MazAB

We have lift-off! Let the fun months begin Karl!

Wow! That is an epic mega session!

Could you please post some pictures? The suspense is killing me, LOL!

@general-etwan everything looks great so far! I personally found that you need to re-learn your hair and master the nuances cutting and styling which will certainly evolve as you progress.

In the meantime, I agree with @Melvin- Moderator, probably best to find a barber that can customize and master the best fade and cut that best suits you.

Month 3 

Happy New Year guys!

Growth is slowly starting to kick in. Numbness, itchiness, and redness are nearly gone at this stage. The 1st time around it was right at the 3.5 month mark that growth really started to kick in and it feels like I'm on the same schedule for this one as I'm now seeing small hairs sprouting out daily. Temporal regions are visually more dense already which I'm very happy about. Although it's hard to see the growth behind the new hairine, the recipient area from the 1st transplant is definitely starting to look and feel a tad bit fuller.😁

Adrian, you have so much beard and a scalp donor that is in far better shape than I would ever thought it to be, especially after your marathon mega session last year! Dr P has all that he needs to work with to finalize and complete you in everyway beyond your wildest dreams! So happy and excited for you man!

Knock out punch for round 1 with Eugenix!👊

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@NARMAK you definitely remind me of myself after the 1st procedure. Density was underwhelming, but great naturalism and graft placement which aided so well that I could get away with less density overall. I do believe the same will be true for you. Let's see how things progress in the next 3 to 4 months. Because your native hair is so thick, the temple points and hairline might have more of a washed out look at times, but nothing that a second procedure won't remedy.

You look great at this stage though, major improvement! 

@Bb111 congrats on the progress! Many more month of improvement lie ahead. Happy New Year to you! 

Not much shedding at all. Everything is looking great so far. 👌 

@general-etwan you most certainly have a lot to be thankful for with how beautifully it is all coming together. You also have a great perspective and frame of mind on following the process and not getting caught up in over-analyzing paranoia. 

When you come out 100x better than you were going in, it makes no sense to sweat the small stuff. Really excited for you brother!

@Harry Bosch you might be correct on the switch from topical to oral minoxidil. I was very discouraged with the shed I had at 6 months when I added Dutasteride into the mix. I figured since Fin and Dut were similiar drugs in nature I'd be ok, but definitely not. By month 9 though, every was back to normal. Give it a couple of months more to stabilize, and in the meantime don't stress, enjoy your new hair! It looks incredible!

You should be so happy with these results! I highly doubt that even the people that know you well could ever pinpoint that you've had a hair job done. Some of the most natural results I've ever seen! Congrats @Ilonaa!!!

1 hour ago, RaymondMG said:

Hey Maz thank you for your interest! the doctor was Anitah and I can tell you I am very happy with the way she lead the surgery! She looked to me a very experienced doctor. I will upload pictures soon 

I had a chance to meet her when I was there back in October. Was very impressed with her professionalism and it'll be great to have a representation of her work on this forum. Looking forward to seeing the pics and following your journey!

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4 minutes ago, ZeeMan said:

@MazAB Do you know what % of your transplanted hair/grafts you shed? I understand this varies by individual, but given your regimen, just curious? 10% 20%?

@ZeeManI definitely shed most of the hairs, probably around 80% of the transplanted hairs shed. I'm not convinced that shedding has too much to do with diet / exercise regimen though. Whether you've had a hair transplant or you've had a response to a stimulation therapy like minoxidil, shedding / shock loss is inevitable. Everyone freaks out about it, but the important thing to keep in mind is that when your hairs finish growing at the end of the anagen phase, they'll sit there until something tugs them out. When you put minoxidil in your system it'll push those hairs at the end of the growth phase out as a result of the new hairs that are growing in. Essentially it shows it's actually working and accelerating new growth, but again people freak out about it and many times quit the meds, ie, minoxidil and/or finasteride, because of the early shed process. Of course, the same rules apply for hair transplants. Once you shed, it will allow the newly developed and formed hair to grow and stay in the growth phase for a much longer period of time, which is exactly what you want. So I say, bring on the shed!

