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FUE performed on a 41-year old Caucasian male with • NW V, Class N • Donor density of 92 FU/cm² occipital, 88 FU/cm² parietal, 74 FU/cm² temporal • Hair diameter of ~54-60 microns Treatment plan Follicular Unit Extraction to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and temporal peaks and to reconstruct the crown area. Performed procedure FUE (April 19, 2018) Follicular Unit Extraction with 4109 FU: * 933 single hair FU * 1750 double hair FU * 1268 triple hair FU * 158 quadruple hair FU Double, triple and quadruple FU prepared before implanting. Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.80 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.85 mm hybrid FUE punch with WAW System. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts. -
FUE performed on a 33-year old Caucasian male with • NW II vertex, class N • Donor density of 92 FU/cm² occipital, 88 FU/cm² parietal, 76 FU/cm² temporal • Hair diameter of ~52-56 microns Treatment plan Follicular Unit Extraction to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and rethickening the midhead section. Performed procedures 1st procedure (September 12, 2016) Follicular Unit Extraction with 2643 FU * 300 single hair FU * 372 double hair FU * 1972 tripple hair FU 2nd procedure (January 31, 2019) Follicular Unit Extraction with 496 FU * 30 single hair FU * 466 double hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8 mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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2,381 FUE procedure by Dr. John Diep on May 23rd, 2018
FrontalHT12 posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Hello everyone. I have been meaning to make this thread but have honestly been both busy and lazy. I have been scouring this website for a few months now and have been checking out a lot of peoples progress and completed work. I am glad this exists and want to share my current experience with the community. I am 34 years old and had a FUE done in Las Gatos, California (near San Francisco) by Dr. John Diep on May 23rd, 2018 to the frontal 1/3rd of my head. I began noticing my hair loss slowly when I was 27 years old. I started receding slowly and then the crown started going fast. I used minoxidil from 2011 to 2013 but I kept losing hair but not as quickly as before. I got tired of it and stopped. I started randomly searching on youtube about hairloss solutions and disguises and that eventually lead me to toppik. I started using toppik to cover my crown and i was okay with it. Then when my hairline started disappearing, I would start adding toppik there. It was good for some time and then the hairloss was too drastic. I now started noticing people looking at my hairline when they were talking to me and I felt like they knew something was up. It looked clumpy instead of like real hair strands. So then I began buzzing my hair with a 2 guard and developed a light sprinkle technique to give the illusion that I had a full head of hair with the buzz cut. I eventually got tired of it because like all of you know, it became a daily worry with all of environmental elements and with people wanting to run their hands on the buzz cut. I also got tired of always wearing hats when I didn't have the toppik on my head. I then started doing some serious research for the last 4 years before I actually pulled the trigger. I was choosing between Dr. Lindsey (he is 45 minutes from me in Virginia), Dr. Feriduni ( in Belgium), Dr. Koray Erdogan (Turkey) and Dr. Diep. I ended up choosing Dr. Diep mainly because of his amazing fue hairlines and for that fact that he is in the US. I am not going to type a write up about the day of the procedure because its exactly like what most people have described in their Diep threads. I will say that everything went well and I was pretty much knocked out for 10 hours minus lunch. I was initially told that he would be able to get 2,500 grafts but he ended up extracting 2,381. He was going to do some temple work but since he didn't get the 2,500 grafts, he ended up not doing it. I didn't know this until after the procedure but that makes sense since I was pretty sedated. I also opted to get the A-cell done. I am currently at 6 months and am a bit nervous with the progress (I know this the time where everyone tends to get anxious according to the forums). I know I am a slow grower on the top of my head because I was the same way when I had a full head of hair. There is definitely significant improvement of my hair line, its actually quite dramatic. My only issue is that I don't see a lot of density and I see a lot of big spaces where grafts initially seemed to be placed. I am not going to freak out or anything until after 1 year. I have read on this forum that some people saw a lot of new growth at around 9 months and on. I know the hair also begins thickens up then so I'll just wait and see and post monthly progress pictures. Side note, I know I am going to need 1 or 2 more HTs for full coverage on the rest of my head. I am not on any medication other than daily biotin. I wanted to get yalls opinion on Propecia and your honest blunt opinions about my progress so far. Thanks a lot and I am excited to be a contributor to this forum and of course experience my progress and results with yall. Top 3 pictures are pre op Top 4 pictures are 2 hours post op 1 day post op after a cleaning at his office 3 days post op and my face is swollen 9 days post op with scabbing 10 days post op 12 days post op. All the scabs have fallen. 