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ScottishGuy21

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  1. Hi Everyone I’ve been shedding for around 3-4 weeks and orignally put it down to seasonal shed or a finasteride type cycle shed However in the last 7 days my scalp has become very irritated and inflamed too. I am due to see a Dr here Wednesday but in the mean time can anyone give me any pointers on if this is potentially LLP or Foliciltis? There is definitely some sort of issue going on that’s gradually becoming worse. It’s impacting all over not just in my transplanted area and has become very noticeable rapidly. I must have shed 50% of my hairs within the last few weeks , pretty terrifying😔
  2. It’s certainly still way above where I started, but it’s got lease denser for sure. If I pull my the hairline back something is going on. The sudden losses / irritated scalp all over are much more evident in the pics below. Hoping my Dr/Derm can clear things up next week.
  3. Thanks for the reply. Yes, during week 1 of my shed I presumed it may be this. Unfortunately it’s also affecting native hair. The photos below are in the same place, same lighting just a month apart to give you an idea of the change.
  4. Quick update Between month 11-12 I’ve suffered a large shed which I’m still trying to get to the bottom of. It seems to be affecting both transplanted and native hair. I’ve been noticing hairs shedding almost constantly and the impact is now clearly visible. My scalp has also become quite irritated and feels sunburnt in places , so something is going on. I’ve an appointment with my local Dr next Wednesday and hope to have bloods and a potentially a biopsy done to send to a dermatologist. The thread on LLP has terrified me to be honest. If anyone is well versed in scalp conditions could they drop me a DM? I’ve been in contact with Dr Bicer too, she says it may be that my hair loss has become aggressive and difficult to contain or I may have an deficiency of something (so hopefully my bloods will tell us more). It’s difficult living so far away though as she can’t examine my scalp. I’m not sure such aggressive hair loss would surface in just a few weeks? Here’s hoping for some better news in my next update .
  5. I had a 0 for my procedure. This was around 2 weeks after so it’s probably at a length 2 by then.
  6. A buzzed head is the best way to detect. When I got my first procedure for frontal work I was actually quite shocked at how sparse my midscalp and crown was once buzzed. Clear NW5 pattern. Crown not dipped yet but it’s certainly an eye opener
  7. Agreed. If I was considering going down the FUT route Hattingen would be my top pick (Being based in Europe). Great results and importantly consistent ones over a long period.
  8. You’re only day 9 so impossible to comment on potential end results What I will say is that the work looks exceptionally clean and you’ve healed super quickly. You can rock that look in public now and nobody would suspect you’ve had a transplant.
  9. I think the result looks fine. What NW level we’re you pre transplant? I’m sorry it’s clearly having an impact on you, it’s good you are talking and asking for advice. Going too aggressive on the hairline whilst being a higher Norwood is never a good idea. A more mature (if you like slightly recessed looking) hairline looks natural and helps save grafts for further down the line if you need more doing. Maybe this was your Dr’s intention? Also remember any transplant will never renew your previous natural density too.
  10. Far too early to make a call. I understand your anxieties it’s only natural but some don’t bloom until as long as months 7-8. It sounds like you’ve done your research when looking for Dr’s, trust the process 🙏🏼
  11. There is no one size fits all My own experience was of recession between 18-22 of the frontal corners to your typical ‘M’ NW 2-3 pattern too. It largely stayed as it was then until about 27ish. I foolishly opted to stay off meds naively thinking this steady period would last. (This is my biggest regret). Around 27-31 it gradually crept into my midscalp and crown. Them areas are thin but there is still native hair. I wish I’d kept more of an eye on my hair during this period as you don’t tend to notice further losses day to day until it’s too late. I jumped on Finasteride at 31 which seems to again have halted the process for now. A DHT blocker is essential so you’re doing the right thing in that respect. Your losses would have more than likely been a lot more significant if you hadn’t incorporated these into your regime. Best advice I can give you is to wait as long as possible to pull the trigger. Given your age you need to be sure you have hair loss under control for a sustained period before any transplant. You are approaching the subject very maturely and should be commended for that. Take regular pics in the same lighting so you can monitor your hair and note any further recession. Good Luck
  12. Perfectly normal. Should also note that everybody scars differently. Some have much less noticeable ones than others through no fault of the surgeon. It can boil down to genetics and skin type. I seem to remember Rolandas (who has one of the best transplants I’ve ever seen) having a similar scar pattern to yours at a ‘0’ buzzcut. He attributed this to his skin type.
