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Not sure this is entirely true regarding the blond hair will give less coverage. Dr Bisanga infact states the complete opposite to this. He said this on a recent video.

I agree if you can go for full coverage then do it. I was clear with Dr Sethi that I was cool with the fact that I needed two procedures. Dr Sethi did say that the benefit of focusing on the front and mid-scalp in the first surgery, is that they wouldn't need to shave the recipient down for the second procedure, which now on reflection was a good choice for me as I get to enjoy the results of the first sitting, while the crown goes through ugly duckling motions. To be honest, you still get from A to B whichever route you chose. However, I suppose not touching your crown in the first sitting, will give you that little extra determination to return and get it finished. Whereas you could maybe get used to having lower-density coverage and put off a second procedure, especially if you were to use fibres to compensate.

Was Dr Pradeep who suggested this approach.

I'm only familiar with what is required for UK nationals. We can't get Evisa's in the UK and have to apply for a regular paper visa. I'm sure @SLA would be able to assist with US requirements, given he has recently been.

Thanks Adam mate! Haha.. I know exactly who you mean. In honesty, he actually did me a huge favour that day knocking me back, as gave me time to stumble on here and find Eugenix! Miss our time too, hard to believe it's been over a month... Is it to early to start planning a third procedure yet 🤣. I'm laser focused on your updates btw! If I was a betting man, I would say your on track to be the result of 2023!

Thanks for the support Adrian! Very glad I opted to do the surgery over two sittings. Strangely, going through the shedding, ugly duckling phase ect for the second time, I don't feel half as bothered about it. I'm just like meh month 6 will be here before I know it!.

Month 8 Update Just checking in with my Month 8 Update (Month 1 for the Crown). The front keeps going from strength to strength. I have started to do the slick back hairstyle recently, as I think this works best for me. Crown is going through the motions, most of the shed seems to have occurred, however, there are a few hairs that are growing (hopefully this sign of good things to come). I'm happy with how the donor is looking so far, especially given 5,700 grafts have been taken this year from there (this was a big worry for me, being a Norwood 7). Also, the beard has recovered fine, it looks undetectable from the 2,500 grafts which have been taken.

I conceived two children while taking finasteride with no issues. Was just super cautious to ensure my other half didn't touch any pills while pregnant.

Even though I went with Dr Sethi, from what I have experienced/seen I would have zero issue going with an other Eugenix doc for a future procedure. No matter what package you choose you as a minimum you are going to get an experienced doctor making the slits and a senior tech doing the extractions. For those who have issues with techs doing extraction (I was very much in this boat pre-procedure btw) I learned that there two Eugenix senior techs who do all the extractions and have been doing this for the last 13 years, so going through the process twice already, if I got given a choice between the docs doing the extraction or their senior techs, I would 100% be requesting that the the senior techs do it.

Very true Karl! I for one didn't appreciate how much head shape plays in graft coverage for high NW's. I guess those with narrow skulls can get to full coverage in less grafts than those with wider ones. But that aside, you took the complete right approach to getting the result you have dreamed of, and this last sitting it really the icing on the cake!

Thanks Adrian bud! I certainly couldn't imagine all this being possible a few years back. The intelligent use of BHT has been absolute game changer.

Thanks Vann! For sure, Dr Pradeep did an amazing job with the front and mid-scalp, so I have a strong feeling he has smashed it with the crown too!

I went on medical visa, but VFS said this time, i was supposed to have a medical letter from a UK Doctor in addition the Eugenix one (they did let me off with this, after a bit of debate). They said it would be much easier if I just went through a Tourist visa.

Melvin kindly provided these collages. Just puts into context how far ive come in little under 8 months! Thought id post before the 2nd HT shed kickis in!

How’s it going Berba! Dr P and Dr Arika recon I have 2000 scalp grafts and 4000+ beard left to use for improving density in the years to come.

Yeah i sometimes wear the hair down with a fringe. You can wear how you like tbh. However, there is no doubting that a slick-back hairstyle will help maximise the illusion of density!

Also worth noting that the OP head shape would have likely provided a challenge as it appears larger than average. For example he has had roughly the same amount of grafts as me, however was unable to get full coverage within 8k grafts.

Ah cheers mate, very kind of you! Im honestly over the moon with everything so far, and the hair keeps going from strength to strength!

Day 7 - Headwash All the scabs have come off nicely. Really pleased with the implanted density on the crown!

Absolutely! Techs at Eugenix arent your average techs, their loyalty to Dr Pradreep & Dr Arika is high. These guys have a different work and skill rate which when you see them in action you quickly realise why Eugenix churns consistent quality results!

Cheers Jack! Yeah Dr Pradeep did the design and slits and the techs did the punching and implantation

Pleasure to meet you Jay! Have a feeling this is gona be another Eugenix KO!

Thanks Kamran mate! 100%, I would say the week post-op after crown surgery is much tougher though, as there arent many sleeping positions you can sleep in without disturbing the grafts. However, once past 1 week post-op im sure it will be smooth sailing.

Hope these help!

Just to update, I finished my 2nd procedure at Eugenix on the 10th October. I had a total of 2795 grafts (1585 scalp+ 1200 beard) for my crown. Dr Pradeep was able to use some of the grafts to improve the parting corridors and the retrograde area just behind the temples, in addition to the crown. This brings my total graft count to 8,148. Really happy with all the work and how everything went well with the procedure. All the clinic staff where amazing as usual, and again I blown away with work rate and skill of the Eugenix Techs. Hoping my recovery is as seamless as the first sitting.