6 months. Pictures taken this morning. I was buzzing my hair until the first week of October. This is my hair growth since then, about 6 weeks. I am not cutting my hair until the year mark. Hair at 18 Hair at 22 Hair at 28. You can see the front receding. -
2,381 FUE procedure by Dr. John Diep on May 23rd, 2018
FrontalHT12 replied to FrontalHT12's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Okay I will take some pictures soon. I have Toppik in at the current moment. I would love to but I can't risk it with the med I am on now. If I stop taking this med then I may possibly get on Fin but I honestly doubt that. I used Minoxidil for 4 years in the past but didn't really see much of a benefit. It may stopped a lot of quick loss in the crown but I still had hair falling out so I stopped in 2015. Yes, I will probably not do anything for at least 4 more months. Then I will start ramping up my research to see which Dr I should go with. Maybe Diep again or Erdogan, Bisanaga, Rahal, Feriduni. I have been seeing a lot of great results from Dr. Coto in Spain on youtube. Do any of you know or have more information on him? -
On FIN for almost a year/ Need to decide on HT date/Regime (PICS attached)
Melvin-Moderator replied to Panamera13's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Either of those surgeons would work, Dr. Konoir charges $10 a graft for FUE so you’re looking at 50k in total cost. That’s a steep price for most, but worth it if you can afford it. I would consult with as many doctors as possible, don’t be afraid to venture outside of the states. Dr. Bisanga, Lupunzula, Feriduni, Reddy are some impressive FUE surgeons as well in Europe. -
FUE’s performed on a 49-year old Caucasian male with • NW V-VI, Class N • Donor density of 92 FU/cmÇ occipital, 88 FU/cmÇ parietal, 80 FU/cmÇ temporal • Hair diameter of ~54-60 microns Treatment plan 1. Follicular Unit Extraction to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and the midhead section. 2. Follicular Unit Extraction to restore the crown area. Performed procedures 1. FUE (November 21, 2017) with 3531 FU * 841 single hair FU * 200 double hair FU * 2490 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8 mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. 2. FUE (September 10, 2018) with 2678 FU * 278 single hair FU * 2400 double hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85 mm). Extraction performed by WAW-system with a 0.85 mm serrated trumpet punch. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts. Note: follow-up 2nd FUE will be updated after 1 year
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FUE performed on a 54-year old Caucasian male with • Isolated Vertex hair loss pattern • Donor density of 76 FU/cm² occipital, 76 FU/cm² parietal, 68 FU/cm² temporal • Hair diameter of ~48-54 microns Treatment plan Follicular Unit Extraction to reconstruct the crown area. Performed procedure FUE (November 17, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction with 763 FU * 763 tripple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.80 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8 mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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My FUT at Dr. Feriduni in November 2016
Hasselt posted a topic in Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients
Hello, I would like to share with you my first hair transplant in the age of 43. I recognized loosing my hair at the beginning of entering 30 years. At the end of 2015 I decided to have a hair transplant and after visiting and viewing inside several forums about Reputations and experiences about several surgeons I decided to choose Dr. Feriduni in Belgium. November 2016 was then the month having a Fut strip surgery with 4242 grafts harvested from my donor and hope the upcoming result is changing my life. Please feel free to comment your opinions. Cheers Hasselt;) -
Case performed by Dr. Feriduni – 6209 FU in 2 procedures
L0ke replied to L0ke's topic in Results Posted by Leading Hair Restoration Clinics
We use both techniques, depending on the patient needs. The WAW-system with trumpet punch we use especially in cases with curly or frizzy hair. As we need no single FU’s (crown area), Dr. Feriduni decided to work with the WAW-system. Please check breakdown FU first and second OP. -
