Bigjab

2 hours ago, Rolandas said:

Seems like your donor recovered well. Happy to see it.

Crown looks pretty good compared to where you started. I think a sprinkle of hair fibers and you have full set of hair. Great base for 2nd HT or concealers overall.

Thanks mate yes I am considering a second HT in the future maybe in a year or 2 hopefully I can keep any further hair loss at bay with the meds and then a 2nd HT to finish things off. 

What do you guys think? 
This is the difference between my crown at 10 months and my crown at 13 months I will attach photos. Thanks chaps 👍

On 2/26/2021 at 2:14 PM, iamtheone654 said:

looking great brother!  how does it look when you push the front back?

Thanks my man 👍 I will post some photos soon with it slicked back to show anybody who is interested 👌🏽 I also think I can see an improvement in my crown from the meds.

On 11/19/2020 at 7:35 PM, CosmoKramer said:

Wow man! Progress looks fantastic. Just looked at your clinic before photos and your recent and what a great improvement, looking forward to seeing your 12 month and beyond updates.

Thanks for the kind words mate 👍 I will keep updating the thread every month bud. All the best 👍

10 hours ago, Abi28 said:

Happy for you man, great result!! the fact that it was only 3000 graft is very impressive.

Thanks you for the kinds words mate. I know I look at some peoples before and after photos and I can’t believe I only got just over 3000 grafts! Dr Demirsoy achieving some brilliant results atm! All the best mate 👍

11 hours ago, Gatsby said:

That's a home run Bigjab! I'm glad your surgeon didn't over harvest more than he said was practical. Your hair all over looks all the better for it. I love the crown work. You still have a bit more of growing to go. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the 12 month results! All the best!

Thanks for the kind words my friend 👍 I will keep updating the thread and yes when I grow out my sides they do seem to be a little bit over harvested but hardly anything to worry about if I was to ever get a second HT I would have to rely on mostly beard grafts I believe although I’ve plenty to spare so it shouldn’t be a problem 😂 all the best mate 👍

11 hours ago, Rolandas said:

Wow this looks so good, especially when you compare to where you started. You've been pretty much completely bald!
I would be curious to see how your hair looks right now when you spike it up a bit just like you did in month 8. Is there a difference?
Other than that, a touch of hair fibers and you have a full set of hair!

If you're planning for another surgery, you could reconstruct temporal peaks and put some in crown and it will be a home run. Plenty of beard grafts as donor for extra density in mid scalp.

Thank you so much mate! Yes I’m over the moon with how far it’s come I was pretty much bald tbf it’s no short of amazing the result I’ve had. I will send a photo in of it spiked up mate when I get time for you and anybody else interested in how it looks. I’m happy atm with how it looks but there’s definitely a second HT on the cards to thicken up the crown and mid scalp atm I’m just hoping to get some extra gains in the crown fron the minox 🤞all the best mate 👍

21 hours ago, JohnAC71 said:

Fantastic improvement 🤩

Thank you mate! 👍

MONTH 10 UPDATE!!

Wow I still can’t believe how far I’ve come. When ever I feel like my crown isn’t the best I just look at my before and after photos and the difference is unreal. All the meds are still the same. Any questions hit me up chaps. 👍 also can anyone see a difference in my crown from applying the minoxidil once a day I do think it seems to be thickening up a little bit let me know what you think 👍

7 hours ago, Louisjams said:

Hey congratulations. This looks to me like a very nice result. Well done!

Thanks for the kind words mate 👍

4 hours ago, Gatsby said:

Bigjab I've just followed your thread. From where you started you are right on track! Everything needs time to heal and settle. In regards to your crown I think it looks really good and I certainly wouldn't be thinking about touching it at all at this stage. You still have a quite a few more months ahead of you for further growth and density coming through. Definitely stay on the meds religiously as you have been doing so. I look forward to your monthly updates! Congratulations and all the best!

Hey @Gatsby thanks for the kind words mate. I’m made up with my result considering where I started. I’ll defo be sticking with the medication as I’m heading for a nw6 by the looks of it. I’ll keep updated the  thread each month mate all the best 👍

12 hours ago, Rolandas said:

Looks really good! God if you compare yourself just 3 months ago it's such a huge improvement!

Indeed Eugenix is an outstanding choice (although only going for the most expensive package which is around 2.9€/graft). You've got really strong beard under your chin, so this will give you a huge boost in mid scalp as a filler as it's quite thick.

Of course you still need to wait until 12 months and beyond as you will keep seeing more improvement, but in the end I think around 2000 grafts will be a nice touch to finish it off.

Good luck!

Thank you for the kind words my friend👍 I will wait until 12 months and then look at booking in again with dr Demirsoy again or eugenix to use some beard grafts maybe im not 100% sure which one yet. Dr Demirsoy recommend 1000 grafts in the crown and however many else he can extract without over harvesting to go in the mid scalp. 

1 minute ago, JohnAC71 said:

Yes dude tap in to that awesome beard if you want to add density to the mid scalp. I agree that Eugenix could be a option! 
 

Thanks my man exactly what I was thinking mate and eugenix knocking out some brilliant work atm so it’s defo a possibility. 

