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Hi, My name is Akash, I am from India, I had a HT surgery (9weeks back). I just wanted your honest, clear cut opinion about a query I have and it would be very kind if you can spare a few minutes to respond to my query. During my surgery (9 weeks back) I was told by the doctor that I have a very hard skin and there is a popping effect (when they were trying to insert one graft the surrounding grafts were coming out), and after 9 weeks now I can see that most of my grafts (specially in the temporal area) have neither grown nor shed. I am very worried as I read that shedding normally occurs after 1-5 weeks of the transplant, and also heard from a youtuber that if transplanted hair doesn't grow or shed within 3-4 months then they are as good as dead and new hair won't come out from them. Please can you confirm this?, if it is true then my transplant most probably has failed. And, is there any way to soften scalp skin, in case I go for a 2nd transplant in the future. Regards, Akash
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please i need ur help , i had my haur transplant in turkey on saturday 8th of feb 2020, on 13th of feb ( after 5 days ) ,i noticed after Washing my head with ( care ) some of the hair shafts with the white tissue surrounding it are falling in te sink and they are still falling out eachday. without a single drop of blood i have contacted the hospital where i have made the surgery in and the dr told me it is quite normal , in mean while i have contacted others drs from diffrent clinics they stated that they are follicles and they failed to be transplanted , please i need someone experineced Dr or patient to reply my worry FYI i havent bleed any drop of blood these are some pics for the fallen things just after my hair wash
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Hi All, I am Dima from Russia, 32 years old. I faced balding in my early 20s. First the frontal line went up and then my crown start balding. So the classic story of hair loss. At the age of 27 I already was with a bald crown and temples. I started to research about hair transplant, but first I asked in local clinics, they gave me very high prices, which I could not afford, also I started to read the reviews and all the positive reviews were without photos, just negatives with photos and I even contacted some real people from my country who did in Russia and their results looked ugly, really bad donor zone and unnatural hair. At some point I lost hope, like if it will look so ugly after transplant why should I pay for it, better get used to my bald head. But I saw a photo on instagram from hair transplant hashtag, it was posted by a clinic in Turkey called Bellus Clinic, I went to their page and saw a lot of people from Russia, interviews, results. I know clinics post best photos not showing the reality, so I never believe just to photos, so I told a consultant, her name was Anna, if it would be possible to contact some people whose results are posted on their page to contact them directly. She asked me to wait for 1 hour so she can contact her patients and ask for permission before she can share their numbers. I first thought it was an excuse and she would disappear but she really sent me like 10-15 numbers of Russian speaking people in 1 hour. I did not contact all of them, I talked with couple of guys and it was enough for me, I called them via video call and saw their results were real. I asked them a lot of questions, all of them confirmed I could trust the clinic so I already start to think about transplant seriously. I started to research about transplant in Turkey and understood most of clinics work without doctor, one guy on net told me to ask the clinic for diploma and pics of actual doctor, because they can send you a diploma of whoever and another person can do your transplant, you will never know, you go to different country, without knowing their language. So I asked Anna to send me diploma, she sent me the diploma of dr Kurshat and also his photos, so I got calmer. And the best thing is dr Kurshat speaks fluent English, so I could explain to him everything directly when I was already in a clinic. So I decided to go there, sent Anna my ticket, when I reached at the airport we met and went with a car directly to the clinic. As my flight was in the morning I wanted to end everything in the first day. So I reached Istanbul on 17.12.2018 I met dr Kurshat at the clinic, he started consultation, when we discussed all the topics and he answered all my questions they took a blood test and then shaved my head. And we started. Anna was saying before the anesthesia can be painful so I was nervous, but frankly speaking it did not feel painful but of course it was not pleasant, but not so painful I expected. First they collected the grafts, the another anesthesia and after that dr started to open the channels. He is a very pleasant man, around 1 hour he was opening the channels and we were