairline, one that requires high density, while also providing adequate coverage in the crown to eliminate the appearance of substantial thinning or baldness. He ultimately decided to move forward with treating both areas.
A total of 2,500 grafts were used to restore the hairline, with an additional 2,500 grafts placed in the crown. While some crown cases may warrant a larger number of grafts, it is important to balance coverage and density. We do not want to allocate too many grafts to the crown if it risks compromising density and overall impact in the frontal zone. A smaller second session can certainly be considered in the future, if desired, to further increase density in the crown.
As reflected in his 12-month and 26-month post-op comments, he is very happy with the result and glad he chose Hasson & Wong to perform his procedure.
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Physician
Dr. Victor Hasson
Treatment
FUE
Norwood Scale
5
Grafts
5,000
Surgery Date
Dec 21, 2023
Day Before Surgery (Pre-Op Photos)
Day 1 After Surgery
Immediate Post-Surgery Comments: Finished the second day of my hair transplant surgery with 2,500 grafts focused on the crown. The first day also involved 2,500 grafts, targeting the hairline and frontal crown. First impressions: I look much better than I expected — especially compared to my brother’s experience at a different clinic. The saline injected into my scalp made my head look a bit swollen, and I noticed the fluid from day one had drooped to the other side of my head. The clinic provided a bandage and a black hat, which made the journey back to the hotel much easier. The staff really stood out, offering constant care — food, drinks, medicine, and overall support during the procedure. I think that made a huge difference from what I’ve read online about this kind of surgery.
Day 1 After Surgery Comments:
I look like I just finished a UFC fight, but I’m feeling good. Sleep was fine with a neck pillow (highly recommend getting a premium one) and the prescribed meds. Elena, one of the clinic staff, did my first wash and gave a thorough explanation of the aftercare process. Pain was minimal throughout the day. My mom found a large enough hat to cover my now oversized head. We walked around Granville Island, near the clinic, and grabbed a bite close to the hotel. Having her with me really helped keep my spirits up and I think staying active boosted my recovery.
Day 2 After Surgery
Now I look like I lost the UFC fight. Still minimal pain, but the itching has really kicked in. Luckily, another wash by Elena helped relieve it, at least temporarily. The itch returned later, but I mostly ignored it as my mom and I flew back to the SF Bay Area. Funny moment: I got stopped at Immigration because I looked different from my passport photo. It was brief — we laughed, and I moved on.
Day 3 After Surgery
Back home. Slept well. The itch is still there, but the pain remains minimal. I washed my head twice today.
Day 4 After Surgery
Facial bruising is more visible, and I’m still swollen, though pain is still not an issue. Washed my scalp twice again because of the itch. More scabs are forming now. Imagine a healing scab’s itch — now multiply that by 5,000.
Day 5 After Surgery
Swelling has mostly gone down, though I still have some bruising around the eyes. Just one wash today. Took an antihistamine to relieve the itch and help me sleep.
Day 6 After Surgery
Very light swelling and bruising remain, but barely noticeable. My family — especially my brother, who had this same surgery elsewhere — are shocked at how fast I’m recovering. Honestly, I am too. Dr. Hasson and his team really did an amazing job.
7 Days After Surgery
No visible swelling or bruising. My scalp is still sensitive to touch. Crusting and slight crackling are happening in different areas. I can now wash my scalp with medium pressure, but I’m still cautious around the recipient areas.
Day 8 After Surgery
Not much change from day 7, maybe slightly cleaner.
Day 9 After Surgery
I look about the same as I did day 8.
Day 10 After Surgery
Scabs are forming and starting to fall off in the recipient areas. Still washing once a day with medium pressure, staying careful around the grafts.
2 Weeks After Surgery
A lot more scabs have formed, and some are falling off. I was worried to see hair attached to the scabs, but it’s normal — this is known as “shock loss.” The hairs are now entering a temporary resting phase and should start regrowing in 3–5 months, according to the post-op documentation. I’m looking forward to the growth. I’m also really glad I’ve been able to go out — to concerts, restaurants, and meet new people — this soon after surgery!
1 Month After Surgery
All the scabs are gone, and the itching has mostly stopped. After the two-week mark, I felt more comfortable applying pressure when shampooing to help remove remaining crusts. I cut my hair for the first time since the surgery — only in the donor area — and felt very little discomfort. The only downside: the shedding phase has started. The donor hairs have thinned, and now some reddish areas are visible next to my remaining hair.
3 Months After Surgery
No more itching, and I can finally see some of the new hair growing in — worth the wait! There are still some small scabs in the crown area. I’m still wearing a hat anytime I go out to protect the recipient areas. I also trimmed my hair again — lightly, and not in the grafted areas.
4 Months After Surgery
More noticeable growth in the recipient areas and less scabbing in the crown. The overall density is improving.
5 Months After Surgery
I’m seeing much more coverage, especially in the temple areas, which feels great. The crown is also filling in, but the biggest change is up front. I feel much more confident now — really happy with the progress in the frontal region.
7 Months After Surgery
My hairline and front look great — full and natural. I even traveled to Portugal this month. I was worried about walking around in the heat all day, but it made even more sense to wear a hat, so it worked out fine.
9 Months After Surgery
The front looks perfect now. My confidence has skyrocketed, not just now but even a few months ago. The crown has filled in more and is starting to cover a significant amount of the bald area.
12 Months After Surgery
A year later, my front hairline still looks fantastic. The crown has grown in further, though not quite as much as the front. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the results. I’m really glad I did my research and chose Dr. Hasson and his skilled team to perform the procedure.
26 Months After Surgery
Two years later, my front hairline still looks fantastic. The crown has grown in further, though not quite as much as the front. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the results. It’s great to be able to comb through my hair and not have spots with little to no hair. I may want to touch up my crown area in the future since we went a bit lighter there, and I will definitely go back to Hasson & Wong when that time comes.
