Dr Tejinder Bhatti

Mr. Ghumanz, Thank you for your updates for the community. I am very pleased with your progress and wish to reiterate that more improvements are to come. They will not be as dramatic as your initial transformation but the additional changes will be welcome. As always you can contact me if you have questions and thank you again for sharing with the community.

Mr. Starscream, Thank you for your update. Your progress looks good and I am pleased to know you are experiencing early growth. Your "ugly duckling" stage will continue for only one month more, plus or minus a week, and then you should be passed and on your way to your final result. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Dear Mr. bw77, Thank you for sharing your photos and your personal situation. I cannot imagine the feeling you had upon receiving your evaluation. I personally do not see any red flags with your photos and I would imagine you are a candidate for a FUE procedure of approximately 2500 to 3000 grafts. I would recommend you consider finasteride to halt any additional loss in the vertex. You may even reverse some of your loss.

Thank you for your interest in this case. Here are two photos showing both individual strip scars. One photo shows the scar central to the occipital ridge. The second donor scar is slightly below and to the left of center. If you have further questions you can reach me at dearbhatti@gmail.com.

Dear Mr. 911Fan, Thank you for your comments. The hair counts themselves were not unusually high but we did distribute more of the multi-hair grafts to the crown region. Asian hair tends to have more doubles and fewer triples and quads compared to Caucasians but the coarseness of SE Asian hair also helps in this regard. Finally, having a high yield of all grafts placed is beneficial as well.

Dr. Mr. MBSingh, Thank you for considering me and my clinic. I enjoy your city very much and I was there a few years ago to appear on a local television show in Surrey, BC. It is a beautiful place. Hair loss from traction alopecia is very common here and I address cases like yours every week. I would estimate that you will need in the realm of 2000, maybe 2200 follicular units with FUE. Consider this to be a very unofficial estimate but I am happy to give you a more comprehensive evaluation once you contact me at my clinic. I answer all of my emails myself at dearbhatti@gmail.com.

Mr. Starscream, Thank you for your wonderful account of your experience in my clinic. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Yes, there are a lot of patients that fly from around the world to visit us here so it is no wonder this was mentioned in the airport. I actually hear this from patients on a fairly regular basis:) Do keep in touch and let me know if you have any questions or needs.

Dear HTN Members, It is with shock and sadness that I read about this horrible incident that occurred in my country. The truth however is that this is the result of nothing more than greed and greed knows no international boundaries. Why greed? When you consider the low cost of entry into the field of hair restoration due to the proliferation of FUE worldwide then it simply becomes a matter of common sense. It requires only a relatively small investment to begin FUE with a high and quick return on the investment. FUE today is a fast money endeavor for many clinics. This is true all over the world including the popular FUE destination of Turkey, India and even in Europe and North America. This particular case exemplifies this issue and reinforces the fact that FUE surgery is still surgery and when unqualified individuals get involved the chances of negative outcome are increased. This is a situation that never should have occurred.

Mr. mrcarrol, If you were to have an infection you would not need to look very hard to find the evidence. The evidence would manifest in an obvious manner not to mention the region may be sensitive to touch. I too see no evidence of infection.

Mr. XDCS, The hairs are not technically growing. Once they are transplanted they are cut off from their blood supply and it takes time for new blood vessel formation to deliver blood back to the follicle. What you are witnessing are the hairs being pushed out of your scalp until they shed a few weeks later. More than half of the hair shaft is under the skin so it takes a few weeks for this process to occur.

Hello Mr. Dudewheresmyhair, When follicular units are placed into their respective recipient sites they are very short, usually 1mm to 3mm so of course they will feel coarse and stiff. However, there is another several millimeters of hair below the surface of your scalp that you do not see. After the grafts are placed the hair shaft will break free of the follicle and begin to make it's way out of the scalp. The hair appears to be growing but it is merely more of the hair shaft is visible and the hair appears longer but it will fall out in a few days. Because the length is increased it will not feel as stiff. You may also begin to notice how the hair or hairs will begin to point in difference directions. This too is because of the migration of the hair shaft out of the tissue right before they fall out completely before they slumber for the next couple of months.

Mr. Hairobsses, I must respectfully disagree with my colleague Dr. Bloxham with regards to his statement that all males start with low flat hairlines. Many do, but many do not as you yourself just said you have always had a high hairline. This is not very important for your analysis but I felt it was necessary to correct to prevent this from being viewed as fact. Dr. Bloxham is correct with the observation that many men do have recession of the temples and hairlines do rise to a higher level than that which is found during juvenile years. With this in mind there is no way we can make any sort of proper determination regarding your case unless we have better photos. They are far too dark and grainy. We also need to know the following information: 1. Age. 2. Family history of hair loss. 3. Which side of your family has lost more hair? 4. Which side of the family do you resemble most? 5. Are you taking or considering taking hair loss medication? 6. Are you taking any medication, such as SSRI anti-depressants that may cause hair loss? 7. Are you taking Accutane? You can answer here but of course if you feel more comfortable with your details being private you can consult with the many quality doctors found on this website but you will have to take better photos than you have provided here. If I can be of any assistance do not hesitate to let me know.

Dear Wwiizzkkiidd24, Check your private messages, please:)

Mr. Lorenzo, You are correct. Sometimes when the scabbing is at it's peak it can give a false sense of density due to the smaller spaces of visible scalp in between. It is a logical and accurate observation. Well done!

