Otis james

2 hours ago, hairman4321 said:

is it stuck under the skin, a bit like an ingrown hair?

Yeah it is at the mo. Then it comes back up… then goes back again!!! Any thoughts? 

Lads, just wondering…. There is this one hair, in the red circle that has remained as a very small stubble! Every so often it turns into a little spot kind of thing, then goes back to that small bit of stubble! What’s that all about? A hair that isn’t going to grow? 

10 hours ago, nasplexa said:

Did Dr. Pinto tell you anything about your hairs per graft ratio and your hair thickness/caliber? Any specific observations?

I didn’t geek out that much but he said I have very fine hair. Said he transplanted at 68 hair per cm2. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

so far, it looks good for 4 months. Will be interesting to see if I need more adding…

I had surgery with pinto and had a pathetic 2.0 hairs per graft!! Fingers crossed it all works out. Does it make much of a difference? 

Thank you all for your support. It means a lot. I am surprised at how much growth I’ve had already! Half of me wonders if this really will be it, but at 4 months, I’m buzzing to see if it gets better! 
Dr Pinto for the win!! 
 

16 weeks and 1 day! To be honest, if this was it, I’d be happy! Not the most followed thread, which I understand, given how small my case was, but the improvement has made me feel much happier about my hair. 

8 hours ago, NorwoodKnight said:

I have an appointment with Dr Pinto planned for February 2025 and the current price is certainly not 2.60€ per graft. The standard price is 3.45€ per graft

I paid 3.45, in January. He was doing a thing where, if you could go last minute, it would be 2.95, but don’t think he is still offering that…. 
 

don’t know the other doc but I would massively recommend Pinto. Lovely guy. 

1 hour ago, HairFunk said:

Dr Raghu Reddy

Dr Bessam Farjo

Dr Taleb Barghouthi

Dr Mani Mittal

Dr Fas Arshad

 

 

 

Edward Ball

Ted Miln

@NorwoodKnight Best I can do for now! I have quite wavy and wiry hair anyway. Interesting that there a gap with a bit of stubble in it! Been like that a few week and won’t grow. I’m not bothered by it though…

4 minutes ago, NorwoodKnight said:

Also I would really like to see nice close ups of the hairline, best with a high quality camera. This way we can judge Pinto’s work more objectively.

I keep trying to but my phone goes blurry! Any tricks or tips you can give me? I don’t know anyone with a decent camera! 

Hi guys. I’m 14.5 weeks post op. Just a brief update…..

feeling good and looking decent for this time, I reckon. Small surgery but I think I’m going to be pleased….

night before transplant. 👇

today 👇
 

Video of how things are looking… 👇

https://youtube.com/shorts/2vHDVhElsGg?si=7Po_C53tjnPzmGRP

opinions are welcome! Cheers all. 

Bruno Pinto hates that it’s getting like this. Says he has celebs offering all kinds of money to get ahead of the que but refuses to do it. We talk of ethics. £900 for a consult isn’t ethical. But, like extortionate holiday prices, during school holidays, that’s the way most people want the market to work. The more we need and want something, the more expensive it gets. 

52 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

This is looking excellent @Otis james and you're only at two months! 🤩 A really soft and natural hairline. Enjoy the stag night! 👊

Thank you, mate. Yes, I’m very pleased so far. I can see lots of hairs waiting to come through properly. I think my fine hair may help with a natural outcome too. 
when measuring, my hairline is roughly 0.5-1cm lower, which is what I was after. My passport photo (pre op!) shows the subtle difference in height has made a nice difference!
 

I also didn’t want an exaggerated temple points, so we decided not to touch them. It feels age appropriate and natural, as you point out. Fingers crossed, I won’t need a touch up! Plenty of time ahead… 

Trust him! He’s a great bloke and will look after you well. He’ll be honest with what you should expect. I think he would rather you take Finasteride every day though. Even a smaller dose. He’s a big advocate of minoxidil so that will please him. 
 

