mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
Following on from my previous post, here are some pics of my treatment so far....
http://s1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/mickyrt121/
Still very dotty, and poor density... Im beginning to fret as I was told I would need 3 treatments in total, and am due to go back to work 4 days after the 3rd. I'm really hoping the results following 3rd treatment are a lot better
087Paul25
HIS Veteran
Norwood 5
Num Posts: 301
Hey again Mickyrt121,
DHTassassin
HIS Veteran
Num Posts: 272
Baring witness to the fact that no one has yet to cast the first stone and break the silence, I will be the first to tell you that Yes, the work appears to be very dotty, the density is not adequate and the replicated hair follicles are clearly larger than your native hair follicles on the back and sides.
Putting that very large stone to the side, I beg you to answer a few questions in order to properly proceed.
First, have you been able to wash your head as of the last treatment?
Second, have you been able to possibly buzz your hair down in order to give your entire scalp a uniformed length of hair?
Third, did you voice these observations while at the clinic?
I ask these questions because I truly feel that it could all boil down to there being a large amount of dry ink surrounding your MHT pigments, that upon a good wash, might make way to the replicated pigments look/appear their real size.
Also, I feel that when buzzing your hair down, it might allow for things to, at least visually, seem more the part by way of giving you a leveled landscape of hair follicles, versus a stark contrast between the top and sides.
You are certainly right in that the crown does not look finished and, if anything, WILL need a 3rd and possibly 4th session to truly culminate the work back there.
Keep us informed, keep us aware, keep us..
DHT
mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
@087Paul25 - those photos were after my SECOND treatment, not first, just so youre aware.
@DHT - No I havent washed or shaved my head since the 2nd treatment yet (as per their instructions), but I will do the night before my third. Regarding your last question, no is the simple answer, but only cos of the fact that I was so overwhelmed with how it looked compared to the first treatment. My head was REALLY red after 2nd treatment, and this didnt help to appreciate how the pigments actually look. Luckily that calmed down after only 48hrs which i was happy about. I just have a funny feeling I'll need 4 in total, which is a right pain in the ass.
DHTassassin
HIS Veteran
Num Posts: 272
Micky,
How many days must you go before being able to wash/buzz your hair (as per their instructions)? <~~I think doing this might make a difference.
Who is your practitioner?
I also agree that you're probably going to be in line for a 4th session to truly bring it all together. Although, who knows, your technician might go strong during the 3rd session and finish you off.
Either way, best of luck!
DHT
Fab
Junior Member
Num Posts: 64
It looks fine to me.
Just needs more density.
mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
Their instructions were to not wash, shave, moisturise for 4 days after each treatment. I dont really want to single out my practitioner but I have every faith in them as Ive heard nothing but good reviews about him.
Thanks for your comments though mate, much appreciated!
M
087Paul25
HIS Veteran
Norwood 5
Num Posts: 301
Oh right, sorry... my bad. Still looks very well though. As Fab said, it just needs more density..
Jonnyboy631
Regular Contributor
Num Posts: 144
eh the pigments do seem a tad bit larger then actual follicles. But maybe it just needs time to fade in or it might be HIS technique.
Mike ››HiTopFade‹‹
HIS Veteran
Norwood 7
Num Posts: 601
I really, really, really hate the quoting and posting system on this forum. That is all.
P.S. I had a reply but the stupid code kept breaking it and making it look like I was talking to myself.
Live. Through. This.
I'm a broke 24 year old who can't afford to fly to NYC.
I'm getting MHT when the Chicago Clinic opens in Spring of 2012.
:)
Dimi
Junior Member
Num Posts: 33
Hi Micky,
Did you have any hair left at the crown and at the front before the treatments? Have you got any before pictures?
Damien
Moderator
Num Posts: 1717
Micky, just dropped you a PM
thfc
Junior Member
Norwood 7
Num Posts: 76
Hi Micky your pictures are similar to mine after my 2nd treatment. I also had concerns about density and dot size. I had 4 sessions but was back at work after the 2nd one and didn't get any comments so I think you will be fine to go back after 3.
After 2nd treatment:
http://i53.tinypic.com/23mjxuo.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2d8pc46.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/n6pahw.jpg
After 4th treatment:
http://i51.tinypic.com/bgwjmc.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/ei2l9w.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/10xdg0m.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/xfrnsp.jpg
thfc
Junior Member
Norwood 7
Num Posts: 76
No probs..there was a big difference after the 3rd treatment. I will PM you some pics. =)
Mike ››HiTopFade‹‹
HIS Veteran
Norwood 7
Num Posts: 601
Hey, Micky... any updates for us?
I hope all is well.
Live. Through. This.
I'm a broke 24 year old who can't afford to fly to NYC.
I'm getting MHT when the Chicago Clinic opens in Spring of 2012.
:)
mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
Hi everybody, apologies for the lack of response, had a lot on.
Anyways, Ive now had my 3rd, 4th............. and 5th treatment. I dont know what it is but my body just seems to suck the pigment away. Its almost 2 weeks since my 5th and im afraid to say that its faded again big time. I can still clearly see the boundary between my actual hair and the treated area. Its no lie that its getting kinda frustrating, but just gotta hang in there i guess.
I'll post some pics up again soon.
Im just wondering whether anyone could shed some light on the 'blending' techniques employed with MHT? Reason Im asking is that the top of my remaining hair (im a NW7) is much denser than that down the back and the sides. Every treatment I've had the treated area gets pulled down and blended into the top part of my remaining hair, which to me DID make perfect logical sense. However when I come to think about it, adding more pigment into an area that is already dense with actual hair surely will only make it even darker/denser? Thus making the boundary between hair and treated area even more noticeable? Does that make sense to anyone? Its been bugging me a while but never asked (dumbass).
mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
Forgot to mention something...
My hair grows VERY fast, in that after a complete down-to-the-bone shave in the morning, by lunchtime theres already dark stubble forming. Its at this time when the treatment is most noticeable.
Has anyone else found they have a similar problem? I mean I totally expect a freshly shaved head to look better than when there's stubble forming but didnt really expect to have to shave my head 3 times a day to keep it under wraps!
mickyrt121
Newbie
Num Posts: 16
Oh and one more thing.....
With everything I said above, I am in no way complaining about the staff or service that HIS have provided, its second to none, and what I have now is a gazillion times better than what i had before. I just want it right.
Rant over.
andrewmatias
Regular Contributor
Num Posts: 106
shaving to the bone 3x a day? how the hell can you keep up with that. that's worse being bald. sorry but i just can't imagine how difficult it is to do that just to maintain a certain look. what did HIS advice you to do?
LPP
HIS Veteran
Other alopecia
Num Posts: 368
Micky - My existing hair grows very fast too and very thick so I see the spots where the hair grows out pretty quickly during the day.
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