HT by Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich - Thailand

[hst]

Hi, everyone. I'm going to have my HT by Damkerng Pathomvanich in Thailand on the 15th Sept 2009.Getting excited.I choose him is because he is the best hair transplant surgeon in Asia.Really appreciate this website for the informations provided.Will keep my post update.

[Doyoubike]

Hi there,

 

I just had it done by Dr. Path back in Aug 10th, 09.

 

No worries, it will work out fine, I'm 1 mth post surgery ... send me a personal message.

[hst]

Originally posted by Doyoubike:

Hi there,

 

I just had it done by Dr. Path back in Aug 10th, 09.

 

No worries, it will work out fine, I'm 1 mth post surgery ... send me a personal message.

 

Which hotel did you stay? Any nice place to visit? Good luck

[Bill - Seemiller]

hst,

 

Congratuations on making an excellent choice on a surgeon to perform your hair restoration procedure. You'll be in great hands.

 

I hope you'll report back to us with your experience and share some pictures :-).

 

All the best in restoring your hair,

 

Bill

[Sunnycoastman]

Gidday. Im booked in with Dr Path in November. I have a question. I have just started on propecia. Its 70 bux a month here in Australia for 28 x 1mg tabs. Is it cheaper in thailand and will dr path prescribe it. might be able to get a year or twos worth over there alot cheaper than in australia....cheers

[hst]

Originally posted by Sunnycoastman:

Gidday. Im booked in with Dr Path in November. I have a question. I have just started on propecia. Its 70 bux a month here in Australia for 28 x 1mg tabs. Is it cheaper in thailand and will dr path prescribe it. might be able to get a year or twos worth over there alot cheaper than in australia....cheers

 

You can switch to proscar (5mg). It's the same med as propecia but much cheaper. By cutting it into 5 pieces can can save alots.

[Sunnycoastman]

Good luck with your HT this week hst...:-) I bet youre a bit nervous about it but it sounds like youre in good hands with Dr Path. I trust all goes well for you. Are you going alone or will you have company. Please post youre experience when you return including which hotel you stayed at, where you visited, and of course how it all went on the day, and any other advice you can give....cheers

[hst]

Sunnycoastman,

I arrived Bangkok on the 13th Sept 2009 alone. Initially wanted to book Holiday Inn in Silom, but was quoted 3-4k baht per day. Walked down the road & settle down in Silom village Inn at 1099 baht. Quite cheap for a clean & nice room. I choose to stay in Silom b'cuz it's the central of Bangkok, with nightlife & other exciting places too. http://patpongnightlife.com/index.htm

Food are cheap. Beef steak @ Sizzly restaurant cost about 590 baht.

Second day, woke up early to find the sky train to Dr Path office. Walk all the way down towards Hotel Sofitel & you will see the station Sala Daeng.Buy your ticket to station Ari (30 baht). Take the train towards National Library but exit at Siam interchange. Take the opposite train to Mo Chit but alight at Ari station. Go to the exit No4 & you will see a Starbuck restaurant or Adidas outlet. Walk all the way towards IBM buiding / Toyota showroom & you are somewhere to 108, Phahonyothin building (brown tall building) which is Dr Path Clinic.The whole journey from Silom to Dr Path clinic is about 30 to 45 mins. Bangkok it's quite safe. People are also friendly & helpful. Along the way you can see many foreigners. So no worry. Many stuff are super cheap too. As you see, instead of spending money on those expensive hotel, I used it to buy many good stuffs.

[hst]

14th Sept 2009. I went to the clinic earlier so I can check with the bank for the transfer rate. UOB which is nearby the clinic, offer me a better rate than other banks.

Had consulation with DR Oravan at 11am. Drawn my hairline & estimated 1600 grafts. Was given anti biotic & shampoo to use before the surgery. I went to UOB & do the exchange & settle the full amount with the Dr Path's nice receiptionist / cashier.

[hst]

15th Sept 2009. Quite anxious & excited. Dr Path redrawn my hairline & we agreed to it. Was estimated about 2100 grafts but only 2068 grafts was taken. 529 single hair, 1390 2 hairs & 149 3 hairs, thus total 3756 hairs. The bal $ was paid after the surgery.After taken 4 valiums & anti-biotic, I was ready for the HT. The strip was cutted without any pain, so does the incision & the planting of hairs. Overall the surgery took about 6 to 7 hrs. As comment by Dr Path's previous patients, Dr Path & his teams are extremely caring & profesional. Dr Path even called me up in the hotel to ask about my situation.

[hst]

Today, 16th Sept 2009. Went to have my hair wash. Have a little joke with the receptionist. I told her, " Oh, I did something terrible last night. I washed my hair & rubbed it. All the grafts came off." She was stunned. She said, " Are you serious, Why'd you do that ? " She's looked frightened. Haha, just teasing her.After my hair wash, Dr Path came to see me again & told me to come to his office on the 19th to have the retention stitches removed before I leave Bangkok - 20th Sept. After speaking to me, he swiftly attend to another surgery. He's really a busy guy. It's a good sign b'cuz it prove that many patients trust his skill. His nurse even told me that Dr Path did HT almost everyday for more than 20 years. I beleived I'd made a right choice. I will wait for a year to see my results. I left the office & alighted at Siam station for shopping. For those who suffer from hairloss & need HT, you may consider DR Path. Search for a qualify hair surgeon & restore your hair & enjoy life. Good luck !

[AutoPilot]

Doyoubike,

 

I got my HT around same time as you with Dr Path.

How is your shockloss around the donor scar?

 

Mine is very similar to TomA, who's probably the most well documented patient here of Dr Path.

