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In Chandigarh meeting Dr.Bhatti for a followup.

Any specific points you think I should raise with the doctor ?

1 hour ago, baldlivesmatter said:

Vermaj my friend,

You got a nice looking result, happy for you!

 

Baldslivesmatter , hey buddy how are you  ?
It's so good to hear from you. Hope you are doing good. 

I followed your post just and looks like you were going to have another op? 
I personally feel with some concealers , it does not look that bad. 


 

5 hours ago, Rawkerboi said:

You are lacking density on temples!

 

Thanks for the honest feedback, but I would rather have less density then not to have any donor supply in the future. 

1 hour ago, dtreidjr said:

Man, it looks natural.  Explain what you were hoping for and why?  Not one person will look at you in life and think "That guy is losing his hair" or "that guy is balding".  

Relax and enjoy it.  You only had a little over 2000 grafts.  You have plenty of donor left for the future and it's not like you are out $15k for what you just had done.

Being very honest, you went bargain shopping.  You flew to a different country to get plastic surgery done because of cost concerns.  This is not a comment on how good/bad/ok/etc... the job is.  As I've said, looking from the outside I would be very happy with the job you got done.

But when you have a mindsight that you're trying to get plastic surgery done and you're going looking for a bargain price, you can't be so obsessive or picky.

You have to decide if you're happy with the results.  If you are, then go with the same place in the future.  If you're not, then go to a reputable person in the U.S.

 

Just my 2 cents, but man, I think you look really good and should be extremely happy.

I am not saying that I am dissatisfied, I am just providing a first hand experience of what was done.
I think it's not a bad result. 
To be honest, I don't know why you are quoting US doctors as reputed, I think no matter the country, there are reputed surgeons who does the same quality work provided you go to the right one. 

Thanks for the feedback   

I am sorry I have been busy with work lately, hence this profile went into hibernation.
Posting some more pictures, let me know what you guys think.  All pictures are in brigth light.
I am going to need to get second HT done down the line for the mid portion.
I still take finasteride 1mg alternate days. 

 

I too had a transplant with Dr,Bhatti two years ago, 
Overall work looks neat :

Few comments

1)People are going to say that the front grafts are placed apart, and that is ok, Doctor takes into consideration that your future needs are satisfied .
2)The grafts have grown just fine,
3)The only concerned is  your lowered hairline , since stopping propecia will result into balding in the native area and lower hairline means you need more grafts to fill the patch. 

Good luck

Any replies on the straightening part ? also comments on my donor?

and no I am not keen on going for concealers.

I had a hair cut as you all suggested, thanks for that. Makes it look decent than before.

I am still concerned about the curls, the frontal hair gets curled, which further does not help with the illusion of good density. I am not completely satisfied with the density, but still hoping to wait for coming months to see what is in store.

Does anyone have any tried and tested method to make it more straighter ? Or any other way of making it fuller? I don't want to go on concealers for now.

I am also attaching my donor area in maximum light so as for you guys to gauge it.

Thank you for your honest feedbacks.

Hey Vega any updates ? How are the new grafts faring to you ?

Even I am suffering from a low density from Dr.Bhatti.

Please update and read my PM

Have you tried parting your hair differently/style your hair forward to give the illusion of more hair?

You still have a few months; try to stay positive and re-visit it in 2018. Maybe you'll need another procedure; maybe you won't. Surgery is still surgery. If you're open to using fibers, that may help give the illusion of increased density as well.

Yes I am being positive.

I have not tried a lot of combinations, because anything else would look bizarre I guess.

I have heard that transplanted hair should be of length 1 to 1.5 inch for it to give a more fuller appearance.

If you look my 7 month pic, where my transplanted hair were not that long, you can see that it look more ok than current. So I guess I will cut the ends of new hair and see how it looks?

Anyone has more experience in this ?

Looks like they are vindicated. Allowing for transection and unsuccessful vascularization, I believe you ve reaped what was sowed. May be a bit less than actual. 3 to 4 months are still left in the bank to see some improvement. But, I doubt we are going to see any significant change. I wish you the best!

 

Happy Diwali!

What do you mean by vindicated ?

also are you talking improvement in terms of density , since I think the chances are slim.

for some reason which I am unaware of, the pics are getting reversed

Sorry for the late updates, I have been really busy with work and the changes were not very significant, hence I did not update. I will highlight some of the points. This is indeed been a roller coaster ride.

1)The results are fine, not how I expected since the density is not to the point.

2)It looks fine when combed, cut, washed, but with a stroke of air, the glory fades. It looks uneven/sparse and pluggy

3)I have not cut my transplanted hair yet, and lately I am observing that it is becoming more pluggy/wavy which further reduces the illusion since straightened hair helps in covering more sparse areas. I have read that the 9 to 13 months, new hair are often in this characteristics. Can anyone suggest me how to get away with it? Should I cut my transplanted hairs a cm so that the split ends which are wavy gets away ? or should I just let it be the way it is.

