hairbegone123123

5 months. Fresh out of the shower.

3 months

11 days post

Post op, I think 2 days. (I don't why it won't let me add more than one pix.)

I just want to pass on my experience to those that use this site. It is a great site with invaluable information. I hope that my info helps others out there... If anybody has questions I'm happy to answer, send me a message. I don't think that I'll be keeping up with the site in the future. I feel that I have graduated. Vinaymieux is excellent source for those interested in Dr. Gaurang. First I'll give you the quick and the dirty. I'm 5 months post-op and I'm very happy with my results. I can recommend Dr. Gaurang and Melink with some reservations. There are some things which could be better. The clinic is clean, but not quite western standards clean. After all, it is New Delhi. The Doctor's professional manner is somewhat distant and aloof. When asking questions of the Doctor, he rarely expanded on answers. For example, I wanted to know how my surgery went? I got the answer of good, but no details about how many grafts or what kind. Another example, if I should use Rogaine in the future? He said, I could but not if I should or any kind of recommendation. It might have just been a difference in cultures. In addition, I was charged slightly more than the India patients I talked with. Again, it might be the culture differences. Despite that I am happy with value that I received. Now for the long version... I'm in my mid-40s and had slow hair loss. Due to the nature of my curly hair it was hard for people to see the loss. But, it was getting to the point that those days were numbered. So, I starting lurking and researching over a year ago, and actively started searching in the fall of 2015. I had in person and online consultations with recommendations of 1500-4000 grafts with most around 2500 grafts. I was traveling to Dubai in December and supposed to be there 3 weeks, but the person I was planning on spending the last two weeks there with flaked. So, I had two free weeks and found tickets to India to be reasonable. I was impressed with Dr. Bhatti and his results, but he could not fit me on such short notice. So, I search for other options and came across Vinay's (Vinaymieux) posts and videos. It felt right, so I took a leap and scheduled the procedure with Dr. Gaurang. I figured I could back out if things weren't good at the consultation. But, it was comfortable enough. I was impressed with the results despite the few reservations. So, I went for it and had it done. I paid about 1.04US a graft. Of course, still not sure how many grafts I ended up with. But, he estimated initially were 2500 grafts. I'm very happy with the results. Good luck to all!!! I will post my pre op pictures.

What did the Doc say about your donor area???

To follow on the OP post, what are some good questions to ask in consultations???

Thank you. Did that include tax?

I was wondering was the cost of your transplant??? If you don't mind...

How is your donor area doing???

Very interesting

Thanks for answering my questions. Your videos are interesting and answered some of my questions. I'm going to put Dr Gaurang as an option for me... However, I need to research more. On that note, I find I must be sceptic too. Just want to ask a few background questions that probably sound accusatory, but aren't meant to be... I notice that you first posts on the forum are after your surgery, why is that? Did you use this forum for researching your own transplant? Just trying to get a read on your motivation in posting, helps me weigh your review. Especially when Dr. Gaurang is not well known. I do appreciate you taking time to post and make your videos... Thanks.

Thank you for the reply. A couple follow up questions, did you look into Dr. Bhatti or Dr. Chaturvedi? What was it that swayed you to Dr. Gaurang? How is his hairline artistry? Thanks again.

I'm interest in where you found other reviews for your doc. Not much coming up on google. Thanks

Ok, I guess that I need more research. What Norwood scale do you think I am??? And, how can I measurement it myself???

I'm sure I missed it, advantages of FUT??? Disadvantages??? Advantages of FUE??? Disadvantages???

Thank you for the advice. I have been reading through the forum. There are quite a few doctors with good reputations. What criteria would you recommend in searching through them??? Some are located outside the US like Hansen, Rahal, and Erdogan seem to offer quality procedures for less. Is that because the exchange rates or just because all things medical in the US are more??? So, many choices...

Don't why my pix got rotated.Try again...

Hey there--- Great site with a lot of info. So much it's a bit overwhelming. Not sure where to start.... I'm 44 with a very slow reseeding hairline, but it's reach a point that it is bugging me now. I am not interested in taking Propecia. So, I'm thinking of hair transplant. I have a friend at an airline so I can travel. I would like a good doc, but also keep the costs in check... Anyway, here are a few pix. Thanks for any guidance in this journey.