Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 21, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hey guys! I finally got my HT done with Dr Radha in Vizag. I really have no words about how great she is, I wish I could go to her for all my medical troubles! Just wanted to start this thread and will post details (elaborate details ) and my overall experience once I am home and also have pics from Dr Radha. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted July 21, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 Newguyintown, Congrats on yr HT with Dr Radha. Hopefully you will keep us posted on your progress. Grow well Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 21, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thanks irishsailor, I am going to try my best to keep the forum updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BadBeat Posted July 21, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2012 Congrats! Happy growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nikemata Posted July 22, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 22, 2012 Keep it going..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted July 22, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2012 newguyintown, Congratulations! Dr. Radha has quickly earned a reputation here for delivering the goods. Please share some photos and keep us posted on your progress. 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...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 24, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thank you all for your good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted July 24, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2012 Congrats NGIT. Look forward to the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 24, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2012 Ok so here it goes... HT was never really on my mind. I just kept thinking that may be I will get it done if one day I am totally bald. In April of this year I started contemplating it seriously since I realised extent of my baldness. At the same time I started looking for various resources to do my research before taking the plunge and came across this wonderful website/forum. So after reading up a lot of articles and various threads, I made up my mind and wanted to get an HT done. I started reading up on doctors in India and had shortlisted a few and sent them emails with my pictures and asking for their opinion. I finally chose Dr. Radha (and I am SO SO happy that I did) and tried to schedule an appointment with her during last week of June but couldn't because of work. Finally had it scheduled and reached Vizag a day before the surgery. (May I suggest you guys to check out Fortune Inn Sree Kanya for your stay, a very nice hotel for a very decent cost) As per the plan I met Dr. Radha a day before the surgery for a proper consultation during which we discussed the strategy (recipient area, number of grafts etc) for the surgery and what should I expect. Dr. Radha was very helpful and explained clearly about how much grafts should we be targeting and how can we use them (by marking lines on my head) during the discussion. Dr. suggested to have density instead of lowering the hairline and I agreed; so the plan was to get anything between 3500-4000 grafts and use them to increase the density in the front and at the crown. I was given some kind of shampoo to wash my head that night and next morning before the surgery and some pre-surgery instructions like not to have any tea/coffee etc. Next morning I reached the clinic at 8.30AM and was made to change in the clinic clothes and was given some antibiotics and valium to relax. Later had my pics taken (attached) before the surgery and then had the tentative markings on the head for the recipient area. Doctor also gave me a rough estimate about the number of grafts which we will be able to get from the donor area (and she was spot on!). We moved to the OT next where the first session was the extraction of the donor strip. I lied face down which took about two hours approximately. There wasn't much pain and whenever there was going to be an injection I was always told by the doctor that there is going to be a small prick. I loved that part, all the transparency, keeping you informed at all times. the most difficult part for me during that session was lying face down , felt a little suffocated but the doctor gave me a break whenever I wanted it. After a small lunch break (during which delicious lunch was served!), we resumed and the separation of grafts according to the number of hairs was still being done by the doctor's assistants. Starting with the front, the grafts were planted as per the earlier plan and then we moved to the crown area. I am not sure if I was very fidgety but I was given valium which put me into a half awake/half sleepy state. Unfortunately the density in my donor area was just about average and we were able to get only 3090 drafts )(doctor predicted 3000 before the surgery so a small part of crown which was also in the plan was left untouched. We finished at around 6/6.30 after which the doctor met me again and explained how it went, told me the number of each type of grafts and the total number of hairs (I didn't quite note it down) and gave some of the post surgery instructions. Went straight to the hotel after that, ordered room service and went to sleep without any pain though I was given pills to have should there be any pain. Next morning went for the hairwash and was told how to wash it properly for the next 2 weeks atleast. Was also given antibiotics and painkiller for the next 4 days. I quickly asked some of the questions I had (I made them work on a Sunday !) and left to check out and catch the flight. All in all, I LOVED how Dr. Radha (and her staff too) took care of me and was there almost the entire time of the surgery. In fact whenever she went out of the OT, she mentioned that she is going and will be back in a few minutes. I really really wish I could goto her for any medical issue that I may have. She wasn't even worried about