Niko1

On 10/15/2023 at 8:14 PM, Technoir said:

Hey Niko, coming along nicely, looks very good from the sides and on top.

 

Are you able to brush the back of the crown down or do you have to push it up out of necessity?

Just curious whether that may improve the overall look.

Have you got any further in your deliberation of whether you'll get smp or not?

 

@Niko1

 

Thanks ! I usually keep my hair long on top and brush forward, although this is what it looks like if i lower the crown hair down. Hope this Helps ! In regards to smp, Its probably another small fue transplant first. 

1Year Update 

Im happy with the hairline but still need to add an odd 500 grafts to the lower crown, bridging the horseshoe Donor area but also SMP down the Line  

9 month Update

On 9/15/2023 at 2:32 PM, Technoir said:

Hi Niko 

Should be your 8th month update around now, how are things progressing?

 

@Niko1

 

Not much difference so did’nt update at 8th month.

On 8/3/2023 at 6:42 PM, Patrick_Joyce said:

@Niko1 are the doctors at Eugenix typically able to get this many grafts from an already compromised donor area?

All depends on one’s Donor/situation, they usually rely on the use of Beard, in addition to scalp grafts for high Norwoods like myself. Also they typically have a high growth rate and graft survival post transplant, Imho ! 

On 7/1/2023 at 12:04 AM, general-etwan said:

Looking good. I am interested to see how you manage that small area of "transition" in the lower crown from the transplanted hair to the remaining native donor hair. I will have a similar situation coming in some months. I expect that by growing it all out to some short-to-medium length, that it will be able to be blended fairly undetectably. Your transition zone isn't as drastic as mine, I don't think. 

Hi Etwan, Im currently using a thickening spray/fibers to fill in the thin inbetween area on the Lower Crown. I met dr Sethi last week in London for a Consultation and asked if we could do a small FUE touch up, he mentioned 4/500 Grafts + Chest BHT, but wasnt keen and said to keep those last few Donor Grafts and Chest Grafts for Future Loss, but did suggest SMP for the Donor and to go for a slick back style to cover the thin lower crown. Saw your Last HT was similar to mine, Hope its coming along Well. 

6 Month Update. 

On 6/16/2023 at 2:41 PM, BaldingEye said:

Looking great @Niko1 and totally agree with @mrmane85 doing SMP wow, would help a lot for sure. 

Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing adventure. Keep those updates coming.

Thanks, I will update at Months 6 than 8 and so on. Next week Im meeting Dr Sethi for a consultation to discuss the possibility of a small FUE for the Lower Crown but also talk about SMP to Homogenize scarring and contrast.

On 6/16/2023 at 5:52 AM, BeHappy said:

I want to see this at around month 9 or 10 maybe with the sides and back grown out a bit more to see if it provides better coverage in the donor area.

 

I'm 5months in and still have more growth to come through.    But you're right at month 9/10 I should have more Growth and Coverage. I usually keep a 0.5 Length on the Donor and Sides and don't find the Scarring from FUE, Visually Problematic. Although when Grown out to 5cm in Length my Hair in the Donor area and Sides look Thin. 

On 6/16/2023 at 5:06 AM, mrmane85 said:

Looking really good Niko. Would you look at SMP for your donor area? I think if you did that, no one would be able to tell you had surgery as it's looking fantastic. 

Hey, Im still Hoping for some additional growth for the Lower Crown bridging the donor area as I'm still in the 5th month post HT.  But most likely I will probably try SMP as some point.

There this guy on YouTube who's journey I'm Following, (channel- A Hair Rasing Tale ) He was a NW7 and has combined FUT/FUE with SMP. Worth a Look if considering SMP after HT.  

On 6/15/2023 at 3:27 AM, MAL87 said:

Wow, this is my first time going through the entire thread and I'm damn near speechless at where you are now vs where you came from. 

I'm interested though, with so many beard grafts harvested over the years, will you still be able to grow a beard? It looks like they've managed the extractions well, but with them taking from directly under and on your chin, is that coming back?

Either way, phenomenal results man. 

Thanks, I Still have 500ish grafts left under the jawline, the beard above the jaw has not been touched apart from the chin as it was dense, therefore I'm still able to grow a beard above the jawline.

When any grafts are extracted properly, they are not coming back,  doesn't matter from which site they're from.   

5 Month Update 

On 6/2/2023 at 1:22 AM, general-etwan said:

@Niko1 Any feelings or advice on my 2nd HT next week? You and I have a very similar hair loss pattern and also very similar HT design strategies. I see the way they wrapped around with your remaining horseshoe pattern and took care of your ridges and lower crown with 2,000 grafts.

Hey there, I think someone mentioned to you earlier which I have to agree with...............

