DomTransplant

*Month 6 Updates*

A few more pictures, has thickened up a bit. Still noticing a lot of new growth, particularly on close up photos so excited for the next few months. Had a haircut to celebrate the 6 month mark, also so the donor area could be analysed properly to look at the shock loss. Had it taken to a 0.5 at the back, which I wouldn't normally do but was curious to see extent of it, not 100% there but good enough. Broadly, pretty pleased with where things are for 6 months and think for a half way point it's doing well. 

Would be curious to get some more opinions. Any questions about my experience with Dr Bicer feel free to ask too.

*Flash On Pictures Month 6 Left & Right Temple*

*No Flash Normal View*

*Shock Loss 6 Months*

Great stuff to see man! It does look as if those temples have thickened up a bit too over the past couple of months, very noticeable to me! Crazy really to think where you came from to 9 months later, and you'll still see some thickening up in areas. I think the feedback from coworkers/friends etc is so important, hard to notice the progress, pictures help but nothing quite like a compliment from someone else in your life. Happy growing and keep us updated!

This is awesome. Great to see a fantastic result. Still a couple more months now but it looks thick! Great result and happy growing, really pleased for you.

Just caught wind of this post - good job on the consistency. Crowns are just slow, I still think looking month to month, even from 7 through to 9 there are visible improvements in your crown. Keep posting and lets see where the crowns at in a few months. I've seen countless results where the crown thickens up post 12 months in the crown. Awesome result so far, temples look unreal 😮

Echoing the words of everyone else here, just unreal - you look CLASS! Couldn't be happier for you.

For 1300 this will be awesome. I'm at 5 months - but yes it feels lower than my initial post op pics. But, to be honest, I've seen a fair few posts of people who say similar things, thinking they should have taken it lower. In the end, almost everyone is happy with the results. No hairline is straight, this will suit your face I'm sure and you've protected an extra +/- 1K grafts by a really sensible hairline. This will be great dude.

1 hour ago, BackFromTheBrink said:

I'd agree that you should start on finesteride and oral minox to see how you respond to the medication.

I'm less convinced by prp and laser caps.

In terms of surgery, you need to prepare yourself for a long journey. I'd suggest you would need in the region of 7-8k grafts over multiple procedures. I doubt you have that amount of scalp donor capacity, so it'd mean considering body hair (which produces single hair grafts with a lower survival rate).

Consider clinics like Eugenix who specialise in high Norwood cases with limited donor capacity. 

 

Edited to add: it may be the photo/haircut but your hair looks thinner lower in your head, so I would also be aware of the possibility of retrograde alopecia.

I share the sentiment of @BackFromTheBrink - this is all super solid advice. I'd recommend looking at @Gatsby journey. His thread should be able to give more information on Eugenix and options for high Norwood cases.

I know the exact feeling, thinking should I have taken this down more... but, this will look super natural and is a really nice looking hairline. It looks like it's a really sensible decision between you & your surgeon, anything too low and you just risk using too much of your donor unnecessarily. Happy growing  How many grafts? Just looks like really sensible future planning.

*Month 5 Updates*

No comparison pics - apologies, but you can compare from above. Pictures taken with flash as normal. Both sides started to thicken up a bit, I'm pleased with where things are at for month 5. Some are further along than this but I've seen month-to-month progress and that's all I really care about. 

LEFT TEMPLE MONTH 5


RIGHT TEMPLE MONTH 5



I often take close ups to see progress of new hairs. This was taken today on the left temple, which has a little bit of catching up to do. Tons of new growth on the way so looking forward to next couple of months.

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BACK OF HEAD MONTH 5 

Im sorry you feel that way. You said you were scared and I'm literally just making broad points. It is true that for results, as a broad point that for HTs its better if you can be on medication as to keep the native hair. That isn't possible for everyone as you've mentioned in your personal instance and fibres and further transplants can help depending on the aggression of the hair loss. I have no interest in arguing so wish you luck on your hair transplant and hope it goes great!

14 hours ago, wprevil said:

Perez Hilton has had 3 transplants. His result from his 1st transplant looked very damn good. The surgeries involved the front scalp by my understanding. But now after his 2nd and 3rd transplants, he's been losing hair in the front as he admits on youtube. But if he's had 3 surgeries, he shouldn't be losing hair at all.

Why did he lose hair given 3 transplants?? If anything the surgeries shouldve been a locked solution at least for many, many years to come.

I dont understand this phenomenon. Would someone explain this strangeness?

Do most patients go through this hair loss even after a transplant? If so, whats the point to getting a transplant?

 

Commented on your previous comment but it's also almost certain that the hair he's losing at the front is not previously transplanted hair but native hair. Regarding hair lost from hair transplant, hair goes in cycles, so it's not unusual to experience thinning and regrowth even for transplanted hairs in 18-24 ish month cycles.

You don't need to be scared mate.

All @Melvin- Admin is saying is completely fair and reasonable.

It is always best to take medication if you're considering a hair transplant. A hair transplant is not a miracle cure for hair loss, but a good way to make the areas in which you have lost hair look more dense. But, if you are losing hair and are receding, a hair transplant will not stop you from continuing to lose hair on other parts of your head. That's why it is advisable to be on Finasteride & Minoxidil, so that we can limit the hair loss in other areas where transplanted hair does not exist. It really depends for you though, if you are in a position where you're not really losing hair at a rapid rate and your recession is controlled, then you may be okay without medication, but it's not the better of the two options imo.
 