talking. Then I had a dinner and some rest, then the techs started to transplant the grafts and it was finished. I think everything took like 8-9 hours approximately. Then the guys took me to the hotel, explained how to sleep and etc. On the third day they took off the band and washed my head, dr Kurshat met me again to see how everything is going. After that they took me to the airport. So I had been transplanted around 4500 grafts on my frontal part and crown. It was FUE, I paid approximately 2000$, as the price was 1800eu I think it makes around 2000 in dollars. And it was everything included, like hotel, transportation, medications, vitamins, spray, shampoo and all these things. During one year I was in touch with Anna and Ali, the consultants of the clinic, especially first 4 months I think they hated me )) Because it is the period when the hair were falling and not growing and I was going crazy eally, I know everybody explained it to me before but I was nervous. After 5th month my head changed very fast. on the 6th month I already had good result, especially on frontal part, the crown grows slower, the people who did HT they know it. So I relaxed at last. On September I sent my friend also there for hair transplant. He was making fun of me first but when he saw my changes he also wanted, but his head was much balder then mine, just his head is very small) they did 5000 grafts to him, so we wait ow fo his results, when he gets any I wll also post his photos. I dont have any before photo as I was always wearing a cap, but you will understand with my photos from the period when hair fell how my bald head looked. Later I will do some photos of crown and post here. Now I ll add the photos from computer. The last photo is me with my friend on the same day he was leaving to Bellus Clinic for his HT and I was dropping him at the airport. Later I will post him also. -
I decided to make this video, because frankly I think it's an important topic. I'd like to hear from anyone who shaved their head before deciding to have a hair transplant, why did you decide to go through with surgery? -
Hair transplants are becoming more popular, what are some of the reasons why you guys think hair transplants are becoming more popular? Hair Transplants Are On The Rise and Here's Why
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Tensed right now. Age 24 used rogaine for a year back in 2018 Mixed reviews from surgeon. First clinic says. 3000 grafts are needed to cover up to shiny spot and prp should be done every month in order to cover the bald spots over top. Dht / prp / minoxidil and finast topical Second one says. Hair density is still ok. hair transplant might cause further loss as the thinning is still on. Suggested SCALP MICRO PIGMENTATION. What i want. Long term i just want hair on my top and front. willing to do multiple transplant if it helps covering the shiny scalp temporarily. On other hand should i go back to rogaine and topical finasteride ( if it is safe)
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Hello Friends, Here is my 8-month mark update. Looks amazing for 8 months. I saw the biggest change before and 8 months after FUE Hair Transplant. I've got a good few months of growth and maturation ahead of you.
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Follow up review from my SECOND hair transplant with Dr. Karalexis in Athens Greece: I came back to Athens for a second hair transplant after very good results from my first surgery. Despite the fact that I don't the best donor area and my hair is very fine. Dr. Karalexis was able to get around 1,450 grafts on the second transplant. He filled in my crawn area mainly and put some transplants in the front of my head for more density. Again, I am very happy with the results so far. He is a great doctor and has a great team. He actually performs the surgery with his team. I wouldn't trust any other Dr. with my donor area, since you only have one. If I ever think of doing it again, (if possible) I wouldn't hesitate to do it again with Dr. Karalexis. I traveled from the USA just to have the surgery with him. I am happy to recommend him again and if I can answer any questions for you, please don't hesitate to contact me. Feel free to read my review from 2017 below. Thank You , J. Becht Below my previous post from June 2017: I've just joined the group and I'd like to recommend Dr. Karalexis Apostolos in Athens Greece. Here is my story: "After visiting 4 different doctors, regardless of the price (he was not the lowest price, in the middle) I felt very comfortable and confident for our first meeting. He was very honest about what results he would provide for me (I didn’t have the best donor area). He never made me feel pressured at all. He event gave me his personal cell and told me I could called him after anytime after our first meeting and then after the procedure. He saw me the day after the procedure and one week after since I was in Greece on vacation. His two assistants during the procedure were also very professional and well trained. I would go back for another procedure anytime. He was very professional, qualified and really cares about his patients. Top notch office, very clean and nice." Any questions, please feel free to email me. J. Becht -
