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Deemark Herbal Hair Oil review- Hair regrowth
4500 Grafts with Dr. Cinik
1893 FUE/BHT grafts with The Hair Dr Clinic (Dr Arshad)
Summary Since the moment i arrived, the whole experience has been extremely positive. Dr.Arshad and the team were extremely professional and caring. I was felt to be made welcomed, never rushed and was put at ease in what is a big thing for most patients having an operation. The Hair Dr Clinic have been superb with the support and aftercare and I really couldn't of wished for a better experience. I am realistic in my expectations and hope the following months i start to see these. Everything was done to a very high standard throughout and gives me confidence that i will come away with a nice result. Thank you to Dr Arshad and The Hair Dr team! I will keep you all updated on my progress, please see the photos attached. Any questions, please do not hesitate ask and I will respond when possible. Hope this helps.
Hair Transplant in India is a Worthy Decision
July 6th, 2018
4100 grafts with Dr. Resul Yaman, horrendous pain in donor area
So just about 5 days ago I had my FUE procedure done with Resul Yaman. The doctor was very friendly and the procedure was fine, except that when it came to the implantation of the grafts, the assistants kept alternating between Manual and Choi method. All grafts were extracted at one time and placed after a 20 min break.. took about 10 hours in total. I thought the Dr. was very friendly and all was fine so there's generally not much to complain about - except the horrendous pain I'm having at my donor area that started around day 3. Pinching, burning and stinging sensations all over my donor area, which get even worse at night... Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are not very effective at relieving that pain and apparently it's very uncommon to experience severe pain after FUE. Please let me know what you think about all the things I mentioned above and what I can do to help relieve my pain, also some comments about the pictures would be much appreciated!!
Thank you
Advice for non hair transplanters
I notice that a lot of the blog articles on here are from people who have undergone hair transplants, but not much for those of us for which that is not an option. I thought I’d share my experience and what I’ve found for other people like me.
In my research I’ve found there are A LOT of claims and promises out there. Some of which are clearly out there to sell you snake oils that don’t work, so be wise! I think that the best advice is usually the stuff that talks about your lifestyle as a whole, as well as genuine, results-driven products to try.
It’s been a long process of learning, but there are a few interesting tips I’ve picked up on the way:
The way you treat your hair is a BIG thing. I have to admit that I didn’t really care much about my hair before I started losing it. I used budget shampoos and a crappy old plastic comb that I used to rake through my hair. I’ve learnt that giving your hair a bit more care and attention is really important for keeping it.
Eating the right food can also be really helpful to the health of your hair. In the past couple of years I have really cleaned up my diet and started making sure I was eating lots of protein and iron and I have to say I’ve seen a big improvement in the quality of my hair ever since.
Medications can have side effects. It’s important to research them thoroughly before trying them, just to be sure of what you’re getting into. Also, hair growth supplements are basically expensive wee! I’ve looked into what’s in them and in reality, there’s nothing in there you can’t get from a good diet. If you’re getting enough of those vitamins and minerals in your food, your body won’t absorb any extra from supplements. Don’t be fooled!
Avoid sulfates like the plague! They’re in a lot of (cheaper) shampoos to create the ‘lather’, and they’re also in floor cleaner, washing up liquid and engine cleaner. To think that I was applying the equivalent of engine cleaner on my hair makes me cringe now! Needless to say, they’re really terrible for hair and can impair hair growth and cause fall out.
These are just a few things I’ve learnt along the way which have helped me. There is lots of stuff online, like this article which explains what exactly causes hair loss, and also this article which I found quite useful. It’s more focused on hair growth and thickening as opposed to actual hair loss, but it’s got quite a bit of advice to make your hair better. I would take the ‘natural remedies’ section with a pinch of salt as I’m not sure that stuff would actually work.
I hope my advice has helped some of you! If you have any more tips please do leave them below as I would love to hear them.
PRP session
I am in my mid stages of Hair loss. I have lost hair only on the front portion. Can you all advise if PRP sessions are effective for hair regrowth
Regards
Nazim
Hi guys, I'm in desperate need of some advice.