With the exception of some shedding with minoxidil, I don't believe I experienced much shock loss to the native hair, or previously transplanted hair from the procedure itself. That of course, is way more of a testament to @Eugenix Hair Sciences exceptional techniques and minimal trauma, than it would ever be my diet, or physical makeup for that matter. 

25 minutes ago, ZeeMan said:

Thanks for sharing @MazAB, looks like you are going to beat the ugly-duckling phase with your rigorous regimen and healthy living. Any shots of the donor you can share? Cheers!

@ZeeMan thank you man! I'll definitely post donor shots. Just wanted to wait until my next hair cut when I buzz down the sides to get the best representation of the extraction work. Right now with it grown out more it looks perfect, but usually does for anyone that doesn't trim down to a fade on the back and sides.

5 hours ago, GeneralNorwood said:

As expected, after 2 HT you gain good looking results faster. Few more months and it will look dope

I've come a long way @GeneralNorwood😂!!! My wife still loves busting my balls on my celebrity version of before and after!🤣

3 minutes ago, Big Rome said:

looking good champ 👏🏻 does oral minoxidil make everybody shed when taking it initially then? 

Great question. I believe there are varying degrees of shedding based on the make up of the person. My shedding was moderate, but some have high degrees of telogen effluvium. But the shock loss response is not as important as how you rebound and how much of a positive effect is has overall for you. I do believe it is something I will stick with even after all the growth has settled in. Anything that helps to improve and lengthen the anagen phase of the hair I'm definitely signing up for and making part of the my hair loss arsenal long term.

Hi guys, sorry I'm a little late posting. It was officially 2 months last week. The pictures I've taken were from back on the 6th. I think the grafts are now starting to pop. I've definitely seen an improvement from even last week, but would prefer to post the shots that represent the correct timeline.

I, like @Zoomster, have had a good response from oral minoxidil. However, I was not as lucky as @Zoomster with the shedding part. Both native and transplanted areas were definitely affected. Even the sides and back of my head were affected. The good news is that I believe the worst of the shedding is behind me, and the oral minoxidil is making a noticeable difference with early growth. If I take macro shots of my scalp and zoom in, I can see newly forming grafts pop thru, so hopefully month 3 will have a decent visual improvement. I've realized that the high you get from seeing new growth never gets old, no matter how many procedures you've had!😁

Adrian, your result have taken years off of you! Looks so full from the front angle especially. For your next one, if you focus the majority of the grafts in the part line and crown, it won't look like you've ever lost hair or even thinned out your entire life. Can't wait to see that unfold!

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Nice shots with a ton of detail Karl. Makes it so much easier to assess and realize the exquisite work rendered on you my friend! It is already looking better than your last  procedure and your technically still in the ugly phase.😎 Absolutely incredible bro!

@GeneralNorwood looking fantastic buddy! I was counting down the days until you would finally post and get to see your results, which are amazing by the way!

Super happy for you and well deserved. Dr Das has really established a name for herself. Love the design, and could not agree more on the temple points and hairline. Absolutely elite all around!

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@RaymondMG you are in great hands! Who will be the lead surgeon on your procedure? @Eugenix Hair Sciences is a world class clinic producing some of the best most natural outcomes anywhere in the world. You are making the best decision for yourself, and look forward to following your journey!

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About that time for a head wash. Go get em!

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Melvin, that is some insane volume all around! I'll have to invest in some sea salt spray when my hair eventually grows back out. I've always noticed that my hair looks great when I comb it back coming out of the ocean, so I'm sure that kind of product gives the same type of look.

Looking better than ever Melvin!

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Great to have a sample of Dr Somesh's work documented on the forum! I met him back in October and was very impressed. He sat in on my procedure and was very knowledgeable and hands on. The work looks great and looking forward to following your progress!

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John, you look amazing! A completely different person😉! It only gets better from here. 

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