Regular Member dtyn Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi Everyone Just had my HT by Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich on 28 Dec 2010. For those who are interested, my hairloss blog is Hair Restoration Site for dtyn I would like to thank everyone in this site/forum. I did research online and it was this forum that helped me understand HT better. More importantly, it is through this site that I managed to find a great HT surgeon like Dr. Path that is only 2 hours flight from where I live! Dr Path and his team are professional and very capable. There is no surprise that he was awarded the 'Golden Follicle 2010'. My experience was pleasant and wonderful like all the others who have put up their blogs. Hence I will be 'paying it forward' by faithfully updating my hair growth progress on my blog. For a start, I have done up a 'photo-guide' for directions to Dr. Path's clinic. Link to direction guide: Hair Restoration Journal -How To Get To DHT Clinic This should be useful for those who plan to visit Dr.Path's clinic and are less familiar with Bangkok. I sincerely hope my blog will be helpful to fellow hairloss sufferers out there. Once again, my deepest gratitude to Hair Transplant Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member largechris Posted January 2, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Great journal and pictures, brings back good memories for me from last October. Lovely place, staff wonderful (and easy on the eye). Looks like you are a quick healer and I'm sure your results will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Largechris: Thanks for your comments. I hope I heal fast and well too! Now's the hardest part... waiting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wb280 Posted January 2, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 chris, i agree with u on the easy on the eye part, not that i disagree on the other points u raised though dtyn, i have sent u a pm, awaiting your response View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted January 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi, i agree with u on the easy on the eye part, not that i disagree on the other points u raised though I don't think I remember that much about my procedure. I remember that about 1 hour into the procedure I was wide awake and I could hear the cutting of my donor area. I was asked whether I was awake and I indicated that I was. They gave me some more medication which seemed to work. I remember feeling hungry at some stage and had something to eat later on and after what much have been many hours later I started to feel a bit restless. I was told that they had 40 grafts to go. I arrived at 08:30am and left at about 5:30pm. DHT Clinic was professional to deal with. Regards Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wb280 Posted January 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 Rod, wat i meant was pre surgery. I thought i found the receptionists and the staff quite friendly and of cos pleasant looking Yup, same here, i was given valium etc and i was like a bit dazed but i was wide awake through out the procedure. I din find hungry though so i only had dinner after the entire op View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 dtyn, Thank you for sharing the details of your recent hair restoration surgery with Coalition member Dr. Pathomvanich! I'm happy to hear that this site was instrumental in helping make that decision and also that you are committed to sharing your progress with the community. Best of luck and happy growing! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 Appreciate the encouraging comments from everyone. RodG and wb280: I was given 4 Valiums at 9am and pretty much lights out until around 1pm when I was semi-awake and knew they were putting the grafts on my forehead. I started asking questions and moving my hands/feet as they were numb. At that point I heard Dr Path's voice... I think he wasn't amused with my movement and ordered more Valiums which again knocked me out. Did not feel hungry or thirsty at all. When I woke again at 4:30pm everything was completed. David: You are welcome and should be rightly proud of this site! I will update my blog as and when there is significant progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member waveskier Posted January 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2011 Wow, that 's a lot of Valium. I took 1 pill and that was fine for me. Never even close to feeling drugged. Seemed to work well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Waveskier The clinic asked for my weight, make calculations then gave me 4 Valiums. (I weigh 60kg so I presume 1 Valium/15kg?) Someone also told me that if you drink (alcohol) regularly, Valium is less effective on you because they work in a similar way. I'm no doctor or chemist, so maybe someone who is knowledgeable in this area can enlighten? I enjoy a beer/wine/spirit with my dinner and typically take a few drinks a week, so perhaps there's some truth here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 9, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Guys I've posted some photos and updated my progress as at Day 12. Do check out my blog by clicking the link below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 19, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 19, 2011 I was not shy about going for hair transplant so I had no qualms telling anyone who sees my transplanted hair or the donor stitches/scar. However there are some individuals that I do not wish to tell, so if these people ever ask, here's what I will say: Transplanted Hair: "Oh... as you know, I was in Thailand for a week. I became a novice monk, it's a common custom in Thailand. So as a gesture, they shaved a little off my hair. It was tough man, no beer and sex for a week! But it was great for some inner reflection...." Stitches/Scar: "Oh I was just having a drink at (name of your fav pub). Was minding my own business when a beautiful lady chatted me up. After a while she wanted to bring me home but I refused, telling her that I'm married/tired/not in the mood. She didn't take kindly to that so I learned the hard way not to refuse a frustrated woman...." Hope these excuses will come in useful for you one day! Disclaimer: Use at your own risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wb280 Posted January 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2011 dytn, lol u are a joker! u da man View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted January 29, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Guys I've updated my progress 1 month after HT. Please click the link below to my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Everyone I'm 9 months in and the results have been fabulous. In case you have not been checking, here's the latest on my blog: Hair Restoration Site for dtyn Maybe David should consider giving a 'follicle award' for the best blog! I might stand a very small chance....hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mp96 Posted October 2, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 dtyn, Your results look great and you don't look your age! Can you post some pics with your hair pulled up showing off the new hairline? looks great!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 Good point MP96. It's an inch down at the front and 2 inches at the temples. Fabulous work by Dr Path and team. I will post the photos and notify everyone here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted October 2, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Dtny, Just read most of your blog and you give some very good information to prospective clients of DHT Clinic. I had my HT with them 13 months ago and I had a good result. I agree the reception is a fine looking woman and I sure wish I was 20 years younger. Glad it worked out well for you. Regards Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 2, 2011 OK by popular request. Before/after photos of my hairline, with hair held up. All updated in Sep 2011 entry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mp96 Posted October 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 3, 2011 dtyn, Nice! I think your hair looks real soft for only being 9-10 months post-op as well. Many folks have wirey steel looking and uncontrollable hair at your stage. Very impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dtyn Posted October 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks MP96. I had fairly soft hair since I was a kid, so since the transplanted hair was my own, it should stay soft! Hence I looked terrible when I was losing hair. Imagine a receding head + limp soft hair. Not a good sight at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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