Britanium

32 minutes ago, HairFunk said:

To be honest I wouldn’t limit yourself to forums these days. 15 - 20 years ago this was all we had! Social media has taken over massively in the last 6 - 8 years. I’ve seen a decline in forum use globally with some forums closing completely. Times have changed…. I’m 46 and my son aged 22 has never used a message board 😂

So very true, forums such as this are really antiquated, it's still being used as it has probably the biggest repository of results that can be found anywhere. The list should be only viewed as a guide to "some" good or elite Dr's, it is not a all encompassing list either, some very good choices are not included. I think it has more than a fair few Dr's who shouldn't be recommended in 2024, but that's just my opinion. 

Double edged sword though as other ways of advertising Dr's can be pure marketing, and therfore can't be trusted either. 

What works? Trawling through every medium you can find and making you're own mind up!. 

I have learned that a Dr can live of past glory, and/or not move on with the times, like a lot of Dr's still only focused on FUT (In the US particularly) 

Here in the UK we now have some relatively new names being mentioned, doesn't mean they won't prove to be a very good Dr within time, some may already be. 

30 minutes ago, bluebird00 said:

Thank you for your input, Melvin. Let's not dismiss the evidence I have presented or the opinions of 'random' users, especially Britanium, a moderator here, who stated, "3 strips taken in one procedure 😳 no, that's far from usual," and "I'm unsure, but I will say I definitely don't think it's 2700 from what I can see."

We are no longer in the '70s, where photographic evidence was blurry and limited to Polaroids. I have provided high-resolution photos documenting every stage of my journey, from the day of surgery, clearly showing all the implanted grafts, to the subsequent days, weeks, months, and years, up until January 2024. Given the undeniable visibility and countability of the grafts in these images, it's rational to assert that the actual number of implanted grafts significantly contradicts the claimed 2700. This isn’t just an online speculation, it’s a fact supported by clear, photographic evidence. Furthermore, Dr. Blake Bloxham has not adequately addressed the operating room report and has failed to answer my questions. His lack of participation in this public discussion, and the nature of his replies, come off as empty, insulting, and unprofessional.

 

Edit:

Correction: Britanium is a senior member, not a moderator. 

I am a "anonymous" senior member, who's been here about 12 years, seen 1000s of procedures and that was just my own opinion/thoughts. Definitely don't take mine or anyone's speculation on just how many grafts this might be though. Get another Dr's opnion, preferably in person of that's at all possible. I stand by my guesstimate that's its less, I also agree that the Dr's reply was inadequate since you asked specific questions and they were not answered. Personally I think you're concerns are valid, but I'm just a self professed armchair expert in the penaut gallery it seems. 

Nice as this is showing the shape of things to come 😊enjoy you're time away 👍

2 hours ago, MillyB said:

I've been looking into Sydney for FUE and I'm considering Elite Hair Clinic. This year they started bringing Turkish and Iranian trained techs and from what I see in leaning towards them.

You last posted 3 years ago with a lot of info regarding this clinic, are you connected to them in some way? 

This is particularly impressive for such a early stage! 

5 minutes ago, JoeD said:

Pharmacist….. who’s handwriting do you think I have to deal with all the time and be extremely accurate?

I'm a nurse so used to seeing Dr's scribbling but was struggling 🤣😁 

Just now, Berba11 said:

The OP also mentioned possible ‘popping’, which may mean he was oozing a fair bit during surgery and in order to negate popping, they had to work a little more slowly and allow the oozing to subside. That, plus the multiple strips (which is very odd indeed), could certainly account for a longer, slower surgery. 

Yeah I saw that too, it's very clear this was far from a straightforward ht, lots of things to consider here. 

Dr Bloxham hasn't posted here in years, let's see a public response to each of the very valid points the OP has raised. 

3 strips taken on one procedure 😳 no that's far from usual. 

The 11 hours would usually indicate more than 1700 grafts for a FUT, but considering there was multiple strips taken and extra time needed then it's very difficult to ascertain how much time was taken for each step of the procedure. 

I agree that it's possible to get a very good idea of the grafts implanted via GIMP, but it's not going to be 100% accurate. Another Dr would perhaps also be able to say how many grafts might have been implanted. I'm unsure, but will say I definitely don't think it's 2700 from what I can see. 

You're hair should still improve (thickening) right up to 12 months, sometimes even beyond. 

2k was a fair amount of grafts, you will still have a lot left in the bank if you do want to go ahead with a 2nd ht. 

Transplants are very rarely one and done. Have you been updating and communicating with Dr Nader regarding you're progress.?

Be interesting to see you're most recent pics. 👍

Some nice early progress 👍

23 minutes ago, go4hair said:

So, IT will BE finally the sept. 23. I booked the HT with Dr. Yaman. Im really excited.

 

Good luck in you're upcoming journey 😉

19 minutes ago, thecreativesboy said:

Hi everyone, Thanks for cautioning me. The surgery was done in June 2019 in Pune. I've asked him for the name of the clinic. 

My guess would be NHT or Dezire. But let's see. 

