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I agree with this. I think your hairline looks good, and the rounded temples in general (as Eugenix have made videos about) is not really desirable for males older than their teens. I know some think it looks good and teeny but personally I strongly agree with Eugenix here, and I think you will too over time if you don't now, Etwan. Better use would be crown and any weaker spots. In regards to you not being concerned about your donor and just wanting a homogenous distribution I think you are mostly right and put the edge hair on the top just have more value (to me as well) than hair on the sides and back. If the donor becomes really back you could get smp, so there I can definitely see your point.

He will peak in 2024, and I think he might win 2024

Gatsby for me because it was the hardest case and a brilliant result.

Looks great, but as we know a car is perhaps the most thankful place to take pics for HT. Would be great to see your results in other lighting.

I have followed your journey and it seems to me that you have improved. At first quite a lot and later a little. The 4 month pic just had more favorable lighting and angle

I just saw a video on youtube of a guy with a high fade. Why does it seem to work for him if it doesn't for Etwan - or could it work? @4.40 min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnZCWofXTg

My own doctor said the same a couple of years ago when I investigated finasteride. Are anyone else considering the alternative benefits of finasteride also? https://youtu.be/sqrODiszyNk?si=jMiKfg3xJ86_qD36

I just wanted to share something, to hear if others have the same experience, or maybe some can try this. I had a hair transplant with Eugenix and I have had a very good result (a few guys like Gatsby has seen the full result) coming from a NW6 going on 7, and pretty much done in one go! So I'm very happy about that. However, I do find that since I have fine hair it does matter when I wash the hair. I only use shampoo every third (sometimes even fourth) day. The same day I use shampoo it looks a bit dry but very full. In the period 12-24 hours is when it looks the best. A bit of scalp oil has come onto the hair giving extra density and it looks healthy and shiny. Then from 24 hours onwards it slowly starts going down as the natural grease makes some of the hairs clump together a bit. It still looks fine and these are subtle changes. So if I am going to have a photo taken for example, I will use shampoo in the evening and then in the morning just shower with water, then that whole days it looks it's best. The next day I will again shower only with water and it looks fine if I don't really touch it, but if I fiddle with it with my fingers then it starts to look less dense as the hairs now have enough grease to clump together. Then if I look in a mirror it takes me just 30 seconds to make it fine again, so these are not big problems... just a small observation about timing of shampoo and showers.

Yes, after having a HT I understand why Melvin and others have their hair back. Mine looks much fuller when back like Melvin than when set forward.

Cheers mate. Yes, they are! 😂

Yes, that was a nice night. How are you going? I will think about putting up more pics one of these days

I'm now over 7 months into my journey and just wanted to make a brief review of my trip to Eugenix in India if that might help anyone else. I booked the HT in August 2022, and got scheduled in January 2023. The trip went smoothly, and the stay was even smoother since I got to spend most days in India at the famous farm (which was a very nice experience in such a vulnerable state to be cared for so well). Dr Sethi and Arika are very friendly and professional - and I must say that all the employees that I got in contact with very great. Dr P is funny and likes to be involved in everything that happens. My overall impression is one of professionalism and family. I do not regret putting myself in the hands of Eugenix. I shared most of the days with Adrian who is one of the 'old dogs' in this forum and who has more experience with all things hair related than most, and who is a genuinely great guy. I was NW6 going on NW7. We had planned for 5200 and knew that some of them might have to come from beard hair. Luckily Arika said that I had good facial hair. When inspected in person she said that the donor was excellent and there would be no need for beard hairs. I'm not sure what excellent means here, but I assume either high everage strands per graft or many grafts close together in the donor, or very healthy donor (little to no effect of DHT) or a combination. The operation took three days with about 8 hours, 4 hours, and 4 hours. I had higher BP so I got a pill to lower it. However, it did not help. None the less the operation went well, and I stayed about a week longer mostly at the farm to allow healing before the plane ride home. Healing went well, Healing went well, and I felt that I could go outside and do everyday things after about 4 months. Now, around 7 months later the donor and recipient areas seem to have completely healed, and it looks great. Only when viewed in very harsh light straight from above would it be possible to see it look thinner than in someone who has never lost any hair. Otherwise I will say that it looks natural and even like a good head of hair in most everyday situations that someone would find themselves in. There are no real disconnects or anything. The only thing is a bit of general sparseness when seen from above. Overall, I am very satisfied and have loved the entire experience, from meeting Adrian, Dr P , Arika, and all staff members, to the entire process, and not least the end results Thanks everyone!

I use Ketakonazol once or twice a week and nothing but water the remaining days. That seems to work.

But I seem to remember you are using sea salt too right? Apparently that really dries too.

Imo. this is very bad, but hopefully reparable if you (hopefully) have enough donor left. You need to go to a different doctor though because the yield of those 3000+ grafts was not okay as I see it. caveat: I just read the first few posts and this last one, so I might have missed some context. Having said that, I also agree with Gatsby that it looks like natural balding. It would have been worse if it had looked unnatural.

Good video. I never did it because I was never sold on it.

Texturizing powder - is that the same as toppik etc?

Your results look great. I'm very happy for you.

second procedure for what? Please point us to the weak spots - they are hard to find

I asked ChatGPT "Despite its benefits for achieving a beachy, wavy look, using sea salt spray frequently can have some negative effects on hair health. Salt is a natural dehydrator, which is why it's able to provide that texturized, voluminous look that sea salt spray is known for. However, when used frequently, the salt can strip away the natural oils that keep your hair moisturized and protected. This can lead to dryness, brittleness, and potential breakage over time. To mitigate the potential for damage, many sea salt sprays will include ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil, or other essential oils to counterbalance the drying effect of the salt. These ingredients to some degree can mitigate some of the damaging effects of sea salt and prevent it from drying out too much. It's also a good idea to use sea salt sprays sparingly and not as part of your everyday hair care routine. Instead, consider it as a product for occasional use when you want a specific look. After using a sea salt spray, you might want to use a deep conditioner or hair mask to replenish any moisture that may have been lost. As always, everyone's hair is different, so how your hair responds to sea salt spray can vary. If you notice your hair becoming dry, brittle of falling out after using a sea salt spray, it might be a good idea to reduce your usage or look for a different product that might be more suitable for your hair type." Maybe use it sparingly mate. If the above is correct.

Is sea salt spray working well?

GN, I honestly noticed you as someone who stood out early on. You stood out for having a very confrontational style. Especially in a place like this where people are dealing with things that have impacted parts of their (our) lives, people want honesty, but with a good serving of caring and respect. Not a contest to prove who is more clever or right. I think Melvin doesn't want to ban anyone, and if it gets to the point where he will do that, then it is because there is a good reason. Rather than trying to turn this around and try to find fault outside of yourself - first it was Etwan who was lying - and now it's Melvin who is after you - it would be much more productive if you did a bit of introspection. Just my 2 cents though.

It was already a big improvement, so this will be even better I am sure. Dr P is a good and very hospitable guy, and I really enjoyed hanging out with him too.

Any update?

I have the same attitude, and I am older than you. Top and front matters far more to me than back and sides.