Senior Member BaldingBogger Posted September 25, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2014 This is looking great. Congrats. The crown takes prob a good 12-15 months to come in fully. It looks like you had 100% yield in the front, I think you will definitly need work down the line in the 'eyes and mouth patches as baldness is progressive and these islands of hair will not hold fully. You should have a good 3000+ left in the FUE bank though along with any crown touch up that may be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 9 Months 3 week - Not much different to a month ago. "][/url] "][/url] "][/url] "][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 In terms of supplements etc I took: Kelp first 8 months Biotin tablets 8 months Minoxidil Foam 8 months I was advised to take minoxidil for 12 months however I found that my hair became too long for the foam as it ended up being greasy. The crown is definitely getting better and the results so far are beyond what I thought they would be. I am not going to get any more procedures done is respect of the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeey Posted November 23, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 wow thats a great result . I wanted to know if you took Kelp for Iodine ? and in what Mg ? Did you take it everyday ? and Kelp from which Brand ? Becos I hear of so much toxicity from Kelp due to the Ocean water Pollution and Mercury . Did u Skip Propecia ? Let us know please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 I took Kelp because I've heard it's good for hair over the years. Could be a load of rubbish, but my mum always swore by it, so it must be true right... ;-) Kelp was just one a day tablets from an online vitamin store, can't remember which. Didn't use Propecia. I tried it a few years ago and it didn't seem to do anything, so I stopped using it. IMO, and obviously based on my results, Dr Demirsoy is absolutely brilliant at what he and his team do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JohnGage Posted November 23, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 Awesome results!! Thanks for the updates... if you are not on Propecia you will continue to lose native hair. So I guess you will need another session in few years. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted November 23, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yes, I would strongly urge you to get on finasteride, it will retain your hair. 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ClemensWeber Posted November 23, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi mm015, It is great to see how your result turned out. Nice coverage. Dr. Demirsoy sends his greetings... As the others said, if you don?t use medications like Finasteride and/or Minoxidil 5%, you hair loss will most likely continue and another session will become necessary a few years later. Best wishes, Health Travels - Hair Transplants Turkey Representative for Dr. Erkan Demirsoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Yonex Posted November 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 24, 2014 very impressive results, for me this is the best patient posted result ive seen on this forum from any of the turkish surgeons, dr demirsoys work is very clean and refined, top class, congrats mm015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hadenough2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great result. I like that it got a little curly/wavy on top. Did you have some curl/wave before you had hair loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Number47 Posted November 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 24, 2014 My friend that is very impressive!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad for you!!! Hey don't change your profile pic though! That demon shaped face on the top of your head from post op looks hilarious! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUE2014 Posted December 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 18, 2014 One of the best results of 2014 on this forum if you ask me. Very impressed with Demirsoy's work, very underrated surgeon. Also bumping this for the OP if he has any more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 29, 2014 Merry Crimbo everyone! On Jan 3rd it'll be exactly 12 Months to the day I had the op. Here's the latest pics for you. Hope it helps everyone out who is browsing and contemplating getting it done! CLEMENS - can you clarify something for me please... I was told to take Monoxidil foam for 12 months post op. I obviously stopped for a little while but since your post where you told me to continue, I have done so. Apart from the 12 Months of Minoxidil - is there anything else I should be taking? You mentioned Finisteride a few posts ago? And should I take minoxidil foam forever now? I originally was told I'd only need it for 12 Months? Cheers! [/img] [/img] [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hadenough2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for coming back and posting photos. Great result and solid coverage. Are you on any meds? Just curious if your crown improved due tot he HT or if meds helped at all. Your curly hair really helps add to the density, IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted December 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2014 Looks great! Congrats! 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 scooter Posted December 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 30, 2014 Great looking results, thanks for the update! 