Regular Member dugman Posted November 7, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Hi, I had my hair transplantation done (FUT, 50 INR per graft) from Dr.Madhu on November 5 2011 and I would love to hear the feedback from my fellow forum members. I have posted my latest pictures in my album. Please check it out and let me know. I totally had 2780 grafts transplanted to the frontal region. Dr.Madhu advised me that the existing hair I have will eventually fall away after inspecting its quality. My existing hair in the front was shaved before transplanting. I was asked to wait at least 8 months to see convincing results. The split 1 hair - 820 2 hair - 1740 3 hair - 660 Total grafts - 2780 Total hairs - 4960 Total cost : 139000 INR or 2835 USD Thanks! Dug Edited November 7, 2011 by dugman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted November 8, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted November 8, 2011 dugman, Congratulations! At this early stage, not much can be gleaned from photos. However, I can say that the work looks very refined and the new hairline design is going to frame your face nicely. I suggest posting monthly updates. Best of luck! 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 dugman Posted November 8, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thank you, yes I will keep updating regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted November 8, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have seen some good work from this doc before. Keep updating. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member grwelshy Posted January 9, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2012 could you post current pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted March 1, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hair Restoration Site for dugman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted March 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2012 4 months is really early and it looks like you have had some growth. You have a long way to go. Hang in there. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gettinold Posted March 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2012 Wow, for 4 months that seems really good, gives me alot of hope...and you got it at a bargain also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted March 3, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thank you for the replies. Yes, I am keeping my fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted March 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'd say things are looking good for 4 months Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 2, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks for the feedback/replies. Hair Restoration Journal for dugman - 5 months I have uploaded my 5th months photos in the journal. I am seeing my new hairline and hairs are at places where I was pitch bald before But I am very much concerned about the density. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JustOne Posted April 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 2, 2012 Still early on , but it seems to me you are on the right track . Nothing to worry about , I think it will turn out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 7, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 7, 2012 @JustOne - Thanks for the reply. I have updated my blog album with 5th month trimmed photos. The concern I have here is the scar. Should it be that much visible ? Am I odd or it is how it will be if people trim their hair to 6 mm after 5 months? Hair Restoration Journal for dugman - 5 months 6 mm trimmed head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AllAboutHair Posted April 11, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 11, 2012 Hi Dugman, Your HT looks good. I stay in hyd. I am going to get HT with Dr. Madhu this May. Can you give me some suggestions. Do you recommend? Regarding scar, I think that is ok. It will be closed after 10 months fully. If you grow enough hair, it will not be visible. I need some valuable info from you friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 17, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 hi allabouthari.. the hospitality is good but i am still concerned about the quality as the thickness of mine is very low compared to many other folks who've had transplants worldwide. I still have to wait for 1 more month to see how my transplant is going to turn out. So, given my skepticality, I would try to remain neutral at this point of time. -dug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 21, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2012 Updated 5.5 months pics. Nothing much to say. Still only slight progress I should say. Hair Restoration Journal for dugman - 5.5 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted April 22, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi Dugman, At 5.5 months you have just about hit the growth stage and by 8 months it should be just about all grown. It does continue to improve for up to 18 months but that is maturation of the follicle. How wide is your scar? Generally, a scar should be about 1 - 2mm in width. I would suggest that most people who cut their hair as short as the one's you presented in your photo would have a visible scar. Have you contacted the clinic with your concerns? Regards Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 22, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2012 @RodG: Thanks for taking time to reply. To be honest, I am not that much concerned about my scar as I read through the forums that the scar should be hidden under a Grade 4 cut. But I did a Grade 2 which is only 6 mm and probably that may be the reason this was the case. On the long run, I strongly believe scar will not be an issue at all. But the thing I am slightly worried is the density of the hair in the top. If you could look closely, I see very slight difference between the pre-HT and the current pictures (5.5 months post HT). But then, I cannot judge since it is only 5.5 months and as the clinic had advised me to wait at least 8 months to see convincing results. Thanks again for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RodG Posted April 22, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi Dugman, I've reviewed your photos and it is difficult for me to judge the difference. In one of your comparisons your using a flash and it definitely doesn't help to judge the difference. I remember that the growth started to become noticeable at 4.5 months after my first HT and it was easy to see the results because I was so bald. I've just had my second HT and I think its going to be harder to tell the improvement this time around. I still think your too early to judge whether it has been a success or not. With the amount of grafts that you had I would suggest that you should have a very good outcome. Try not to obsess too much because you need to wait until 8 months to see the result. Good luck Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted April 22, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2012 Sure RodG! Waited this long, will wait 2-3 months more ! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted May 5, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) It has been 6 months since I've had my transplant and I am very concerned about the progress thus far. My understanding was that most of the grafts should come out by now at least as fine hair so that it will keep thickening in the coming months. But seems its not the case. Any feedback would be appreciated. Please take a look at my before photos before analyzing the pictures as most of the hair I had already that are being shown now. Hair Restoration Journal for dugman - 6 months Edited May 5, 2012 by dugman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AllAboutHair Posted May 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 6, 2012 1) You have trimmed down your hair during your 5th month, that is why, the new hair grown is not covering your head properly. 2) Also you have got thick black dry hair. This type of hair typically grows little slow and takes some more time to get into fine volume. 3) Your scar looks little wide just because you have trimmed down your hair making scalp more visible, again your hair is not so soft to fall over the scar and cover it. Happy growing, Dont worry for now. It looks all normal for me. Are you using finasteride and minoxidil? One more favour, I am choosing b/w Madhu and Radha. Good number of friends have given me feedback. I value a lot your feedback too. Please help me in this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted May 7, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 7, 2012 @Allabouthair: Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have trimmed my hair. The main concern was the bald island areas in the frontal portion of the head where dense packing was made. After 6 months some sort of hair should come out of it but none has come. That was my major concern. And no, I am not using any medicines. At this point of time, I am remaining neutral on the feedback you've requested. Will have to wait few more months to see any comprehensive results before start giving feedbacks. Hope you understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dugman Posted June 5, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 5, 2012 Just uploaded my 7th month photos. Kindly give me feedback. Hair Restoration Journal for dugman - 7 months Thanks, Dug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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