Yaz89

And the op patient (the wife) stated she measured his head with an professional magnifier. No disrespect but most clinics have state of the art equipment. I don't believe it is possible to measure how many grafts have been implanted your self

Mickey, do you actually believe this? I, for one, do not. I am heading back this April for my second surgery with Dr Erdogan. I know they have the tools to measure how many grafts grow. I have seen it in other Asmed patient's threads. Not for one minute I believe a world renowned surgeon like Dr Erdogan who has been practising hair transplants will con people.

Hey Yaz. I just want to let you how your thread influenced me to get a HT by Koray Erdogan. Often I kept scrolling this thread to find you monthly process and it motivated me so much that I in the end finally ordered the HT. Still, after almost 6 months after my HT, I keep looking at your progress to compare your progress with mine. It's has been so motivating and interesting to follow you and I just want to spread the karma.

 

Btw. I'm really satisfied with my results even just after 6 months. Can't wait for the next 6 months as well.

TMNK, I am glad to hear my thread and experience is helping others. I received a ton of help from others in terms of research and answers to my questions. I am happy to know I have inspired others to do the same. Happy growing mate

Wow, amazing scooter! Thanks for coming to update.

Thanks Mick!

Hey Scott, nice to hear from you buddy. And thanks for the warm words

Thanks Mick!

Hey Scott, nice to hear from you buddy. And thanks for the warm words

Hello guys.

 

Here are my 4,5 month update photos.

 

 

They counted my surviving grafts from the first procedure to something around 99%.

 

I think my donor looks really good after 9000 grafts have been extracted, and the transplanted hair is starting to look really good as well.

 

Another thing that has helped is switching from finasteride to dutasteride. I kept loosing a lot of hair on fin even after 4-5 years, but as soon as i switched to dut, the shedding has stopped, and my hair has thickened up a lot in the crown and midscalp.

Congrats. Already looking good at the 4.5 month mark. Your donor area really looks good after 9000 grafts. Looking forward to your updates.

Yaz I am scheduled for 5000 grafts at asmed on tueday. im terrified i wont be happy with result and I will be scarred for life. How did it go for you?

It all went good for me. Check out my result by clicking on my signature. My thread should surely help you. I am due in April for my second surgery with asmed

Usually Dr Feller is very vocal. All seems a bit quite from his side....scary

I had no problems carrying cash from the UK to Turkey. I brought my Euro's in the UK using one of the best online traders who give the exchange rate very close to the market rate. I flew with 8000 euro in a mini wallet. Not once I was questioned either in the UK airport or in the Turkish airport. I think it is 20% on using credit/debit cards in Dr Erodgrans clinic. Then take in account the exchange rate plus your bank charges. Paying in cash solves this headache.

Jesus man you sure about lowering that hair-line, looks pretty good to me, hair looks good combed back as well, great result

Thanks Mick! Trust me Mick, if you see me in person you will definitely know the high hair line doesn't suit my features. Plus I have a long face and a long forehead making it worse.

Great result Yaz - you are a credit to the forum by continuing to post your current and future surgery.

Many thanks Chris. I recieved a lot of help from this forum. Just my way in giving something back. Will surely open a new thread for my second surgery.

Great result, and very good documentation, thanks for coming back and providing an update, your hair looks great.

 

3000 grafts sounds a lot considering how good your hair looks, don't forget to keep some in the bank for later just in case.

Thank you Petchski. Good luck with your recent surgery!

I sure will do. I was not told my donor capacity. I will surely find out how much I have left in the bank.

I know buddy! I was slicked bald. Truly life changing

Update: Well I am 27 months post-op and I turned 27 on Monday! In April, I am heading for my second surgery at Asmed for 3000 grafts. Hopefully to lower my hair line, fill in the temples and to address some slightly weak areas. From my first surgery, I have experienced that it takes a very long time for the transplanted hair to mature and "act" like your native hair. The images show my hair line and temples exposed, the remaining show my usual hair style. I have not cut my hair since November. I am planning to see Dr Erdogan with my hair grown out.

I would stick to brand name (merck). I have always used brand name proscar. Just cut the pill into four's. I am a bit wary of generic and also tend to use to the brand name. Also better to be safe than sorry.

Your result will be awesome. Trust me, I had 2400 grafts spread in a large area which has had such a massive change to my appearance. Imagine your end result with your number of grafts in a small area and taking into account your graft counts!