Bruno is one of the best! 
good luck. 

First time I’ve really noticed a difference in my hairline, at 13 weeks. Feeling pretty good about it. Going to Spain on a stag do tomorrow so need to keep out of the sun, I guess! 
anyway, so far, so good, I think….

would love some opinions….

I think it looks pretty good…. Maybe a tad “pluggy”…? But you’re still only 7 months. Could it be the lack of singles? I know you were worried about that early on. You’ve dark hair and pale skin, too. More difficult to get soft results, from what I understand… 🤷🏻‍♂️

2 hours ago, Myles23 said:

got some good early growth @Otis james and the donor is looking untouched

Thanks! Yeah, it does look like a bit of early growth…. So far, so good! 

Morning lads. Today marks 12 weeks since my little transplant with Bruno Pinto. It feels like a nice place to be! 
I continue with 1mg Finasteride and 2.5 minoxidil, daily. 

I think im seeing changes already. I’ve had some great chats with friends about it. Most want to do it but aren’t quite “bothered” enough to go through with it, or get on medication. We are all different! 
My intention is to grow my hair long again. 

Anyway, pics to follow and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Don’t most immediately post op pics show this? This is mine… there’s non on the immediate first few rows but lots behind…. I’m not sure this is a big deal…

This is all very odd. As a poster has said, could it be that you seem particularly obsessed with having DUPA that the doctor decided you weren’t a good candidate, emotionally, for him? I don’t wish to sound rude, and I know nothing, but your hair looks tremendous in the donor area… 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

I really like his work. Had in not gone to Pinto, I would have pushed for Cuoto. pinto was very complimentary of him too. You had a bigger area to cover than me and received less grafts. Normally I’d question that, but with Couto, it’s going to be outstanding. Not sure how he does it really! 

I nearly went with Ted, but didn’t due to the scepticism of this forum. At the time, he was very reasonably priced and extremely thorough in my online consultation. I’ve I’ve the surgeons I consulted with, I liked Ted the most, as a person. It’s good that he’s finally being accepted by this forum.  

8 hours ago, patronovski said:

Hello all,

Today its been exactly 3 months since my operation at BHR clinic with dr. Bisanga. I was hoping to see a slight improvement each month in my donor, but unfortunately i did not experience this.

Here some recent photos:

Right side:

 

Left side:

 

As for my hairline, we did implant 150 grafts to add more density to the left part of my hairline. My hairline has now less density compared to before this operation. Maybe shockloss and/or shedding? I also experience some thinning/loss on the right side of my hairline. Can a shockloss also occur there even though its not close to the area of surgery?

 

The clinic told me that a shockloss can occur after 1-2 weeks after the surgery and will be back to normal after 2-3 months. I also saw some other patients and their donor healed after couple of weeks. 

I posted this topic after 1.5 months after my surgery with my concerns about my donor. You guys still believe this is shockloss and will improve? Shouldnt i have experienced a slight improvement each month?

Ok, got to ask…. Are you taking the piss, mate? 

14 minutes ago, A_4_Archan said:

Than You can request your primary care physician to communicate with your hair transplant surgeon to discuss any concerns or reservations regarding changes in your medication.

I live in the UK, mate. Our healthcare isn’t the best. I dont think they will time to communicate with mi surgeon. Nice thought though! 

23 minutes ago, A_4_Archan said:

Our bodies often need a period of adjustment when starting new medications. It's important to recognize that this process can vary from person to person. While some individuals may adapt quickly, others may require more time. In either case, it's crucial to follow guidance of your surgeon, when it comes to medication. Along with your surgeon , you should create a medication regime that is tailored to your specific needs and minimizes the risk of adverse effects.

Changing the dosage or form of a medication, or starting, stopping, or substituting a medication, without proper medical guidance can be risky. Therefore, it's essential to consult with your surgeon before making any changes to your medication regimen. 

Your surgeon should be the primary source of advice when it comes to medication.

What if my surgeon tells me one thing, but my general doctor tells me another?