Gabreille Nelson Mukhia

On 4/25/2019 at 6:44 AM, Melvin-Moderator said:

For those of you who have had hair transplants, did you guys suffer from shock loss? I would love to hear the communities input.

 

Will You Suffer From Shock Loss If You Have A Hair Transplant?

It is normal for patients to suffer from a temporary shock loss after they go through the procedure. Even the shedding of the transplanted follicles could be termed as a form of shock loss. The hair follicles could become thinner or fall off. 

I suffered shock loss too. My donor area had also lost some surrounding hair for some time. However, the shedding has temporary.

We have also seen some patients who grew the hair directly without any shedding of the follicles. Also in some patients we have seen minimal shock loss in the donor area. But I think one must be prepared for the "ugly duckling phase" when one goes for a transplant.

Personal opinion according to what I have experienced and observed.

One has to be so careful with diffused hair loss. Even though I have seen many beautiful cases with stunning results, the fact always remains that the pre existing hair have a probability of going away especially in young people.

With diffused hair loss pattern, the surgeons need to be 100% sure of the change in look. Going for a large number of grafts in the absence of Finasteride (for whatever reasons) will facilitate for a probable future procedure. In some cases, even with high survivability of the transplanted grafts, the look change might not be satisfying. The distance between two pre existing grafts may not be sufficient for the doctors to plant new grafts in certain areas. That process tends to be a disaster when patients have unrealistic expectations.

A more concentrated approach in the thinning areas with interventions to prevent any further balding would be appropriate. 

It is crucial that the surrounding grafts in the recipient area are not supposed to be damaged. That goes without saying, of course. 

Going for a hair transplant with diffused hairloss - the patient must be aware of the pros and cons. Now a successful hair transplant (with regards to the patient's perception) depends on his/her expectations being met. Even if from a surgeon's point of view the surgery might be a resounding success, if the patient is unhappy, all seems lost.

2 hours ago, Shera said:

Hi Gabreille,

Firstly, welcome to the forum proper.

Reading your article I wrote the following in a post some time ago, I think it still stands for me.

Some of you should take heart from the many patients including myself and others on this forum who have researched to a point and then 'taken the leap of faith' with a surgeon we believe in and moved upwards and onwards. I know some won't agree with that but one can only do so much research before its time to take action. You see it every day in life, the guys that research and the guys that do!

I think some patients may just research themselves out and completely forget the reasons why they researched in the first place. If you are not 100% in yourself and you see countless examples of people in similar situations to yourself committing to a surgery and walking out the other side feeling brand new then why would you not want a piece of that. What are you waiting for?

There's a small risk it might fail, but if you aren't prepared to take the risk then why waste time researching. Why bother at all?

I suppose you could even relate it to some guys/girls waiting for that perfect partner, time goes by and before they know it, time runs out and they are left all alone. I know in your native India this is a big issue with grooms and brides both having "sell by" dates😀

It is true. In India, people need to be be qualified for marriage. Haha...

I guess you are correct. Not losing oneself and one's meaning for the procedure does make an impact.

Can we quantify the extent of research that a person should go for prior to the decision for a transplantation  procedure? And is all research result yielding?

The major purpose of a cosmetic surgery would be for an individual to have an enhanced look. The earlier one receives a better look, the better. But there are a fair amount of people who research for years altogether regarding the procedure to be done. Sometimes, by the time they get their look change, their age has advanced and they don't really get to enjoy their new hair for most part of their prime. 

Is it indecisiveness, fear of dishonesty or lack of confidence in the industry in general, apart from the financial and time investment, that they get to have such a long period of rigorous researching?

It is obvious that getting the correct surgeon is necessary but how much of a research is really required? And is it more beneficial to invest more time at a single stretch of time for the procedure? Or is it better to keep researching for a longer period of time, all the whole enduring the reasons that the person is researching transplant in the first place?

With the amount of information on the internet and otherwise, it could become overwhelming for a patient to go through with the procedure. However, is there a noble requirement for a cosmetic procedure for certain individuals rather than a compulsion of vanity?

