ScottishGuy21

Research the Dr not the clinic you wish to go with.

Every clinic is different, go with your surgeons advice I had a gentle wash / clean on day 1. First wash was day 3 but very gently just pouring water. No rubbing or rough contact during a wash until 1 week. I wasn’t advised to keep my scalp inbetween (Not that unusual, think Pittella is the same with his advice)

As Melvin alluded to earlier I think it’s a case of him being a bad candidate rather than the clinics fault.

The texture of the hair can change between months 9-12 too which alters the result. Mine was quite frizzy until around month 9, growth was good but it did stand out a little. Between 9-12 months it reverted to my natural hair characteristics and blended in much better.

May also be worth changing shampoos even if it’s just for a day or two a week. Hair can become accustomed to the same shampoo over time. And yes definitely ease off the Nizoral, personally wouldn’t use it more than twice weekly max as it’s quite harsh on the hair.

Great listen Ted touches on an important point. We often obsess about the punch and sizes Dr’s use but ultimately the tool is only as good as the skill of the hands using it. I like the way he’s also interested in pushing boundaries. If rules are set in stone with no deviation the industry doesn’t progress.

I’d wish you good luck but with this Dr you know for certain it’s going to be a home run 🤣. He’s a master of his trade you’ve made the best choice you could have. Both are world class but for raw talent Munib wins. His planning is obviously in depth but nowhere near the level of Zarev’s (Because his talent means it doesn’t need to be), there isn’t an over reliance on technological tracking of grafts. It’s more natural if that makes sense. As you’ve pointed out he can use 50% or more less grafts than most surgeons but achieve a result twice as good.

In terms of using grafts economically I think Couto is up there too. Dr Munib edges it for me though as he regularly takes on patients with finer hair that produce equally good results.

Great result and in only one sitting too. 🙌🏻

Agree with this it will be an expensive road so be mindful of that. It’s also a risky process where expectations should be managed. As above it’s important to go with a Dr who is well versed in higher Norwood cases You’ll need to protect every hair you have left in order for the procedure/procedures to be successful long term.Donor hair isn’t bullet proof, even from the sweet spot. Hair naturally thins with age so any help to preserve it you can do is important. Given you are only 37 in my view it’s important to jump on some sort of DHT blocker. But like anything on forums this is just advice based on our own experiences and knowledge. It’s always better to consult with a Dr for final assessment.

How old are you and are you on medication if you don’t mind me asking? Long term planning key as with any transplant. 2500 seems on the high side to fill in the corners. Are you looking to lower the hairline also? If so I’d be very cautious about doing this too aggressively.

Absolutely correct There is no cast iron guarantee transplanted hair won’t eventually fall. Mother Nature in the end rules but there are steps like Gatsby says you can take to slow down or stabilise things. Some respond better than others. Age is also a big factor. There’s far more chance of losing considerable ground if you are 25 rather than say 45-50.

Perfectly normal , this was mine at exactly the same stage. For reference I had an island at the front so the hair you see there is native

Thanks for the updates Couto consistently makes so few grafts go so far. Is there a more economical surgeon in the world? Only other one that I can think of that rivals him in this area is Dr Ahmad.

Just goes to show that sometimes random posts that appear to be promotional ones about unknown Dr’s are in-fact legit. I know if I seen a post like this pop up now I’d be dubious. But thinking about it , every Dr has to have a break out case or a break out period. It takes one or two people to take that leap of faith and then they begin to pick up traction. I hope the opening poster went with him! Hindsight is a wonderful thing 🤣

Not so much growth but final changes. Noticed the texture of the hair changed from a slightly more frizzy feel to my natural hair

Wow. Thats incredible

The best person to consult with is your Dr. It’s no secret the chance of sides are greater but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get them. Measure your blood pressure and heart rate prior to embarking on it then get regular quarterly reviews. That way you’ll be able to keep track of the impact on your body, even if you don’t feel sides. There isn’t much long term research in relation to hair but that’s largely due to it only rising in popularity over the last few years. That being said plenty of people on here have had great gains on it with no sides, it’s also as you say much easier to keep up with a set regime.

I remember a few months back someone posted about this Dr and it was the first I’d heard. Interested to see how this pans out. The work looks clean, glad you had a nice experience there.

Yes all the above is the process I went through before my procedure with Dr Bicer. You’ve got nothing to worry about , Dr Bicer and her team are super professional.

May be better starting at a lower dose and building up. At only 6 weeks into the course it shouldn’t have too much impact though no.

It’s worth a try. All I was saying is that Its scientific fact topical applications have less chance of going systemic. From experience I can assure you the reaction to Minoxidil the body can have is very serious.

No, I’m ok with oral fin so just topical minox for me. No special measure other than washing hands thoroughly after application.

Not true. I had terrible sides with Oral Minox but I’m fine with Topical. If done correctly the chances of topical going systemic are far less.

The punch Zarev uses is obviously helping. His work looks so neat, barely any noticeable scars. Let’s not take away from his hands though, that’s still where the magic happens 🤣 On a side note I saw Dr Ahmad at Fuegenix displayed work yesterday on his Instagram after using a new punch too. Work looks so tidy and I bet within few days the donor will be back to normal. Once that skin contracts I can see it closing over very easily. I wonder how it differs / matches up to what Zarev uses. Whatever these two are doing they are leading the way. Two masters of their craft.