If I were you I would forget about lowering the hairline and touching the  temporal peaks,

instead use the Limited no of grafts/beard to address the lateral humps and lower crown.

this seems like a good plan  IMHO + and if enough, 200ish odd grafts to Thicken Hairline.

In my case I mentioned to Eugenix to Blend the Lower Crown with the native hair in the donor border, although this was not properly addressed therefore there is a distinct difference CONTRAST in DENSITY between the Transplanted and Native Hair in the Lower Crown. This is what Im talking about : - 

Although the above Pic is at 2 months, but you can still get an idea of contrast in density between transplanted and native hair... Im now almost 5months in and this contrast is very much visible......

Something to keep in mind and good luck with your surgery.  

10 hours ago, alexander619 said:

Got my surgery done in July 2022 with Dr Bhatti at Darling buds clinic with 2200 scalp grafts for hairline and temple points 

Very Sorry to hear about your treatment.  Please post some pics ! 

1 hour ago, Shadman said:

@alexander619 If I wish, I can write a 1000+ words on  what actually went wrong in my last procedure with Dr. Bhatti. But I don’t want to, because Currently I’m focused on my repair procedure with eugenix which is in few weeks. 

I had a Very Similar Story ! Youre in Good Hands with Eugenix. 

On 3/15/2023 at 11:40 PM, Ajamilo said:

Why did u choose them this time again?

The Results were V Good from my Previous HTs, but also they are able to get Good Growth from Beard Grafts. 

2 Month Update 

On 2/16/2023 at 12:53 AM, Melvin- Moderator said:

Looks really good 👍🏼 

Thanks Melvin !

On 2/16/2023 at 12:47 AM, Gatsby said:

@Niko1 this is incredible and I truly believe that this one will seal the deal. Your journey was inspirational for me in my case. I can't wait to follow this final leg of your journey. Looking great and thanks for sharing! 👌💯

I hope so too Adrien ! I just have to wait another 5months to see what it will look like.. 

Looking good at 4 months in SLA ! This might just be a 1 and done Transplant, I’m very happy for you. 

On 2/16/2023 at 12:11 AM, Xanadu said:

Donor management looks good given the very rough starting point

For the last HT I mentioned Homogenizing the donor area. This was very important for me as I keep my donor hair very short. 

1 month after HT 2000 grafts. Imo about 65% of the grafts have not Shed.

15 Days After HT and Donor area Trim  

On 2/2/2023 at 8:58 AM, Bandit90 said:

Man Eugenix resurrected your scalp so hard! I also think we owe you a lot thanks too, with being one of the first people on the HRN  (way back in 2019) who posted there journey with Eugenix. You was the first person who started the paradigm shift of belief that with beard and scalp hair, a NW6+ can be restored!. Also cool looking at your last sitting, its almost identical to mine with the graft placement on the lateral humps and crown area. Keep us updated, will be following this thread for sure!   

Thanks Mate, I was Probably one of the First Few to Review Eugenix on HRN back in 2019.

Hope my Experience with Eugenix, Helped in Some Way............

We Spoke on 12 Jan when Dr Sethi Video Called from The Farm.

I know right ! Same Transplant Sites. How's yours Growing out ?

On 2/2/2023 at 8:27 AM, Rafael Manelli said:

Impressive considering what you started with. Looking forward to seeing the final result. How do you rate your first surgery with dr Bhatti now?

Thanks Rafael, its been a Long Journey. Hope this HT Grow Well and it's my Last

 I've Spent a Lot of Time and Energy and just Like to put this Chapter Behind me.. 

I Started my Corrective Journey at Eugenix with a Compromised Donor Area but also Poor Graft Placement, Angle and Direction. You can see the Results from that transplant with Dr Bhatti and judge for yourself, Hope this Helps..

Just stumbled on your thread for the first time Today ! Don't know how I've missed it ?

Stay Positive mate, there is Defiantly more growth to come. I just had a HT for the Lower Crown and Lateral Humps, 2 weeks ago, worth having a look at Bandito90s thread also for an idea of Transplantation in those Areas........

Its a waiting Game now Give it some time experiment with hair styles and lengths to see what works for you.

If growing it out, worth tying a sliced back undercut. Grow it out long so you can cover the thin Lower Crown.

Just a heads up, the Native Hair in your Lateral Humps and Lower Crown are Miniaturised, Less Pigmented and COULD be on their Way Out. If you Transplant in those thinning areas, you COULD (most likely) Lose you Native hair due to trauma of the transplant (shock loss). Therefore you will require a higher number than might initially think. Probably 3000 and above.

Ive seen some people get considerable regrowth in those areas, through the used of medication.

Why was Dr Das so conservative with Beard Extractions ? Did she check your Chest Hair Calibre.