  13. This is the way to go. Having slides and photos to compliment and show examples of what the Dr is talking about is fantastic. Great stuff. As for Zarev, well it’s obvious why he is one of the very best. His attention to detail is second to none. 2 + hours for a consultation is crazy but when you look at the in depth planning he does it makes sense. No stone is left untouched, the forward planning in terms of donor and further recession is also like nothing I’ve ever seen. Every single graft or potential graft is accounted for. He’s booked up for years in advance but given how long each case takes including consultation & surgery it’s not hard to see why. Phenomenal Also nice to see him squash a few myths and present repairs cases too. Great surgeons operate at a high level consistently , elite surgeons push the boundaries of what’s possible and innovate. He falls under that bracket
  14. It may not be miniaturising but subtle changes could well be down to aging. Our skin for example also begins to show signs of aging around 35-40 too.
  15. I’m 37 and do still worry long term. My Dr discussed the potential even on finasteride for further recession so it’s certainly something you need to factor in. Stabilisation of recession now doesn’t mean for eternity . Leave grafts in the tank and air on the side of conservatism if you are relatively young.
  16. The outline of the new hair drawn on in the pic doesn’t look natural, the end result is about as natural as it can be. A real eye opener for those stressing about hairline designs in the immediate few days post op. Make sure you can 100% trust your Dr and like this demonstrates, if you can you’ll probably get a killer natural looking result. True artistry and vision from one of the best. This is a clear example of a hairline design that’s very unique to this patient.
  17. I flew the day after surgery from Istanbul back to the UK. I had no issues at all and managed to arrive home before the swelling on my head surfaced. The cons flying on day 1 to day 3 or 4 don’t really alter. You’ve still got to be super careful you don’t bump your head. Obviously the later you leave it the more secure your grafts are. I still had a very good result however flying the next day so don’t that put your off. I much preferred being home asap for my recovery
  18. The UK market is every bit as murky as the Turkish market. Countless clinics , often tech driven popping up largely advertising via social media. Stuff like this is refreshing to see. I’ll always embrace and welcome Dr’s who are willing to be so open. I have for a while said he’s one to watch but also agree as he’s relatively new there isn’t a wealth of info out there yet. I’d like to see a few cases on here from start to finish over a 9-12 month period. I think you get a better feel for a Dr then rather than just one big retrospective post 12 months down the line.
  19. As above both options for FUT about as good as any in the world. Im more familiar with Hattingens work being European based, both Dr’s Sever and Laura Muresanu are fantastic in what they do and very open about their processes. I’m sure Melvin did an interview not too long ago with them?
  20. I’ve seen a few say this about Pekiner, I don’t think that’s true. He has a very small operation and does the whole process himself. This means he may only handle 2 or 3 patients a week. I think it’s more a case of the clinic becomes swamped with requests and can’t respond to them all.
  21. DHI is an incision, the skin is still being cut/opened. Yes the graft is going directly in, and it’s in one move but the skin is still left with a wound. So I’m guessing they are alluding to this being done by the Dr in a fancy way. DHI is still FUE. I wouldn’t get too bogged down in which technique is best, that’s still up for debate. Commit your research resources to sourcing the right Dr instead. It’s the hands rather than tools which separate great from good. Look for ones that consistently delivering good results. Examine their work on similar cases to your own and contrast it to other Dr’s your are interested in. Contact them and get a feel for how they work, what their plan is for you.
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