Some researchers are spread across a decade. Does that desire to get the procedure done really last that long? Or does it fade with the time spendlt researching? And does this fact bring about a bitter experience to people?

It is a very materialistic phenomenon - this hair transplant. It does not give instant gratification  and requires such patience in part of the individuals going through it. The procedure itself, the growth spurt, the wait for density and the shedding period - such a hassle! 

And if individuals do wait for a long period of time to just decide whether to opt for the procedure and more importantly with which doctor, does it leave them exasperated?

1 hour ago, Greg_Swanson said:

Hey all,

Considering the donor comes from the back of ones head, does this mean it will be different to their native front?

As in, would this potentially limit the styling for transplanted hair? Or is it all the same?

I ask as I rarely see patients with long hair, unless it is slicked back.

Thanks all

Hello,

I think it is true that the transplanted hair could look different from the native hair on the frontal zone or the crown also.

No man on this Earth can recreate what God created. They can imitate it though.

The doctors tend to take strong resilient grafts from the donor. They could appear much thicker than the native hair there was. Also, if the inner walls of the graft tissue are damaged by manhandling then the by product hair would be curly and matching to the other hair. Blending would be difficult.

Specially when beard hair or body hair is used, the resulting grafts are different altogether. He beard hair is coarse and do not tend to stick together. The density in the areas where beard hair are transplanted is also not always impressive. Not as impressive as scalp hair. 

They scalp donor usually yield good hair quality which when done properly (during the transplantation) would blend in and look completely natural. 

Although I have noticed that after the shedding phase is over, the new follicles form the roots do take time to gain a good texture after transplantation.

I think that most hair transplant patients keep their hair slicked backwards if the density is not enough. If you have a good density, the hair can be styled as per your wish.

All of the above, I personally feel. I did see that it took time for my transplanted hair to blend in too. I have had 100% scalp donor used.

5 minutes ago, Mick50 said:

Ha think this guy his after your job Melvin..Only kidding ..You raise some interesting points Gabrielle .I'm not going to get into it too much take too long ..all I will say I was listening to the bald truth last week and most of us on here know the 2 guys on there are very experienced and have dealt with a lot of patients over the years ,whether  you like them or not is beside the point.  In both their opinions 40 per cent of guys who have hair transplants are not happy with the outcome ..definitely worth pondering on that 

The whole product that people are taling away is "satisfaction".

For those who provide it, it is another hair transplant. But for an individual going through it, it is a whole new experience in his life that he pays a hefty amount in the form of finances, emotion and the eternally dreaded "EXPECTATION". 

I didn't know the stats were 40% for those  ot satisfied. I feel much pain for them. I wish there was more mental health awareness. Especially in my country, India. We are getting there but not just yet.

There are so many clinics in India who perform black market surgeries. I do not think that these guys feel the responsibility of the damage they do to people and their emotions.

It is a very sad fact that most of these people who go into surgery are vulnerable people who feel the need to identify themselves with the standards of the world. I seriously doubt that many who get transplant, get it done for themselves. I would highly discourage getting a transplant for the sake of someone else.

In India, we have people, young people, who come in with their parents. The parents feel that the child should get the procedure done. The "patient", himself or herself do not really care and are okay with the way they look. Some are downright not okay with goug in for a surgery. But the parents want them to be perfect for - MARRIAGE. They are constantly reminded that their hair loss is a bad mark on their perceived selves. 

The above is just an example of such wrongs in the society. Naturally, depression and self loathing follow. They never feel good enough.

I really wish that there was a compulsory counseling for every patient seeking hair transplantation or any other cosmetic surgery. I feel that it would definitely help reduce the number of unsatisfied patients around the globe. It would also give quacks a real tough job to bank in on the patient's vulnerabilities.

This topic is only for a discussion and I have the utmost respect for all hair transplant patients. I myself have undergone hair transplant.

Is it a possibility that patients who go for multiple hair transplant procedures even after having a good coverage on their scalp, have a tendency to develop or are experiencing body dysmorphic disorder?

