WhamHair

Thanks a ton Melvin. Very helpful - and yes, I switched to dark pillow covers years ago!!!

Hey Gatsby. So toppik has been a lifeline for me and I am really hoping I am in my last 2 months of having to use it regularly with my HT coming up this June. This has largely worked very well for me but nowadays, wind is my enemy and of course, when I sleep and wake up, my entire crown is visible. This was NOT the case a few years ago so I am just looking for something to address that part.

it was Date #5 though and it was going ABSURDLY well until then. Part of my reason for HT is to take away that 0.1% chance that the hair was the issue. I would not have cared if it was someone I met on an app. It was a friend of a friend - and that's what made the situation awful.

Unclear - since she disappeared after that second sleepover and ghosted me for a whole month before we both got forced under the same roof (got invited to a party by common friends) and she made up some nonsense about why she bailed but a part of me cannot help but wonder if this was the issue. By then, the extent of the balding was also much higher. Obviously, with the upcoming surgery, I am hoping it minimizes the extent to which I have to worry about situations like these because I was pretty devastated after this. A part of me also feels like the spray would have held things together. Obviously, had this gone a few more dates, I would have definitely told her about this. I would not hide it. I certainly did NOT hide it from the girl I dated prior to this one but she never saw the extent of the hair loss - since my hair line was largely ok.

Hey Melvin. Is this what you use: https://www.walmart.com/ip/TRESemme-Extra-Firm-Control-Strong-Hold-Hairspray-11-oz/660504921?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3795&adid=22222222277660504921_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-2290367806927&wl5=1022698&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=660504921&wl13=3795&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=22222222237660504921_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-2290367806927&wl5=1022698&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=660504921&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdjBnLcPc7SbUriZhcu68fWMkclYinE7r1Hp5tWClDSKyDQLgjbuXsaArcXEALw_wcB I am so glad there is a thread for this and I truly appreciate the guidance here. I started using Toppik sparingly (I'd run through one container a month - sometimes it lasted longer) when I was 28. It was undetectable and rain/wind didn't make a difference. I was transparent with my girlfriend (at the time) a few years later since I used a dark pillow cover and it wasn't an issue. Now, when I was 36, it MIGHT have become an issue (but it's unclear as to how much of an issue). I had mastered sleeping in a way that would prevent the toppik on my crown from moving prior to that but I might have slept awkwardly during a second sleepover date with a girl I was seeing at the time. I know my hair moved awkwardly that second time and the gaps in my crown might have been incredibly visible. Now, that I am 42, wind is my enemy. It completely wrecks my crown (regardless of how I apply toppik - especially when i apply it sparsely). Fortunately, I am getting my HT done this June by Dr Arika Bansal (Eugenix) in Mumbai but I want to make sure I have some sort of solution until then. These days, when I sleep and wake up my bald crown is completely revealed when I wake up. The rest of my head looks fine and when I look at the mirror in the morning, I don't necessarily see a balding guy. Obviously, this is a non-issue when I am alone but in the event that my dating life has an upswing (yes, I am still single!) in the near future, I want to make sure I am adequately prepared. Any suggestions on what do for bed would be great - that way, I don't wake up with a massive balding crown fully on display. I also agree that being transparent post 3rd or 4th date is wise.

Thank you so much. I've never really had to use the spray holder until now (somehow got away without having to use it for 14 years but as I said, nature is taking its course and is becoming harder). I will give this a shot. Hopefully, I won't have to use this OR much Toppik after my scheduled surgery with Dr Bansal at Eugenix in Mumbai this June!

Toppik has been a lifesaver for me and has given me at lease a decade of NOT having to constantly worry about my hair loss but the natural forces at play are making Toppik not nearly as effective as it used to be. In the past, I just had to spray at little at the back of the head and didn't have to worry about anything - wind, rain - nothing at all. Now, with the extend of my hair loss having progressed further, I do have to use a lot of more of it and wind is my hair's enemy. In view of this, I am curious as to which of the following holds the hair and the toppik in position better: a. Hair gel followed by the application of Toppik (I've tried this before and it served its purpose) b. Toppik on my hair followed by spraying FiberHold (obviously, not something I plan to make a ritual of). Any suggestions with regards to the above based on your experiences will be super helpful. Thank you in advance.

For Pittella, he says the consultation takes 30 minutes but honestly, he gives patients FAR MORE time. My consultation with him went for like an hour and he was in no rush to wrap up. He was all about leaving the door open for questions. Super nice guy!

This is definitely a good reason to go with Dr Pittella. He seems to do good work on high Norwood folks. It's a bummer we don't have comparable options (at comparable costs) here in the US. Thanks so much for this context.

Of course. Just out of curiosity, what is it about your specific case that makes Dr Pittella the only person for the job? I will admit that I like the guy a lot. In our virtual consultation, he had this attitude of "this consultation only ends when you want it to and feel like you've got your questions answered" despite the official consultation time only being 30 minutes. Mine went WAAAAY over. The guy is generous with his time and is humble.

I actually wasn't asked for a deposit since I had not gone as far as committing to a date. I didn't want to wait until next year (I really wish I had revisited the HT thing 2 or 3 years ago). I think reservation deposits are normal. I just didn't expect it to be as high as $6k USD for Dr Pittella.

I sent a few questions over the staff at Eugenix over the weekend to get a sense of what aspects of the surgery Dr Bansal is involved in - especially since there are concerns here about her shutting from one surgery room to another. I expressed my concern to the team and this is what they reverted with: "Firstly, in the super premium package, Dr. Arika Bansal will personally perform the procedure. Secondly, it is advisable to discontinue the use of Minoxidil at least 7 to 30 days before the procedure. Lastly, as part of the super premium package, Dr. Arika Bansal will be responsible for the planning, designing, and complete slits. The remaining aspects of the procedure will be carried out by senior technicians under the supervision of the leading doctor. I understand that clarity regarding the commercials and the level of doctor's involvement is crucial for you. To address any further questions or concerns, I believe that a quick call between us would be beneficial in providing better communication and understanding." For those of you that leveraged Eugenix, did you hear something similar from their office while NOT experiencing what they outline here?

This is the part that I am trying to validate. I am trying to do the trade-off between my take on comparative competence and how soon I can do this. I already feel like I am addressing this a few years later than I should have. But in essence, I agree with you.

On a per-graft basis, their prices are almost identical for sure. Hence, the "price per graft" criteria has gone out the window for me at this point. I think it's a holistic decision provided I there are no lingering doubts about Eugenix to do the job. This post is just be doing my due diligence but echoing your assertion on why this is a source of debate.

Do you mind if I connect with you over direct messaging?