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First PRP session after HT is free of cost, later on i believe its 1500INR if i am not wrong. This is exclusively for the folks who had HT at Eugenix.

Hi @ZeeMan, Dr Das was not there when i visited Clinic. Met another doctor(guess her name is Vinitha), She evaluated and mentioned that everything is on track for 6 mnths. I raised some concerns about frontal density and was told that density will be improved in next few months and advised me to focus on diet, exercise and medication. I am currently taking finasteride(Not using minoxidil)1mg every day and was told that i can have a PRP session after 6 months to improve the things and had it as i was there.

This was around 6 months and 10 days.Visited Eugenix for a PRP session as i visited India on vacation. will share the 7th month update soon.

At this point there isn’t much progress to report. I am seeing slight improvement in crown area. Hairline is still looking thin. Waiting for them to thicken up

This was at 4month mark. will complete 5 months in 10 days and will share another update

Hey..it was an exclusive package

Thanks @Gatsby. Clinic mentioned that as long as i am taking finasteride, Minoxidil is not required. I asked them set up a call with Dr Das just to review the 3 months progress and also to discuss about minoxidil.

been on 1mg finasteride everyday, haven’t started using minoxidil yet. Had one hair cut around 3 weeks back just on the sides and the back

3 months update(around 98 days after HT). Appreciate your valuable feedback

2 Months Date (65 Days update) ~ using 1mg finasteride everyday ~ using multivitamins provided by clinic ~ washing hair with mild shampoo ~ No minoxidil yet, open to members suggestions if i can use minoxidil( as per clinic they don’t want me to use it until 3 mnths and based on doctors evaluation should start using it)

Thanks a lot for sharing the info @Gatsby

Thanks a lot Kamran. Haven’t noticed much of shedding yet and looking forward to face it😂.

29th Day update: ~ using 1mg finasteride everyday ~ using multivitamins provided by clinic ~ washing hair with mild shampoo every alternative day.

Thanks a lot Kamran 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.This helps. You have been the greatest help and support for me pre, during and post surgery.

All the scabs came off. observed lots thin of particles over the scalp last couples of days which i thought it might be dandruff. when reached out to clinic, they confirmed its dead skin coming up. I have few questions for forum members and looking for your advice 1) I usually used to have very oily skin and dandruff(some times like small patches/layers of it, Dr Priya mentioned about folliculitis or something, which couldn't get a chance with talk her while i was there after the procedure).thats why used wash hair more often almost everyday. would you specifically recommend any shampoo that i can use to treat oily skin and also dandruff which i can use on regular basis? 2) Considering the oily skin/hair, Do you recommend applying hair oil and if it is yes, any specific kind? 2) i was never on finasteride before. started using it this week. what would be the recommended dosage to start with? Clinic confirmed that i can use it every day a week( 7* 1mg). but as per my understanding for other folks, who advised me to start off with 3 times a week (3 * 1mg). Is there a recommended dosage that i can use to save the existing and transplanted hair? or does it vary from person to person based on how they react to it? 3) I have used minoxidil 5% for a brief period in the past. As per clinic, they mentioned that if i am taking Finasteride on regular basis that is more than enough and i don't need to use it necessarily. and also mentioned that i can use it 3-4 months after procedure( based on doctors recommendation). whats your thoughts on this? Can i start using minoxidil along with finasteride or just stop it for now and start using it after 3-4 months?

2 weeks update (May be with a better photos, All these days i was front camera😂) This is whats i see falling off from scalp

Thanks Kamran. Yes, looking forward to it.

After first head wash,Almost 70-80% of scabs came off. There are still some scabs on the frontal area and temples

I just wanted to stay until my head wash is done and let the grafts settle down a little bit, was really nervous flying back early after post op. Apart from Dressing i didn’t even step out as it is hot here.