I have always found it intriguing that as a Counsellor, is it more ethical to try and understand where this need for little tweaks and top ups come from? Patients who actually have a visible requirement for the procedure have the obvious reason to opt for the procedure. But at the same time, there are patients who want to take it a notch higher by getting a little bit done here and again go for more sometime later.

Sometimes I see patients who look gorgeous with the hair they have. And their hairlines are so perfect (according to me) but they, however, feel otherwise. It can get downright offensive if I tell them directly that they seem to have the perceived stigma in their mind.

It becomes difficult to understand why an already beautiful growth - which does not cause any physical pain, distress or embarrassment, would drive the individual to enhance it further.

As a Counsellor, it is always on the back of my mind that "isn't it the correct thing to try and help the patient find self-acceptance" first? 

I am of the principle that the patient is taking away happiness and peace when they get a procedure done. However, is it possible if the patient will not be satisfied and if they have an ongoing dissatisfaction and resentment towards themselves?

It is the best thing to do if a patient has a superficial motive to enhance or regain their look by counter attacking baldness. But here are patients who never stop at the surgeries. The procedures keep piling up. They endure the investment of finances, limited donor and all the hassle of getting the procedures done. 

Do you all, as patients for hair transplantation, feel that maybe we could also be looking at situations where people might need more than just a look change? And that era.might need to change something much more than just the outer appearance for them?

With all respect to anyone who reads.

On 4/22/2019 at 7:05 AM, ecjp94 said:

Hello,

I'm a 24 year old asian male and I started losing hair at a very early age. By the time I was 24, I already lost most of my hair and it was taking a big toll on my well being and confidence. I did 2500 grafts with Dr. Rahal and I couldn't be happier. Doing this hair transplant was life changing and this will be something I will never regret.

It's been about 6 months since my hair transplant with Dr. Rahal and I have been very satisfied with my results so far. I was very hesitant to do this surgery at first but I wanted to thank my girlfriend for helping me take the leap of faith and doing hours of research to find the right doctor to get everything right. I couldn't have done it without her.

The procedure with Dr. Rahal went very smoothly. The accommodations were great for recovering patients and the staff was professional and thorough. Unfortunately, my donor area is not very dense so getting the 2500 grafts was a struggle. There was not a lot of pain during the procedure but it was definitely a long day. The recovery process was rough and tedious the two weeks but it was definitely manageable. I would definitely recommend having someone help out during the recovery process because it would've been 10 times harder if I had to do it alone. After I was given the okay by the clinic, I started taking finasteride and using minoxidil. I haven't really experienced any side effects and I plan to continue the medication.

When trying to decide whether or not to do the procedure, I found it very helpful to look at the results of people with similar hair loss so I'm going to try and return the favor and share some post and pre-op photos for any curious researchers out there.

It's been 6 months so far and it seems like most of the grafts have grown out already but I'll continue to update each month until I hit that 1 year mark. Hopefully the results will be even better by then!

Pre-op

Few days post-op

1 Month

2 Months

3 Months

4 Months

5 Months

6 Months

6 Months

 

Let me know if anyone has any questions! I'll try to answer as best I can.

 

Best,

N

Beautiful results. 

On 4/16/2019 at 7:46 AM, Melvin-Moderator said:

I get this question every day. "____ went to ____ clinic and looks like a million bucks should I choose this clinic?" 9 times out of 10 the clinic is a commercial chain clinic with all advertising and marketing and no real result built reputation. What do you guys think?  I would love to hear the communities input.

Should I Choose A Hair Transplant Surgeon Based On Celebrity Endorsements

 

Celebrities require near perfection in everything they have regarding appearance. It is a must that they remain and appear flawless.

By default, they have access to some of the most premium products that can conceal and better the look, be it hair or any other cosmetic product.

It is wrong to gauge the results with a celebrity's results. Their level of maintenance is extremely professional. Which unfortunately cannot be imitated by us non media involved people.

