Good afternoon guys
well i am now four days post op. Arrived back in the UK on Friday after having my FUE procedure with Dr Feriduni on Wednesday/Thursdaylast week.
First of all i have to say that the doctor and all of his staff were excellent. I have no complaints and cannot recommend them highly enough.
The whole experience, which while not being enjoyable (unless you like having your head shaved, needles stuck in you and lying in the same position for 6 hours is your idea of fun) was made more than bareable by there caring and professional attitude.
I will not go into to much detail as to the procedure as i have read those before on this forum and so would not be adding to much more.
The facts are though:
I had an initial consultation with the doctor at his clinic back in February were we decided on a FUE procedure aiming for between 2200 and 2400 follicles over two days. My only concern was my crown.
First day we achieved 2050 follicles - 409 singles, 1641 doubles/triples/quads
Day two - 618 follicles 38 singles and 580 doubles/triples/quads.
Day three returned to the clinic for a final wash and check from the Dr.
I have attached pre and post op photos so you can see his work.
Four days on it is still a little uncomfortable. Found sleeping alot more problematical and the donor area is a little swollen and irritable.
The recipient area is beginning to scab but really its just a waiting game now. Need to stop looking in the mirror.
Some points/issues that i would mention which was a bit of a surprise:
The shaving of the head was the most traumatic thing for me. Thought i would be ok with it but i hate it!!
Lying down for the six hours on the first day was very uncomfortable...there were opportunities for comfort breaks etc but really i just wanted it done and so tried to suck it up - not very successfully!
There was more pain than i thought. Not ridiculous amounts but could feel the incisions etc. probably my fault for not mentioning it as additional pain relief was available.
As mentioned, sleeping was and still is a bit of a nightmare. Hopefully in a day or so the follicles will be well enbedded and i can try and get back to normal.
after care is quite intensive. Having FUE i really thought it was going to be a doddle, walk out of the clinic, couple of days to get over it and then able to wear a hat, go out in the sun, exercie etc etc.. Bit more to it than that. my advise, really go through this with your Dr prior to the operation.
if you can, try and take somebody with you...especially at night as it is a little more debilitating than expected.
well, i will keep this updated as we go for those that are interested.
let me know if you want any further information/details...
cheers
richard