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Life after the NFL brings new chapters for every player — and for former Indianapolis Colts standouts Rick DeMulling and Barry Krauss, that included taking control of hair loss. Both turned to We Grow Hair Indy for Multi-Unit Hair Grafting™, a proven solution that helped them restore a fuller, natural look. Their hair restoration journeys highlight what today’s advanced procedures can achieve, even for two familiar faces who once battled on the gridiron.
Rick DeMulling played as an offensive guard in the NFL, drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2001. He quickly became a reliable part of the offensive line, helping protect quarterback Peyton Manning during some of the Colts’ most dynamic offensive years. Rick spent six seasons in the league, playing with both the Colts and the Detroit Lions before retiring. Known for his toughness in the trenches, he’s now recognized locally not only for his football career but also for his openness in sharing his hair restoration journey.
Over time, Rick observed recession and thinning, especially around the hairline and crown. He sought a more permanent option than topical solutions or cosmetic coverups.
Barry Krauss was a first-round pick in the 1979 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Colts. A linebacker with grit and leadership, he went on to play 12 seasons in the league, including with the Miami Dolphins. Before his NFL career, Barry made a name for himself at the University of Alabama, where he was MVP of the legendary 1979 Sugar Bowl. Over his professional career, he became known as a hard-hitting defender and a respected veteran presence.
Barry noticed thinning across the top of his head in recent years. Rather than accept gradual hair loss, he opted for a more aggressive and comprehensive solution. He selected the Multi-Unit Hair Grafting™ approach to restore density with one procedure.
Although every hair restoration journey is unique, Rick and Barry’s procedures followed the same proven Multi-Unit Hair Grafting™ process that We Grow Hair Indy uses for all of its clients.
Design & Planning
For both men, the team mapped a new hairline and marked areas of donor harvest and recipient zones. Barry's procedure day documentation gives insight into how the recipient area is determined, how the surgeon creates implantation sites, and the medical team harvests grafts.
Harvesting Grafts
The donor region (typically the back or sides) is carefully excised to collect follicular units. The strategy is to preserve natural density and avoid thinning visibly at the donor zone.
Graft Placement
The donor follicles are then transplanted into the recipient areas (frontal, midscalp, crown). The goal: natural direction, angle, and gradual density build.
Immediate Aftercare & Early Healing
The day after a procedure, clients will come back in for a hair wash, where medical assistants will wash the suture line and clean up the recipient area. In Rick’s 10-day update, he discusses the swelling, scabbing, and early shedding phase that’s normal to expect. The first days and weeks require gentle care, avoiding aggressive washing or rubbing of graft sites. Suture removal is typically scheduled about 10 days after the procedure.
At four months post-procedure, Rick DeMulling was already seeing significant improvements, remarking, “I’m not wearing a hat anymore and that’s a huge deal.” Over the next several months, his 12-month progress photos showed a fuller hairline and improved crown coverage, reflecting the success of his Multi-Unit Hair Grafting™ procedure. Similarly, Barry Krauss saw promising results around five months, with online observers calling his progress “incredible — right on track.” By eight months, his hair showed visibly fuller coverage and improved texture across the top.
After seeing strong results from his initial Multi-Unit Hair Grafting™ procedure, Rick DeMulling opted for a second procedure to enhance density and refine his overall look. While the first session successfully restored his hairline and addressed thinning areas, the follow-up allowed the team at We Grow Hair Indy to target areas that needed additional coverage, particularly in the crown and mid-scalp regions. This second round demonstrates an important aspect of modern hair restoration: achieving optimal results can be a staged process, tailored to each patient’s goals and donor availability. Rick’s commitment to completing the second procedure reflects his dedication to a natural, fuller appearance and shows how multiple sessions can be used strategically to maximize results.
Want results like the pros? We Grow Hair Indy is here to help. Book a free consultation with our experts to learn more about the solutions that will work for your hair loss type.
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