Also, it is common knowledge that celebrities are paid to endorse products. It is more of a business deal with them rather than a medical testimonial. 

Except for every few genuine celebs testifying for the product, it is scary to completely rely on their results as a fair measure of the quality.

The doctor and the doctor alone is the measure of his work. He/she must be a "doctor" and not a "businessman" to understand, care and nurture the patients. 

Although it is a cosmetic surgery, the level of satisfaction and the sense of achievement for a doctor only comes when a patient is mentally and physically happy and healthy.

I was more satisfied by the 14th month density after the procedure than the 12th month. I had a look change by the 6th month itself but was not very impressed with the growth. The 12th month was good but I was so happy to see the density keep increasing.

I think that it cannot be generalized for every patient. It might be different for different individuals.

On 4/13/2019 at 3:35 AM, mephesto said:

As I've been having consultations with clinics, I've noticed that I tend to talk to reps / technicians more than the actual doctors.

As a result, I tend to value clinics that have the surgeon conduct the consultation rather than a rep.

But, I'm wondering if my opinion may be too harsh.

Do any of you value a clinic more if a surgeon talks to you versus a rep?

It is always better to speak to the surgeons directly.

As a representative, we can give you answers to non scientific queries. However, only a surgeon should speak to you regarding the procedure itself as there are important factors like - requirement, donor availability, planning and the medications which require complete detailing and accuracy.

In addition to speaking to the doctors over call, an in person consultation and/or a video consultation is also very important.

The medical consultants are your advocates to their clinics. However, please do not rely only on the consultants for perfect information. I am a Counsellor at Eugenix Hair Sciences and I would highly discourage the patients from substituting the words of the Consultants for the Doctors. 

You can view the Consultant as a friend at most, who can make sure that you are comfortable and prepared with everything required. 

It is a must that you speak to the Doctors. Most times, consultants are not able to provide you the correct or relevant information.

On 3/24/2019 at 4:53 PM, ahmedabad_guy said:

Hi Guys,

So here I am after many years of research I have made my mind up to get my HT done from Dr Pradeep Sethi and Dr Arika Bansal at their Delhi Centre on 24th April. 

Apologies in advance I can’t keep this post short because I have been one of the silent readers on this forum for many years and now, I think it is time to share my experience with others. I know there are many people out there like me who are reluctant to travel to India from UK. I hope they get some inspiration and confidence from my post. It took me many years to make up my own mind to get my HT done in India there several factors like long travel time, cost and skills of doctors etc but now I feel there is one Centre out there in India which produces world class results within. I am saying this because I have spoken to lot of their patients in last one and half years and few of them have even posted their results here on this forum. I also know lot of celebrities got their HT done from Dr Pradeep some came out in open and shares their experience and some doesn’t want to for obvious reasons.

I have known Dr Sethi and Dr Bansal for more than one and half year now. Spoken to them several times about my concerns and questions and they have my answered my question without getting frustrated. When I first started following them on their YouTube channel they were not even recommended here on this community at that time. I used to think if these guys are so good how come Bill and his team have missed it. I am glad Bill has found them and recommended here because this has given me some confidence that I was on right track and given us more options within India. Even after Eugenix got recommended I waited for their patients to post their results here before I finalized them because personally, I trust the results shared by patients more than posted by clinics. I have compared Eugenix results with other clinics within India and I don’t see any doctor producing FUE results which is equivalent to the results they are producing. Some can disagree with me, but this is my judgement. I have also seen results from doctor who are recommended here and produced some bad results, but I guess every doctor has produced bad results occasionally and it could be due to various reasons.

