advice needed!

[Mike67]

Hi guys,

I recently had a consultation with skalp and pretty sure I want to take the plunge but have a few worries.

I work with all blokes in a very laddish environment so if I come into work with something really obvious it may be worse than the occasional abuse I get for going bald!

Questions are:

How long is the recovery time? As in for the dots to settle down?
How long would I need to take off work?

What are the guys thoughts that have had the treatment on having the SMP hairline when they’re 50+

I’m looking for a subtle receded look so hope this is achievable.

Thanks in advance for any advice

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[longrange69]

Mike67, I share your concerns as I work in a prison!! I’m due in the chair in 11 days and whilst I obviously have mire questions than answers at this stage I do know that nothing would stop me going this. This is for me. I’m 45 and gave never been one for settling. Baldness is the one thing I figured I’d have to live with but now I have an option. Interested in the more informed response you get!!

[Mike67]

Cheers Longrange69, I’m in a very similar job,

Are you just being up front that you’re having the treatment or going for a subtle look? How much time you booking off work? I’m thinking 2 weeks so have one treatment first day off and the next a week later.

Dunno if I can handle going into work with a load of big dots on my head!

[longrange69]

We pretty much in the same place in many ways, I think!! Week off or session one and three, only two days off for session two. I spoke with Tony (see videos) as he’s our age or thereabouts about the going back to work aspect. I mentioned big dots and he said it isn’t like that as the needle is tiny. I’ll be at work for three days before having another three off. I think (hope) that maybe I’m so focused on this that I forget that the effect is subtle (I too will be going or a light, slightly receded look) and that whilst this may be dominating my thoughts my bald head isn’t dominating theirs!! We’ll see. This is why though I mentioned in my previous post that ultimately this is for me and a bit of ribbing is a small price to pay for feeling like myself again. Anyway, I can always pull rank ;). You live once, Mike 67…

[m41]

Don’t worry about anything mike67.

The photos on here actually don’t do it justice and they look good. It just looks better in real life.

Dots can be a little bit bigger initially but they calm down quite quickly.

Go for it cos you won’t regret it.

[Mike67]

Thanks guys,

How quickly do the dots calm down? I would be really self concious going into work with large dots on my head!

I’ll attach a pic of what style I’m looking for

[BaldEagle]

From my own experience, I would say that the redness takes about 4 days to subside, and the tiny scabs take about 7 days to flake off. If you can, I think it would be prudent to book a week off work, especially for your first session.

All depends on your skin though. You might find that you can go back to work within just a few days, maybe even after the weekend.

[Mike67]

Thanks baldeagle, I saw your diary and you got quite stressed yourself. I take it you’re happy now?

I think I’ll take two weeks off and have the first treatment then the second a week later so then got another full week to heal!

Cheers for the advice guys

[BaldEagle]

It has only been two days since my third session, but the early signs are promising (touch wood). Looking better so far. The hairline will need a small adjustment in a fourth session, and knowing my skin it will still be a bit patchy, but I THINK I’m getting there.

[longrange69]

Sounds like a plan, mike67 😉

Please to hear you’re feeling more confident, bald eagle 🙂

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