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Basic Information
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Gender
Male
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Country
United Kingdom
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State
AL
Hair Loss Overview
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Describe Your Hair Loss Pattern
Receding Hairline (Genetic Baldness)
Thinning on Top only (Genetic Baldness)
Thinning or Bald Spot in the Crown/Vertex -
How long have you been losing your hair?
In the last 10 years
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Norwood Level if Known
Norwood II A
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What Best Describes Your Goals?
Maintain Existing Hair
Maintain and Regrow Hair
Considering Surgical Hair Restoration
I'm here for support
Hair Loss Treatments
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Have you ever had a hair transplant?
No
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Current Non-Surgical Treatment Regime
Rogaine Extra Strength for Men
Nizoral Shampoo
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Classygentleman's Achievements
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Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
2 weeks short of 12 month update: Looking back compared to where I was pre-surgery, I’m in a much better position -
Classygentleman started following Dr. Patrick Mwamba - my first HT surgery - June 2022 and 2500 grafts with Dr Arshad
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Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I’m definitely in a better position than starting point that’s for sure and I’m in no way saying my result is terrible, just that I believe the hairline should be denser, especially as the second procedure was specifically to address the lack of density on the front. I agree that we would always want more, but I don’t believe I’m being unrealistic in expecting a fuller hairline after 2 surgeries and one to specifically address the front. -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I’m going to wait until 12 months and go from there. my bears isn’t great but lots under my chin so could use them if I need to. at 12 months I will see where I am and look to consult with 1 or 2 alternative experienced surgeons for their views and thoughts I think -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I believe mine is more see through than it should be. everyone is different but I’ve seen so many people with denser hairlines, all of whom had no hair at the front so it absolutely is possible to give an illusion of density and not look see through -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I think it’s about transparency. Before and after pictures should always be in the same conditions. Same light, same hair length, style and both wet or both dry. I’ve always tried to give an honest insight and have always shown multiple scenarios to be clear with everyone. -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
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Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Month 9 update: As usual, pictures in a variety of conditions to give a true and honest reflection. Wet, dry, bright and natural light. As is the case with most hair transplants, it definitely looks better in certain (low) lighting conditions but overall I’d have hoped for better density in natural light and not as see through. Still not hit 12 months but I’m doubtful much will change over the next 3 months but I hope I’m wrong? Pics of the donor area also included. Thoughts?? -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I think it all depends on the surgeon. In hindsight, I do believe too many grafts were done in one session during my first procedure. looking through this forum and many others I rarely see top doctors extract that number of grafts in one procedure. This could be part of the reason my result was not great. That is not to say that mega sessions are unheard-of, but I believe it takes a very skilled surgeon to be able to successfully do so -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I will always post pics in various lighting to give a complete view- and the clinic before pics are taken under bright lighting with wet / damp hair so am trying to give a like for like comparison. As for not comparing results to others- we do this every single day on the forum and every time we look at the doctors results. We do this in the hope of finding others with similar hair characteristics and hair loss patterns with a view to how we may achieve a similar result. In relation to having fine Hair, I do have fine hair l however I have seen multiple doctors achieve fantastic results using similar or less graft numbers. -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
In general I am more than comfortable that there is an improvement from my starting position. I am however a little disappointed in the density so far given the number of grafts used. I do not obsess about my hair in any way, it does not define me or have any impact on my day-to-day life, it was previously something that bothered me so I decided to fix it I am definitely comfortable there is an improvement but just not as much as I wanted. Given where you live, can I ask why you chose the UK for your surgery as opposed to one of the top doctors in Europe? -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Here are my 8 month update pics. Taken with natural light. I’ve also including some in the bathroom with overhead lighting- which I know is harsh. Density is still lacking in my opinion -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
There has certainly been an improvement but this picture is a more accurate comparison. clearly an improvement but the density currently is not good- granted there is time for improvement but for the number of grafts I expected much more- certainly on the hairline and the frontal third. -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
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Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Here is my update at just over 7.5 months Pictures taken outside in natural light.The density is still not there after 2 surgeries (original and a top up) totalling 5,553 grafts.I am aware I have 4 months for the “final result”, but based on my last surgery I’m not expecting much improvement, but I’m happy to be wrong here.I’d welcome peoples thoughts.I feel that my hair is absolutely better than pre surgery, but no where near where I believe it t should be after 5,553 grafts -
Dr Arshad- The Hair Dr 4,817 FUE
Classygentleman replied to Classygentleman's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Update at just over 6.5 months Dry hair in natural light with no product in my hair. Still appears see through on sunlight but think it’s improving? Any feedback welcome