xabi86

5 hours ago, Gabreille Nelson Mukhia said:

Thank you for sharing your pictures. It is true that it looks like your native hair have gone away. Hence, it looks a little sparse. But the good news is that with a mixture of beard and scalp hair, you can regain density. It is possible to have a good coverage with a conservative approach. 

I will ask our doctors what they think and will write it here for you. 

Thank you. I look forward to hearing what your clinic could do for me.

On 6/26/2020 at 12:33 PM, xabi86 said:

 

@Gabreille Nelson Mukhia Here are my pictures that I also shared previously in this thread. Dr Rahal thinks my native hair have all gone now and all that is left is transplanted hair and he thinks they are thinning.

I’m just in a bad place right now due to the condition of the hair and it’s a huge mental burden. 

I am told beard and body is the best option for me to get a full coverage.

Question for everyone here, can transplanted hair also thin or become weaker?

i’ve been told that my transplanted hair are becoming thinner possibly due to a skin condition on the scalp - not sure if true but that is someone’s opinion.

thanks

5 hours ago, jmghair said:

This doesn't make sense. The old scar is cut out when the new strip is taken. At that point the old scar will not exist anymore.

Who in your opinion are the best FUT surgeons around?

On 6/29/2020 at 8:42 AM, Gatsby said:

I would definitely contact Eugenix. I have found them to be very honest and they will be able to help in what options you will have. Another thought is have you considered SMP to give you the illusion of more density? All the best!

I would consider Eugenix. I just have one concern and it is a political one if I may - I live in London but my origin is Pakistani. There is political tension between the two countries and I am not sure if I’ll have a smooth journey into india. Also I am told if you are of Pakistani origin and have a British passport, it is still very difficult to get a visa or the visa process is very painful.

On 6/27/2020 at 4:47 AM, Curious said:

A few comments.  Your hair looks pretty good, you should do everything you can to keep what you have.  You should take a lower dose of finasteride to try and keep it.  There is another medication coming within the next couple of years called Breezula, that's a topical, that might be the first addition in a long time to the weapons we have to fight hair loss.  Consider topical finasteride.  There are American doctors that sell it.  Maybe use one of the laser caps too.  Your case is a perfect example of why someone as young as you should not have wasted precious grafts in the crown.  If you end up trying body hair grafts, start with a small session and see how it turns out.  Do not start by having thousands of grafts.  Remember, with additional transplants comes the risk of shock loss.    

I am hoping to get topical fin soon. Yes very good point re Crown, but I think it did need some work. Now I would just like the frontal area to addressed. Question, can transplanted hair also be lost due to shock loss and never come back?

On 6/26/2020 at 10:13 PM, jmghair said:

You mean stretching the new scar? After a new FUT procedure the current scar would be cut out.

No I think he meant stretching the old scar. I’m pretty sure he meant that. 

16 hours ago, jmghair said:

Did he say why? You should consult with Doctor Feller. I know there are some people that have had 7 strip surgeries.

Yes Dr Rahal believes that I have another FUT i’d be stretching the current scar.

8 hours ago, Gatsby said:

Actually your hair looks pretty good compared to how you view it. I know that these words won't make you feel any different but I honestly feel that your hair thickness and overall look appears really good. As Melvin has stated you could look at Eugenix and use beard hair as well as possibly some scalp hair. Keep doing your research and you will resolve this! Take care!

Hi Gatsby,

I have uploaded some recent pics. I think I do need some work.

dr Bisanga has said no to me. He feels that the donor is depleted and also there is miniaturisation in the donor as well as the recipient. He believes I was never a good candidate for surgery (even the first one) due to the transplanted hair also miniaturising now. He does think I have good donor in beard and chest, excellent in fact but his worry is that I don’t use DHT blockers. I wouldn’t want to at all given the sides I suffered. 

I am just in a very low state at the moment. I was hoping I’d get Dr Bisanga to do BHT but that option is also gone now because I am not on DHT blockers.

i just don’t know who could help now and what options I have.

many thanks

11 hours ago, BeHappy said:

Your hair doesn't look too bad to me, but there's no picture of the hairline.

 

4 hours ago, jmghair said:

From an FUE standpoint your donor is probably not worth touching. If you had only one strip so far, have you looked into the possibility of a second strip procedure? Perhaps a good FUT doc could get another 2k strip out of there.

Hi jmghair,

Dr Rahal’s view is that another strip is not suitable for me. I guess I could consult with another doc perhaps hasson & wong.

12 hours ago, HTHope said:

personally, I dont think it looks too bad. How old are you?

I am 33.

13 hours ago, HTHope said:

would you mind sharing pics of your donor? I vaguely remember your donor still looking quite good. Which doctors evaluated your donor to be depleted?

These are the pictures taken today. Donor will understandably be depleted. Had 3521 with Dr Rahal (FUT) and 1787 (FUE) also with Dr Rahal.

i need more work done. The crown looks thin still and frontal area also needs more work. As I have lost native hair it seems and I don’t take Fin.

I saw Dr Bisanga and he has said my donor is depleted.

If I am honest, I am quite upset with my situation. The hair looks thin and I do certainly need work.

Anyone had experience with Dr Bisanga for BHT?

Hello all,

I need to have another surgery given I have had two already. I have been told that my donor is depleted by two different doctors for the results I want to achieve. The only option is body hair transplant.
So my question is please to forum members, which are the best body hair transplant clinics in your opinion or those that have shown the most promising results?

Hello All,

I am looking to get some crown work done and perhaps also add some density to the frontal third, so I am calling all Bisanga and Lorenzo patients as to how their experience has been?

Also, to possibly get an idea who is better out of the two in terms of crown work?

Your help and advice will go a long way in helping me make a good decision.

Thanks

11 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Hmm it looks better, but you should keep in mind that the crown takes longer to grow. I would give it until 18 months. 

Agreed that it takes 18 months but surely by now one can gage which direction it will go. It’s 10 months now. Thanks 

13 hours ago, Abi28 said:

You crown looks better but I don't think you will see any more growth at this point, maybe the hair will get thicker and give you more coverage in the next 2 month, the crown is always harder to fix, wait 2-3 months and see how things are, if you it's really bothering you then you might need another procedure to fix it,  good luck.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeh I’ll ride it out for the next two months and see how it goes. Although not holding my breath. Just painful that having to travel, paying and all that is involved in a HT and not getting the desired result. 

I’m with you in regards to getting another one. Who would you suggest is the best in the business for crown? I live in the UK so something closer would be great. 

Anyone? 

Hi all,

This is my latest picture. Three days shy of 10 months.

I do ask for your kind thoughts or what you guys think of the result so far? I am very keen to hear from you all.

I must say I am concerned with how it’s turning out and I’ve only got two more months to go.

many thanks

Hi all, It’s been for months as of yesterday and here is my crown at 4 months. Thanks

Post some pre-op and post-op pictures please. I'm nearly four months post op with my second surgery with Dr Rahal.

On 2/16/2019 at 7:17 PM, jonnyalex said:

If you view the international forums, you'll see that Dr Couto is in fact very hit or miss. 

Hello mate - could please share those forums so that I can take a look at more of his results as you mentioned.

Stand up and clap result this!

Hi Payam,

Understand your disappointment totally. Will also take a look a the pictures that you post on the weekend.

Have you spoken to any other doctors to have a repair job? Dr Couto has some amazing results, shame he is not on this forum.