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Completed 5 months on the 21st June My thoughts so far: To be honest, I'm a bit disappointed with the results so far. I guess I'm comparing my journey to awesome & quick turnaround transformations I have witnessed here. But I guess, everyone's hair growth journey is a bit different. Having said that, I'm still very hopeful as I have not even reached the half year mark. Fingers crossed for the upcoming months. Front Right & Left side: This is what's concerning me the most. As can be seen from the pictures, the density is very less and looks like it's taking a lot of time to fill the sides up. It looks very weird and looks almost like a bald patch. After consulting Eugenix, I have been using hair fibers when I go out or have been using my good ol' beret to hide this area. Seems to me that the hair that shed during the shedding phase are refusing to come back. Hairline: I'm super happy with the hairline. Looks so smooth and natural. I attended a few family functions and no one was able to figure out that I have had a procedure done. (A little bit of hair fiber helped too). I think it will grow more dense and give a more natural look at the 12 month mark. All credit to Eugenix for the hairline & temple points. Finasteride: As you all know, my mid scalp & crown has also started thinning but we (the clinic & I) decided to tackle that problem with Finasteride and get the procedure done only on the front scalp. I have been taking Oral Fin 1 mg EOD since Oct 2021 religiously but I guess I'm not seeing any major changes in the density. After giving it a lot of thought, I'm planning to switch to a daily 1mg tablet regimen. A bit nervous, but I would definitely like to give it a try. Supplements: Multivitamins tabs with Biotin, Fish oil tabs & Oral Collagen with Hyaluronic acid (on & off) Lifestyle changes: I have been eating clean and just started lifting weights. I have joined a Cross-fit box and I'm absolutely enjoying the workouts. My protein intake is 1gms per kilogram of my body weight on most days. My body is getting used to this change slowly. I also make it a point to run a 5k at least twice a week. Doing pretty good on this aspect I would say. A healthy body & a healthy mind is super important.

Completed 4 months day before yesterday. The old temple area is seeing some slow growth. But I guess it's too early to talk about density. Continuing the Fin 1mg EOD.

My bad for not giving regular updates. I just switched to a new job and have been super busy. I shall come up with my detailed experience in a few days

This is amazing growth in such a short time. It's only going to get better.

Thank you ✊🏻

Thank you. Just need all of your good vibes to get through the shedding phase. ✊🏻

Thanks Armen. Hoping to see amazing results as yours once the shedding is over. Do you recommend doing a haircut (when the hair becomes ba bit unruly) or should I just let it grow?

Thank you for your kind words. I did take the picture of the whiteboard that had the graft breakdown but somehow ended up deleting it. I can go back to the clinic and ask if they have this information. Regarding the hairline, I have always had a huge forehead and given the texture and nature of my hair, I feel like it would rest down on my forehead from the temple areas. So going lower didn't make a lot of sense. Also, Dr. Somesh at the end of the surgery told me that a conservative approach is the best move forward for first timers. We can always go lower with future procedures if needed, but not the other way around.

Do you feel some itching in the recipient area during this shedding phase?

Week 1 & Week 2 update Oozing from the donor area lasted for about 3 days for me. But the donor had already started to heal up. Followed the saline spray & betadine regimen religiously till the first head wash. Unfortunately, I was coming back to a Covid positive house and ended up contracting it myself. However my symptoms were not very severe and I managed to pull through. Head wash - Soaking my scalp in the shampoo for 15 - 20 mins didn't do the trick as not many scabs came out in the first go. I had to increase the soaking time to about 30 mins and was able to clear majority of the scabs by the 3rd head wash. The Eugenix team was very active with their follow-ups. I couldn't converse with them over the phone call but we were in constant touch over WhatsApp Messaging. I was sending them daily pictures of my scalp just make sure things are on track. Some doubts started creeping in about the density after the first wash but talking to reps at Eugenix and going through other transformations on this forum again, helped me clear my doubts. Just fancy ol' over-thinking. The post-op team again reached out to me on the 14th day mark but asked for pictures this time. They sent it for evaluation with the doctors and turns out everything is right on track. Only concern is that my dandruff has been increased marginally. Washing my head everyday with a mild shampoo isn't cutting it. I have reached out to Eugenix stating this concern and am waiting for a response. Really happy with the way my face is looking. I have worn a cap/hat yet (I have a huge collection thanks to MPB). Friends and Family are digging the new look. This just means that the shedding phase is going to hit me hard. But I'm ready for it and taking each day as it comes.

The Video call is crucial mate. Ask a lot of questions. I understand that the reps there are equally knowledgeable, but getting your queries answered from Dr. Arika gives you certain sense of satisfaction. Nothing beats the doctor's eye. And I'm really happy with the way my face is looking. I was dreading the egg shaped look but turns out I'd look nicer with a buzz cut as well.

Thank you for your extensive research on HT clinics. If it were not for this forum I probably would have ruined my hair for good. Your encouraging words help. Wishing you best for your for hair growth journey. I'm pretty sure it's going to turn out amazing.

Thank you so much! It's a waiting game now. Sending good vibes & wishes your way too.

Thank you! I have been closely following your journey and I'm pretty sure you are on track for an amazing transformation.

Thank you! Just waiting to brace the shedding phase.