Bharat0Sharma

Thanx Questionmark. The pics are low-res because I downsized them for attachment. Large files are not allowed.:rolleyes Perhaps, I will create a new album with more pics in it.

Quote; "Also, I think you must have been put on fin since your HT, is that possible?" Of course! As I have mentioned earlier I was wearing a hair piece earlier and did not need any medication. The hair transplant was done only in the front for hairline and central area. No transplant was done in crown. I have been on Fin and Minox5% for last 6 months or so. Dr. Mishra advised to start it once the healing was complete. Now I have a new hair line, which I guess is only by transplant. The central area is perhaps a combination of two and crown is just the meds. I will contact Dr. Mishra soon for my first follow up and will request the pics he took before and during surgery. That way, I can be sure of the transplanted area. Anyways... I am happy.

I am quite happy with the results so far.. Sharing with you all. Your opinions are welcome.

Hello all. Here is my detailed review of my HT experience from planning to execution. The results are still far far away... That is something only time will tell. For background, I am 31 yr old, living in New Delhi, India. My hair fall started around seven years back and I started wearing a clip on hair piece 5 years back. The wig was very uncomfortable and was eroding my self confidence. So, I decided to go for HT. My search started with internet, but later on I let my close friends know of my plans and asked for their help. This was a good decision because I now realise that internet can be really treacherous for newcomers like me. I met Dr. Mishra through recommendation of a friend's colleague who had already undergone transplant. To be fair, I met two more Delhi doctors who have very good internet presence. I will refrain from naming them or about my experience with them on public forum. If you want to know, you can message me. Why I chose Dr. Mishra is because I found him genuine. He is a plastic surgeon with one of the best hospitals in Delhi so I was fairly impressed even before I met him first time. He explained the procedure himself and showed results of his patients. He then examined my scalp and gave me an estimate of graft requirement. Nowhere during this process was third person involved, apart from a receptionist. I picked my date, filled up forms, collected pre surgery advice and went back home. During those two weeks, as I waited for my HT, I had many anxious moments. There was even a point when I decided that I will continue with hair piece only. One advice I would like to give, to anyone who has cared to read this far; is that once you have chosen your doc and date, forget all about your HT. Thinking about it constantly, will only create doubts in your mind and keep you anxious. Anyway, for me that is past. The day of surgery came & went like a whirlwind. I met Dr. Mishra in the morning, we decided upon hairline and a target of 2500 follicle grafts, as my donor density was lower. The procedure took approximately 7 hours including breaks. Parts of my experience is missing because so much was happening around me and I was fuzzy with medicines. I remember, watching two movies and having some very tasty lunch. The surgery was over by 5:30 PM. After handing over a prescription for medicines and do's & don'ts advice, I was sent home. First night of surgery, I slept like a baby. In the morning I felt some pain but over all it was much less than what I anticipated. My dressing was removed on second day. Dr. Mishra advised saline spray but still there was a lot of scabbing :-( Now, I am 5 days after surgery. There are scabs that I hide with my cap. I never experienced swelling over face and I don't need painkillers now. Overall, I would say my surgical experience was a rather non dramatic climax of my HT journey. I hope the results are dramatic :-) Keeping my fingers crossed.

Frndz.. Please have a look at my work. I am 2 days after my HT. I am using saline sprays as advised by my doc. Still a lot of scabbing. I even found a couple of grafts on pillow. My doc says it's alright:cool: Your advice is welcome.

Looks like my thread is hijacked... anyways no offence taken. So guys, wish me luck! My surgery is on 28th Oct...exactly a week from now.. Will certainly post some pics for the forum. TC.

Hey all! Pls look at my pics... I have removed my hair piece today... will go for my HT in next week or so... Let me know if it's worth the effort or not.. You can see some redness due to wig.. Does that mean I need to wait further??

Hello jushair! Thanks for sharing the info. As a matter of fact Dr.Mishra is already in my short list. I plan to meet him next week. And I was not sitting on my butt all this time:cool: I know how this virtual world differs from the real world..so I plan to personally meet all the docs I have short listed and then decide.

Hi Shane! I do not know how you conducted your research, but I have already narrowed it down to three good doctors in Delhi itself. I have not named them here because then it creates bias. If you wish to know you can pm me. I posted this thread to learn from experience of any one who has already undergone surgery here in Delhi. I do not want to travel because IMHO staying in touch with your surgeon is critically important and phone & mail often do not give adequate information. Thanks for your opinion and taking out time to write.

Thanks for the reply! I tried to see your pics but I could not find your thread. Can you send me a link please? Regards.

Hello friends! I have been visiting this forum for some time now and have been impressed by the quality of posts and discussions happening here. I am a hair loss sufferer for last 5 years. I took a stupid decision to wear a hair piece 3 years back and since then my life has become hell. I feel insecure all the time..whether I keep it on or whether I remove it. I now plan to remove this nest on my head forever, so, please help me. I am based in New Delhi and am currently in stage 4/5 (as far as I can make out). I will post some pics, the next time I go for servicing my hair system. Till then, any info or reviews on HT surgeons in Delhi would be much appreciated.