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goonerfan

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • State
    AL

Hair Loss Overview

  • Describe Your Hair Loss Pattern
    Receding Hairline (Genetic Baldness)
  • How long have you been losing your hair?
    10 years +
  • What Best Describes Your Goals?
    Considering Surgical Hair Restoration
    I'm here for support

Hair Loss Treatments

  • Have you ever had a hair transplant?
    No
  • Current Non-Surgical Treatment Regime
    Rogaine Foam

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  1. I'll include a photo of my hair arranged over the sparse spots to show what it's like styled. Not too bad I think, but I really don't want to live with it how it is, if that's it at full growth, as it's quite visible if the wind blows my hair or if I've been wearing a cap for example.
  2. Ok, as I'm in the U.K. And the surgeon is in Turkey, it's quite a journey to get there so I really wouldn't want to go back a third time if I can avoid it. Presuming I don't get get any more growth, would people say I should beef up the right side of my hair or just concentrate on the middle patch? And I'm currently using minoxidil only.
  3. Hi, thanks for your reply, I'll include a pic of how my hair was pre op
  4. I had my first FUE transplant of 3000 grafts in Turkey with a reputable surgeon in October of last year. However there is a patch in the middle of my scalp that hasn't grown. In the days after the surgery that section went very crusty, so I'm not sure if that was infected or I tried to remove the scabs prematurely, in fact I think the whole right stand looks a little sparse. Anyway now I'm looking to fill in that area and I'm wondering how many grafts I might need and if you were in my position would you return to the same surgeon?
  5. I thought the texture looked a bit off to me and too coarse looking. Interested to hear others opinions though.
  6. I know a lot/most surgeons don't want to do that area, but i think it would add to my overall look if i had a few grafts there. Ideally i'd be looking in Europe but i could go further abroad if needed. Also, do you think for best results it's best to use the thinner hair from the nape of the neck so it looks more natural?
  7. I have a pretty hairy back and i was thinking of getting laser hair removal of it but i was just thinking would it be a potential donor site? Particularly for the finer hairs needed for the temple points?
  8. Seems to be going well so far. I left some conditioner on my scalp and that's softened things up so it's possible to scrape the scabs. Some have a few grafts in, but it's my understanding that the root of the hair will be safe under the skin by now
  9. It's been to wash daily with sebamed shampoo (obviously very lightly dabbing on the recipient) and lately to moisturise with aloe vera due to the dryness. The instructions is to try to remove scabbing from day 10 onwards
  10. Thanks baldbeard, yeah i don't think it's infected either. It's just the dryness that is annoying. Everytime i apply aloe vera, whenever it dries it seems to make it drier. Maybe i should have continued using the saline solution on it. When it comes to removing scabs and crusts i feel i'm a bit clueless. I'm not sure what constitutes a scab or not. Anyway i'll give it a go tomorrow. I read your thread, very similar experience to mine. Definitely stay in touch and hope we both get a good result.
  11. Hi, thanks for your reply. I wasn't too bad with swelling. Next to my ear swelled when i was on the flight home two days after the op, but that soon went down and i took the headband off. Yes i've been in contact with Muzzafer and i had a yellow patch so he said to apply antiseptic there and mousturise and look to remove the scabs tomorrow (no idea how easy that might be) No pain or inflammation or anything. They've been good at getting back to me and advising as i go but i think it's good to get a few other opinions. How do you feel your procedure went? Are you confident of a good result?
  12. Yes i'm in contact with the patient adviser who told me to use the antiseptic and moisturiser. Could you elaborate in what way it shouldn't be looking that way please?
  13. I know i have dry skin at the back of the head (can I safely apply e45 to that?) And i also have an area that was a little bit yellow at the front so i've been applying antiseptic to that so that explains the slight discolouration) My question is there appears to be a line like a scar which has appeared. Is that something to be worried about? Might i have lost grafts? Also what are people's overall thoughts? Does it look ok so far?
  14. I had a transplant 3 days ago and my head is incredibly itchy in the recipient area. What can i do? It's driving me crazy?
  15. Thanks gman, just read through your thread. Very interesting, i'll be keeping an eye on it as you hopefully get a great result over the next few months. I've been quoted as needing 2800-3000 grafts. I don't know if the doctor will do my temple points though, Muzzafer has been a bit vague about that, saying they'll only know if i'm suitable for that once they inspect my hair in person. Do they not provide the moisturising cream? If not, what type did you buy? (Actually i'm only traveling with hand luggage so there might be rules about taking creams or liquids on board anyway) I'm not considering fin but i will resume minoxodil at a suitable time afterwards (how long did you wait?) Oh one final question, did you wear a hat or bandana on the journey back to the UK?
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