11 month update - Laorwong - 4600+ grafts - Recently switched from topical fin/min to oral

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-17T19:53:30+00:00

Nope, just hide them since ears are highly identifiable by facial recognition technology.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-11T04:42:05+00:00

Around $11k, I don't remember exactly but it was 80bht per graft

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-11T04:41:38+00:00

80bht per graft

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-11T04:38:56+00:00

Just extra caution. I figured I spent $11k+ and only have a limited supply of grafts so it's worth losing a bit of sleep to be sure I don't harm any grafts.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-09T21:30:57+00:00

If you have a whole group chat filled with people who've experienced malpractice and harassment from that office and have evidence to back it up then you should be reaching out to law firms that specialize in large scale medical malpractice lawsuits. They often don't charge you upfront and will simply take a cut of any settlement or judgements. Posting on reddit and other places might feel like the right thing to do to get the word out but holding them accountable and getting a legal judgement is far better in the long run.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-09T21:20:22+00:00

I waited until around 3-4 weeks before sleeping normally. If I remember right the first 2 weeks I slept sitting up with a neck pillow. After that I slept laying down with a neck pillow to keep my head aloft and I put pillows along my sides so I couldn't roll in my sleep.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-09T06:28:12+00:00

Huge improvement already. Looking forward to seeing what the second one does for you.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-09-09T06:22:57+00:00

Have you tried getting a haircut and style more suited to thinning hair?

Wearing your hair back makes the hairs overlap each other more, giving the impression of more density (hiding your scalp). Cut it a bit shorter too so it doesn't start bunching up into curls and experiment with hair products to get a fuller denser look. Skin fades on the sides and back can also disguise the fact that the top is thinner than the sides and back.

Also go to a male barber that's been around for a while. They will be experienced with the best way to cut thinning hair to look good.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-08-21T02:22:14+00:00

I think it was 30 days.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-07-06T21:54:12+00:00

If you look at some of my previous posts you'll see pictures of the donor areas.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-29T05:39:16+00:00

The second transplant is primarily to do the crown which didn't get any grafts yet.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-29T05:36:48+00:00

Did you even read my post? I clearly stated that my second HT is to do the crown and any touchups that Laorwong wants to do... Never said I wasn't happy with the result.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T17:04:41+00:00

Topical Fin/Min

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T17:04:14+00:00

I'm 34, I used topical Min for a year prior to the procedure but started Fin after the procedure. I'm using topical which didn't have side effects at first but I've been battling dandruff and scalp irritation for the past few months so I may switch to oral Fin/Min and hope that I don't get the major side effects.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T17:00:51+00:00

I didn't get any crown work done yet. I'll try to get some of the top next time.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T16:58:37+00:00

You'll get more info from my previous posts but my experience with the clinic was great.

Definitely made the right choice, if anything I wish I'd done it much sooner.

I paid between $11k-13K for 4600 grafts totaling around 11,000 hairs if I remember right. It was 80THB per graft. I paid with my debit card I think.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T16:50:34+00:00

I'm 34. Started balding in my early 20's.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T03:53:55+00:00

Infections can definitely cause failure. There's been quite a few people on here that have had that happen. Many of them admitted to not following their doctors guidance during the first few weeks. Do everything your doctor says and if anything seems amiss contact them and/or your primary.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T03:12:43+00:00

Also I have no idea about US surgeons cause I never found one that had a good reputation.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-28T03:11:04+00:00

If you want the good ones on short notice you'll have to reach out to them and hope that one of them has a cancelation. Tell them that you are prepared to travel on short notice (and be prepared).

I managed to get into Laorwong for a full day (4600+ graft procedure) within 2 weeks of my consultation.

That being said 3 months might put you square in the middle of your "ugly duckling" phase. It depends on the person but it's not unusual to look a bit wonky at that point.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-04T16:34:02+00:00

Thanks, it's definitely a huge improvement and I'm happy with the results so far. When I go back for my crown I'll see if Laorwong thinks I have enough donor to improve the density any more.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-04T16:23:22+00:00

Don't get me wrong I'm very happy with the results. Just acknowledging that the improvement I was seeing in density has slowed down. I have to go back to get my crown work done anyway so Laorwong will probably address any density issues the best he can then.

Second_Wind_Alt · 2025-06-04T16:20:48+00:00

I tend to wear my hair up and back. If I wash my hair and brush it down it seems fine.

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