This question comes up time and time again. It's almost as prevalent as FUTvsFUE, and the argument sort of goes hand in hand. What do you guys think? I would love to hear the communities thoughts. How Many Hair Transplants Can You Have Over A Lifetime
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This patient is a 42-year-old male who is 6 months out from 2342 grafts FUE hair restoration to the frontal hairline and frontal zone of the scalp. At this stage of the restoration process, he is extremely happy with the progress and is looking forward to the results at one year which we will present. He is also considering transplanting into the crown in the future, but now his main concern was the frontal zone. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS -
A great example of The Weston System performed by our California Center owner, Michael Pichinte. Mr. Pichinte added density to this hair transplant recipient and camouflaged the thin areas on the crown and the FUE scars. The pigmentation is slightly behind the HT surgeon's uneven hairline on the left as opposed to the client's right side. The client was going to buzz down his hair slightly shorter to blend in the hairline that the HT surgeon mismatched in the front. Photo was taken immediately after this one-session only procedure. -
What is Diagonal? Hi everyone! Nate here. Frank Grillo, myself, and some others have come together to create Diagonal. Created by former and prospective HT patients, Diagonal diagnoses the right hair transplant doctor for you. We help US patients find the right doctor -- usually abroad -- by providing all the necessary information and handling all the logistics as a personal concierge. We were created by former/prospective patients who were exhausted from combing through all the forums and clinics’ sites to find relevant information on hair transplants. How often have you seen, “How good is doctor X?” or “FUT or FUE?” or “How much should I expect X,XXX number of grafts to cost?”. Our aim is to simplify the process so that you can easily know everything involved in the procedure. If you want to learn more, we would love for you to talk to one of our former patients today: http://www.diagonalhealth.com/contact.html'>http://www.diagonalhealth.com/contact.html Why Diagonal? We’re big fans of Hair Restoration Network. However, we’ve found it challenging to dig through various posts to find the right information on various clinics. Some clinic sites do a terrific job outlining their services and setting expectations, but they still lack testimonials and reviews. The clinics are the best source of information for the doctors. However, that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Each doctor has a different specialty in a specific procedure. Finding the right doctor given your needs isn’t always easy. The barber will always tell you you need a haircut. We want to get you to a place where you can get a haircut regularly. What’s Diagonal asking for? If you’re a US patient looking to get a hair transplant, we would love to talk to you. We’re already working with a handful of the best clinics: http://www.diagonalhealth.com/contact.html If you’re outside the US, we would still love to talk to you too. Our focus is on US patients at present. We will gladly take any and all feedback on our site. -
This young gentleman came to AHR for restoration of the hairline. He was thinning and receding over the past few years. He had a FUT procedure of 2000 FU. The after photos are 1 year post-surgery.
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This 53-year-old gentleman started thinning years ago at the top and crown areas of his scalp. He had tried medications without any significant growth. We transplanted 2098 grafts into the crown approximately 6 months ago. The series of photographs show the scalp as he presented before any surgery or haircuts, another photograph depicting the area of transplant showing his natural swirl pattern with blue markings, and the 6-month preliminary results. The swirl pattern was created by following some the “wispy” natural hairs that he had so I am able to make the slits in the natural direction and angle of his native hair. At 6 months, the transplanted follicular unit grafts are growing very well. He said that he did not shed that much after surgery and he has been already cutting his hair regularly. Also, the video shows the close up of the donor scar, which is thin and difficult to see even with his hair cut very short. Overall the hair growth is excellent at this stage and we anticipate that the number of hairs will continue to increase and his hair will also thicken over time. He said he would come back in 3-month intervals to show his growth over time.