Scar correction in FUE performed on a 42-year old Caucasian male after FUT Minigrafts ex domo. • NW VII, Class N • Donor density of 76 FU/cmÇ occipital, 80 FU/cmÇ parietal, 68 FU/cmÇ temporal • Hair diameter of ~50-54 microns Treatment plan Follicular Unit Extraction to correct the scars on the back of the head. Performed procedures 1. FUE (October 19, 2016) Scar correction in Follicular Unit Extraction with 636 FU * 636 hair FU (mix single, double and triple hair FU) 2. FUE (October 18, 2017) Scar correction in Follicular Unit Extraction with 512 FU * 102 single hair FU * 410 double hair FU Perpendicular incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.8-0.9 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8 mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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FUE performed on a 46-year old Caucasian male with • NW V vertex, Class N • Donor density of 88 FU/cm² occipital, 82 FU/cm² parietal, 80 FU/cm² temporal • Hair diameter of ~52-56 microns Treatment plan 1. Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and midhead region. 2. Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to restore the vertex area. 3. Medical therapy with Finasteride 1mg since June 2016. Performed procedures 1st procedure (April 27th, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 3015 FU * 400 single hair FU * 1035 double hair FU * 1580 triple and quadriple hair FU 2nd procedure (October 2nd, 2018) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2541 FU * 181 single hair FU * 2360 double and triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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FUT’s performed on a 35-year-old African-American female with • Donor density of 40-48 FU/cmÇ • Hair diameter of ~60-68 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline after traction Alopecia. Performed procedures Procedure 1 (January 13th, 2014) Follicular Unit Transplantation with 1840 FU * 770 single hair FU * 1070 double hair FU Procedure 2 (August 17th, 2016) Follicular Unit Transplantation with 1691 FU * 521 single hair FU * 570 double hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.8-0.95mm).
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dr. Ferudini and dr. Dr de Freitas costs?
Cristian1 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi, since 1-2 months i keep looking for surgeons and I ended up here on these 2 doctors but I don't exactly know the price for both of them. Anybody knows how much EUR is per graft? Anybody had experience with these 2 doctors? I searched for these 2 particular doctors because they make good hairline, as far as I've seen which is just what I want. I went to the Dr. de Freitas website but it didn't specify exactly how much it costs... Same story to dr. Feriduni. I don't know why they just don't put the price there, they make people confused. It's so annoying. -
FUE performed on a 45-year-old Caucasian male with • NW III, Class T • Donor density of 80-84 FU/cm² occipital and 76-80 FU/cm² temporal • Hair diameter of ~58-62 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline. Performed procedure Procedure (December 21st, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 3022 FU * 622 single hair FU * 2400 double hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85mm). Extraction performed with a 0.85mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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FUE performed on a 34-year old Caucasian male with • NW II vertex, Class N • Donor density of 84-96 FU/cm² • Hair diameter of ~60-64 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to rethicken the vertex area. Performed procedure Procedure (September 25th, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 1486 FU * 300 single hair FU * 1186 double, triple and quadruple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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2661grafts With Dr. Feriduni in Hasselt April 2018
Leoeuler66 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients
Hello everyone, I’m a 30 years old male from US and I just had a hair transplant with Dr. Feriduni in Hasselt two weeks ago. I’ve been watching this forum for almost 5 years before I pull the trigger and go for the hair transplant and as you can see this is my first post but I felt like I need to pay back my debt and post my journey since many people here have been an inspiration for me and helped me to make up my mind and go on with the decision. I don’t think I need to talk much about Dr. Feriduni and his team since anybody who has done some research about hair transplant has probably heard his name. He is very patient and meticulous about his job and he took almost two hours to examine my head, calculate donor size and draw the desirable hairline. Day of the surgery Dr. Feriduni applied the anesthetic and then two of his nurses( Ms. Willmots and Ms. Martens if I recall correctly) started the manual extraction. I have to add that Dr. Feriduni told me after the surgery that both nurses have been with him for almost twenty years! During the extraction Dr. Feriduni was constantly checking on me and his team. The extraction took