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@Madson MachadoThanks for the review. Happy Growing! Keep us updated.

I agree. As best practices are shared around the world with HT surgeons, there should be some real gems emerge from all corners of the globe over the coming years. It would be great if this forum shines a spotlight on their practice so that serious, researched patients can seek them out. Consider Dr. Zarev. He's not a member of this forum ( I don't think?) but our forum has definitely raised his international profile. Now imagine dozens of Zarevs' popping up all over and reaching a mature international client base through posts on here. I also agree. But more information allows for greater scrutiny and if you can pass that test, you should be a recommended clinic on here. It would be good to hear a few, honest patient reviews. Like Zarev, perhaps we won't get much in ways of reviews from patients of Dr. Pittella because his patients aren't are local and, I assume, English is not their first language. But over time, like with Dr. Zarev, we get an accountable review from someone like @HugoXwhich provides valuable insight into a little known, but intriguing, clinic. That's why I hope that, over time, someone who lurks on this forum takes a flyer on Dr. Pittella and then comes back with a review on the entire experience. I'm still fairly new and so I'm only adding my own opinion at any one point in time. This forum is still the best place, byyyyyy farrrrrrr, to come and research top HT clinics and surgeons. Provides everyone an opportunity to see results from new clinics to the established ones, or to at least learn more about the different options out there.

some hairs in the left hairline have gone rogue! they're hilarious - they have just grown thicker and more wild. I don't think i shed these hairs yet. the area is still obviously red/purple which gives it a darker background, less contrast. still pretty amazed overall.

From this: To this: In less than 4 months!!!!!

Coming up on week 15 post op. Growth is fantastic.

I've definitely been impressed by his work that he has shown on here as of recently but I would have to agree with some of the other forum members that there is not enough patient testimonials to determine if these solid results are cherry-picked.

@Abhinay SinghCircling back to this posting to see if there is an update on the results from the second transplant?

Really nice work, Dr. Pittella! You make these challenging cases look effortless.

Donor looks great. Shedding doesn't look that bad - yet 😁

If cost is an issue for you, such that you are considering Smile, consider an alternative like Eugenix. More members on this forum are familiar with Eugenix and their founding doctors are listed coalition members of this site.

Interesting - didn't know about that. Do you mean the hair on either side of the scar can change direction?

Definitely in the interest of anyone seeking a clinic to look at a variety of sources and reviews and apply critical thinking skills. It's difficult to judge results based on a single source. Having said that, the reason that this forum is so helpful is that there is an expectation that, if someone has a bad result from a clinic, they will be expected to provide evidence.

I have a similar hairloss pattern as you and I went to Eugenix last October. One of the best decisions I've made. I had the Exclusive Package which included the involvement of Dr. Arika Bansal, one of the founding doctors. She did the hairline design, incisions in the recipient area, first few extractions and overall guidance of the procedure. I was perfectly happy with this arrangement since the price was lower and the other associate doctor (who did all the rest of the extractions) and the technicians (who did sorting and placement) were all fantastic. I assume the Supreme Package is the best one available at Eugenix so that would mean the doctors are more involved, not less. I recently posted my 3-month review on Eugenix. Feel free to DM if you have any questions.

Good luck @Gatsby We're all looking forward to how it went for you.

That hairline is quite natural. It's a perfect soft transition into the density behind - like a good tree line into a forest. The angles are great, too. Good job by the whole surgical team, from the angles of the premade slits to choosing the right grafts for the hairline.

I wore both the surgical cap and a loose-fitting, zip-up hoodie. Generally, I'm not bothered with what others think but I was, for sure, self-conscious about the HT when flying back to my home country. Just put on the cap, put on the hoodie, keep your head down and pretend that you are a sullen teenager.

Oral minox 2.5 mg per day Dutasteride 0.5 mg every other day Topical RU every day (crown area only) LLLT daily (30 mins, 10 cm distance) In the last 4 weeks, I have added warm/cold scalp therapy and an apple cider vinegar rinse. I alternate between 30 seconds on warm water, 30 seconds of cold water to the scalp area and follow that cycle 3 times, then I apply a diluted solution of apple cider vinegar to scalp for 2 minutes, then rinse, shampoo, rinse.

From this: To this: in 3 months.

No problem. When is your surgery booked?

I'm just happy to have hair on the top of my head. Going from where I was to where I am now is such a big difference for me that, even if I had my crown and temple points done, they would be of secondary interest. I told Dr. Bansal as much so her focus was just on the hairline and mid-scalp. My plan is to assess what I have at the 1-year mark and decide where I want to go from there. I don't have much beard hair to use so I have to be judicious with what I've got.

https://kalaredlight.com/products/kala-red-light This is the device I'm using.

The right wavelength is important - somewhere in the 630nm to 660nm (which is the visible red light) for the kind of tissue penetration depth used in studies for hairloss. Also, the output has to be sufficient. Seems like the new lasercaps on the market are boosting their output. I use a hand-held device that I have rigged to remain stationary about 10 cm just above my scalp for a duration of 30 minutes. It has red and infra red LED's that are each 5 watts (times 12) that are greater than 100 mW/cm2.

I'm starting to run out of superlatives for your HT, @Zoomster Fantastic, incredible, magnificent, glorious...I think some new ones will have to be invented! The donor does look well-managed given the number of grafts extracted. Honourable mention to the lovely Mary Doyle.

Looking good @MazAB especially the angles. Definitely add LLLT in some form (panel light, cap therapy, etc.). Make sure the specs are sufficient. The more I look at the studies, the more a believer I come away.

It's a graft - the shape of it is the indicator.