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HairJo and RawkerBoi thanks for your comments will keep updating this thread.. Cueball16, thanks for the support, in relation to your plan, doing FUT than FUE, sounds good, but personally I would stay away from FUT being that your young and with future hair loss to come. You don't want to end up in a worst situation, where you cant shave your head because of the linear scar. Since you already shave your head, have you considered a low density, maximum coverage FUE than Scalp Micro Pigmentation (smp) for a buzz cut effect. This was my no1 Plan but because I have a very flat head at the back I could not pull it off looking like Ross Kemp haha.. Good luck, also start a thread with some HQ pics so well informed people can comment on your situation.. Regarding Hairlines, I am very happy with mine and would not change it, Dr Bhatti did an amazing job on my hairline.

cueball 16.. Thanks for commenting, your making the right decision in having your procedure with Dr Bhatti, he is very Good. I will keep updating this thread monthly for guys like you, after all I was in your position 6 months ago.. 5 months after the procedure I am seeing the transplanted hair improve in texture and length, but as for new hair, I don't see anything starting coming out.. I'm at that point where I keep thinking this is it..? Hope I'm wrong and I'm one of the slow growers.. I have not left my home since the procedure and cant wait to get out.........Any comments on the growth ?

Balding in Reverse, Im doing fine but was hoping for a better result at this point, I trimmed my hair 3 weeks ago. The hair is growing slower than before but I see a few new hairs just coming out, hoping there is more to come. I have followed the post op care using Minoxidil and Biotin daily, olso started Propecia about 45 days ago and have'nt missed a day. I have been following your journey along with other patients of Dr Bhatti, comparing results. I bet your eager to see noticeable results too. Balding in Reverse, Can I ask what your daily regimen is ? I'm following this Growth Timeline posted by Bill _ 3 months - 10% 4 months - 25% 5 months - 40% 6 months - 60% 7 months - 70% 8 months - 75% 9 months - 80% 10 months - 90% 11 months - 95% 12 months - 98% 18 months - 100%

Slight improvement since Month 2, Feel free to reply fellow HRN Menbers....../

Hey Jetset any updates ? I followed your journey since last year and also received a similar graft distribution as you have. Eager to see how you're doing, Hope is going well..

Hey KO, I remember Dr Bhatti mentioned that I may have around 3000 grafts left for a future hair transplant which I know I will need to achieve a overall medium coverage in the back. I also have plenty of hair from chest and beard to add to.. Im currently using minoxidil and biotin 5mg and planning to start taking a supplement from The Belgravia Centre, called Hair Vitalics which combines vitamins A C B, MSM, aloe vera extract, saw palmetto extract, biotin etc.

The implanted graft have not shed about 25% are still in the recipient area imo. Should I be worried ?

32 days to be Specific, hair shedding phase already started.

Donor area from scalp and beard Has healed up very well imo..

All grafts were off by day 17

Hey KO, I was also suprised and over the moon about my graft count especially with doubles and triples, All thanks to Dr Bhattis skill. In relation to Finasteride, I purchased 6 months supply, than a patient that was having his transplant with dr Bhatti put me off it with his experience on it. Got back home took 1 pill then got a bit drowsy and heavy-eyed, so decided to watched a few videos of Finastride side effects then binned the pills.

Thanks David, I've been also following your results, Good Luck

Grafts breakdown in Crown Total 1526 Grafts singles - 388 doubles - 672 triples - 466

2322 scalp and 546 beard grafts implanted.. singles - 674 + 546 beard grafts doubles - 937 triples - 711

HI California I'm 2 months in now and will be updating my results monthly.. Thanks

