HugoX

Which interview are you referring to? From my talks with him he would like to expand, either by letting some parts of the procedure to be done by other staff so he gets more time to other things (more consultations and communication with non patients) or even taking in another surgeon that would train under him but he is not in a hurry, Dr Zarev is young and has time and he is also a perfectionist, he wants to be in control of all aspects, he knows this isn't ideal but this is how his work is impeccable. And because he is a perfectionist finding the right staff/surgeon is not easy 😅. And I don't agree that he only chooses the perfect candidates, I have seen many pictures that are not on website or social media, Scandinavian hair type results, thinner hair type etc. In general Dr Zarev don't share many of his results online, if you look at Instagram or YouTube not many updates, this does not mean there is nothing to share, it's juts that's he puts all his time on his patients and does everything by himself. In my time spent with him, in my opinion, he is not after fame, he really really love his job and wants what's best for each patient. I can't see any other surgeon being able to take me from Norwood 6 to basically norwood 1 within 1 year, I had done almost 11k grafts within 9 months. Had I gone to Eugenix as an example I'm sure they would have wanted to take beard graft also on first procedure.

Only head

11 months from second procedure. (Have wax in hair this time)

Surgery I think is earliest 2024 (unless cancellations come up), consultation I belive he mentioned latest time available is in mind or even after summer 2023. I will probably go to Dr Zarev in October for final review of results, take pictures and get another look at how donor looks for the future (just incase). Last time I was there he said another 1500 grafts should be possible, would like to see if it's still around those numbers or more/less.

Depends on you hairs characteristics (thickness/diameter) and dense packing is not always the solution, seems like you are very thin/lost behind hairline also? And the pictures aren't the greatest to see placement, would be better with before pictures and clearer pictures of recipient area.

Amtiobtoic, something for pain if needed, soothing anti irritating spray for recipient if needed

I got all necessary medication for post op. Dr Zarev himself does the first wash day after surgery and goes through the coming 10 days schedule. Dr Zarev would have preferred I stayed a day or 2 before leaving but I could not stay longer than day after surgery, so surgery was finished around 23:30 and I fly out say after around 15 clock. But I felt confident because I had seen so many post up pictures from Dr Zarevs patiens that didn't bleed or had bandage post op. So I left flying without bleeding or any bandage. First 10 days I would send pictures every day and had daily contact with Dr Zarev, either WhatsApp or phone call if I needed. After this, once a month check ups with pictures, WhatsApp/phone call,direct communication with Dr Zarev all the time.

One of the things I really liked before contacting Dr Zarev was the detailed photos, from all angles, good quality and detailed and so many pictures from one client. You don't see this often. Don't know about the scar tissue question.

I filled out the consultation form at his website and got a reply to send pictures and information. I sent as detailed info I could, made sure to send high quality pictures and I also bought a micro camera and took close up pictures of the hair follicles allover to make sure I was giving the best information I could without going there as this was during peak pandemic I wanted to avoid flying as much as possible. We booked the surgery for a Wednesday and Thursday, but we would do a consultation on Tuesday day before surgery and if for any reason Dr Zarev decided I was not a good candidate I would have to accept this which I was OK with. But as I had sent thorough information and pictures we just confirmed everything we spoke about. I wired a deposit before flying to Sofia to book the dates, I was actually scheduled to do the surgery 6 months later than I did but got a cancellation and I was available to fly down on short notice. And rest of the money I wired while I was there, I believe there are options for payment put deposit is necessary to book your dates.

Yes

Starts from zero and goes up further up you go, so zero from furthest down.

Hi guys, Just came back from a fresh cut, I think this is the shortest I have had on sides and back, thought I'll share.

Start with the form on his website, forgot to mention that his website will be updated with new and better contact form, not sure when but should be next 2-3 months

I have monthly updates with Dr Zarev and have a direct number to him, he prioritises his existing clients for follow ups, questions or anything else. This nr is not something I can share though.

Just some info, spoke to Dr Zarev, his new clinic will be active from end of August and first surgery in new clinic is scheduled for beginning of September. He is also planning to within next 1-2 months hiring personnel to help him with inquiries and hopefully go through the backlog of inquiries. Hopefully now more people can get a quicker reply.

Thanks mate, it's been life changing.

Minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride

The longer I let it grow the fuller it will look, but as my hair gets very vawy/curly when it gets long, I don't like it for the sides, but I have pictures (can't remember which month) where my hair is longer on sides and back.

9 months after second procedure.

I believe I did between 0 to 1, over 10k grafts taken

Hi, No beard, only scalp hair. There are many pictures before the latest one where my hair is grown out, just go through previous pages with pictures and you will find different lengths.

It doesn't look natural because of the multiple grafts, hairlines should be single grafts so it looks soft and build behind it with multiple grafts. To soften this up a repair is probably needed unfortunately.

Thanks, I am certainly happy and grateful. I have no plans to do another procedure as long as everything stays around how it is now, I have 1500 more grafts to use for the future if needed and lots of beard grafts 🧔🏻

Unfortunately everyone that tries to contact Dr Zarev will struggle to get immediate response, he knows about this and wished he could contact everyone, he hopes that this will be better after moving to new clinic which I think he is in process of doing now.

What I remember and I think I have mentioned in this thread is that recipient area was 227cm2 and I had I think around 2.5 hairs/graft. A miracle regenating follicle drug would be great 😅