the payment, I made a calculation error and was a little embarassed when I realised had given her 10 grands less (she charged only for 3000 grafts). Fortunately realised that in time and quickly got the rest of the money from the ATM near her clinic. And the let the ugly phase begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ShiningDome Posted July 25, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations! Grow well and stay away from mirrors for about 4-5 (looooong) months :-) My Hair Restoration Site My Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nikemata Posted July 26, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2012 Congratulations! Grow well and stay away from mirrors for about 4-5 (looooong) months :-) Oh yeah this could be a long journey... Nice result and I see that you are progressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 26, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2012 I don't really mind the ugly duckling phase, currently am more worried about the present 'hairstyle' and not really sure how to handle it. Am off from work for 8 more days. I wear suits to work and haven't found any headgear which goes with it. Any suggestions guys? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AdamAJ Posted July 26, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2012 at 3 months post op is when you can start looking in the mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 26, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hey Adam, As I said I don't really mind looking in the mirror right now too Just that I am pondering over options about what hairstyle to carry after the HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nikemata Posted July 29, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2012 Hey Adam, As I said I don't really mind looking in the mirror right now too Just that I am pondering over options about what hairstyle to carry after the HT. Better not to look in the mirror.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member anony4hair Posted July 29, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2012 Wear a Bandana for a month or so http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/795569/6899587/0/1221456134/Bandana_Printed_Bandana_Promotional_Bandana.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 29, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2012 Better not to look in the mirror.. I agree that is the better option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted July 29, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2012 Wear a Bandana for a month or so http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/795569/6899587/0/1221456134/Bandana_Printed_Bandana_Promotional_Bandana.jpg Can't do that, I wear business suits to work and needless to say bandana don't go with them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Hairybaldy Posted August 1, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hey newguy. I did a quick search and found this might be helpful to you it's a post about how to wear a hat with your suit. How to wear a hat with your suit | Suit Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted August 10, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks so much Hairybaldy! I already had a look at that link but somehow it didn't seem feasible. Although what I did was cut my other hair to match the size of the hair in the donor area and it didn't look half as bad as I expected! I wasn't much worried about the scar showing, so went ahead with the cut. People at work did ask me about the scar and I told them I had a small surgery for skin infection with very severe dandruff Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted August 10, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hey all, Just posted a few pics of how the head looks 20 days after the HT. Overall it looks pretty decent to me, I just wish I had a got a few more grafts from the donor strip and that way I would have been able to cover almost the entire crown area too. Anyway, tell me how does it look? Here's a link to the pics - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/user_album_update.php?album_id=1753 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member shane13 Posted August 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 14, 2012 Congrats Buddy, Can you help me with the cost involved for FUT & FUE? Btw, where are you based out of in India. Happy healing! > March '09 - Dissatisfactory 650 FUE > December '12 - 2151 FUE with Dr. Bhatti (http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/168700-2151-fue-grafts-dr-tejinder-bhatti-darling-buds-%96-23rd-dec-2012-a.html) > September '13 - 1720 FUE with Dr. Bhatti (http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/172163-hair-transplant-2-dr-bhatti-1720-fue-sep-13-a.html) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Raj Jayukdht Posted August 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 14, 2012 Good stuff. Dr Radha is a very good HT Doctor, Im sure you will get very good result from your HT. Are you taking any medication? if so did you purchased them from dr radha? formerly know as Jayukdht http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/177363-hair-transplant-dr-bhatti-oct-14-part-2-procedure.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mystique Posted August 15, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 15, 2012 Congrats NGIT-happy growing....! keep us posted with pics....all the best ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member newguyintown Posted September 2, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 2, 2012 So it's been around 40 days since I had my HT and I just noticed some very very tiny hair in the transplanted area on my head. Is this for real? I can't see them properly in the mirror, but can feel a lot of them with the fingers. I am confused! :confused: I am tomorrow going to try and post some pics here. Meanwhile anyone has any idea what could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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