Hair Loss Situation before Transplant

25 Year old - 4394 Graft FUE - 19-20 January with Dr Tejinder Bhatti at Darling Buds Center - Chandigarh, India Background - I started to lose my hair in my teens, with early signs of hair loss at the age of 16 and in the following years my hair loss progressed. At 19 years old, naive and uninformed I underwent a 6 months Laser Therapy Treatment at a shady clinic in London which promised to stop my hair loss and provided me with Pills, Lotions, Shampoos and Minoxidil at a very high price. After this treatment course my hair loss continued to progress with thinning at the back, although I still continued using minoxidil - Regaine on a daily basis, while missing the odd Friday and Saturday while out partying. _Research - My research into Hair transplants has been an extensive one. I have been educating myself about the procedure and the doctors from sites like this following patients stories, watching talk shows like Spencer Kobrens - The Bold Truth. Now 25, I made the decision to undergo a FUE hair transplant as my hair loss progressed to the point where I was using a ton of hair products like hair fibers + hairspray to cover my hair loss, while also wearing hats on a daily basis. Impressed by results he was achieving and following his work for about 3 years, I chose Dr Tejinder Bhatti, to perform my hair transplant. Planning - Contacting the clinic was straight forward I took detailed photos of my doner and bolding areas and provided some basic information regarding my hair loss history and what I was looking to achieve through a hair transplant and messaged Dr Bhatti, quickly replied to me the next day with a proposition of 4000 – 4500 Grafts, which included 500 beard grafts. I didn’t have to think about it twice and made an advanced payment to have my procedure at Darling Buds, scheduled on the 19+20th January 2015. I got a tourist visa from visa24 in London, straight Forward filled a form at their office and they took my photo, and after a 10 days I received it, cost about ?100. Procedure - After landing to my hotel I headed to the clinic to discuss my procedure, I was a bit nervous and anxious at first but Dr Bhatti reassured me which set my mind at rest. After discussing my goals, the doctor examined my donar area then grabbed the pen to draw my new hairline, which was as I imagined. The procedure day started early in the morning, around 7:00. After making the payment and a quick Change of clothes, blood samples are taken and some paperwork is done. The doctor shaved my hair and a head wash was preformed, the hairline was drawn and off to the operating theatre where it began with the numbing of the donar area, which was slightly uncomfortable but bearable, pain level 4/10 plus the nurse taps your head to remove your attention from the injections. Face down on the operating table the extraction began, I was comfortable had no pain at all, kept quiet and let the Dr continue with the extraction process. Dr Bhatti uses the Jim Harris Motorized Safe Scribe to extract the grafts from the donor area. After the grafts were extracted the Dr Bhatti begins to make the recipient incisions where the grafts will go into. After the incision part which was smooth and painless I had short lunch break and then back on the other operation chair where Dr Bhatti’s technicians started the implant process, with Dr Bhatti constantly coming in the room to check everything was good, and it was. This was the end of the transplant day 1. My donor area was wrapped and I was given some medicine to take and instructions to follow then it was back to the hotel. Day 2 was the same…… Day 1 Frontal - 2322 Scalp + 546 Beard Day 2 Crown - 1526 Scalp Total Graft Count - 4394 Overview - Dr Tejinder Bhatti and his technicians were very professional and caring making me feel comfortable at all times while at the clinic especially technicians Shalini, Parneet who were very helpful and informative. The clinic itself was very functional, clean and modern and I was more than satisfied with my experience and overall procedure at Darling Buds. A big thank you to Dr Tejinder Bhatti and staff. Advice to - I highly recommend getting a transfer flight to Chandigarh, avoid getting the Bus; I made a big mistake travelling from New Delhi by bus. Dr Bhatti assistant arranged my return trip with their driver who’s a very nice guy. I stayed at Hotel Emerald in Chandigarh, which wasn’t good, stay at the hotels recommended by the clinic. The Night Factory delivered my food to the hotel daily, very good service stick to India Food way better, and do tip generously. Highly recommend getting there early to visit the local hotspots, highly recommend rock garden. I also went to Shimla, which was very good but also a very long drive. Before surgery have a set of questions ready and clarify everything rather than distracting staff and the Dr during surgery. I recommend that you purchase large amounts of Minoxidil in Chandigarh as its very cheap, and pack it in your luggage rather than hand bag. After surgery on your return trip like me you will be extremely nervous going through security, I went through New deli security with no problems, they did not ask me to take my hat off, one guard said hair transplant I smiled and replied and was through. I took cash and didn't mention to security in London and India about the amount I was carrying, no problems. At Heathrow border I waited for all the passengers in my flight to exit flight first and go through security first then proceeded by myself, passed my passport the lady looked at me twice and I mentioned that I have swelling on my face from surgery, and was through. Easy