BA-FUE

Its 9 days away from 2 months and looking more bald than ever. Looking more bald than when before I had the HT. Hopefully it will all come back 🤞

Good write up. All looks well. For 3 days post. Keep up with the saline solution. It really helps with the itching. 

Looks amazing. And I'm sure there will be more to come. 

Eugenix is a clinic based in India.

Indeed! It really is the dreaded shed. Been shedding lots and still going strong. Every hair wash brings a hand full of hairs with it. The 1 month is here and it seems to be thinning out. All part of the process. I've been meaning to start on the biotin. But other than that its just the 1mg of fin. I was on regaine (minox) for many years before the HT but not used it for the past month. The recipient area is still very numb. When do you recommend re starting the minox? Below is the 1 month photo.

Bargain!

2 hours ago, theshape1122 said:

Dr Fox, online pharmacy, is about £70 for 6 month supply

2 hours ago, theshape1122 said:

Yep going fast!

Yes I will, been fine so far, no sides, already bought an extra 6 month supply!

Thats commitment! Can I ask where you purchased from? Mine is coming to an end.

1 month flew by! Looks like it all healed really well. Will you be keeping on with the fin?

After the HT the Dr gave me some sebamed shampoo to use. Its a very mild shampoo and is the same PH as your hair. I'm sure baby shampoo is just as good.

I think it looks amazing. From where you started to where you are now👍

@Ali4981sometimes you've just got to bite the bullet and commit. Its prudent to do your research and there will be good and bad reviews with almost every surgeon. I know your on the high end of the Norwood scale but I would advise to start on fin or at the very least biotin. 

Hi Ali it seems you have researched well. All good Drs. And you have a healthy budget. Personally I would stick to the UK. The thought of  travelling abroad with a large amount of cash (I understand most of the Turkish clinics like being paid in cash) and undergoing a very large surgery, 4000 grafts will take it out of you. It is physically and mentally draining. Unless you plan to stay in Turkey and recover I would highly recommend Dr Arshad. The after care alone is second to none. (I'm sure the other clinics have great after care too but I'm only commenting on personal experience) Also have you started any meds like finasteride or minoxidil? 

I must be a wimp I'm not afraid of needles but the pain of that needle pushing through my scalp skin caused me to wriggle in agony. It was horrible. I'm just over two weeks post fue and I've still got some numbness in my head but the pain has more or less gone now. But like a previous poster said its a small price to pay. No pain no gain. 

1 hour ago, vechain42 said:

Is there any chance of getting a HT in the UK in 2020 or are waiting lists typically too long which means having to book months 

Hi not sure if you would be able to get a HT done with the current lock down situation but try The Hair Dr. I contacted them on the 12th October and on the 29th I was having the procedure! Just over 2 weeks from initial contact. 

Thanks lads. Always reassuring coming on here 👍

Super clean!! Can barely tell you have had work done. Can I ask how much biotin you are taking?

12th day post surgery and the majority of the scabbing has now fallen. So not completely gone. I've noticed a lot of hairs come out with the scabs. Fingers crossed it's an early shedding stage. I've attached a picture of what has been coming off. Dried blood mixed with an alarming amount of hair.  (I've not been picking at it just washing and gently massaging as instructed by The Hair Dr.)

Be truthful. Do you think its shock loss or failed grafts? Or hopefully early shedding 🤞

The scabbing has cleaned up nicely. Considering I'm a day behind you my head still looks like day two! Looks like your going to have an excellent result 👍

9 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

You need to do a better job of cleaning the area, at 8 days you shouldn’t have those blood clumps. You can put conditioner on it and lightly break up the blood and crust.

Thanks Melvin I will definitely be working harder to remove them. Just nervous about dislodging any grafts. 

Its Day 8 and did the first wash today. Felt like touching a hedgehog. Very prickly and artificial didnt feel like my hair. Skin has been feeling really tight especially around the donor area. I've attached a picture of after the wash and doesn't look much different. Blood is still there in clumps. Saw one graft fall which was disappointing. 

Looking good. Did you see many grafts fall? 

Thanks John. It's a relief to hear. 

I have the same issues with the symmetry but after looking at loads of other hairlines the most natural ones are not symmetrical. It all adds to the natural affect. Looks like your making an excelling recovery. Keep us all updated.

Thanks for the replies. It's not too much the scabs that worry me but the patches of dried blood. I will attach a picture to see if it helps explain it better. Just worried the dried blood will stop the new grafts from coming through. 

I seem to have patches of dried blood where the grafts are. I've been spraying it with the saline solution I was given by the clinic but doesn't seem to be shifting the dried blood. I'm not sure how to remove it without damaging the grafts. Any suggestions?

Hi it seems we both got our HT done in the same week at the same place! I was there on Thursday the 29th! Your work looks amazing. Should be an excellent result. Do you have much pain and discomfort? I know the pack they give you contains all the medicines to help, just wondering how your getting on?