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Id say if you buzzed your hair down you're actually a NW5/6..the good news is you're donor looks to be way above average.....it sounds like you might be starting to suffer from paralysis by over analysis kind of understandable after your previous humdrum HTs.. Eugenix did my restoration over 2 procedures and I'm thrilled with the results thus far . You restoration would be more like a walk in the park for them versus my situation . If you are not on 1mg finasteride a day I strongly recommend you commence this. Helps retain hair ,revitalise miniaturised hair ,donor, recipient etc.. Good luck

Simply unbelievable donor management...the mind boggles !!

i wish I had that problem..I’m notorious for not drinking enough water and too much caffeine..it’s an often overlooked benefit that is keeping yourself properly hydrated post HT and onwards thoughtout your recovery.. Id say you’re absolutely fine nothing to worry about ..if anything ..you’ve helped things along ..

In short no I haven’t personally...bad is subjective by the way ..a NW 2 or 3 might view the result of my first HT as “Bad” as i still had a lightish crown and in need of some added density throughout midscalp....yet as a long term head shaver NW6/7 I was over the moon with the result ..and fortunate to be able to augment it with a second pass . I’m sure you’ll find one or two “Bad” ones that slipped through the cracks over the course of over 10,000 procedures but the title “-Mixed reviews about Eugenix “ suggests they are somewhat shady as an outfit ..This couldn’t be further from the truth

I've heard mixed reviews too .. They're either a brilliant clinic or absolutely fabulous...not sure which to be believe...

@AlphafitI latched on to your earlier comment " I like the shaved look " ..therein lies your answer....you're going to need minimum of 10k grafts over 2 procedures and recoveries to not feel shortchanged on the final result... I'm just not feeling it here... Google skullshaver ..a brilliant handheld #0 buzz shaver makes shaving down daily a cinch. 👍

Cost no issue ..gun to head to make a choice ...I think you would find the vast majority of forum members on here would opt for your original choice..

Go get em bro 😎!!...we are all tuned in on this one ... the very best of luck 🤞

@Gatsbycould you give this gentleman a steer re SMP Do’s and Dont’s....?

I think you might possibly have DUPA..worth having a proper assessment to rule it in or out ..I'd echo what the previous poster suggested ..shave it and forget about HT...orrr full SMP restoration..you seem to have the right head Shape and skin tone for one of those knockout results we see from time to time ...Gooduck with it .

No more worrying about that residual SMP redness mate ..delighted for you.. What's it gonna be like in 12 months..heck!!

Thanks Melvin ..again I’ll stress the Barber was most blown away by the naturalness throughout and she couldn’t believe the pretty much undetectable work carried out on the donor “ You wouldn’t believe some of the botch jobs I see from guys coming back from Turkey “ in her own words ..

The light is probably making it look a little better than it is tbh but still getting better n better by the week

Thanks ..the Barber said it’s best HT she’s ever seen ...she was gobsmacked...genuinely.

Hi Guys For those that are interested to see how a 0.5 mm buzzed fade on donor with 8K scalp grafts extractions looks immediately after been buzzed . Pic courtesy of the lovely Mary Doyle of Mary Doyle’s Barbering, Carlow .

Just to be clear ...Hairgreed is no longer tolerated on this forum..not allowed anymore ..especially with Gents with growth like that at just passed 4 months @MazAB.. I'm pretty sure the supps you're taking must be illegal to have such Turbo fast growth 😂

Hi Thanks @NARMAK..for true transparency i don't ever use fibres in monthly updates or videos..I don't believe any forum members do this to be honest however I do surely use fibers on occasion when out and about and for social occasions... I like Melvins idea of loading up on grafts for one side to allow for illusion of density while going left to right parting ..smart play @Melvin- Moderator

That's very nice to hear..thanks Melvin.

This is gonna be an absolute knockout result.. incoming GOAT NW 6 restoration!! Delighted for you Melvin ...and for all the team who made it happen 🙌 Buzz rocks for sure 👌

I'd say another months growth will make a big improvement within the donor area ... Trust in the process bud

I bore witness to that @MazAB..I was sitting right next to you at the time.. The Doc also added " his donor is better than he thinks it is " ....we high Norwoods all suffer from pre op anxiety re will our donor stand up to the task...you'll be absolutely fine Adrian.. Not long left to wait mate...

Great write up and progress so far ..I predict you won't need SMP for donor.. The donor recovery will end up amazing you almost as much as your recipient growth !

Thanks a lot Melvin..I’m glad you’ve taken some inspiration from my journey and thanks also for the shout out during your procedure with Dr Sethi 👍.. Never has a thread / procedure been so been eagerly awaited than your pending #4 😊 Looked like it went sweet ..we all cant wait to follow .

Is there any way we could twist your arm to buzz it down to say a number 4 guard so we can attempt at a proper appraisal of your donor ? ...i agree with @Grouse..I would of thought something could be done here ..and remember I was deemed not suitable for HT ( 10 years ago !! )

Good question @Curious25and thanks ... The jury is still out i guess ..let’s wait and see.. Fibres are a wonderful compliment to any HT..I think all us high norwoods should embrace them more ...though trying to colour match as a salt n pepper guy can be tricky ..think I have it sussed though ..1 part Grey 2 Part Dark brown in the one bottle and a good shake while using the fibre applicator attachment ( Toppik ) ...it looks a million dollars when fibered up ..👌🏼👌🏼