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I'm 53 and I care about my hair and always will. With scars I chose SMP and I'm just waiting until lock down is over until I can get a flight to Eugenix. If I was genuinely not a candidate for a hair transplant at all I would still stick to SMP. Do I also care if I look fat, wrinkled, etc? Absolutely! I exercise and work out and I wore a wig for nearly 25 years to hide my botched hair transplant scars before having SMP. As has been said in this thread just look at women. They don't get to 50 and then say 'thank fark I don't have to wear make up/shave my legs anymore!' As you get older in life you never lose your sense of self esteem.

Well they have a long half life so I would say slow release (they have a coating for that reason). All the best.

I agree with all of the above advice. My only parting advice is that I personally believe that you are experiencing depression ( I was at 18 and I couldn't see a future due to my own 'catastrophic' view of my future as a bald guy). I really would recommend that you consider seeking out some professional help to deal with the psychological impact that you are experiencing. I pulled the trigger at 18 on having an unnecessary (at the time) hair transplant that only made a bad situation worse than if I had have left any thoughts of surgery for a later date. When you state that you can't imagine waiting until you are 25 I totally get it. But to me this is a huge red flag to see someone now to help you with this and to prevent you from making a decision now that you will certainly regret by not waiting until the time is right. Take care and all the best.

Hey Flash10. Really need more information about your procedure, etc.

I would also definitely recommend Eugenix. Speak with them about your issue with eczema, etc. You will want to get this under control first. All the best.

Firstly welcome to the forum and what better way than to show your excellent results. I really like the hairline and the height is perfect for your face. As others have said you still have a few more months at least to go so I look forward to further updates. Time to enjoy life! Thanks for sharing.

I wore a hair piece for nearly 25 years (well not the same one!). I had a scar along my hairline that I wanted to hide and I was balding. I had brown curly hair and I would buy the hair piece, have my hair dresser color it and perm it. Then she would work her magic with her scissor and cut it into my existing hair. They would last nearly six months and then I would repeat. It was taped on at the front and had clips on the side that would attach to my native hair. However I was open about it to my friends, girlfriends, etc. Everyone told me that it suited it me and that I looked much younger. I think with a hair piece you have to have the personality for it. In summer I wouldn't wear it due to the heat, etc. Also it doesn't have to be expensive for it to look natural. All the best.

Many thanks Melvin. Yesterday I rang in to the Bald Truth show. The reason why I rang was to let listeners know not only about my botched up punch graft experience (and that their is life beyond that), but that botched up surgeries are happening even more so today in Turkey, etc. Yes once I can get a flight I'm looking forward to going to Eugenix. Thanks Melvin! 👍

I saw this today on YouTube. Incredibly natural looking result! Thanks for sharing!

@andrew r I live in Melbourne Australia. Is the surgeon an elderely chap, Dr M? Feel free to pm me and I'm happy to chat with you over the phone. Please don't panic or stress man.

Definitely a big no in my vote. I'm glad that today people aren't left with only prehistoric options (punch grafts, scalp reductions and Juri flaps, etc). If I never had them surgically removed not long after two punch graft operations God knows what I would look like today! Having said that, I am very happy for all those on here, who were far more patient than me and have achieved excellent results.

Hands down I would have a serious research on Eugenix. Their communication is excellent and their results speak for themselves. They cover every stage of hair loss but really rock when it comes to high Norwood 6/7 cases. All the best!

@badhamatha The donor is fine unless you buzz it right down. You can always have SMP on the FUE donor scars if you want to keep it buzzed super close. Personally though I wouldn't bother. Looking good!

Not much to add except from own experience. If I could go back in time and I was given one wish it would be to not have had hair transplants at 18!! It's true why so many hair transplant surgeon's won't operate until you are 25. The reason is quite simply because it's not until 25 until you are able to establish the pattern of loss as well as the best use of finite grafts that you possess. I know this is not the answer you want hear but I have lost count of the number of young people (apart from myself) that have posted stating that they wish that they never had a hair transplant in the first place. I know a few years away feels like you are 'wasting' those years by not having surgery. The reality is you do not want to waste the rest of your life with scars and a procedure that leaves a hair transplant marooned from the rest of your native hair. If your losing hair as much as you say you are then that's even more reason to wait. Get on the meds both finasteride and minoxidil and see if you can stabilize your hair loss now for the future. Doing something like this will make you feel like you are taking things back in your control. All the best.

@MichaelD your hairline and temple points look excellent in framing your face. Stay on the meds and I look forward to your future updates. The best it yet to come. Thanks for sharing!

Looking very good with many months still to go. I like the work in the temple points that really add in framing the face. Congratulations and I look forward to further updates. All the best!

It sounds like meds have been very successful for you @a. It's hard to tell from that picture but your hair looks very full and I imagine you would have a great donor supply to fill in the crown if that's what you are seeking. If the donor area is too tight then you could always go down the FUE path. I wish you all the best whichever way you decide.

@Roman1973 out of respect to any threads that choose to start and to the threads that others have started, could you create a separate thread with your thoughts on Finasteride please? This is actually zoomster's personal thread about his life and how Eugenix have turned his life around for the better, when others were unable to help him. This is a thread about 'celebration' for zoomster's results, not a place to hijack for personal reasons. It's just common courtesy and the way I was brought up. Many thanks in advance mate. 👍

The before pics epitomizes about what everything is wrong in this industry. The repair results are outstanding and are highlighted in this patient's smile. Fantastic results and thanks for sharing!!

10/10 result at this stage already!! Thanks for sharing Fluffhead and I'm very happy for you. Looking forward to further updates!

I saw Dr Bhatti when he came to Australia for consultations. After quickly examining my hair, etc, he simply said that I am not a candidate for a hair transplant. I mentioned body hair and he told me that the results wouldn't look good. Even with added beard hair he said that the results wouldn't look good. I respect his decision and if that's what he believes then I admire him for his honesty. At Eugenix they have been able to use up to 2,000 plus beard grafts with the right candidate. I know Dr Bhatti uses only up to around 600-800 max from his website/YouTube videos, etc.

Gabreille I have read of the term 'donor dominance.' In your experience with patients using beard hair, have you at Eugenix found this to be true, where the characteristics of the donor (beard) hair take on the characteristics of the recipient (scalp) hair?

Hi Guano. I too live in Australia (Melbourne) and I am sorry to hear about how you feel about your results at this stage. Did the clinic say why the yield is at 30-50%, etc? If you end up deeming the result as a failure then I would seriously think about the risks of having another hair transplant with your finite donor with them again. Also I would forget about a surgical procedure with anyone in Australia as harsh as that sounds. I've had consultations with probably all of them and none of them came up to tick any boxes. Some were actually an embarrassment to the profession. You only get one chance at this and this procedure is for life. Everyday for the rest of your life when you look in the mirror you will be reminded of who you chose to do your surgery. If it means you have to wait before you can travel over seas then that is a small price to pay for the rest of your life. I had to live with 'plugs' and later on I had to live with scars that required 4 or 5 surgeries in an attempt to improve the scars. A week out of your life and a return flight to Canada, USA or America is nothing in the big picture. I too am waiting on the travel ban to lift so I can begin my hair transplant/s. All the best mate!

I agree with everything you have stated Gabrielle. Sadly from personal experience and I hope that anyone who is in my postion when I was 18 reads your words and watch the video so they can learn from my mistakes and not their own. It's a lot cheaper and stress free if they do.

I couldn't agree more with the suggestions and advice above. If you focus on surgeons who are great in working with Norwood 6/7 patients then you will be heading in the right direction. Eugenix is a good starting point as they have a great track record in this area. All the best.