I currently wear a hair unit and have done for the past 3 years. I am now strongly considering a hair transplant for various reasons. One of them being that the unit involves a lot of maintenance, a lot more than I think I anticipated before having it done. Don’t get me wrong, its been great too as it has boosted my confidence and now I am really struggling coming to terms with shaving my hair off completely to have a transplant. The second reason is that I am moving to Barcelona in August and I know that the heat will drive me crazy, so I know it’s time now that I get something permanent.
I have tried taking propecia whilst wearing the unit but that didn’t seem to work, and I have also tried the laser therapy for over a year prior to going down the non-surgical route of wearing a unit, this also didn’t work.
I have looked at various options and I think I’d prefer the FUT transplant as I like to shave my hair on the sides and I wouldn’t want a visible scar. I have looked at various clinics too and the prices here in the U.K. are so much more expensive. I was convinced going to Turkey to have the procedure done would be fine until someone said but what if something goes wrong, then I’d have to travel abroad again etc, which has kind of put me off.
I have attached some pictures of my hair without the unit, so you can see where I’m at with my hair loss now. The hair is there but it’s very thin on top.
Any recommendation of clinics would be greatly appreciated, as would any comments and general advice as something I feel incredibly down about it all.
Thanks guys, if you have any further questions. Don’t hesitate to comment.
pre and post op with DR bhatti 3700 grafts
we desided that around 2500 grafts in the front and 1200 in the back would be a good start for me.. he was realistic with everything and what outcome to expect etc even the out come I have now is a millions times better than I imagined.
anyways next day I went for the hair transplants, no words for it really was such a smooth and well organised day, the only slight pain I felt through the whole procedure was the injection to numb your head, was just nice just to sit chill watch a few films while there hard at work giving me a hairline back stopped half way through the day for dinner which was amazing get a menu of pretty much anything you want!
anyways got finished there and got drove back to the hotel, felt absolutely ecstatic I finally had my hair transplant done and it was just a waiting game now.. that's the hardest bit waiting haha anyways got a list of instructions from the clinic with exactly what to do to look after the my head and everything that night so there was no confusion, plus what tablets to take which they provide pain killer etc
anyways check out the photos
Finding the right Dr....?? DR Bhatti at darling buds
Hair transplant changed my life
Over time people did point out that my hair was thinning, in the barbers etc but not in a rude way just pointing out the obvious really. But not going to lie does make you feel a little uncomfortable. which is when I started looking into products to stop this like shampoos potions and lotions etc which is a never ending search on google with mixed reviews on everything plus paid a fortune of the years for products which yes did thicken my hair but nothing would stop the hair from falling out.
I started eventually styling my hair is different ways to hide the thinning areas,, which keeping it that bit longer did work, until it starts to look a bit comb over ish. I eventually started looking for something abit more powerful than the shampoos etc I stubbled across propica finasteneride I decided to try this after reading a lot of stories on bad side effects I was a bit apprehensive but I was quite willing to try anything at this point. I tried at and within a few days I was coming out in red rashes all over my body, so spoke to the doctor and he told me to stop taken the medicine.
Over time I thought I would get used to the fact i was losing my hair, but losing it knocked my self confidence massively, I know it shouldn't and its just life but I didn't want my photo taken anymore, I was wearing hats all day everyday. Basically was just getting in the way off everyday life. I decided after a lot of research, and thinking along the lines of you only live once on this earth so why not spend it happy and do what makes you happy so this once when I decided to get a hair transplant.
My experience with hair transplantation in Turkey
i am john form UK, 36 years old.
after 6 years of suffering from baldness, i took the decision to have a hair transplant surgery, and after searching on internet, i found that turkey is one the best places to do kind of treatment,
I attended a list of the best hair transplant centers in Istanbul. By comparing features and prices, I found that bestfue center is my best option, especially after seeing some of their previous clients results.
I communicated with them, and They asked me some pictures of my head from all angles. They asked me about my medical condition and my medical history, To know whether there were any obstacles or impediments to the process.
Then they asked me to determine the date of my arrival in Turkey, and asked me to send a copy of the plane reservation so that the crew would be waiting for me.