And thanks bud for the wishes for my second op. Pics be right now

Oh by the way, before fin I was shedding like 50-100 hairs a day. This would occur whilst brushing my hair or showering. Thanks to fin, I only lose like 20 or more odd hairs.

By the way Yaz, I just read your story...Your result turned out fantastic! I am wondering why you were planning a second operation, especially since you look great already..Will you still go through with a second op? Have the use of meds stopped your hair loss...if yes, when did you notice stoppage of the hair fall?

Thanks bud! Basically, my hair line is far too high. So I am planning to drop my hair line. Make it a bit rounder and straightener. And slightly close my temples. The thing is, I look exactly like I did when I was 18 with the same hair style you see in my thread. It is the only style I can pull off, due to the high line being far too high.

Yes my second op is in early April. I have been on meds (fin) since Oct 2013. I actually began fin on the day of my surgery. What I noticed, I have very little hair loss right now, my crown and mid scalp has thickened up where no grafts where placed (I think I have a few pics in my thread showing this). But most importantly my donor feels much more thicker, darker and more full prior starting fin, despite removing 2400 grafts. And I have had no side-effects at all.

I would say when I was started fin, on the 6th month mark, I had an massive shed and I panicked! I realised this was normal and the hair came back much thicker and more full.

Check my thread in five minutes time. I am going to post new pics showing my hair in its current state and you will understand my problem.

If you need any support, don't hesitate to contact me fellow Asmed patient

Thanks Yaz! Is it ok for me to now start rubbing the recipient area with my fingertips while in the shower, or should I still only lightly dab for the next few days? Thanks! I have been treating my head like the Holy Grail the past week. I'm wondering when I can start getting back into my normal routine...

No worries bro! If you still have scabs, gently tap them under the shower head. Most likely they should fall off in the next few days. The white scabs you see is the skin healing. That is normal. I think once all the new transplanted hairs have shed, you can progress to normal washing.

Nothing to worry about. The grafts are secure. You're just shedding the newly grown transplanted hair which sheds anyway. Thats a good sign really. Once they shed, in a few months time the growth cycle should begin. That how the program works! Take it easy buddy.

Hi Yaz,

 

I think the most consistently good permanent SMP work that I have seen done is by former techs from HIS, Vinci, and NHI. I refer to Matt Iulo at Scalp Micro in NYC most often (he is formally from HIS as well). I think if you want a great honest opinion of someone I'm sure he knows --ask him.

 

MY advice, find out if he is still using the same pigment as he was at HIS or is he learning a new pigment? Same equipment or new? How long has he been on his own and does he have examples of his work he can show you. And, lets say in worse case scenario you dislike your SMP -- How is he going to take care of you? Does he refund? Will he redo? Does he have access to a laser? HIS pigment does laser out pretty well in a few sessions but that's not the case for all permanent SMP. I have a pt I am correcting from another large organization (not represented on here) that has taken 11 laser sessions to remove his pigment. I started in this industry doing permanent SMP -- I believe in the right hands it is safe. Those hands are honest and transparent and they tell you everything. No sales gimmicks. Also, look at his hairlines. Does he have the ability to do soft natural hairlines? I know most guys think when they get SMP done that they are going to stay with that look but the reality is many itch for hair down the road. Don't get yourself locked into a situation that will be hard to get out of. Don't lower your hairline beyond your existing hair or go too low. If you are older than 30 get an age appropriate hairline, etc. Think about future planning.

 

Best of luck, I hope this was helpful

Thanks for the great summary and for the set of questions to ask! I will be definitely be asking him these. From their website, they mention: "All the pigments used at Brandwood Clinic are organic, formulated from organic powder, distilled water, witch hazel & alcohol. They have been fully tested and comply with COE ResAP (2008) 1 standards. As our inks are non-acrylic and organic they allow the body to heal faster and hold the colour better". What do you think of this?

Congrat David! Cannot believe how young you look! I daresay the salt and pepper look suits ya!

Robert, I use Dr Kashif Sawar. He is a GP based in West Yorkshire. Private message me if you are interested in contacting him

yes but it's obviously easier to dense pack a smaller area rather than a Norwood 5-6 so of course area is a factor, not many people have enough donor to dense pack a completely bald head

Exactly what i was referring to. Couldn't put it in better words than you Mick.

Have I spoken about density, have I spoken about characteristics? I was referring to the area transplanted. Dr Bhatti was correct to use 1800 grafts. Yes graft counts, the number of 2's, 3's play a big factor. This is a good result.

No need to be aggressive with me.