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I'm not concerned as I'm not the op. But since you asked... Look at the guys before pics, who's to say in this case it's outside the DHT reisitant zone, furthermore everyones will vary, I can't see any issues so far in Dr P cases. Time will tell, it always does. Both Dr P and Dr Z are pushing the boundaries of FUE. We can all look back in 5/10/15 years time 😉

All looking good so far 👌

Looking good @Bobmanyou're beard is mighty impressive! Probably about 5k worth of grafts just sitting there waiting 😉

Huge difference from you're starting point. And yes I agree with the above comment it's very natural looking.

@Gatsby.... One for you 👍

Stunning work as per usual from Dr P... Remains one of the top choices for higher Norwoods. Showing once again that FUT isnt necessarily needed to get huge amounts of grafts....

A very good choice of Dr, and infinitely better than Cosmedica.

Yup one can easily mess up the other, Dr or Tech, worse case scenario is both perform badly. Occasionally we see one tech doing good work on one side and another doing sub par the other. It's really not surprising there is so many risks attached to a successful hair transplant, they are tough enough to get right without any weak links.

Neither would really work well without the other, the best teams will have a decent Dr at the helm and is supported by a well trained tech team. They both have to be right to get a decent result. A purely tech driven team never works out well. And a Dr doing too much of the procedure will be subject to fatigue. I can't separate them too much, it's very important to have a Dr do at the least do the most important step (Incisions) and then I have no issue in just how many steps the techs will then perform. But it's very important it's led by a Dr. Preferably one that doesn't just pop in and out occasionly. Supervison is key, yes there are some absolutely fantastic Techs out there being led by not so great Dr's, and the opposite is true too. Aiming for both should be paramount.

Yes a certain Italian forum has the same issue... But anyway yes its a good bunch here! 😉

I think @Spring15had a auto correct issue there and was writing good and not gross. It of course does look fine for 2.5 months. He's a good dude and wouldn't be hating.

No that's way too many of you're valuable grafts potentially being used. I don't think it's needed, but any Dr shouldn't be using more than around 1000 at most. I don't know what you're particular donor area might give, but think that it could be anywhere between 5-8k you need to plan for not just now but the future too. Dense packing is one thing, grafts fighting for a blood supply is another. Permanent shock loss is a very real issue too. Most Dr's will not go overboard when dense packing. A transplant will never match natural density.

Good research, you're already finding what I was alluding too. And yes all clinics will show off their best work. Every single Dr has less desirable results, but some more than others. Any Hair Transplant comes with a element of risk, even with the most elite Dr's.. Its good you're spending more time looking at real world patient results, they are the best way to gauge each Dr's result. Some recession in a hairline is expected as we get older, if you can maintain with meds then you're in a good position. As you have also noticed you're loss at present is pretty mild.

That's very good value, the work looks fine 👍

Some clnics/Dr's bundle In PRP at no extra cost. But let's face it elite Dr's are not using it and there is a reason for that. At best and done properly it "May" help somewhat in the early stages, but it's not exactly needed. You will heal anyway, and it's certainly not worth spending extra £$€ on.

I can't even think about suggesting Dr Hader when I can't even remember seeing a recent result, let alone a decent one.

For such a small amount of grafts needed you really don't want a FUT. It does not necessarily preserve more of you're donor area, the advances of FUE in recent years means FUT is mostly not even needed. Go look at the results being achieved with FUE alone, Dr Zarev, Dr Pitella, Fuegenix and Dr Sethi as just some examples. For you're case which isn't going to require many grafts if you do go ahead? Definitely not a FUT, you don't want a linear scar for life for a relatively low amount. From what I can see and the graft counts I can see being quoted the risk is a obvious disparity between you're current thick native hair and what would be implanted at much less density per cm2. A transplant should always aim to look as natural as possible. So did Dr Bloxham say he was planning to do FUT?

I find his hairlines unremarkable. He particularly likes doing FUT, most Dr's are now mostly proficient and perform FUE in just about most cases they do. Besides which some of his results don't turn out particularly well. Just do a search on as many sources as you possibly can before you make any decisions. You however may like his work, personally I put him mid range. Nothing amazing, with maybe more misses than other Drs. Definitely don't take my word on it though, or any other members, here or anywhere else. Research as many results as you can find and make you're own mind up. The Dr himself (Blake) is very knowledgeable and yes he was a mod here years ago. I like the person. Dr Panine I just see better work, of course he might not be the right fit for you're particular needs, hence why I mentioned to keep looking for other possibilities. So many decent choices worldwide, the list here is not exhaustive but it does have more than it's fair share of good Dr's.

No to the Dr's on you're list apart from Dr Panine. Dr Bloxham I feel is very mediocre (just my opinion). Consult with Dr Panine, it would be interesting to see how many grafts he would be suggesting. Personally I don't think you necessarily need a ht right now. Stay on the meds sure. Just be careful when considering a Ht, get a few consults done. If you can travel then look further afield, some really good Dr's out there, some are not on the recommended list. As you mentioned @Dr. Vladimir Panine though I will tag @mavigo

Wow what a good read that was... Thanks for providing such a detailed account of you're hair loss journey thus far. The result is good and it's always nice to see another UK dr being mentioned. It's not like we have too many that are doing good work here.

This is a very poor extraction pattern. Looks like they took more than 1.5k worth of grafts too. I hope that is some shock loss, but if not it's really going to need attention at a later date. Unfortunately for now all you can do is wait and see how it progresses over the coming months.. Next time it needs to be a Dr who can actually properly take care of the donor area. This was anything but homogeneous. Please do name the clinic!

Damn you Eugenix guys are sure racking up those graft numbers... No doubt this will be the finishing touches you're aiming for 👌

Thanks but I don't work for free 🤣

As good a choice as Dr Pekiner is, he just doesn't take on cases that are larger than 2-3k grafts, he is pretty selective in his patients.

You're consul quartet is complete 👌