I took the decision, Booked to travel and I sent them a picture of the ticket.
When I arrived everything was equipped, The reception staff was very helpful.
The hotel was nice and 5 star, I rested on the first day and started preparing myself for the procedure the next day.
I was scared at first but the doctors team assured me.
Nur Deniz the specialist in hair transplantation in the center came to me and drew the lines which the hair transplant would based on.
after that the three stages of the process began:
A- The extraction of the hair follicles:
B- The making of the incisions
C- The transplantation of the hair follicle
Everything was easy and fast, the process lasted 7 hours, and was absolutely painless.
They then took me to rest in the hotel, I came on the second day to make the first wash in the center, which is very necessary, They washed my head and taught me how to wash it for the next 10 days, and They gave me a treatment bag, containing a special laundry shampoo and some creams and medicines needed during the recovery period، and Wish me a good trip.
Their communication team stayed in touch with me throughout the past year, and my pictures were still asking to see the evolution of the situation and results, which is pleased me.
This center suggested to anyone who wants to perform hair transplant, because it has a competent staff, good translators and ethical conduct, and the prices of their services are suitable for all.
Hair transplantation in India
I am 28years old suffeing from hair loss since 20. I have have been looking on this site for many months for finding a surgeon. I have consulted varies Dr in India.
Each propose different number of grafts and suggest different things.
Dr Suneet Soni - 4000 grafts for frontal area good density
Dr Madhu - 2300 to 2500 grafts for forntal area with medium density
Dr Radha - two options
option1 - FUT only- 3500 grafts for frontal area with medium density
option 2 - FUT and FUE in one session - 3500 front and 2000 in the crown.
I think option 2 with Dr Radha might be suitable as it will give good coverage on all my bald areas in one session. but it is so confusion which one to go for.
Any suggestion will help.
i will add my current picture
Thanks
4120 FUT-Grafts with Dr Suneet Soni, Medispa
Hair Transplant India
Age: - 39years
Grafts: - 6000 grafts
Treatment: - FUE HAIR TRANSPLANT
Day: - 3 day procedure
Treatment Description:
Male pattern AGA (Androgenetic Alopecia) grade 6 or frontal baldness including slight temporal and forelock recession with vertex involvement with strong family history aged 39yrs. After consultation started with combination therapy of finasteride 1mg, minoxidil 10% with amenexil topical application, multivitamins, L.L.L.T (Low Level Laser Therapy), hair loss control dietary regimen for a month and stopped the minoxidil 10% 15 days prior to the transplant.
Post control of hair loss problem planned for hair transplant of FUG’s by “BIO FUE NO ROOT TOUCH TECHNIQUE” punching done with cole's 9.5mm serrated punch. Continued the combination therapy post-transplant as well and cyclical vitamin therapy and hair growth serums. Pictures taken from all the angles and posted the images with clients consent.
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Pros and Cons of Laser Treatment for Hair Growth
Now, don’t get me wrong, I could care less about the hordes of petty women out there, and that’s kind of a unanimous opinion for all balding or bald men, but that still doesn’t mean that you can’t take an alternative path to rediscover your hair growth. The point is that if you are interested in going through the arduous procedures of laser therapy for hair growth, or even formulas like Rogaine, then first and foremost this is an endeavor you need to do for YOU and no one else.
There are so many ways for men, and women, to re-grow their hair on the scalp, but a lot of times these more conventional methods take a lot of time to show any kind of results, and it requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance to maintain those results. In today’s digital world where instant gratification seems to be the norm a new healthy and efficient hair loss remedy has emerged, laser treatment.
Laser therapy for hair growth has become more and more popular in recent years and it helps fix just about an kind of hair fall so it doesn’t necessarily matter what the cause of your hair loss is when it comes to a procedure like this. The procedure technically entails non-surgical therapeutic lasers that help to irradiate the areas around the patient’s head where there is no hair, and it’s important to not that these are cold lasers so you aren’t going to experience heat on your scalp at all.