I mean it's a great result overall. Any plans to go and top up your crown in a future session? Personally don't think it's urgent or needed. I think aesthetically the most impressive area is how dense the back of your temples look, really nice hairline. Enjoy the new hair, super happy for you.

Shock Loss Update
Went for a tidy up trim today. Thought it'd be useful for others who are experiencing shock loss. Results are probably a bit of an illusion as opted not to go as short on the back. However, you can definitely see an improvement in density in the previously shock-loss affected mid area, even if it were to be cut shorter. It's definitely not 100% normal, and there is some evidence of shock-loss on left and right mid area, but it's improving. The lower-shock loss affected areas are a little slower, and can be seen slightly in longer hair. I'll probably next month get it cut to a 1/2 on the back to see where things are really at (though definitely won't style it this way long-term)

9 hours ago, mxnprettynice said:

Kudos for consistent updates @DomTransplant!

I notice more baby hairs sprouting. You will see increased density in the future. It's looking excellent!

Appreciate this @mxnprettynice - agree on the baby hairs, thanks for the feedback, really nice to hear.

13 hours ago, Gatsby said:

Looking good for only month four @DomTransplant. 👌

Thanks Gatsby, looking forward to the next 2 months, happy growing my friend.

120 DAY UPDATE

Definitely a solid progress month as pictures hopefully show. Try to give honest images, though a little difficult as lighting always affects it so being as consistent as I can. At present, the right temple (bottom images) is definitely fuller than the left temple. A few reasons anecdotally why this is. 1) I have more grafts in this area so will appear denser initially due to larger surface area. 2) Had less hairs on this side shed during first 2 months and so more of these hairs give impression of thicker. 3) The way I style my hair, this side hairs fall on top of each other more. 4) Most importantly, I've seen enough reports of uneven hair growth during early periods for it not to be something I'm particularly worried with.

I'm hoping this is just temporary and is a small concern, it's more noticeable in person imo. I'm hoping things balance themselves out over the coming 8+ months. But to be totally honest, am just really pleased to have any hair at all there at the four month stage. Going to get a haircut today, so will update the shock-loss accurately in a second post.

LEFT TEMPLE 90-120 DAYS



RIGHT TEMPLE 90-120 DAYS

2 minutes ago, Astrobhoy said:

Thanks for sharing.  Still waiting on a response from them since I responded with their questions. Not had a quote from the.... But they asked me for name, number etc... passport?!! Bank details!!!!!!!??!!!! Wtf!?! Send me a quote first ffs! Lol

Just checked my initial conversation, I wasn't asked in that order. I was given a quote after I'd provided medical information and was given a quote a few days later, after which I gave the information you've been asked for. Though they may do things differently now... sorry I can't be of more help.

21 hours ago, Astrobhoy said:

How much did it cost you for the 2500 grafts? 

Dr Bicers fees as of June 2023 were 2.5 EURO per graft. I had 2500 grafts so total came to 6250 EUROS. This didn't include flights or accommodation etc.

22 hours ago, OliverAtom said:

That is looking great. Shockloss is almost gone. 

And now all the good is coming soon. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks @OliverAtom - definitely improved on the shockloss, have just been using top min which I think has helped. Hopefully I'll get some good growth over next 3 months

Just now, stephcurry30 said:

Looking good and on track. Almost through the ugly duckling phase. How long did it take for the redness to stop/get rid of?

Thanks - good question re: redness. I've definitely seen a reduction in redness from weeks 10-12. However, it still is slightly red on both sides. Still of the view that I'll see where everything is month 6 (think it's the best mentally or I'd just forever worry).

On 8/20/2023 at 10:28 AM, Ccd99 said:

Thanks for the update and your initial write-up, hugely helpful!

I am due my appointment with Dr Bicer March next year for 4000 grafts (also from the UK), cannot wait to start my hair restoration journey.

No problem dude, sorry for the delay replying. Good luck with Bicer next year, excited for you mate.

*Month 3*

Keeping this active for those that have found/will find it useful. Today marks 90 days since the transplant. Some things to report... improved temple growth in the past few months, more on one side than the other, but not particularly worried about uneven growth, aware this is very common and feel I've had some good progress given it's only month 3. I had a haircut today for the first time which was awesome, waited 3 months on Dr Bicers recommendation. So 3 months without a haircut and wearing a hat every day has been fine, but playing sports without one has been a bit tough as it has looked pretty terrible.

As for the shock loss, it's definitely improving, is more noticeable now the back has been buzzed today as was covered by longer hair, but I'm hoping over the next 3 months with continued topical minoxidil it'll continue to improve, but there is definitely some improvement from 4 weeks ago.





BACK OF HEAD MONTH 3: SHOCK LOSS PROGRESS

Thanks for this, great to see. Difference between month 4 and 6 now (as expected) is huge. Great stuff, keep us updated. Hairline looks very natural, really happy for you.

@Augustine72 - any chance of the 6 month update!? Excited to see how you're coming along...