Dear Mr. ButchCoolidge, In my opinion you have had a very good and dramatic transformation, of which you will continue to see improvements. How will this manifest? The first twelve months is when the hair that is supposed to start growing has had the time to do so and to gain length and density. When people talk about the time that a hair transplant needs to be considered "complete" you will oftentimes hear or read about how it can take 18 months to reach this point of completion. What is not often discussed however is what this means. Does it mean more hair will grow in? No, not usually, except in exceptional circumstances. The 18 month point means that the hair has to mature and in your case this means that the hairline will become softer. The "flow" of the hair will relax and a softer appearance will emerge. I believe you have improvements to come but, of course, when you decide to return to address your crown region I am happy to add more hair to your hairline to increase the density so that we can eliminate any concerns regarding this. You have my word, publicly for all to see, that you will be looked after.

Mr. Wwiizzkkiidd24, I am only too glad to help you make the correct decision for yourself regardless of where it may lead. Not all roads lead to India of course, as there are wonderful options throughout the world. My door is always open should you ever have more questions and if you do decide to consider India I can provide you with the contact information for several patients of mine that made the journey from the UK. It is long but really quite enjoyable once you arrive, if I do say so myself:)

Dear Mr. Worrywort, You have nothing to fear at this point in your recovery. The grafts are regulated in the skin tissue to 37 degrees celsius and are safe.

Mr. Hairebrained, Thank you for your kind words. Mr. Wwiizzkkiidd24, This is unfortunate but you must feel comfortable with whomever you choose for your surgery so if you feel you observed warning signs then, with all due respect to the doctor, you should listen to your instincts. I wish you well in your journey.

Dear Mr. Stil86, Absolute hair loss prediction is impossible but it is fairly safe to say that, in a case like your own, you should hope for the best but plan for the worst. In other words, you have extensive loss now so it is a fair assumption, given your age, that you will progress further so the best course of action is to be conservative with any surgical approach you may consider. Your hair color to skin color contrast is favourable so the good news is that you can have a stronger appearance of coverage without resorting to aggressive surgical treatments.

Dear Mr. Baldbadger, Body hair can be a wonderful source of donor when the scalp donor is reduced. Beard and chest tend to have the highest survival rates and even if the hair is different than the scalp hair it makes little difference when cut very short, to a #1 guard or so. Eventually the body hair can change growth cycles to be more in tune with the normal scalp cycles as there is evidence that body hair changes, even if slightly, over time once transplanted. It tends to grow longer and the texture and experience subtle changes as well.

Hello Mr. Wwiizzkkiidd24, You have received some very well thought out answers to your question about red flags. I believe that there are some basic questions you should ask and if these answers are suitable to you then it comes down to your comfort level. I do believe that you should seek out a doctor that performs the procedure himself. Cutting the skin is surgery especially when you are cutting the skin thousands of times. The overall impact to dermal tissue compounds and if not performed correctly it can lead to a host of post-operative complications. I also believe that communication should be open and frequent. If the patient has concerns they should have direct access to the doctor so there is no misinterpretation by a third party. Basic information relay is fine for assistants and office staff but you should be able to get the important answers from the doctor. It was mentioned that a list of results should play a factor and this is of paramount importance. Do not rely on small bodies of work as this indicates either an unfavourable surgical record or a lack of experience. Obviously, why would one consider a doctor if there is not a sizable body of evidence to represent the skills and artistry? Price of course is a factor but should not be deciding factor up front. Find the doctors that do work you find attractive and then work your way through each till you find the one you like and can also afford.

Hello Mr. Scandinavian, Thank you for your sharing on the forum. Your progress looks very good and I look forward to watching your progress. Of course, contact me if you have any questions at all:)

Mr. Skylar, Thank you for your comments. I try to design hairlines that give a balance of strength without using so much donor hair that the donor zone becomes depleted. Sometimes these are seen as aggressive, other times not so aggressive, but each patient requires a different approach and each patient has different goals. Have a great day!

Hello Mr. CSB, Thank you for sharing your experience. I wish to express that at one month post surgery your recipient area looks exactly as it should so you do not need to worry. Remember, this is the time after surgery that most of the hairs will shed so you are going through the normal process. In a few months you will see that the areas you are concerned about will begin to grow hair and improvements will continue for a year. If you have any questions you have my direct personal email.

Hello Mr. Brutus, You have a lot to think about. It is imperative to first address the idea that you are young at 34 years of age and you have obviously had a lot of hair fall. The progression has not ended as you will lose more. Propecia is a consideration or else your future loss is a guarantee. The crown will enlarge and the sides might recede downward. With these issues in mind you must then decide which procedure you would like to undertake. A strip surgery or an FUE surgery? FUE will allow you to have shorter hair styles and specific size grafts can be targeted to help you get the best coverage possible. Your case could require as little as 3000 grafts if you only wish for the front and not the back. This will require a mature placement for your hairline and the coverage will have reduced density as the hair is placed further away from the hairline. This makes the final result natural so there is a blend from the hair zone to the bald zone. You should contact a clinic that you find promising and submit your photos and video for evaluation. If you can try to have contact with the doctor directly for a one on one consultation, this is the best. If you cannot visit in person then you can use Skype.