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  1. Update: 

     

    I had a great consultation with Dr. Dorin. 
     

    he confirmed my hair transplant was not done to par. 
     

    He said he would go for 1000-1200 fue. He said it would be used in area above hairline- where you can see major density difference between top and transplant area.
     

    Only thing option I have for fixing hairline Density is strip. Then would have the scar. 
     

    inwas informed my donor area was over harvested from first transplant. If I go further it will look patchy at donor area.

     

    it’s tough news, I am saving money to have dr dorin fix it up. Won’t be major difference. 
     

    Do not take a referal without really researching on your own. Even if you are extremely close to person referral. Do.Your.Homework . This forum use it, ask questions, listen. 
     

    I’ll update you when I schedule next procedure! Thanks for all feedback so far !

     

    best 

    Dan

  2. I will post some updates pics. It’s still thin when pushed back, still have to use the sprinklies to make it look denser. 
     

    if True Dorin tell me 1000-1200 is what I need that would be amazing.  I hope your right about that. 
     

    I hope my donor area has enough to support whatever is needed to reach my goals. 
     

    I really look forward to continuing this journey and improving the density. 

  3. Hi Stephcurry30- Yes, I have been taking finasteride for many years. I have used minoxidil rogain foam for last 4 years. 

    Finasteride slowed my hair loss, some regrowth- it did not fully stop the hair loss. Rogain helped thicken crown area did nothing for hairline- my hair feels healthier when I use Rogain. Definitely thicker. Though when I first started Rogain there was initial shedding (which is expected). 

    Hair transplant is the only way to go to really see regrowth

  4. Hi there, It has been exactly 3 years since my 1400 FUE transplant. I have another virtual appointment with Dorin on the 31st that was booked today. 

    For some reason or another that appointment never came to fruition in 2021. 

    I will let you know what True and Dorin prognosis is then. 

     

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  5. Thanks for the details of those great docs BigMike. Much appreciated. Good advice if I have to get to NYC I’ll definitely take the Acela. 
     

    Have you guys heard of Now Hair Time - they are located in Turkey. I am going to send them some photos to see what their analysis is and what they would do for the next procedure. I will look into Dorin as well as mentioned before.
     

    have to thank this community for following my journey and giving me feedback honestly. It definitely makes the process easier knowing others out there who have your back. 
     

     

  6. Hi all! 

    it’s been a long time since I have updated this thread. Balding Bad great name firstly. Thanks for following the journey, I hope it helped in some way.

     

    I have not had another procedure yet, nor have I had a consultation. I believe True & Dorin will be next stop. I have to contact them to set up a meeting. I am not sure when I will have the next procedure. Probably within the next 6 months. 
     

    Of course I have some updated photos to share. Nothing much has changed- I do need a haircut to clean up the look- it usually looks much better after the cut. 
     

    I am definitely going to finish the procedure  and will update when the next phase of the journey begins. Like before I’ll go through the entire process from consult to day of, recovery and results. 
     

    all the best! 

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  7. 1 year ago today I finished my FUE 1400 grafts. Started at 8:00am, finished at 4 or so. 
     

    Thought I would be back at work after a week off- then lock down hit. Good timing for the transplant 😂 

    - This was procedure 1 of a discussed two part process spaced a year apart. 
     

    - the first 6 months of the ugly duckling phase was brutal. It looks better now than before. It’s still incomplete so I feel I have not fully exited the ugly duckling phase just yet 

    - I have not had a fresh cut in a month, I will post update with a cut soon. 
     

    - these pictures of hair with 5% Minoxidil Foam product on scalp. If you have used it you know it can make hair look dry/clumpy. I combed the hair which helps.


    a link to short video combing hair back:

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    Hope all are well! 

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  8. Thanks for the input fellas !

    I’ll post a pic with hair pulled back and other updates. It’s crazy to think I will be at the 1 year mark on the 10th if this month! 
     

    So far seems consensus of feedback is that definitely should get a second procedure, add to density. Idea of addressing the temple points as well as density. The yield is good for the amount of grafts however that’s the silver hair-lining of this.

     

    I appreciate all the comments and guidance.  I have not had any consults or tried to fully research a second surgery yet but it’s something I want to do! Finish the job I started just about a year ago. Time flies.

    One year results on the 10th 🙌🏻💪🏻Curious as to what you guys think hope you’re  all safe and well! Thanks again 

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  9. Thanks Bjorn and Kramer. All of you guys actually. Came close was only several days away from another procedure. 
     

    incredibly grateful for the honest feedback. 
     

    It’s a waiting game now to see what will come in. Dr. Told me 90% has come in and I should not expect much more density from where it is now.  Will wait a year as he first suggested to see where I am. 
     

    time to sit back, sprinkle some magic hair powder dust on my hairline,  Rogain foam,   chew finasteride like skittles and research.

     

    I will keep updating 👍🏻 Be well

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  10. I had a chance to speak with DrTBarghouthi the other day and ask him for feedback.  Grateful for his expert input and straightforward opinion. 
     

    he took a look at my thread here and gave me his honest opinion. He would have suggested increase in grafts from the start ( over double at least for the hairline plan ) and would have designed the hairline differently ( to straight )  Noted a better result if I had gone with higher hairline.  On the good side he thinks with an increase in density with another procedure it will look good. He thinks the donor area is improved, need to focus on maintenance of it. Not to be hard on myself seeing as results are good for what plan was in place. Dr Barghouthi was fast to respond and his feedback put me at ease it was honest and helpful. Can tell he is a thoughtful, honest doc who cares for people genuinely. 
     

    so here is where I am right now: 
     

    going into the procedure plan was to have two surgeries. I was told by doc not to go low on hairline and helped shape the design. So I take responsibility as well for hairline design. I think it will look better when density increases with another procedure. 
     

    I have heard mixed feedback on the donor area. Melvin, my Barber, and some others say it doesn’t look bad.  Hassan and Wong’s feedback was told me needed a lot more grafts- only go for 1k or a little more to not over harvest Donor area. The plan they described was almost identical to what dr Magdelin mentioned to me.  
     

    I was told by the Dr that 1000 would help the density and blending, though he would recommend more grafts and another procedure after the 1000. This aligns with the feedback I am getting from other consultations and comments on this forum. 
     

    Right now I am still a go for 1000 grafts in just 7 days oct 26

    these are shots from my donor area last year. Did as best I could to find some- hair longer in all the donor pics from last year. 

     

     

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