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    One problem I have noticed with Norwood 7 patients who go to Norwood 7 surgeons is that a strong proportion of these patients (like myself) have already had previous surgery/ies. When I see that a Norwood 7 patient shows no sign of recipient growth from these surgeries I worry a little bit on the gigs session outcome. Even when I had the punch graft plugs, as much as I hated it, every single one of them grew. When previous surgey doesn’t grow I think having a scalp biopsy to rule out other factors is a good investment before undertaking a gigga session.
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    It's starting to kick in now. Compare this to your three month update. Slow and steady wins the race granted the patience can feel like the clock has stopped. All the best!
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    Well two years ago I was a Norwood 7 and zero coverage. I was just elated to have some hair again after more than three decades. On the plane back I was spraying my grafts every hour in the middle isle. I got to go for a pee and started talking to one of the air stewards. He noticed the blue medical cap I was wearing and asked me about my transplant. It turned out that he was on finasteride! After a bit of chatting about my long story he ended up bumping me up into first class! You will be surprised how happy people can be for you.
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    You're absolutely fine! You have a head of hair that anyone on here would be jealous of. 👊
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    Looking at your pictures and reading your post I think it's possible that the OM may have induced a shed. You need to be on these medications for a year really. Even if you feel your hair has not improved then if your hair is no worse then they are doing their job. I honestly feel that you should save your money and not have surgery now. I mean you are about on par with a hair transplant result for someone else. Plus your hair looks 'natural' which is the goal for a successful hair transplant. You are already there my friend. All the best!
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    Have a look at patient results posted here on the forum. I think they are comparable. All the best.
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    If you are staying a while in India then a popular path is Delhi, Varanasi then Agra (see the Taj Mahal). People do this in one long day but it really deserves a few days to a week to take it all in.
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    @chrisu I am about 19 days post op on my third hair transplant. I don't even think of it in all honesty. And the reality is if you're not thinking of it then others won't be thinking about it. Being a hair transplant candidate is as much psychological as it is surgical.
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    @Rajeev Kumar I personally wouldn't recommend Dr Bhatti. I've met him and he seems a lovely guy. However I have also met several of his ex patients and the work is in need of repair. Look at Eugenix or other doctors. Travel overseas if you have to if it means finding the right doctor for yourself. All the best!
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    Six months roughly after my first surgery with Dr Sethi I found caps everywhere! In the car, around the house, etc. I had forgotten how often I would have to wear a cap to go outside. I kind of laughed at it but looking back it was a bit of a prison.
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    Well remember that Afro hair will give a better illusion of coverage than straight hair which means you could cover the same area with less grafts. Also Afro body hair would be a better donor match to Afro scalp hair also if required. Just do plenty of research and stick with the surgeons who do great work in Norwood 7 cases. Wishing you all the best. 👊
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    Every surgeon has a result that’s no perfect. If you are concerned about the doubles then it’s a very common procedure to remedy with an elite surgeon. Conversely if it doesn’t bother you then leave it. Ultimately it how you feel about it. No one else.
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    I said in the last photo it looks good. The other photos highlighted what I said about the doubles in the hairline. Also I stand by not recommending that you go back to them for a free touch up (which is a good show of faith in their work). Because if they can get the hairline so badly wrong performing your surgery, what guarantee will you have that they have the higher necessary skills to repair it? All the best with whatever way you decide going forward. 🙏
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    Looks good. They/you will fine tune the design once you are there. Wishing you all the best and enjoy the food! 😋 👊🏻
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    A natural looking head of hair @HatMaster. Stay on the meds and this will be a keeper! 💯👊🏻
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    You may be able to just put it in your main luggage. 100mls is the maximum you can carry with you on board a flight here. 👍
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    This last phot looks good. Your previous photo shows doubles in the frontal hairline and a lack of micro irregularities. I would not recommend going back to the same doctor/clinic in my opinion as this is the first tennant of surgery rules that has been broken in creating a natural hairline.
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    Of note if you see a GP here get a referral to a dermatologist. Oral minoxidil brand name Loniten made by Pfizer comes in 100 x 10mg tablets for $30 AUD. I am on 5mg a day so I break the tablet in half and $30 lasts me two hundred days. If you were to take 2.5mg per day then that $30 works out to four hundred days! All the best. Feel free to ask any questions. All the best!
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    He @Haris. Here topical minoxidil is just bought over the counter at any pharmacy. Regaine is popular but probably the most expensive. There is a brand called Wagners at Chemist Wharehouse that sells three months supply for $49. And five months supply for around $75. AUD obviously not USD.
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    This ^
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    @danieljhartnell you realize that was the best money ever spent not getting a hair transplant. You would have possibly spent that or more in repair work 'potentially' if you didn't cancel. All the best with Dr Bisanga! 💪
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    I commented on this to Dr Pittella. He said this is the most challenging case he has had to date. It will be interesting to see how it turns out. Being Dr Pittella flying colors no doubt! 👊
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    Depends on her tastes. I’ve been to India seven times. Four were back pack style. 😬 Probably better to ask Eugenix.
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    It’s more-so the sun than the air. You should be good be given anti biotics, etc as well. All the best.
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    Always wear the blue surgical cap post outside wherever you are.
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