Honest opinion? Very poor work, in every sense. Awful design, terrible row like implanting, poor density, donor extraction pattern doesn't look good either. 

I could go on, I'm not trying to be unkind, just giving you some real reasons why you shouldn't be heading to the same clinic. 

2 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said:

@voxman is the OG. 

Yeh I miss his wittacism here 🙃

1 hour ago, H & W Doug said:

Thanks for the comments guys!

 Britanium, 

As you may already know, numbers per square centimeter can be deceiving and several factors are involved. So a discussion about a general number can be less productive without all the other variables taken into account. A limited donor supply with a large area to cover can influence the density that should be attempted. The reverse (good donor, relatively small area to cover) will also influence ideal density. Another important factor is hair shaft caliber.  Fine hair is more difficult to make look thick because you need large numbers and high density. Hair that is coarser will provide more volume in space and therefore will look denser when in fact it may have the same number of grafts or less per square centimeter than a patient with fine hair. In the end, a certain amount of density is required for the most natural result. Dr. Hasson estimates this patient’s transplanted density at about 90/cm2. In this and similar cases, his approach is to look at the surrounding hair and to try and match that density for optimal results.  If you look at the post -op photo, it would appear this was accomplished here. In general, that is a very difficult density to achieve in one session but more routine for Dr. Hasson given his skill set. 

 

 

 

 

Hi, yes I'm very aware of all the factors that take are taken in consideration. Here I was just curious as to what it might be given it looks to be really good density, the figure of 90 cm2 is very good, I like seeing higher density when/where it's appropriate to do. Thank you for the reply 🙏

4 minutes ago, Cyzkm said:

I also showed him the photos of the hairline design from the local place and he thought it was a terrible design and too feminine, because the corner curbed down. 
 

He explained what he would do if there were to be a procedure which was basically the same as what dr Bloxham said. He just didn’t think the result would be different enough to the average person to be worth it at this stage. 
 

 

The local place is a firm no, they just want you for you're $. Dr Panine is a ethical guy, he has suggested what's in you're best interests going forward (not his) 

I'm on the fence with this one, do I hope it turns out well for the patient? Yes of course, but I have seen cases before when a excess of beard grafts are used that are not so great. 

Of course we know beard grafts are thicker and usually only singles, but I still think a whole scalp of them isn't going to be naturally pleasing. Dr Pittella is pretty fantastic so let's wait and see. I'm just not convinced yet, and like others I have been very impressed with his work, and how he's pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 

Is this a step too far? Going to be a interesting one to follow to say the least. 

2 hours ago, Cyzkm said:

He said that right now it would likely be too subtle to be worth it in terms of having the surgery.  He said that when the body got used to not having something there would be a shock and a shed, and it was likely that I would get it Back after being on the medicine again for a few months, and we could do a follow up in 3 months to see. He thought I was too worried about it 

 

he said to take some photos now and come back and evaluate in 3 months 

Wise words indeed from Dr Panine. You have great hair and hopefully it may even improve when you continue the med regime. Absolutely no need for a transplant right now. 

@Melvin- AdminI think normal maths has to be thrown out when it comes to Dr Pittella 😂 (Dr Zarev too)

They don't compute.... 

Out of curiousity what is the density in cm2?🤔Approx.. 

I believe it was Este Medical as the OP has also posted his hair transplant thread. 

And Yeah you was was ripped off unfortunately, very shady to offer anything like that half way through a procedure. Clearly just a upsell to get the most amount of money they can from their patients. 

Who knows what they really did, they definitely wasn't doing you any favours by offering a huge discount on their so called "Stem cell" treatment... 

32 minutes ago, mikedrago said:

They told me Dr. Hilal is the lead doctor. Anyone heard of him?

My friend got 4600 grafts for 1600 euro. With transport, hotel and prp blood plasma treatment. 

There is a jungle with alternatives🤔

No and despite the hundreds of hair mills advertising a certain "Dr" it's no guarantee they A) Are a Dr, B) Actually present, C) Actually do any of the work. 

A Dr that does good work at the price point you mentioned? Not happening. 

This will be a totally tech driven procedure and a huge risk. Anything starting with EST or Este is known to be a hairmill. 

Turkey does have options that are more than fine, even for those on a budget such as Dr Turan/Dr Gur, Dr Yaman and Dr Demirsoy for some examples. 

Better ones are Dr Pekiner and Dr Keser. 

Don't budget hunt as it never ends well. You will end up regretting it in the long run. 

What can happen? Over harvesting, poorly angled grafts, poorly designed hair lines, poor or no growth. Hair mills are just too risky. Keep researching. 

22 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said:

Hats are like concealers, once you start, you’ll never stop. I wore a hat for 2 years. It was awful. I skipped events if I couldn’t wear a hat. Its no way to live. 

Yes they are a crutch, I spent years with varying headwear before having my Hts. But have since gone back to them for various reasons. 

Nice, you have hit the growth spurting phase 😉

Just now, bbb said:

Again, I think your focus should be on having your hair and scalp examined by a professional and getting a diagnosis/monitoring.

Continue doing transplant research if you like, but keep that as a distant option at this time. You have lots of hair and it looks good.

^this