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This patient is a 51-year-old male who desired to strengthen his frontal hairline. He has very good density in the frontal central tuft area of the scalp, mid-scalp, and crown. 2260 grafts were placed in the frontal hairline region. The postoperative photographs show the 1-year result. Multiple photographs show the hair as he normally has it, and several depicting the hair with a band and comb to show the transplanted area more clearly. Case details: Total grafts: 2260 Strip method: 16.0 x 1.4 cm strip Grafts: 1’s: 516 2’s: 1041 3’s: 568 4’s: 135
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32 year old man Norwood 2 2,700 micrografts 6,350 hairs 3 sessions This hair transplant is FUT. Dr. Feinberg is the only doctor in New Jersey that has the ARTAS ROBOT for FUE hair transplants. -
This 36-year-old patient desired to have his hair restored in the frontal region of the scalp and the frontotemporal angles. A total of 2210 grafts were placed into the frontal hairline, scalp, and frontotemporal angles. Preoperative and postoperative photographs are presented at only 6 months growth. Close up photographs of the donor area show no evidence of the donor area scar despite the very short haircut. A video is also presented to show the results with a comb being run through his hair.
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For several years, this patient has noticed a gradual thinning and decline of her frontal hairline. She felt that it was thinning to the point where she was unable to style it to her liking and always had to brush it forward to hide her hairline. It became very frustrating to her and ultimately she was self conscious about it. We designed a female pattern hairline by following her current hairline and lowering it to make a very natural female hairline. 2234 grafts were placed into the frontal hairline and immediately behind it to connect to her native hairline. Over 750 single haired grafts were placed just in the immediate 1 - 2 centimeters and the rest of the grafts were used to connect the new hairline to her native hairline. Close up photographs show the density of the frontal hairline around 60 FU/sq. cm. Once the grafts were placed, I surveyed the entire transplanted region, especially the frontal hairline, and additional grafts were placed in any spaces that could accommodate the hair. Photographs were submitted with similar orientations showing the timeline for the restoration process: immediately after surgery, 1 week, 3 months, and 1 year following the hair transplant procedure. A video demonstrates the 1 year result at approximately 85% growth; we expect the transplanted hairs to mature and thicken up over the next year of growth.
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This 41-year-old gentleman was concerned about his receding hairline and desired to have it recreated to a more youthful appearance. Although we discussed his thinning mid-scalp, that did not bother him as much as the hairline, which he wanted us to concentrate our efforts on. 2642 grafts were placed in recreating the frontal hairline and frontotemporal angles. Understanding that hair loss is progressive, he also elected to be more diligent with medical therapy by taking minoxidil and finasteride, which he had been using on and off in the past. He feels that since starting medical therapy, his hair loss has slowed down. The results are shown 2 years following the hair transplantation. Just before the last visit, he cut his hair short, which he feels gives him a nice, clean appearance with his new hairstyle, which he is very happy with. Shortly, I will add a video showing his two year results.
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Is it necessary to keep using Minoxidil/propecia or laser hair coomb after a hair transplant if previously used? I would have thought that having a hair transplant would be a permanent solution to hair loss and that other treatments would no longer have to be used?! therefore the investment of a transplant saving on the long term (for life) costs of and the effort of continually using minoxidil, propecia and laser coombs. Why would I need to carry on with treatments such as Propecia, Minoxidil and laser combs apart from the goal of stopping the lose of hair that they have re-grown when a transplant could replace this hair for good without the effort/side effects of ongoing/timeless treatments If any naturally occurring hair that is still present at the time of transplant that subsequently falls out, I would then perhaps expect to have to pay for another transplant (I have read in ‘Hair Loss for Dummies’ that its advisable to come with a long term plan with the surgeon to take into account future hair loss or have future hair loss in a constituency plan) However If I did want to save on transplants costs then using Minoxidil/propecia and/or laser coomb to help stop future loss of the naturally occurring hair that’s left could be an option (I still have some hair in the front/middle of my scalp) I have also read that minoxidil/propecia are advised by some surgeons to be used following transplant even if not previously used Ideally I would want to stick to transplants due to having one off charges and not having to either pay regularly (minoxidil, propecia) or have the effort of their application (laser coomb and Minoxidil) or the risk of side effects (minoxidil and Propecia) If I was previously using these treatments I woud ideally want to stop using them and have a transplant to replace any hair that either has fallen out naturally or has re-grown and would fall out if I used then stopped using Minoxidil/propecia/laser coomb.