I know hair does grow back, but just wondering if all Dr Path's patients have this shockloss pattern.

[Sunnycoastman]

Hi hst, congratulations and Im glad it was a positive experience. thanks for the info as well. keep us posted with your thoughts, experiences and progress. cheers

[TC17]

What does Dr. P charge??

[hst]

Originally posted by TC17:

What does Dr. P charge??

It depends how much graft you required. For my case, 85 baht per graft. You can e-mail Dr Path for your enquiry. Good day

[hst]

My first option is to have FUE, as it's look promising, with no strip scar. But I changed my mind because it's a blind extraction & I could have loose many grafts. True enough, after the strip was cutted, I took picture of it, enlarge it, I realized that most of the grafts wasn't straight at all. Some towards the right & some to the left. Those with 3 hairs have different direction under the skin. When extracted, it might damage some of the hairs, & resulted poor growth or even deformed and miniaturized hair. Dr Path use trichophytic closure technique which enable hair to grow inside the scar, thus making it less visible.Will update again.

[hst]

But to be frank, many times I wanted to back out. The first is after the deposit made. Then I tell myself, why not go to thailand first & then decide later, at least I can a take a short holiday there. When the consulation day came, a new hairline was drawn & I was quite impressed, so I made a full payment. Next day, wanted to back out again. Take up my courage, and told myself. it's now or never. Reach the clinic, & spoke to Dr Path. He gave me confidence. Ok, I'll do it.

Till now, I'm quite satisfied with the transplant, but still have to wait for a year to see the results. Wish me luck

[Sunnycoastman]

good on ya hst, Ive had doubts already too but paid my deposit and airfare so I'll be there when the time comes. It sounds like yours went really well from what you have said. I wish you the best. it sure is a big step but you had the courage and you did it. cheers

[hst]

Suunycoastman, you need not to worry. Dr Path & his staff are excellent. You can trust on him.

Today, 19 sept, have my retention stitches taken out. Dr Path said the density is good & I will be glad to see the result when the hair grew out. Will be leaving Bangkok by tomorrow.

[Sunnycoastman]

Thanks hst. keep updating us please. Did Dr Path prescribe you propecia or similar. I was hoping that it might be cheaper over there and Id pick up a years supply. How many grafts did you have done. did you do a strip procedure. What country do you live in hst. does Dr Path use staples or just sutures. Hope all is going well with the recovery process. cheers

[hst]

Originally posted by Sunnycoastman:

Thanks hst. keep updating us please. Did Dr Path prescribe you propecia or similar. I was hoping that it might be cheaper over there and Id pick up a years supply. How many grafts did you have done. did you do a strip procedure. What country do you live in hst. does Dr Path use staples or just sutures. Hope all is going well with the recovery process. cheers

 

Maybe you can buy propecia in his clinic, but e-mail to him to confirm. I have a total of 2068 grafts. Dr Path use 2 type of stitches on my donor ( no staples ). Up to this moment, I'm glad I did the transplant. However, the results can only be seen after 9 to 12 months later. Cheers

[seminyak]

Originally posted by hst:

Originally posted by Sunnycoastman:

Thanks hst. keep updating us please. Did Dr Path prescribe you propecia or similar. I was hoping that it might be cheaper over there and Id pick up a years supply. How many grafts did you have done. did you do a strip procedure. What country do you live in hst. does Dr Path use staples or just sutures. Hope all is going well with the recovery process. cheers

 

Maybe you can buy propecia in his clinic, but e-mail to him to confirm. I have a total of 2068 grafts. Dr Path use 2 type of stitches on my donor ( no staples ). Up to this moment, I'm glad I did the transplant. However, the results can only be seen after 9 to 12 months later. Cheers

 

Hi HST

 

May I know how many days did you have to wear a cap? If the cap was off could anyone tell you have had surgery?

 

The area can be wet on the following days?

The reason I ask is I like to go swimming so want to know these things.

 

How many days for any wounds to heal?

 

Sorry for the questions but just want to know from someone that has been through it.

 

Thanks

[hst]

Hi seminyak,

 

Originally posted by seminyak:

 

May I know how many days did you have to wear a cap? <span class="ev_code_RED">I took my cap off after the head band & stitches was removed which was about 4 to 5 days. </span>

 

If the cap was off could anyone tell you have had surgery? <span class="ev_code_RED">As for me, nope. No one knew anything about my HT, not even my family.</span>

 

The area can be wet on the following days?

<span class="ev_code_RED">Of course you can wet your hair. In fact you must wash your hair everyday after HT. But for swimming, I think better not as there are chlorine in the pool. Prevent activities that jeopardize your new hair for at least 1 month.</span>

 

The reason I ask is I like to go swimming so want to know these things.

 

How many days for any wounds to heal?

<span class="ev_code_RED">Personally, I think healing take place once the doctor sewn the donor area. To heal completely, it depends on individual. Some may heal very fast & likewise. </span>

 

Sorry for the questions but just want to know from someone that has been through it.

 

<span class="ev_code_RED">Hahaha, just after 1 month from my HT, I'm speaking like an expert already.

By the way, have you decided on which surgeon. Cheer & Good Luck </span>

Thanks

[hst]

Hi,everyone. Sorry, I didn't log in for a while Appologize to those I haven't reply. I'm tied by my work. It's already 5 month since my HT. I'm very pleased with my HT. My hair look much better. The receeding hairline is a history to me now. Worth every $ spent. I've to wait for another 5 to 6 month to see the final result. Also glad to see many choose to have HT done by Dr Path. Have faith.

[hst]

Sunnycoastman,

You look great. I'm happy for you.

 

Cheer