Important notes to fellow HT candidates:

Do your research contact the clinic speak to their patients and once you are confident then make up your mind because that is what I did. I have not found any negative results from Eugenix yet. Don’t be put off by negativity surrounded on forums. This is public forum where anybody can post anything about clinics. This happens lot in India because of competition. I did see one negative post from one forum member recently which has put doubts in my mind. I have just called Eugenix and clarified what has happened I am satisfied with their response. We should always hear stories from both sides. Guy who has posted these comments didn’t had surgery with Eugenix but decided to share someone else experience because he himself has chosen different surgeon. I don’t believe in justifying my reason why I have chosen Dr Pradeep Sethi I will post my results here and will do my results do the talking. I can also go on about other doctors and clinics and criticize them why I didn’t shortlist them for my own surgery but I don’t think it is ethical. If my results are not good, I am happy to take criticism and accept blame. I am not sure what was the motive behind him writing negative comments about other clinics. Anyways this post is not about him or others this post is about my own surgery.

Little bit about myself 

Ethnicity: Indian 

Age: 35

Norwood Scale: 3

HT planned for frontal area 

Grafts recommended by Drs: 2500-3000 

Surgery Date: 24th April 2019

I will try to post my update every month along with my pictures and will continue to share my experience about Eugenix and surgeons to keep this community up to date. Even though I feel I have made the right choice I am bit nervous that how my results will turn out because for doctors I am just another patient but for me it will be life changing experience. 

I will continue to post my update to help fellow candidates and I look forward to seeing your comments and feedback. Happy to answers questions about my experience after my surgery.Long way to go.

Thank,

 

 

Perfect. See you tomorrow for the procedure then sir.

On 4/22/2019 at 2:23 PM, augustya said:

Hello Everyone,

So I have been basking in glory of my Hair Transplant for the last couple of years, It has been 6 Years now since I got my HT Done. As a result of my 2 Major and 2 Minor Hair Transplant Procedures, I have been told I am out of Donor Area. I have never used Body Hair Grafts not even a single Hair Graft.

I wanted to ask you guys, for your opinion, How many Hair Grafts do you guys think would be required, lets say If I wanna fill in this area which I have marked ?

And just in case, in the event of absolutely no Scalp Hair Grafts available Do you guys think Body Hair Grafts (Beard or Chest) can be used there, as I do not have any choice now, since I am not left with any Scalp Donor Hair.

Do you guys think Body Hair can also be blended in that area as it is not a very big area ?

I know Body Hair Grafts are not used near Hairline But since I am out of Scalp Donor Hair, I have no choice !!

How many Grafts do you thin would be required to achieve that area ?

Please comment guys !

Thanks !!

You should altogether avoid going for this procedure. Agreed that hair transplantation is a cosmetic procedure. However, it is also a surgical procedure. And at some point you must stop.

You have already exhausted you scalp donor as per your post. You should never plant body hair or beard hair on your hairline. 

Your hair looks good. And it looks natural. 

Please do not opt for this hairline augmentation  procedure. I think you should just enjoy the great hair that you already have. 

It is just my opinion. Although I have seen people who have gone through multiple procedures and extracting approx 200 grafts from the scalp donor for a hairline procedure shouldn't be much of a hassle if the extraction is done in a discreet fashion.

Altogether, this procedure seems totally unnecessary.

On 4/20/2019 at 8:57 AM, worriedfue said:

Hi all,

I had a small FUE session done (about 250 grafts, as my surgeon has advised to do this in smaller steps) 8 days prior with PRP.

Tonight, I went out to an event with a few friends. I had about 5 alcoholic drinks, and smoked about 3 cigarettes.

Then, while under the influence, I made a very bad decision and did some cocaine. I did two lines of it.

Up to this point in my healing, I've followed my doctor's instructions and have healed very well. I have ate very healthy, drank lots of water and have gotten lots of sleep/rest (9-10 hours a day).

I know I made a mistake, and I am beating myself up for it. I will not be using recreational drugs or smoking any longer, and will put off my alcohol consumption for another week or two.

Have I seriously damaged my grafts and risked my hair transplant failing? I asked a friend who is a doctor in another field, and he thinks that things should be OK at 8 days post-op. But could I get some advice from the community?

Moving forward, I am being even more careful about post-op care, and trying to be as healthy as I can. 

I hope I haven't hurt my grafts beyond the point of return. Thank you.

Your transplanted grafts should be fine. It is already 8 days post op. Don't beat yourself over it. Nothing adverse is going to happen due to it.