What’s so amazing about this procedure is that the laser itself will be absorbed by hair cells underneath the patient’s scalp, which then will trigger hair growth through increasing the amount of microcirculation and overall blood flow to the struggling hair follicles.
Of course, there are several pros and cons that come with this type of procedure, and this is what we’re going to dive into deeper right now!
Pros
At home use
There’s no doubt about it that people’s daily lives are getting more jammed with responsibilities than ever before, and so that’s why more and more people are choosing to do their hair treatments in the privacy of their home on their own time. There are certain devices like the Theradome LH80 PRO that can offer really incredible results in terms of laser hair growth treatment. This device is a helmet that you can wear around your home and do whatever you want, but it will work efficiently in terms of regenerating your lost hair follicles. So you can do whatever you want at home while working on your hair treatment!
Efficient Sessions
For the most part each laser hair treatment session will last around 30 minutes when you go to a clinic, and this could even be less time depending on how much surface area of your head you are treating. These types of treatments typically should happen about two to three times a week, or less, and you’ll stop needing these maintenance treatments after a certain amount of time. So what’s great is that it in the long run takes much less time and investment than supplements and shampoos that you pretty much constantly have to keep up with.
Painless and permanent
When you utilize this therapy and certain products like iGrow, you have a really good potential of getting permanent results, and the entire procedure is painless and does the trick in terms or getting hair on pesky areas of your scalp. These two benefits is why this type of laser hair treatment is often more popular than hair transplants.
Budget Friendly
Laser hair growth can be relatively inexpensive, especially when the patient does the treatment from home, so the cost advantages of this kind of treatment is actually really great, especially considering the potential for permanent results!
Cons
Specific hair type benefits
It’s true that laser hair growth is a proven method in terms of regenerating the health, quantity and overall thickness of hair on a balding head, but it’s also true that it’s been proven to be more effective for traditional hair loss patterns. This is commonly known as androgenetic alopecia, and this is because of the nature of the laser lights to rejuvenate and energize struggling hair follicles to stimulate healthier growth.
If laser hair therapy generally isn’t working for you then you may want to delve into the overall causes of your hair loss, because this could be a big factor in determining why your results are being impacted.
Skin color dependence
Laser therapy is known to work much better for those with fair skin as opposed to darker skin tones. A lot of times the hair follicles compete too much for the laser’s attention for people with darker skin.
Skin Problems
Sometimes laser therapy can actually be the cause of certain skin problems, and that’s why it’s really important to make educated decisions in terms where you end up getting this kind of treatment. You are going to want to make sure you are receiving laser hair treatment from someone who is licensed and certified for this kind of procedure.
For more information about this kind of hair treatment check out https://www.lilianalaser.ca/ where you can ask any questions you may have about the procedure and get expert advice from some of the best laser technicians in North America!
HT in Turkey with Dr. Hakan Doganay
So, I have decided to pull the plug and go with the HT surgery. I am scheduled for surgery April 11th, 2018 with Dr. Hakan Doganay in Antalya, Turkey.
I’ve been suffering from baldness since I was 23 yrs old. I’m 43 now and couldn’t be more excited to finally get the procedure out of the way to open a new chapter in my life.
I’ve been wanting a HT for about 15 yrs now. I was never excited about getting it done because of the strip scar (FUT). I’m a Norwood 5 and am looking to get around 4500-5000 graphs done.
I've been speaking to a gentleman by the name of Mustafa for the past 3 months now and I couldn't be happier of his professionism and props response.
I will post pictures and keep everyone updated of my travels and experience...
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3.5 months in..... Growth is coming!!
So the bits to watch for between 2-3.5 months is a dry scalp and I've used a coconut oil on my hair every 2-3 days called Kokosa (it's a baby coconut oil) and kept my hair completely nourished. I have also bought a lot of paraben free shampoo to make sure I give the new hair every fighting chance. I have to say every day since the two month mark has been exciting, waking up seeing another hair sprouting and the little fine hairs getting stronger. I came into this process with low expectations so as not to be disappointed however, I can honestly say pick the right surgeon like Feriduni and really take care of your hair in the first couple of weeks and you'll be over the moon like I am
Given I'm now just over 3 months I can only imagine what this will look like at the 12 months mark which is the real time to make an assessment.
really funny a friend of mine recently said wow it's a lot of money to spend after he just bought a new car and I said I have always believe the first investment you should me is in yourself and I'm thrilled so far with mine
3.5 months in..... Growth is coming!!
