Hi all,
Finally took the plunge. Hair has slowly become more receded over the past 10 years but slowed right down in last 2 years since been on oral fin + topical min.
I've always had a bit of a fivehead so I didn't want anything too unnatural – just wanted to restore my hairline from c.8 years ago.
Consulted with a few London-based surgeons but Dr Reddy has the best reputation and my consultation with him gave me more confidence than any others - he was more honest and clearly had a knowledge base superior to others. I got a cancellation so wait time was less than a month.
Procedure was 1-day with extractions at the back in the morning by Dr Reddy and implanting done in the further back sections by Dr Reddy + a technician, then lunch, then afternoon with Dr Reddy doing extractions on either side followed by Dr Reddy doing the remaining implanting including the hairline for the next few hours. Overall ~1700 grafts and a total of around 8 hours. Very limited discomfort / pain due to local anaesthetic but it wore off a little towards the end. Professional experience with all pre/post instructions clear.
Hairline is conservative but I wanted it to be natural and pushed Dr Reddy quite a bit on temple points etc. which he advised against on the basis that it would look different to how I did when I was young (I showed photos) and also the correct hairs are hard to find without it sticking out. I am happy with it, and in future if I want to refine then I have plenty of donor left.
Currently taking:
- Finasteride 1mg
- Minoxidil 2.5mg (started oral on day of op)
- Vitamins: D, B-complex, L-arginine, fish oil, hair/skin/nails complex, biotin
Photos below. Hairline draw was rough / it was refined and drawn properly at lunchtime but I don't have photos of it
Pre-Op
Day 0
Today (3 Days Post-Op)