HT #2 with Dr.Bhatti - 1720 FUE (Sep '13)

[GBU]

You need to give it some time and not worry . I remember when I was in your shoes .

[shane13]

Hi Shane, I too hope for good things to come for you, you have been through a lot so far, very early days still, you are not even at 20% of the journey for fue where most clinics mention it can take up to 18 months to see a full result. Good to hear you are seeing some growth in mid scalp region at this early stage though.

 

You need to give it some time and not worry . I remember when I was in your shoes .

 

Thanks for your the support guys….. cheers

[shane13]

with and without flash…..

[shane13]

Ok guys, so I believe things have picked up significantly from month three. For the first time there is a visible difference and the mid scalp has also started to fill-in a bit. I am also kicked about the growth in the crown as it seems to be heading towards decent coverage.

 

I have just had a close crop haircut (with a grade #2 clipper on the sides and the back) and attached are the latest pictures. I prefer keeping my hair short these days as it makes them look neat. I have also included a regular snap from the front. Some might say that the hairline is high but, that is my natural hairline and I did not want to mess with it. Plus, I also did not have the luxury of a very good and dense donor.

 

As always, keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

[Raj Jayukdht]

its getting better day by day...thanks for the update

[cueball35]

Looks good Shane, shaved look really suits you too

 

Should really start taking off over the next few months, fingers crossed for ya mate

[shane13]

its getting better day by day...thanks for the update

 

Looks good Shane, shaved look really suits you too

 

Should really start taking off over the next few months, fingers crossed for ya mate

 

Thanks for your kind words…..

[avivalasvegas]

I really like the result! Suits your head perfectly. I gotta say I'm quite impressed with Bhatti

[shane13]

I really like the result! Suits your head perfectly. I gotta say I'm quite impressed with Bhatti

 

Thanks bro. Still a few months to go for the final result/impact.

[shane13]

Guys so it's time for the monthly update and I've hit the 5 month mark exactly today.

 

This time the pics are without a buzz-cut (I've let them grow for a month). Most of the pictures are with flash for an accurate assessment.

 

I've included a comparative picture for pre, immediate post-op and current 5 month status. The crown clearly stands out and I honestly believe that those 770 crown grafts were worth totally it. I mean the way the pre-op crown is shining away to glory is scary to think of now .

 

As of now, a clean buzz cut passes me of as reasonably acceptable I guess. I met a fellow forum member who is also a Dr. Bhatti patient in Gurgaon to exchange a few notes and he was also of the same opinion.

 

I think I would have to let my hair grow over the few months to accurately assess the impact and overall coverage. What do you guys think?

 

P.S. - I am not on propecia/finasteride out of choice

[cloudy]

Sure there is improvement for such a small number of grafts. Specially at the back of the scalp, really nice.

[shane13]

Week 23 pics from mobile

[shane13]

Week 24 front pics without flash…..

[cueball35]

Looks good in those pics pal, how are you feeling about everything now?

[shane13]

Looks good in those pics pal, how are you feeling about everything now?

 

Thanks mate

 

I feel much better….. I am yet to touch the 6 months mark and hoping for more density in the subsequent months. The mid-scalp doesn't look empty as it used to after the 1st session. I guess the crown is also coming up well if you see the pics couple of posts earlier.

 

Thanks for your support….. I hope you are recovering well from your 2nd procedure….. I wish the best for you.

[Rez1]

Looks great Shane.I have a feeling the hair from the first session is also growing now.Whatever the case may be everything looks great so far..

[shane13]

Looks great Shane.I have a feeling the hair from the first session is also growing now.Whatever the case may be everything looks great so far..��

 

Thanks Rez.

 

Yes that might be a possibility. Its been 5.5 months since the 2nd procedure and 14.5 months from the first. However, the crown was only operated upon in the second procedure…..

[shane13]

Hi All,

 

I am attaching my 6 months pics clicked today. Most of them are with direct, bright flash but I have also added a couple of them under natural light indoors and outdoors for a complete assessment.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Pic # 10 - crown growth comparison

Pic # 12 - hairline comparison after the 2 procedures

Pic # 13 - under direct sunlight

Pic # 14 - indoors without flash

 

P.S. - I am not on finasteride

Edited March 8, 2014 by shane13

[shane13]

no one? :confused:

[Raj Jayukdht]

your result after 6 months is great in my opinion. you still have another 6 month growth to come yet. I think this is the time where your grafts will start growing.

[shane13]

So it happened yesterday (i remember many individuals mentioning it while documenting their HT journey). One of my old friends asked me, "have you lost weight?"

 

The truth is I've actually gained 3-4 kgs in the past 6 months, so I guess there's only one change that could've elicited such observation….. Cheers!

[manish1990]

wow shane bhai congrats looking really nice

 

btw its 7 month ?

[avivalasvegas]

Very nice result for just 6 months of growth. More importantly, the hairline looks solid. You'll be happy with the end result for sure!

[avivalasvegas]

Is it just me or was your first procedure with Dr. Bhatti unsatisfactory?

[shane13]

wow shane bhai congrats looking really nice

btw its 7 month ?

 

Thanks manish1990. Yes, I am currently in the 7th month post-op.