So the bits to watch for between 2-3.5 months is a dry scalp and I've used a coconut oil on my hair every 2-3 days called Kokosa (it's a baby coconut oil) and kept my hair completely nourished. I have also bought a lot of paraben free shampoo to make sure I give the new hair every fighting chance. I have to say every day since the two month mark has been exciting, waking up seeing another hair sprouting and the little fine hairs getting stronger. I came into this process with low expectations so as not to be disappointed however, I can honestly say pick the right surgeon like Feriduni and really take care of your hair in the first couple of weeks and you'll be over the moon like I am
Given I'm now just over 3 months I can only imagine what this will look like at the 12 months mark which is the real time to make an assessment.
really funny a friend of mine recently said wow it's a lot of money to spend after he just bought a new car and I said I have always believe the first investment you should me is in yourself and I'm thrilled so far with mine
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Hi All, Almost forgot to post some update pics. Few things I also want to mention. 1. I was given Minoxidil in a spray bottle from the clinic. The instructions were to use 3 sprays each morning and night. It lasted about two months. I am now using the costco brand in liquid form. For convenience I was pouring the costco brand into the spray bottle I was given at the clinic because I liked to spray it on instead of the dropper. However, about a month ago I realized that three to four sprays wasn't nearly close to the 1mg dose recommended by the costco brand. I figured this out by using the dropper that comes with the bottle. So I think I wasn't using enough prior. I'm using the required dosage but I wonder if I might experience some shedding now that I am using the proper amount? Or maybe I have conditioned my scalp with micro dosing and now since i am using 1 mg I won't shed as much? I do notice hairs on my hands when I shower or rub in the minoxidil. I didn't before. Nothing drastic, but there is some shedding. 2. I got a hair cut two weeks ago and the barber went ape shit. Cut it very short which was disappointing. Don't ever say, "Do what you think looks good" at a $12 hair cut place. I hadn't had a hair cut in 10 years and my friend that goes that gets very stylish cuts. There are many barbers there so I might have picked a bad one. I plan on going to one of those trendy hipster places next time to see what they can do. My hair grows slow so it might not be for a month or so...maybe longer. 3. Lastly I must preface that I am extremely happy. This is life changing. Now, this might sound ridiculous but I don't think the graft survival rate is in the high 90% like most clinics claim. When I closely inspect it seems there are gaps in the hairs which vary from my memory of when they were placed. They seemed so tight when I first had it done. Again, could be hair greed or my mind messing with me and I reiterate, I'm stoked. I tried taking a close up pic. I tell people I would have paid double for these results and I recommend this clinic to everyone that asks. I'll keep updating but I think my growth has stabilized. I don't see new hairs coming in so I think this is the extend of the density I will achieve...which is fine by me if I can maintain it. Hoping the minoxidil will fill in the crown a bit. -
Good point Shera, I have also pointed out in the past that if someone continuously keeps researching without ever pulling the trigger,I would put them into a group who actually aren't actually a candidate in the first place. -
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It is true. In India, people need to be be qualified for marriage. Haha... I guess you are correct. Not losing oneself and one's meaning for the procedure does make an impact. -
If you're in Houston, call Dr. Arocha for a consultation. I responded to your private message as well, but just to reiterate I would strongly recommend at least consulting with him since I can actually vouch for his PRP technique and his main office is right in your backyard. -
By Panamera13 · Posted
In general it is 800-1100 per treatment and you need 3 in one year. If you book/pay for all three together it's 2400-3000. Mcgrath (houston/austin) offers ACELL+ PRP for 5000/5500 that's only once per year. Another doc (recommended on this forum) charges 3200 for one year without ACELL but they use "more" blood per treatment. Anyway, seems expensive for a relatively simple procedure. The cost of PRP machine is less than 1000 LOL and it's applied by a non-doc/non-nurse.
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