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Hi Spanker, Thanks for the comment. I do think that all the grafts that were implanted didnt grew especially the frontline and nearby area (photos below). I am trying to understand what could be the reason: On the day of the surgery Dr. told that i have one of the better quality donor hair he has seen for a long time, for the matter of fact he mentioned to all the other patients that day about quality of hair. So, quality of hair was never a problem. Secondly, I have religiously followed all the medicines. So, I am in bit of dilemma about what could be reason for poor hair growth that could be avoided in the future. I have been consulting few Dr. locally and they say (it looks like 2500 - 2700 grafts) 1) probably there might be a technical fault in the surgery which destroyed few grafts. 2) As I had a mega session, amount of time grafts were out of body was long and few grafts didnt survive. So, still looking for options how this can be avoided. Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) could be one of the way in which amount of time grafts out of body can be reduced. What are your thoughts about DHT does it has better success rate that FUE? There is lot of confusion and nervousness as of now, to get the next one right. I completely respect and like Dr. Bhatti, but still cant shy away from the though (scaring me) of going again to him is the right decision? shall I go for DHT? Also, I am just planning to work on my front and midscalp (have a fuller look), how may grafts do you thing I need more? Thanks Vik

Here is my donor pic:

I tried keeping it long, but it looks so thin that it is embarrassing.

Online Reps are so active and swift in replying to positive results.Not saying a single word of encouragement is bit of a shame.

Hi All, Here are my 11 month post op photos. Unfortunately no good density, for the matter of fact I think its a poor result. How many grafts do you think I need for decent coverage?

Hi, How are you feeling about HT with Dr. Bhatti are you happy with progress so far? Cheers V

Hi Densedream, I have been following your case. You seem to be happy with Dr. Bhatti's work. So, why are you considering Dr Yaman over Dr. Bhatti? Is that Dr. Yaman is better than Dr. Bhatti or some other reason. Cheers V

Hi Hairhoho, Did you check with Dr. how many grafts are implanted per/sqcm. Cheers V

Hi Mate, Not any major improvement, I will post my pictures soon. I had a word with Dr. Bhatti and he agree that result is not as expected. He was expecting good result as I have good quality donor hair. I have scheduled for December 2nd week. Don't know number of grafts yet, will have a word with Dr bhatti in couple of weeks. But as per other doctors I need atleast 2000 - 2500 grafts for good density. Any opinions welcome Cheers V

Its a large ductless gland in the neck, i dont know the technicalities but I have seen few people with it.

Hi All, Another quick update, i am referring my case to few Dr. locally and online just to understand what could be the reason for poor density, below are the findings as per doctor's i met: All Dr. I met told me its very difficult to pin point what could be the exact reason, but generally it could be one of below: 1) Not using any medication after hair transplant (finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil) can result into poor density or slow growth (I was using medication, so option number 1 - Not applicable) 2) one of the Dr. told me if you have thyroid problem it can result into poor growth. (Not applicable to me) 3) Another Dr. told me that doing high number of grafts (3800 for me) in one sitting could be the reason for poor growth. Higher the time grafts are outside the body higher are the chances of it getting damaged. (applicable) Please add to the list above if you can think of anything else. I am currently on 10 month mark and I am patiently waiting another couple of months for and further growth. Fingers crossed. Cheers V

Completely agree with you, its disheartening especially when you wait a complete one year just to realize that you need another one. I had a word with Dr. Bhatti about shall I consider another Dr. for my second one, but he sounds pretty confident that we can rectify this. However, we are still trying to figure out what was the reason for poor density. Cheers V

Quick update. I am constantly in touch with doctor. Spoke to Dr last week and he agrees that result is not as expected and asked me to wait till 12 month mark. Having said that he has offered me a complementary hair transplant after 12 month mark. I will keep posting my progress. Cheers V

Firstly, i am very curious to understand what is the reason if this HT becomes a failure. as I am bit worried if the same thing happens again As per my discussion with various doctors there can be only two: 1) grafts were overselled i.e. less were implanted and more were charged for - that seems unlikely. 2) grafts were damaged while doing the procedure. Secondly, you are right mosd I shouldn't settle for discount, as not only i lost my grafts, there is so many other things that is needed to get the procedure done travel cost,3 weeks of down time and most importantly we spend the entire year waiting for the result. I am still waiting another couple of month before making any decision. Cheers V