jspotts

Hello all.

This is my 9 month update.  I believe my hair has gotten thicker and my donor is still strong. I got my first hair cut 2 weeks ago - number 3 on the sides and did not touch the top. I have been taking Finasteride for 6 months. My hair is still thin and that is why I am going to Eugenix in India the beginning of September, I will be consulting with them next month.  I believe I need ~ 4,000 more graphs (1.5K in the front (most density), 1K in the mid scalp and 1.5K in the crown (will have an appearance of a thinning crown), this will give me 10K graphs in total.  I am open to a third HT (~2K) to add a final density and a 12K graph total.

Looking for feedback on progress and plan for my second HT in September. See pictures below (no hair fibres).

Thanks!

James

James

43 minutes ago, Gramatik said:

Looking good so far. How much did you pay per graft for the procedure?

43 minutes ago, Gramatik said:

Looking good so far. How much did you pay per graft for the procedure?

45 minutes ago, Gramatik said:

Looking good so far. How much did you pay per graft for the procedure?

Hey. I paid 7k Euro. 6,100 graphs

 

2 hours ago, jspotts said:

5.5 month update

Hi all

Below are some photos of my progress at 5.5 month. Still thin on top but happy with progress. I think my donor has come back nicely. I am booked at Eugenixs in India for September 2022. I am looking for another 4-5k graphs. Make front thick and crown thicker.  I was a norwood 7.  I also attached a before photo for reference.

James

 

 

Picture of donor....

1 minute ago, jspotts said:

5.5 month update

Hi all

Below are some photos of my progress at 5.5 month. Still thin on top but happy with progress. I think my donor has come back nicely. I am booked at Eugenixs in India for September 2022. I am looking for another 4-5k graphs. Make front thick and crown thicker.  I was a norwood 7.  I also attached a before photo for reference.

James

 

 

Picture of donor....

On 8/30/2021 at 12:28 AM, jspotts said:

Hi

I had my first HT. 3 days - 3,000 graph FUT day 1, 2,000 FUE day 2, and 1,100 beard day 3. I was a Norwood 6. I also have SMP. As you can see my new hairline is behind the SMP. I will have that part of my SMP removed with a Picowave laser in 5 weeks. I think the remaining SMP definitely makes my transplant look better. Being a high norwood, I wanted a very conservative hairline.

I think it looks promising.  What do you guys/gals think?

I am planning to go back next July for another FUT approx. 2,000 graphs and beard approx. 1,500.  This is to finish crown and thicken front. All in it will be around 10k graphs.   Any other recommendation? 

Pictures are 10 days post procedure.

Thanks James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.5 month update

Hi all

Below are some photos of my progress at 5.5 month. Still thin on top but happy with progress. I think my donor has come back nicely. I am booked at Eugenixs in India for September 2022. I am looking for another 4-5k graphs. Make front thick and crown thicker.  I was a norwood 7.  I also attached a before photo for reference.

James

6 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

Did you get a combo of FUT and FUE? 

Hi, 

Yes a combo - 3k FUT day one and 2K FUE day two. 

2 minutes ago, SLA said:

That is unbelievable @jspotts! Way to go in doing your research!

What is the reason you decided on AEK? Where else were you considering?

My first choice was Hasson and Wong however I could not afford. I decided on Turkey based on cost. I did a ton of research and realized that I needed a FUT to maximize my graph count. AEK was one of the few clinics in Turkey to offer FUT. Based on a back and forth with the clinic I decided on a FUT, FUE and beard over 3 days. This would limit pressure on donor and give me maximum graphs. I can say that 3 days is exhausting though. Also, Dr. K is accredited and does only HT, In addition his techs are very experienced, and he does no more than 2 patients a day 

FYI for you high norwoods. I had a few clinics tell me my donor was no good and that I was not a good HT candidate. 3,000 graphs tops.  

Get an in person consultation. Also, get as many opinions as possible  If I listened to some clinics I would have gotten a 3k FUE and have half coverage . 

No never said. The only downside was lack of communication from doctor. I figure with another FUT and minor FUE I have 2-3k in plus beard.

Dr. K did the consult and hairline the day before the surgery, FUT surgery day 1, and completed the incisions in the front and mid scalp the next two days. A tech did the incisions in the crown area. Dr. K checked in one additional time.  The clinic was very clean, everyone very professional, and the techs very experienced (be there 7- 10 years). There was never more than myself and 1 other patient.

Hi

I had my first HT. 3 days - 3,000 graph FUT day 1, 2,000 FUE day 2, and 1,100 beard day 3. I was a Norwood 6. I also have SMP. As you can see my new hairline is behind the SMP. I will have that part of my SMP removed with a Picowave laser in 5 weeks. I think the remaining SMP definitely makes my transplant look better. Being a high norwood, I wanted a very conservative hairline.

I think it looks promising.  What do you guys/gals think?

I am planning to go back next July for another FUT approx. 2,000 graphs and beard approx. 1,500.  This is to finish crown and thicken front. All in it will be around 10k graphs.   Any other recommendation? 

Pictures are 10 days post procedure.

Thanks James

Oh and I have SMP. I don't mind it but it is a 2D solution to a 3D problem. I say 90% of the the time it's good but not always. Always on my mind in public.

I figure it should help with density - especially crown.  I plan on raising my hairline (laser). As I said I want reasonable density.

11 hours ago, Zoomster said:

@jspotts.. Thank you mate

Any chance of a look at your back and sides donor area.... 

Hey. For sure.... I do have high sides. I am going to start taking topical finasteride and minoxidil - should really help my donor area. I also have a ton of peach fuzz on top- some long.  I can maybe get a tiny amount back.

Looks amazing. My situation is almost identical. I am a Norwood 6 - bald on top. I am hoping to book my transplant at Eugenix for June 2021 - save up and travel restrictions. Even if my result is not as good I am planning to use SMP for the thinning. 

I want density in the front 2/3 and crown thin - 25- 30 grafts per square cm in crown. I am willing to accept a very high hairline 8/9 cm from top of eye brows with a more v-shape (my face is long). I plan on using SMP for my crown. I will have to dye my hair darker so it will blend.

Thoughts?