*You can use uber for rides(which is quite cheap, I used the canadian account without any issues). But most of the time as i was resting at hotel whole 7 days, Eugenix provides you pick up and drop off every day for your daily donor dressing and airport trasfers * For US you might require a covid test on your return. I am travelling tonight via US and Satyam(my Concierge) arranged a covid test today at hotel(800Rs INR), a person will be coming to take the test.

Today is my 7th day and will be heading out to clinic for my first head wash. will share the pics before and after

Some tips from side 1) if you are planning to stay for more days post op (like 7 days in my case) so try to carry more clothes if possible until your stay as laundry is quite expensive at Double tree.They charge for each individual units. Double tree has shared the price list to me for laundry and i wasn’t careful in reading it. I would have easily got an extra day at the hotel with the amount i paid for laundry😂😳. Its definitely was mistake from my end and should have read/understand the price list more carefully. Even the receptionist was shocked seeing that amount😂. The manager understood the situation and offered some discount 2) as long as you are staying at double tree you should be fine without universal adapter, but would highly recommend buying one if you are switching hotels. also make sure your phone fully charged when you land, Driver/pick up services will contact you on whatsap. I faced an issue in the past wherein my phone was dead, and couldn’t find universal charging slots(not even USB). i had to buy a an adapter from a shop thats open at that time and it was quite expensive. This time my phone was fully charged before landing. 3) for food other than the complimentary breakfast, i ordered food from restaurant inside the double tree few times(they do the room service). Uber eats in India is acquired by Zomato, I have used zomato to order food from outside, but while signing up you will receive a text for activation, As i don't have a Indian number i had to use get the code on Canadian number(was on roaming initial few days, i was charged 15$/day from my cellular network). If you are planning to order food from outside, you have to pick it from reception(Double tree wont allow the outside delivery guys to drop at room due to security reasons). 4) as for paying for the procedure is concerned, this was only part which i faced some issues during my whole trip and it was an issue from the money transfer service(remitly from Canada) that i choose to do bank transfer.I planned to do bank transfer just before my travel as the exchange rate is better by bank transfer and also to avoid the credit card fees. My procedure was on Sunday,Monday and i transferred money to eugenix on Friday just before the holiday hours. Initially when i paid to deposit to confirm the procedure, i used the same set of details and transfer went fine (amount for deposit was less). usually gets deposited in 5-10mins. It turned out that for the current transaction, the money was deducted from my account and was in review the whole time for almost couple of days until the day of procedure as it says its waiting on receipent bank(HDFC) to accept the deposit. I have been on calls with the transfer service company the whole time and they said it was an issue with Recipient bank to accept and being a weekend it might be taking more time than usual.I explained the situation with people at Eugenix on the day of procedure and they are very supportive and i showed them the screenshots of money getting deducted and they understood the situation Actual issue and resolution : The reason for this transaction to get on hold is because the reason code i chose for the money transfer wasn’t correct which i didn't realize as it worked fine for the first time during deposit. Remitly(transfer service which i chose from Canada) only have few reason codes that a sender can use to send Money(like personal, family reasons, investment etc). As this is a medical procedure and money is being sent to business/organization(Recipient i s Eugenix hair) and not a person, there is no matching reason code for the transfer. The reason code which i chose was not accurate and So the recipient bank has deemed this transaction as suspicious and put it on hold. So i have to cancel the transaction for which the refund usually takes 3-10 business days. I decided to cancel the transaction and pay with the credit cards(multiple) as i cannot wait for the refund to process.I ended up paying may be 300$ odd extra due to credit card fee and also exchange rate difference. Eugenix team was really supportive especially Rajat. 5. You can use uber for rides(which is quite cheap, I used the canadian account without any issues). But most of the time as i was resting at hotel whole 7 days, Eugenix provides you pick up and drop off every day for your daily donor dressing and airport trasfers 6. For US you might require a covid test on your return. I am travelling tonight via US and Satyam(my Concierge) arranged a covid test today at hotel(800Rs INR), a person will be coming to take the test