1st HT 1973 FUT's with Dr.Robert Mcclellan 6/28/2007 *unfortunately I have no info on hair count on my 1st surgery .. 2nd HT 3026 FUT's with Dr. Bernadino Arocha 1/9/2014 1's - 797 2's - 3700 3's - 246 5634 hairs http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/attachment.php?attachmentid=54945&d=1389315686 3026 FUTs 1 day HT#2 post op frontal picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ClemensWeber Posted December 31, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hi, Thanks for updating. Great result. Regarding medications: For the first 6-12 months Dr. Demirsoy advises meds like Minoxidil to support the growth. However, Minoxidil and Finasteride (Propecia) are both typical hair loss products, which can/should be used to maintain your native hair. Theoretically they need to be taken continuously (forever) otherwise hair may continue to fall. It is up to and your decision, but it would be it pity if your native hair, especially in the crown, falls in the near future. Happy new year! Clemens Health Travels - Hair Transplants Turkey Representative for Dr. Erkan Demirsoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks Clemens, Looks like I"ll be on the meds then forever. No biggie I guess! Hadenough2014 - sorry for missing your earlier question re curl. I guess I've always had a slight curl when it gets to a certain length. I've always had short hair and generally would have it cut around the time that the curl kicks in! In terms of the Crown... during the consultation with Dr Demirsoy I asked if, with the number of hairs he would be transplanting, he would be able to cover the crown as well. He said I would need a further procedure to get full coverage. However, he did say he would do a design which helps cover the crown when looking from behind, straight on and the sides. When viewed from the top, it is still obvious that I have loss there. BUT, he did place some grafts onto the crown as it turned out he was able to extract more healthy grafts than originally thought. I'm not not sure how many were placed onto the crown in the end, but it has certainly made a massive improvement. I used to run my hand over the crown and I'd feel the skin, however now it feels just like a normal head of hair, albeit a slightly thinner one. I know I've said it before, but everyday I wonder to myself what it would be like if I hadn't had the procedure done and it almost scares me to think that I was humming and harring over whether to go ahead! I am so glad I followed my instincts and went for it - it's gotta be one of the most significant and best decisions I've ever made. Anyone who is contemplating it - absolutely do it. I promise you it'll have so many positives and no doubt change a lot of people lives for the positive Happy New Year everyone. Live long and prosper! And grow hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member grycha Posted January 19, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hi mmo15, When did you noticed that you have final result ? When transplanted hairs stopped to regrow ? ps. great result by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSA Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 thats one of the best results I've seen for a diffused thinner and considering it didn't look like many grafts were placed in the crown it sure appears as tho there were. that a great result! and yes I agree Demirsoy is highly under rated. forget the fact that his pricing is so cheap. his results speak for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member feldeghast Posted February 19, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for posting this man - just joined the forum and considering this surgeon. Great result for you. This has helped me make my mind up. thanks for sharing Slightly concerned about needing to take finasteride for life post surgery - some horror stories out there about it. Cheers Man appreciate the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted March 20, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hi all, Thought I'd throw in another update 2 years and 2 months on. These were taken directly under a light which highlights the whiteness on my head! previous photo's were taken away from a direct light. I've also got quite a bit of clay in my hair in these photo's. As expected the crown is not thick, however it's still looking great overall. [/img] [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete007 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Hi your hair is looking great. Will you have another surgery to fix the crown area. Did the Dr tell you how many grafts you have left? I am considering Dr Demirsoy for my surgery next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2023 Hi everyone, So in 6 weeks it will have been 10 years to the day of my transplant! As you can see, the donor hair has remained, however I have lost lost of my natural hair. I'm considering another transplant to thicken things up. I can see that since I had this done, prices are far more favourable as there are so many more doing the procedure now. Anyway, I thought I'd offer a 10 year update for all those who followed this thread, from when I had the procedure. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mm015 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2023 Here's three more now. Also posted are the before and after photo's from almost 9 years ago showing pre op and then 12 months after the op (Jan 2015) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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