DavidJ

Hi @Melvin- Admin I tagged you in my other thread where I have pictures

Hi @Melvin- Admin These are my pictures - I dont know how to move them to my other thread where you requested to see them.

Hi All, I figured I should give everyone an update on how my journey is progressing as this group has been so helpful and informative. I had to postpone my intending session in September to April next year due to work commitments that required me to travel internationally. But during this time I have been discussing my situation and having "virtual consults via sending pictures" to a number of Doctors and thought I would share my findings. Eugenix Great consult with team Provided solid information and assessment on grafts required Felt very pushy for me to pay a deposit and make an appointment Assessment ~4400 grafts needed Doner hair was average and would be able to proved up to ~3500 grafts Remaining would come from beard ~$14,000 (AUD) Dr Yaman Easy communication (Ihsan was very easy to deal with) Fast response Very fileable with dates - doesn't need any deposit or is not pushy for payment Assessment ~4500 grafts needed Doner hair was average and would be able to proved up to ~3800 grafts Remaining would come from beard Would be done over 2 days ~$8,800 (AUD) Vertex Slow to respond Not much communication but provided a detailed response Assessment ~4500 grafts needed Doner hair was not mentioned Remaining would come from beard Would be done over 2 days ~$ 18,000 (AUD) Knudsen Clinic | Sydney In person meeting Rushed and not very friendly Assessment done in less than 15 min Assessment Can "maybe get 2000 grafts Doner hair was ok and had a few "2's and 3's" ~$16,000 (AUD) Dr Gur (Feucapilar) Very very slow to respond had to chase constantly for an update Assessment Doner hair is very low Wants me to see if donor area affected by hair loss Of all the virtual consults, only Dr Gur said the donor was bad (all doctors supplied with the same pictures - I posted them on my other thread) It does worry me a bit, but 4 out of 5 seemed to think the donor was ok. I am booked in with @Dr Resul Yaman on the 4th April 2024 and am now just counting down the days - I am really hoping to finally have some hair again!

Thanks !!!

Hi @Melvin- Moderator are we able to geta link to all the articles? I am not ablet o find them - the ones on Pre and post care what to expect questions to ask a doctor I was looking at them 2 days ago and now cant find them

I had a consult with Knudsen - almost $200 for about 8min of his time. Saying he thinks he "might" be able to do 2000 grafts and my doner is on the poor side. then walked me to his office manger and asked her to find me a date to book in. So rushed and clearly just $$$ orientated

Any thoughts on how best to use my ~4,000 grafts ? would it be a fools mission to try and lower my hair line ?

I figured I would post some images to show what I am working with at the moment. I continue to be told my doner is good by a number of Doctors that I have consulted with (all overseas) (Yaman, Gur, Eugenix, Taleb) All Doctor's have advised the same estimates for grafts Estimate 4,400-4,500 Will cover the front and Mid section and maybe touch the crown if anything is left over.

I am very sorry to hear your bad experience - I am also booked with Dr Yaman for a HT in 2 weeks. It seems there have been a number of poor results posted here in the last few months. I would be great if @Dr Resul Yaman could provide some comments or feedback. As I think a few people that are planning HT with him are getting very nervous.

Im booking in with Dr Yaman for the 13th September - very similar situation to you; NW5-6 estimate about 4,400 grafts ~3500 from head ~800 from beard I am still very nervous and not sure I have picked the right doctor as 1 min i read praise and great reviews, and the next people are saying he is not the best and has questionable outcomes.

No one seems to comment - I am booked with him, but second guessing myself every day

@Rahal Hair Transplant Thank for you the sound advise!

@A_4_Archan Thank you for the reply - what you have said makes sense. I will consult with a Doctor and see what they recommend.

Been on Finasteride for the last 4 or so years, with no side effects. Wondering if it is worth switching to Dutasteride as I have noticed my hair is thinning more over the last 9 months.

SO I am really starting to get nervous now - Have I made the right choice is the recovery going to be a hassle what post/after care do I need to look out for I keep second gusessing myself