around 3 hours and then I had a short lunch break( Lunch was a super delicious sandwich provided by the clinic ). After the break Dr. Feriduni took over and started with the incisions which took around 2 hours. After the incisions were done,the same nurses took over placing the grafts which took around 3 hours. All in all the whole experience was super smooth with minimal pain although I have somewhat a high pain threshold! I stayed in Hasselt for a week after the surgery and went to the clinic everyday for the hair wash. I’ll try to update this thread of my progress every once in a while. For the starter here are some photos that Dr. Feriduni took when I was in Hasselt. First 6 pics are consultauion 1 day before surgery. Next three pics are 1 day post op. Next 2 pics are 3 days post op and next 6 pics are 6 days post op. Donor pics are 1 day, 3 days, 4 days and 6 days post op 2 pics each day. Let me know if any questions and I’ll try to reply promptly. By the way, I have been on finasteride since 5 years ago and that’s been the only drug I’ve been taking for hairloss. -
3,501 FUE with Dr. Jose Lorenzo (w/ pics)
Smash posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
In 2017, I travelled to Madrid and underwent an FUE hair transplant with Dr Lorenzo. A year has passed and I wanted to document my progress and help guide anyone else considering the Injertocapilar Clinic, or an FUE transplant in general. — I never knew I was losing my hair until it was too late. My rate of hair loss was gradual. There were no hairs on my pillow or in the plughole. Since I had a high hairline, I failed to properly recognize the degree of recession that was occurring. However, by my mid-thirties, my hair loss was becoming noticeable and I was not entirely happy with my appearance. Sometime around 2015, a friend took some photographs of my scalp and I was shocked to find that I was sporting the kind of thinning hair that I imagined I might have as an old man. My hairline was high up on my head and my crown had started to open up. As a spunky guy in my mid-thirties, I was not ready to have an aged man's head on my body. After some months of quiet anguish, I decided to do something radical and shave my head. This was surprisingly liberating. For the first time, I had control over my hair, rather than the other way round. As soon as I let the clippers do their work, I was no longer at the mercy to the whims of my scalp. I wish I had done this sooner. Hence, I’d recommend that anyone considering a hair transplant shaves their head first. Shaving is a big step to take in its own right. However, I immediately discovered that when there’s no hair on your head there’s no problem to deal with! A shaved head can also look (very) cool but you won’t know until you do it. Give it a try. I rocked the shaved head-look for over a year. However, I eventually decided to opt for a hair transplant: whilst I was confident with my new appearance, I wanted to recognise my face looking back in the mirror, rather than the physiognomy of a baby-faced Jason Stratham. I had my reasons. Several years ago, I had made it a personal mission to restore my youthfulness and vitality. My body was starting to pick up the aches and pains associated with ageing and living a sedentary lifestyle. However, I was able to turn the clock back, with a regime of calisthenics and an improved diet. I figured it would also be fun for my hair to also follow suit. Besides, I reasoned that if the transplant didn’t match my expectations, I could simply revert back to shaving my head and wearing the hell out of a suit. In this way, shaving my head actually helped me take the decision to get a transplant in the most positive of ways. Who knew? I began researching the various online forums (including this one) for suggestions on where to find a great doctor. I kept my time on the forums brief but eventually, I narrowed my search down to what I objectively considered, the top three hair surgeons. They were: 1. Dr Feriduni (Belgium) 2. Dr Rahal (Canada) 3. Dr Lorenzo (Spain) I contacted each of their clinics and made online enquiries. I sent in photos of my hair and corresponded with their respective staff. Spex, who represents Dr Ferudini, was particularly helpful. However, Dr Lorenzo contacted me personally (on Christmas Day, no less). I appreciated this personal touch, his frank feedback and the breadth of his portfolio of work. Many before me considered him the greatest hair surgeon on the planet. I figured that if I was going to get this procedure done, I’d opt for the best of the best. With a mixture of gut instinct and mental deduction, I chose Dr Lorenzo. (NB. There was not much difference in quotes given by all three. I paid in several instalments and I believe the total was around 12-13K Euros) It is a big decision to fly to another country and undergo a hair procedure. Personally, numerous objections in my mind came up, such as: ‘You’re already happy, surely this hair procedure only serves your ego?’ ‘The procedure is expensive, wouldn’t you rather spend that on a holiday?’ ‘Do you want to be taking Finasteride for the rest of your life?’ I decided I have a whole lifetime to make more money and that getting a hair procedure was more to do something good and nice for myself. However, the thought of taking meds every day, admittedly, held me back. I view my body as my greatest asset in life and I didn’t want to be dependent on ‘popping pills’ for my cosmetic appearance. However, after researching Finasteride, I deduced that any negative side effects were pretty much short-term and fully reversible. (I read the horror stories out there too but I calculated, statistically, the risk-to-reward ratio very favourable toward a positive outcome. I'm geeky like that.) I sourced the Finasteride online (www.hairlossexperiencesshop.co.uk), which came as 5mg tablets that I divided into five smaller bits and took every day. After several months, I had happily encountered no ill effects. At this point, I decided to contact the clinic and book the procedure with Dr Lorenzo. There was a 10-month waiting list, which was frustrating in the face of my impatience but the time quickly flew by. Before I knew it, I was on an economy plane seat to Madrid. I enjoyed the city, which has a great cultural vibe and is easy to explore, via the metro system. I stayed at a nearby hotel arranged by the clinic. I met Dr Lorenzo, who speaks perfect English, for a consultation several days before my procedure. We had conversed online and his personal assessment was that my temporal peaks and hair line would need completely rebuilding. I also had a small gap appearing on my crown that could be filled. On close inspection of my scalp, Dr Lorenzo also noted that my donor area was excellent (hair, I think, was 53 microns) and suggested a transplant consisting of 3,500 grafts. (NB. I didn't appreciate at the time that one graft can have several hairs, so the amount of hair that was to be transplanted was much more than 3,500...) During my consultation, I asked lots of questions that I had written down and he candidly answered every one. His focus throughout my consultation was the pinnacle of professionalism and this put me instantly at ease. I left his office feeling that I was in very safe hands. On the day of the procedure, I arrived at the clinic very early. I met Grace, a nurse from the UK who now works with Lorenzo. Grace would be on hand over the next two days to talk me through what was happening. I changed into scrubs and was given a valium. My heart rate was also taken. My head was shaved and I was asked where I would like my new hairline to be! I decided to let Dr Lorenzo draw the line on. After all, I figured he’s done this a lot more times with a pen than I have. Just as the valium started kicking in, I was lead to the room where the procedure would take place. Let's fast forward. What does having a hair extraction feel like? Well, the short answer is that it feels like having your head pricked with a cocktail stick around 1,500 times! The procedure began with me laying comfortably on my side whilst I let the anaesthesia take effect. Dr Lorenzo oversaw the extraction team as they began removing my hairs. He performed several extractions himself and guided the team, as required. I listened to music and even fell asleep several times. Occasionally, I’d feel an extraction, which felt like being jabbed with a sharp stick. More pain relief was promptly given. This procedure went on for about four hours. With everything considered, the whole process was actually not too bad: about as uncomfortable as flying on a budget airline plane seat for a long haul. Bearable, not terrible...with much a better lunch. After all the extractions had taken place for the day (1,500 in total) I stretched out and ate some lunch in the kitchen area of the clinic. I chatted with the extraction team and Grace, who was on hand to assist. Everyone at the clinic was very friendly. After a short break, it was time for my extracted hair to be implanted. What does having a hair transplant feel like? Again, it feels like having your head pricked with a cocktail stick...a further 1,500 times! Dr Lorenzo, with a Jedi-like focus, began the procedure of implanting my extracted hairs. I am usually a very chatty guy but, in this case, I had the sense not to interrupt him as he entered a flow state of concentration. It was at this moment I was supremely glad I had chosen a true expert to perform this intimate type of work –and not got it done on the cheap in a less developed country. With hindsight, I would definitely recommend a 'saving n' shaving' approach when selecting a doctor: it is worth it. Dr Lorenzo is clearly an artist as well as a surgeon and I sensed that he really took care to make sure every hair was inserted at just the right angle in just the right place. One by one he added hairs to my scalp. I listened to music and dozed off a few times. After several hours, we were done for the first day. I looked in the mirror and, for the first time in almost two decades, saw