4)I am still using finasteride 1mg every day. Any idea when can it be safe to stop taking it or should I continue taking it ?

Anyways I am trying to add some pictures in every possible way, so you guys can judge.

In future I may have to have more procedures , since I am also thinning a little behind my transplanted areas. So far it looks ok, since my new hair is covering that portion.

The pic in my blue shirt is of around 7 months , rest are all recent.

Any advice/tips are welcome.

Hey Bud,

Are you saying that you are not satisfied? I myself had a procedure with dr.Bhatti right after you and even I am facing density issues a lot.

I am being patient and not gauging anything till 12 months, let's see.

Wish you the best.

Hey man,

Can you give me your contact number?

I am going through the same phase.

Wanted to ask some questions about beard transplants.

I had my HT in December 2017. I have decent growth but as I stopped Fin on 6 month mark, now hairs are coming to normal. It looks slightly pluggy,.

Did you meant December 2016 ?

Also do you have pictures to show.

I am really glad that you are happy with your procedure. I still have 5 months to go till I finally assess my results.

I also had my transplant done with Dr. Bhatti and results are similar. Just completed 5 months and it still looks very sparse.

 

I guess a second procedure is required for more density, but I am wondering if Bhatti is the right choice. Just didn't like his hairline design as it's too straightish which gives the pluggy look even though I requested him to design it in a more jagged/zig zag manner. I am seeing similar design with you as well. Oh well...at least it's an improvement over what was before or the lack of it.

I kind of agree with you on the hairline part. I did not do enough research on the pattern drawing, else I would have told him to do a more zig-zag hairline. This one looks too straight. I thought with his expertise, I don't have to worry about. Nevertheless what's done is done.

Do you have any photos ? I cannot see them in your profile.

Or PM me your number, maybe we can be in touch. I see you are based in NY, I am in Boston, so not far!

Hello folks,

I have finished 7 months yesterday and it seems like such a ride.

I was hoping the spacing between follicles would be less noticeable but perhaps my expectations are not realistic.

I get away with dry hair and minimal lighting, but during harsh lights and during wind, I am sure people look at my hair and wonder what on earth is going on there.

I will keep patience and see how the rest 5 months turn out to be for me.

I don't think there will be any growth, but only the existing hair will thicken. I guess people were right about the density factor and scabs gives it a good illusion.

But nevertheless still hanging in there with good hope and some ^magic^.

I am still on fin 1mg and was wondering till when to continue the tablets?

Any suggestions/comments/criticism is highly appreciated.

Happy growing

Hey baldlivesmatter,

I completely agree with HLS2015, you need to start hitting the phone to the doctor. I think the grafts in this case clearly did not survive. The "patience" card is not playing here and it is extremely rare.

I seriously wish that I am wrong and your grafts grow but you need to be at par with the clinic now.

I am really sorry and I know the pain of something going wrong in terms of HT and it is a big clusterf**k.

I hope you get your refund and then get your growth as well from someone more genuine.

Good luck

Hi Mate,

We both started on the same path and timelines I guess, I am about 7 months from surgery and so far it looks ok. I am just a little worried about the density.

Keep me posted.

I will post an update soon

Congratulations Abhi,

I too got a procedure with Dr,Bhatti.

Now I am almost 7 months down and waiting for the density.

How old are you ?

And can you post some close up pictures to gauge the hairline ?

Good luck

Why do you have to go for another surgery.

Your current hair looks fine.

and 6 surgeries man. Hats off for the patience

Hi all,

 

I'm at 5 months post op so snapped a few pics.

 

I'm noticing more sprouts than at 4 months. Obviously still not enough to grow out (hence the buzz cut) but encouraging nonetheless. The sprouts somewhat frame my face which is good, but still very sparse.

 

I think the most encouraging part at this point is that I can shave my head down to 1 MM without my scars being noticeable. Scarring was a big concern of mine pre-op but to the untrained eye my scars are unnoticeable even at such a short length.

 

I think i'm a slow grower, which isn't ideal, but hopefully there's a lot more growth to come in the next 6 months.

Hey Baldslivematter,

Are you in finasteride ? Sorry if I missed this in your previous statements.

I think you are a slow grower but everybody has a different hair cycle phase.

You should wait for next month to come and start noticing the fun.

I know the wait is hard, and I am experiencing that myself. But maybe worth the effort.

Keep updating.

Cheers

You had some really good growth in month 4. Hopefully month 5 was equally good!

Hey baldslivematter,

The growth is very subtle at this point of time, but it is there.

It is very hard to spot the differences by just glancing.

Hope things are working on your end as well.

I just completed my 5 months.

I have mixed feelings.

I have growth but density is yet to be met according to my expectations. I am assuming this shall be addressed in the coming month or two.

On the other hand, I might have to have some future procedure at some point since I am receding behind the hairline.

But so far everything look OK.

I leave you guys to be the judge of it.

Also request me pictures in different angles and different and I will be happy to share.

It's hard to get the photos by yourself from iphone with the camera being placed at such a difficult position.

Happy growing.