Cheers...

6 hours ago, pradeepbr said:

Is spraying saline water on recipient area for every 2 hours for approximately 7 days is right thing to do? I have done multiple hair transplants.  So  I asked the doctor who did the latest hair transplant if I should do that as it was recommended by previous doctor he was totally against it and said it could have adverse result.

I am very surprised. It is impossible to have any adverse effects with the use of saline water on your recipient area after the transplantation. In fact it is highly recommended. 

In fact we make sure that the patients don't forget to do so.

On 4/18/2019 at 7:01 PM, ClarkKent77 said:

Hello, everyone. 

I'm about to start finasteride, and I have some questions:

1) Where should I get it? Doctors? Chemist? A hairloss clinic?

2) Are there different types? Name? Brand? Are there any benefits of going with name brands over the cheaper alternatives?

3) I would like to start with a "low" dose. How many mgs would qualify as low or high?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. 


 

Hello,

1. You should get it from any chemist store and you should definitely take the Doctor's prescription. The medication is available everywhere and does not have to be from very specific clinics.

2. Finasteride shouldn't be expensive. I think the members in the forum from your country can help with the trusted brand names.

3. You can go for 1 mg every day when you start and then taper it to 2 mg a week after a year of finasteride consumption.

I have suggested the above according to my personal experience with the medication. And I did not face any hassle in procuring or taking the medication. 

1 hour ago, pradeepbr said:

Is spraying saline water on recipient area for every 2 hours for approximately 7 days is right thing to do? I have done multiple hair transplants.  So  I asked the doctor who did the latest hair transplant if I should do that as it was recommended by previous doctor he was totally against it and said it could have adverse result.

What are the adverse effects of the saline spray on the recipient area?

1 hour ago, spex said:

6. Stay away from pets and children who could accidentally rub the recipient area.

 

😂

It is true. Haha. One has to be careful right...

On 4/19/2019 at 12:13 AM, Wendell said:

I have a class 5 to 6 alopicia (see pic 1 and 2: pic 3 is not mine, its someone else). The problem is that if I go on the fut strip surgery with 1500 grafts  (amor that I was given by a doctor in the Dominican Republic) for which I need to wear long hair and fut technique demands or requires a high density in  my crown. 1500 grafts is like the density in in the crown in pic 3 which does not allow a fuss or strip surgery because it demands long hair for covering it (camouflage) and hair extraction might not keep my donor area for more for the front (20 grafts per cm2 is needed in the crown and like 12 grafts per cm2 in the front for a total coverage of about 70 cm2 in the crown and about 30 cm2 in in the front) Thats an issue for me, what COULD be your advise for me????? Thank you!!!!

There are factors that need to be discussed accurately prior to you going for the procedure:

1. What is your expectation from this procedure? You must have a very clear expectation as "satisfaction" is the product being delivered to you in the long term.

2. How is the density in your beard? Are you okay with the doctors extracting the donor from your beard?

3. If extremely small and sharp punches are used, the scarring is minimal. Also the doctors must be very discreet in the extraction and make it look uniform. Planning is perfection.

4. Do you want to have the coverage of your entire scalp in a single sitting or over two sittings? Because that will also determine how many grafts can be extracted from the scalp. The doctors cannot afford to make too many wounds on your scalp donor in a single sitting. They must spread it out to extract with regards to the full potential of your donor availability.

5. Medicines could also help thicken your hair. But it is a option and you can choose to opt for it. You choice depends on your body's reaction to the medications. 

You should get a fair idea of the look and density the doctors can give you and compare it to your expectations. Thereafter, you should take each step carefully further into your hair restoration journey.

There are so many Senior members in this forum with ample knowledge to guide you. Wish you the best in your journey. 

The post hair transplant care is very simple:

1. Spray saline water on your recipient area for every 2 hours periodically for approximately 7 days. The saline water keeps the scalp clean, moisturized and free of infections. It also soothes itching to some extent which one experiences when the skin is exfoliating or healing. Since one is not allowed to wash the scalp or touch it.

