Urbain3

Like many others, I pondered HT and found a lot of info on this forum. I'm 36, almost 37 in a December. I started noticing my hair loss a little about 7 years ago, but it seems like it really accelerated the last 3 years. I never really thought about HT, and figured i would just shave my head if i went bald....but I relaized i don't look very good with a shaved head.

 

Anyhow, I really only contemplated HT for a few months. I visited one doctor in San Diego, did a couple email consultations out of state, then went to Newport Beach to consult with Dr. Meshkin. Its only about an hour drive for me. My first doctor in San Diego advised on FUE, the other 2 out of state suggest FUT.

 

I met with Dr. Meshkin and he recommended 2500 FUT. He went over things fairly quickly, as I told him I already had prior consults and knew the jist of it. Overall, I saw his results here (although I don't think he is a coalition doctor), and they looked pretty good. Said I had very good donor hair, etc

I did see one post where a patient was unhappy with his results from Meshkin....but I saw that Meshkin offered a full refund or to redo his work, which I thought was very noble.

They were also the least pushy in their sales, and I liked that. Kind of worried me when some of these sales people came at me like i was buying a car.

 

I arrived about 7:30am on Oct 6th. Went through the drill of my hairline and goal was to concentrate on the frontal region, although I asked if we could also fill in some of my mid scalp, for a total of 3000 FUT....I figured I might as well get as much as I could at once.

 

 

Removing my strip took about 20 minutes, and the rest I was in and out of sleep.

Overall pretty painless...the numbing shots weren't bad either.

We finished up around 3pm..no breaks except a bathroom break for me, and my back was getting sore.

Got some homeade chicken noodle soup, hung out for about 30 minutes, and I drove off to my hotel 10 min away.

 

Overall 3030 FUT

 

920 single

1230 double

880 3/4s

 

First night I threw up when i got home, probably from the Carl's Jr double bacon cheeseburger I ate, after I popped my norco right before that. But overall, pretty easy first night. Dr. Meshkin gave me a call and made sure everything was going well. He gave me his personal cell phone for any questions.

 

The next day, they removed my bandages, instructed on how to put the witch hazel and neosporin on my strip, and I was on my way home.

 

 

So far no swelling, and pain has been minimal. Dr. Meshkin thinks it will turn out very well, but I'm sure he tells all his patitents that.....time will tell.

 

Let me know what you all think. I will post more results as time goes by

Sorry, the mid scalp pic isn't too clear where the implants went, but there weren't a whole lot put there...just some to fill in

Hi

How much totaly?

Hi Guys,

 

Just an update photo. I'm now 10 days post op.

 

I have noticed a couple of very small pimples, the clinic is going to suggest what to do about it - l suspect nothing.

 

All the scabs are off but my head is super dry, almost like dandruff - the clinic has recommended aloe vera which l will try tonight.

 

Would like to hear your feedback about how l am progressing and any tips about the pimples and dry scalp.

Asmed doctor erdogan ??

Boom....3 weeks out and guess what's happening.

This Suxxxx.....

Good job!...

I will continue to share updates in time. I did not have any pain on my chest or head that was an easy operation. And Kalvin yes my beard, chest or head grafts growing like my normal hair. We will see the results together my friends.

Hey friend, can you send your last situation of hair? I really interested in your result here more than others. Beard, chest and hair combination will be interesting.

This is my 6th day. Scars on my chest and beard now much better. I am using contratubex for my scars. I have itching a little bit on my head and chest. I read that some people had swelling after operation but I had none.

I am thinking about to use finasteride and biotine but i am afraid of side effects. Are there any of you with experiences for these medicines

Did all your beard, donour, chest operated in same day?