that I had hair again! It was an emotional moment to see how my entire image was being transformed. However, at this stage, my image was more akin to a whimsical Harvey Dent than a handsome Bruce Wayne: there were two distinct sides to my face: one side with hair, one without. Before departing the clinic for the day, I was given careful, simple instructions on how to look after my freshly transplanted hairs and driven back to my hotel. This mostly involved spraying my head with a saline solution to keep it wet. Despite having a head like a hairy Swiss cheese, I had a pleasant night’s sleep. I awoke the next day with light trepidation: the sleepy thought of being pricked another 3,500 times was a little disconcerting. Then I remembered how awesome the prospect of having hair was, which dispelled the negative feelings. At that moment, the hotel shuttle whisked me to the clinic. I arrived, met the staff and the work continued. I was prepped in the same way as the previous day, and the procedure was repeated. Poke, poke, poke! The time passed slowly. However, by the end of the day, I had hair. Bruce Wayne achievement: unlocked! My head was a smattering of red dots but the hardest part was done. That night, I slept carefully in my bed, using a pillow provided by the clinic and, again, spraying my head every few hours with the saline solution. I also took some vitamin D3 to help assist in the healing process. Before heading home the next day, I attended the clinic for an assessment and a debrief. For those interested, here are some stats from the surgery: Extractable Grafts: 6,924 Actual Grafts Used: 3,501 Overall Hairs Extracted: 8,477 Total Hairs Used: 42.8% Hair/graft ratio: 2.42 Temporal: 300 grafts (2.25 hair/ graft) Parietal: 1,451 (2.41 hair/ graft) Occipital: 1,750 (2.46 hair/ graft) Single: 353 Double: 1,488 Triple: 1,497 Quadruple: 159 Quintuple: 4 Sextuple: 0 The procedure had been a success and now the task was up to me to keep my head protected to ensure the optimal conditions for all the transplanted hair to grow and the donor site to heal. Apparently, it takes nine days for the transplanted hairs to completely take root in their new locations. Dr Lorenzo suggested this happens even more quickly but I fixed my sights on keeping free of any potential stress for the next nine days. The initial days following the operation were quite challenging in ways I had not anticipated. My head swelled up for a few days due to the lingering aesthetic in my system. I looked like Thanos’ nephew. Happily, the comical swelling subsided and was then replaced with a bigger challenge. The donor area was covered in thousands of little scabs that became incredibly itchy. Of course, I was under strict instructions not to scratch. I can imagine the greatest feeling in the world would have been to have scratched those itchy bits…but…I resisted! However, the itchiness was so severe it descended into a mixture of pain and mental despair. It kept me awake for several days and was far more challenging than the transplant itself. Eventually, I found relief by applying cold aloe vera gel (kept in the refrigerator) to the affected area of my head, which significantly eased the sensation. After a few days, the itchy condition passed and my sanity returned. After a few weeks, with the redness of scalp starting to fade, I could enjoy my newly transplanted hair. It even started to grow! Although short, it felt great to have my hairline restored to my younger self. During this journey, I made a point to tell almost everyone about what I was doing. I decided that trying to hide the obvious is the same thinking that leads to comb-overs. Lots of my friends were really interested in the procedure and everyone was supportive. Curiously, I think the question I got asked the most was “…how much did it cost?” After a few weeks, my transplanted hair began to fall out as I entered the so-called ‘ugly duckling’ phase. I guess no patient likes to see their new hair vanish, even temporarily, so, at this point, I decided to skip the drama and keep my hair super short, returning to my former Jason Stratham look for the next few months. However, this time around, I wasn’t able to use clippers (you have to wait five months) but I got by cutting my hair with scissors. Short hair made the process of dealing with the changes happening on my head much more manageable. However, as soon as I cut my hair short for the first time, post-op, I made a positive discovery. –There was no scarring in my donor area! I had assumed that all the hairs taken from the donor site would leave little-pitted scars. I had seen such pictures, online, of other FUE patients and accepted this as par for the course. However, I had no scarring at all. My skin was smooth. I suspect this is because of the extraction technique used and the skill of the extraction team. I was a very happy client indeed and extremely happy I opted for Dr Lorenzo and Injectocappilar. Life then continued as normal. After five months I returned to the clinic for a checkup with Dr