9 MONTH UPDATE!!!

meds all the same! Overall I’m over the moon with the result considering where I started from although I most definitely will be going back for a second session. What are your opinions chaps? How many grafts do you think I’ll need? Only got 2500 grafts left in donor by dr Demirsoy’s calculations so eugenix is also a possibility to use so beard grafts. Drop me message guys let me know what you think? 👍

27 minutes ago, Rolandas said:

Sides usually have less density than occipital area, but it might be taken a bit more than should have.
I think you can try to shave it down to skin fade. From my experience and seeing couple more people it looks like if you have fair skin like myself, skin fade will not show scars that well (ofc skin fade should be low and slowly increasing in length when going up).
I think you can top up with another HT and it will overall look quite good. Ofc it looks like you're a bit on a slower grower side, so you will have more thickening to come. Don't do any decisions until at least 12 months.

Thank you for your reply bud and I’m not sure a skin fade would suit me I tried the 0.5 fade last time and could see all the scars you might not be able to tell in these photos but I’ve actually got quite dark skin naturally. But yes it defo does look better shaved down so maybe a number 2 next time and yes I believe I’m a slow grower hopefully I get some thickening over the next few months fingers crossed 🤞 I have been contemplating going back next year for a top up so I will leave it until 12 months like you say before I make my mind up. All the best mate 👍

8 MONTH 1 WEEK UPDATE!!

im a little behind this update I’ve had surgery on my shoulder so running a week behind. Meds still the same although I have decided to start using minoxidil once a day as I was forgetting to apply later in the day so I just do it once now upon waking. I’d like to hear your opinions guys I’m happy with the growth all though I’m worried about the donor on my sides it’s looking over harvested imo once grown to a certain length and beyond. The crown seems to be looking better all though I’m not getting my hopes up too much. What do you think chaps? 👍

1 hour ago, CosmoKramer said:

I see nice progress from your previous month...and just looked at your before photo in your first post, wow! You look like you went from looking 45 years of age to now looking like your actual age. 👍🏻

Thanks dude! Yes it’s amazing what a transformation a little bit of hair can make! It’s boosted my confidence to no end! 👍 best decision I ever made 👌🏽

3 hours ago, Rolandas said:

Donor looks much better! It start to fill in nicely, crown has good whorl. Next few months should give you more density for sure!

Thanks mate 👍 I’m over the moon if I tell you the truth but that extra bit of density would be great also. Still thinking of going back next year for the crown doing unless this finasteride and minox help get it back to what it used to be. All the best buddy hope your well! 👍

MONTH 7 UPDATE!!

month 7 tomorrow just had haircut today 0.5 fade what do you think guys? Maybe a bit too short? All medication still the same and loving my result atm the crown also seems to be thickening up a little bit maybe? Hit me up fellas! 👍

37 minutes ago, Rolandas said:

It's getting there! Clear maturation of hair. Looks promising.
P.S. I can see left side is a bit stronger than the right one just like me

Thanks man! Im going to try a skin fade next time I go to the barbers like you see how it looks I’m not holding my breath because I’ve got quite dark skin but it’s worth a shot in my book. Yours is coming on brilliant mate I bet your chuffed to bits! All the best!

6 MONTH UPDATE!!

Added in minox now to see if I can thicken up the crown all other meds still the same. Finally feel like I’m getting somewhere I’m really happy with how the growth is coming on now. Let me know what you think chaps 👍

1 hour ago, CosmoKramer said:

Your donor looks good even shaved down. Your coverage looks real good for 3k grafts for the large area you had done, could you use more density, yes,....but you still have 6-9 plus more months for more progress. 👍🏻

Thank you for the kind words man 👍 yes I’m very excited for the upcoming months I just can’t wait for the full result and I’ve already started saving for my crown doing. All the best dude 👍

1 hour ago, Rolandas said:

A tiny bit of hair fibers and you will look like a rock star

I'm at 5 month and see similar growth, so I guess you're right on track!

Btw. I think you might benefit from skin fade? I just went to a barber who did skin fade on my donor and because the skin is quite pale, scar tissue is almost identical color, so it's literally undetectable.

Thank you for your kind words @Rolandas I hope your well

mate 👍 I never thought about it like that I assumed anything lower than a number 1 guard and you’d be able to see the scar pattern but I might give it a few weeks and give that a try whats the worst that could happen eh? Haha all the best man.

Update!!!
First hair cut today since the lock down nothing special my next door neighbour did it for me haha number 1 back and sides I'm liking how it’s coming on currently 5 months 18 days post op. 
Let me know your opinions guys personally I think the donor looks much better shaved down and the crown seems to look better but I still think I will need to go back and get a second procedure on the crown.

9 hours ago, Rolandas said:

Looks good! You can clearly see a lot of hairs are starting to grow and gets darker. I'm myself on a similar stage, few weeks behind you and I can say hair is getting thicker and darker, thus covering much more scalp, which is clearly your case!
Looking forward to seeing your result in upcoming months. Should look very nice.
On another note your occipital donor region looks very good, so you've got some reserves there if you will find the need of topping up!

Thank you very much for your kind words 👍 I wish you the best also @Rolandas we both have a lot to look forward to as the growth has only just really started to kick in properly. I’m glad you said that about my donor area as I plan to go back for my crown doing some time next year. Dr Demirsoy said I have between 2000-2500 donor reserves left so hopefully that’s enough.