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philjones33

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  1. Would there have been bleeding in the recipient area if for whatever reason it touched something during the night? It is worth noting there was no plaster or bandage on my donor area either. It was just the shape of the scabs looked like they could be grafts, but could be my paranoia… thanks!
  2. Hey all, Wondering if you can help. I am very worried as I had a FUE HT on Thursday (530 grafts top up) and when I looked on my bed after the first night’s sleep I saw what I thought could have been 20-40 grafts on the bed even though I’ve been extremely careful and followed all the rules (slept with a neck pillow on two pillows). I am worried that loads of grafts fell out when it was only a small procedure, and it also seems way too early for shedding. I just wanted to check whether you think they are grafts or just scabs (maybe from the donor) and whether this is normal, as there has been no bleeding at all from the recipient area and like I say I have been very careful and not banged my head at all on anything. I am sending some pictures on here to show you what they looked like, they were shaped like hairs but they were red, and it was hard to tell whether there were actual hairs in them. There are some small hairs in the pics with no scabs attached, but these could just be hairs that would shed like usual? Thank you very much for all your help.
  3. Thank you all - I really appreciate your inputs, truly. It goes to show what a collaborative and helpful community this forum is. @Gasthoerer Personally I don’t feel comfortable enough to post pictures on here, largely down to my own insecurities, albeit I know it would be way more informative for you all to advise if I did. My hair loss isn’t awful, there is recession in the temples and the rest of my hair seems ok. There’s potentially some thinning of the crown but no noticeable loss, I look forward to seeing what Dr. Reddy says after his initial examination. It has been a long and timely search for the best part of a year, if not longer. I feel like I have researched every leading surgeon under the sun, and ultimately it boils down to looking at the results they have posted, client testimonials, and watching their interviews (where they have one) to get a sense of their approach/personality etc. @Melvin-Moderator your interview with Dr. Reddy was so informative, thanks again for posting it. I am fully aware that no surgeon will ever post their less successful results, but that is something that applies across the board. A surgeon’s attitude towards preventative medication is an important factor for me as well, as I would like someone to hear me out and discuss my genuine concerns surrounding Finasteride, rather than stating it’s an absolute must from the offset. I am not completely opposed to the idea, but I would prefer an open and objective dialogue on the topic (Feriduni was excellent on this as he genuinely took my concerns into account and recommended I don’t take anything for now). I know most top surgeons are willing to have that conversation, but I had a few applications rejected purely for stating that I am not on Fin or Min. After loads of research and a number of applications to get a sense of who’s out there and what they have to offer, I narrowed down a shortlist to Lorenzo, H&W, Feriduni & Reddy. I personally believe those doctors are leading when it comes to FUE in general and I didn’t want to overpopulate my list and confuse my decision more than it needs to be. It is worth noting, I am aware of many other top surgeons that are out there (e.g. Lupanzula, Freitas, Konior, Bisanga, Erdogan etc.). I personally felt comfortable with the shortlist I compiled purely off the back of my subjective view and research. The other examples do seem very credible for anyone else reading this post and considering a HT procedure in the future. As @Melvin-Moderator mentioned earlier, location is important. Whilst it’s not a dealbreaker, to think there is a doctor you can easily visit over the next 5 years+ to discuss and manage the longer term hair loss strategy is extremely valuable, more so than the procedure itself. In this current climate, I also think there is value in having an initial consultation in person and potentially a few months before you undergo surgery as opposed to an initial Zoom call and a consultation the day before your procedure. I know a procedure in the UK with a leading surgeon is more expensive than the likes of Spain and Belgium, but my view is it’s worth the added money (if you’re budget allows) given the above. I’ve never met Dr. Reddy but he clearly is a leading surgeon in the field of FUE who is meticulous with his procedures, down to the finest details and has a wealth of experience behind him. I was a big fan of Feriduni from my Zoom consultation and we did ‘click’, however I am looking for a procedure where the surgeon is more involved end to end given the attention to detail that is required at every phase. It’s worth mentioning and I do understand that Feriduni’s team of technicians are highly experienced and I have no doubt they would achieve a great result for me, however weighing it all up, I’d rather a surgeon who is local and as involved as he can be. It’s also worth mentioning the whole Feriduni team were fantastic when it came to responding to emails and taking calls, and were overall a pleasure to deal with. Lorenzo rejected my application straight off the bat as I’m not currently taking Fin (and took ages to respond). I was impressed by H&W, but my decision not to proceed boiled down to the long distance and I do believe there’s parity in the quality of surgeons in Europe. @Gasthoerer you hit the nail on the head, with all hours/days of research one does, ‘gut feel’ is certainly an important indicator. I hope that has been informative and thank you all again for your time and advice.
  4. Really great video Melvin, and so informative. I am currently torn between Reddy and Feriduni for hairline restoration surgery (my temples have receded). My main concern with Feriduni is his lack of involvement in the procedure, as opposed to Reddy. For some reason I also get a better sense from Reddy's results vs Feriduni's, but that is subjective of course as I know how highly rated Feriduni is. I am aware that Reddy is more expensive, but I am more bothered about the result than the price. Any thoughts or advice on what route I should take would be greatly appreciated to help me make my decision - I have already had my consultation with Dr. Feriduni. Many thanks in advance
  5. Thanks Melvin, I contacted Dr Reddy via his personal website so I am hoping it is legit. What are your thoughts on Dr Reddy in general?
  6. Hi @jmc90 I've also booked an appointment for Monday via Alda. Can you confirm whether this was legit? Thanks
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