2. Take antibiotics, antacids and painkillers for 3 times a day for 7 days.

3. Wash the donor area with Betadine scrub (antiseptic solution) and spray it off with saline water. Apply Fucidin cream after the washing and drying of the donor area.

4. Sleep in the right posture. Usually the mind is aware and the body follows suite. You cannot run the recipient area while sleeping. It can be difficult for patients who have had he frontal as well as the crown area done at the same time.

5. Remain away from dust or polluted areas for at least 7 days. Wear a surgical cap and a loose baseball cap or a bandana for 7 days when leaving an enclosed safe environment.

6. Stay away from pets and children who could accidentally rub the recipient area.

7. Avoid heavy exercises.

8. Avoid staying in a reading position with the head tilted forward. It could cause he anaesthetic fluid to come down towards the face due to gravitation and cause swelling. The swelling shall persist for a day or two if it appears. However, it can be avoided by continuously pushing the fluid away from the center of the eyebrows towards the cheekbones wherein the fluid gets absorbed or distributed this reducing swelling. The swelling is not painful.

9. Head wash should be done after a specified time, approx 7 days.

10. Eat healthy. Have a good intake of proteins.

11. Manage stress. It is not possible to avoid stress but one must learn to prioritize and deflect.

12. Stay happy and share pictures with the doctor everyday or check up with the doctor every day. 

13. Opt for any measure suitable to prevent further progression of baldness on the pre existing hair.

On 4/12/2019 at 10:02 PM, Ashishmehta said:

Hi

There is examples of nonsense here on my thread who came to my private inbox and talk any thing 

I wanted to expose them in community. They just came to make nonsense here.

@Bill - Managing Publisher @Melvin-Moderator

BE AWARE OF THIS KIND OF PERSON.......

 

I apologize on behalf of the person who has used such demeaning words in Hindi to you sir @Ashishmehta... he has been downright slanderous... 

I feel so sad that you had to tolerate such abrasiveness on our behalf. I do realise that you are a respected individual of your community.

Your results are awesome and I applaud your classy reaction to him.

Thank you sir.

On 4/19/2019 at 8:53 PM, Melvin-Moderator said:

I get this question a lot, the truth is that there are so many bad hair transplant clinics that are charging virtually nothing, but leaving patients scarred with no options. However, there are also some hidden gems that are charging patients a reasonable fee and producing excellent results. What does the community think?

Should I Go To  A Cheap Hair Transplant Clinic?

Noooo... never never never... they might probably end up killing you...

I don't think that a clinic charging less price is genuine at all. I live in India. Say no to low price clinics. To get anything done from them will probably cost you your mental peace and aesthetics. 

When it comes to your body and health, go premium... always...

3 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Not really to be honest. I was almost completely bald before my procedures. So, in my particular case I’m only trying to retain a little bit of hair. Keto shampoo has been shown to be somewhat effective.

Okay. It is difficult isn't it? Having to find all of these substitutes and dealing with side effects of medicines. 

It's a bummer that you experienced side effects with Finax. But then again if there is not much to saved then well!!!

Having read the above notes, I would like to say that I respect all the mentioned Doctors and their transparency in the field of hair transplantation. They are known doctors with hundreds of patients.

Now the real quacks that we should be careful about are out there getting procedures done for unsuspecting people and ruining their lives. It is shocking but you will find dentists performing hair transplantation. 

For all the hard work that all the genuine doctors have done, there are 100 quacks who cheat people. 

I think no doctor would want to ruin the results of their own patients. Let's just hope that all the doctors and patients can have good results and a healthy procedure.

2 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

I take minoxidil and Ketoconazole shampoo. 

Okay. 

Does Minoxidil really help? It does not retain hair though, isn't it? And isn't Ketoconazole for dandruff?

Recently I saw a post where you also were thinking of PRP right? I have seen multitudes of people getting prp done. Some have responded well, some moderate and some not at all. I, for myself never got prp done because I hate needles. 

Do you still experience more hair loss sir?