Lorenzo. I must say he really is a perfectionist and took the time to look closely at my hair and its progress. By five months my hair was beginning to thicken. There was some concern about the density around my temporal peaks. The hair in this area was a little thinner. Dr Lorenzo concluded that we must wait another five months to see how the hair will progress. Six months after the procedure I began to let my new hair grow properly. As the hair grew thicker and it was an amazing feeling to look in the mirror and see the same style of hair on my head that I had, fifteen years prior. After ten months, I returned to see Dr Lorenzo for a second, and final, check-up. The hair had thickened considerably during this interlude. He was very happy with the overall outcome. He suggested that we could put in 50-250 more hairs in the peaks down the line to thicken them up a little more. This is something I may consider, but it's not really an issue for me at present. What does transplanted hair look and feel like? Well, ten months after the procedure, the hair feels exactly like normal hair. It has all the same sensations when you brush or comb it. Running your fingers through your new hairline feels like it has always been there. The sensitivity of the scalp is identical to before the procedure. My new hair covers my head perfectly. I now have a hairline and temporal peaks that frame my face very nicely. The patch in the crown of my head has been completely filled, too. Dr. Lorenzo really stretched those 3,500 grafts well. The density of the transplanted hair at the front is not as thick as my original hair. However, it is pretty thick and from months six to ten (present) the thickness of my hair continues to increase. I’m not sure how it will change looking ahead. The transplanted hair is slightly darker than the rest of the hair on my head. It blends in perfectly well but I was curious about it. Dr Lorenzo explained that this is because the hair is strong. The transplanted hair has a slight curl to it. I was informed that this is because the hair is new. As it matures it will resemble the hair on the rest of my scalp. Even if the hair remained curly it would not be an issue. The donor area appears as thick as before I had the procedure. Upon inspection, it looks as if no hair was actually taken. I wondered if the hair around this area would be thinner but I can’t detect any change. It seems almost like magic. Dr Lorenzo takes the approach of using transplanted hair sparingly. He’s keen to not exhaust the donor area, whilst maximising coverage. I appreciated his approach in this respect. I learned I have about 21,000 hairs (not grafts!) remaining in the donor area for any future work. Although I made an effort to tell as many people about my procedure as possible it has been quite fun to meet old acquaintances who didn’t know that I was getting an FUE procedure. In every case they look at me, with slight befuddlement, and say things like: “...you look younger” or “...there’s something different about you!” These comments are always positive and some even have expressed an interested in having a transplant themselves. When I look in the mirror now, I now see myself looking back. It's fantastic not to have to worry about my hair anymore. It’s almost easy to forget I ever had issues with it falling out. The days of hair-woe now seem long ago, and I have no fear of them returning. Do you ever wish you could turn back time knowing what you know now? Well, I feel like I am twenty years old again, with all the smarts of a thirty-five-year-old! It’s a great feeling! This is, by far, the best money I have ever spent. I see it as an investment in myself. Looking forward, I am keen to see how my hair matures. I am delighted that I now have hair that I can style (although I probably won’t be using hair straighteners as much this time!) Recently, I even got a bad haircut from a dodgy barber, which I now consider a high-quality problem! Overall, I am a supremely happy client and highly recommend Dr Lorenzo and his team. I have gone from having a receding hairline to having hair. The difference feels like night and day! The level of care and attention he showed throughout my procedure was exemplary. Both He and Grace have been on hand and available to help with questions after the procedure. Like many others, I believe he is the best hair surgeon in the world. I’m writing this review on my own accord and as a sheer expression of my contentedness. I hope this gives you an overview of working with Dr Lorenzo or any other FUE professional. These opinions are all my own, so please do your research! If you have any questions, please ask below! 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Case performed by Dr. Feriduni – 3022 FU in 1 day
PeloDinero replied to L0ke's topic in Results Posted by Leading Hair Restoration Clinics
Excellent result. Big fan of Dr. Feriduni's work. This isn't even a full year post-op so more smoothing should be expected. -
Need to Get Hair Transplant Fixed - Advice Please!!