@NARMAK and @rob7331 has pretty much covered everything, few things i wanted to add from my experience 1) if you are planning to stay for more days post op (like 7 days in my case) so try to carry more clothes if possible until your stay as laundry is quite expensive at Double tree.They charge for each individual units. Double tree has shared the price list to me for laundry and i wasn’t careful in reading it. I would have easily got an extra day at the hotel with the amount i paid for laundry😂😳. Its definitely was mistake from my end and should have read/understand the price list more carefully. Even the receptionist was shocked seeing that amount😂. The manager understood the situation and offered some discount 2) as long as you are staying at double tree you should be fine without universal adapter, but would highly recommend buying one if you are switching hotels. also make sure your phone fully charged when you land, Driver/pick up services will contact you on whatsap. I faced an issue in the past wherein my phone was dead, and couldn’t find universal charging slots(not even USB). i had to buy a an adapter from a shop thats open at that time and it was quite expensive. This time my phone was fully charged before landing. 3) for food other than the complimentary breakfast, i ordered food from restaurant inside the double tree few times(they do the room service). Uber eats in India is acquired by Zomato, I have used zomato to order food from outside, but while signing up you will receive a text for activation, As i don't have a Indian number i had to use get the code on Canadian number(was on roaming initial few days, i was charged 15$/day from my cellular network). If you are planning to order food from outside, you have to pick it from reception(Double tree wont allow the outside delivery guys to drop at room due to security reasons). 4) as for paying for the procedure is concerned, this was only part which i faced some issues during my whole trip and it was an issue from the money transfer service(remitly from Canada) that i choose to do bank transfer.I planned to do bank transfer just before my travel as the exchange rate is better by bank transfer and also to avoid the credit card fees. My procedure was on Sunday,Monday and i transferred money to eugenix on Friday just before the holiday hours. Initially when i paid to deposit to confirm the procedure, i used the same set of details and transfer went fine (amount for deposit was less). usually gets deposited in 5-10mins. It turned out that for the current transaction, the money was deducted from my account and was in review the whole time for almost couple of days until the day of procedure as it says its waiting on receipent bank(HDFC) to accept the deposit. I have been on calls with the transfer service company the whole time and they said it was an issue with Recipient bank to accept and being a weekend it might be taking more time than usual.I explained the situation with people at Eugenix on the day of procedure and they are very supportive and i showed them the screenshots of money getting deducted and they understood the situation Actual issue and resolution : The reason for this transaction to get on hold is because the reason code i chose for the money transfer wasn’t correct which i didn't realize as it worked fine for the first time during deposit. Remitly(transfer service which i chose from Canada) only have few reason codes that a sender can use to send Money(like personal, family reasons, investment etc). As this is a medical procedure and money is being sent to business/organization(Recipient i s Eugenix hair) and not a person, there is no matching reason code for the transfer. The reason code which i chose was not accurate and So the recipient bank has deemed this transaction as suspicious and put it on hold. So i have to cancel the transaction for which the refund usually takes 3-10 business days. I decided to cancel the transaction and pay with the credit cards(multiple) as i cannot wait for the refund to process.I ended up paying may be 300$ odd extra due to credit card fee and also exchange rate difference. Eugenix team was really supportive especially Rajat during the whole situation.

Some updates Day 2 Post Op : Total Grafts : 4370 Coverage : Frontal, Crown and Temple Yet to get the pics from Clinic, I am going to be staying here for a week post op and visiting clinic everyday to get the Donor wash done

It was nice meeting @NARMAK today. He is such a positive energy and talked to him calmed my nerves. As per procedure i concerned everything went smooth. will share a detailed experience soon. on Day 1, 2090 grafts were planted out of 4300 grafts. tommorow crown and temple work will be done along with some front hairline. Attaching some images for now which i have taken, will probably share more once i get them from Eugenix. Once i thank @NARMAK for all the tips and support related to post op care.