Spaceman replied to davebot8888's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
It’s likely that you can get this fixed. Your procedure and touch up were modest so you’ve probably have enough donor to reshape and thicken your hairline. 2000 grafts or so would give you a major improvement. I’d look at Konior or Gabel for your case. They do excellent hairline repair work and the size of the procedure is right in their sweet spot. If you are in Europe, look at Devroye or Feriduni. In Canada, Dr. Wong. Keser in Turkey if money is an issue. -
Backing out of ASMED
Gasthoerer replied to PGDMMB's topic in Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients
If you are not sure - don't go fot it. That is what Dr. Feriduni told me befoe the surgery. And he is right. But: I decided for Feriduni cause after > 1 year of research I only had seen 1 bad result. In the month before the surgery, 3 (!) bad results popped up. That's life.- 101 replies
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What is the Problem with Erdoğan Hairlines?
Gasthoerer replied to djohnson's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Simple to answer. I stick to what Dr. Feriduni told me during the pre-op hairline drawing (we dicussed to perform a bigger surgery than initially planned, but I was unsure and hesitating): "If you are unsure about a cosmetic surgery, don't do it". -
FUE performed on a 26-year old Caucasian male with • NW II vertex, Class N • Donor density of 84-96 FU/cm² • Hair diameter of ~60-64 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and rethickening of the midhead section. Performed procedure (March 11th, 2016) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2911 FU Day 1 * 351 single hair FU * 618 double hair FU * 1530 triple hair FU Day 2 * 156 single hair FU * 256 double hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.85mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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Dr. Feriduni - 2080 Fue - Worried at 3 months
Exi0 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Results Posted by Patients
Hello everyone, I am 29 years old and I did a FUE (2080 UF) exactly 3 months ago by Dr. Feriduni and his team. Here are pictures of exactly 3 months, (the hair caught in my fingers are not UF transplanted) https://serving.photos.photobox.com/588 ... 2a9ecc.jpg https://serving.photos.photobox.com/561 ... 5938d6.jpg https://serving.photos.photobox.com/631 ... 9b37f4.jpg Pictures at 5 days. https://serving.photos.photobox.com/489 ... 8eaa81.jpg https://serving.photos.photobox.com/214 ... a76a4a.jpg I find that there is very little regrowth for 3 months, especially when I compare with other patients at the same time... I'm really worried about the evolution and I do not find it very encouraging especially at 3 months and for 2080 uf, And I have totally smooth areas without regrowth, or a potential regrowth sign (small black poins) According to you, everything is normal? In advance, thank you very much for your answer. (NB: I'm under finasteride since 8 years) -
Thanks, Melvin. Yes, I intend on meeting with all of those NYC doctors. I guess my question was looking for people's subjective opinions of the best, most artistically rendered hairlines. Dr. Feriduni in Belgium, or Hasson & Wong in Vancouver, for example. I'd be willing to travel if it might result in a more natural-looking outcome.
