Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 10, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hey everyone, I have been quite active on this forum as a guest over the past couple of months. I am 27 and have been suffering from MPB over the last 7-8 years. Over this time, I have tried all sorts of treatments including Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Chinese medicines, oils and what not. I also tried Minoxidil and Finasteride but I stopped using both as Minoxidil gave me migraines and the latter because I am too scared of the side effects. They did promote new growth though. 2 months back in July, I decided it was time for a transplant. Read heaps of reviews, visited a zillion surgeons (half of them still call me everyday -mostly the ones with the really fancy clinics and the fine looking receptionists). I finally zeroed in on Dr. Sharad Mishra of Provelus Hair Transplant Clinic in New Delhi, India. He recommended a mega session of 4000 grafts with strip harvesting. Took the plunge on Tuesday, the 9th of September. I am attaching pre-op and post-op photographs along with a picture of the scar with the stitches on. The post-op photo is around 18 hours after the procedure. What do you guys reckon? Will I get a full head? Any questions, please feel free to ask. P.S.: My graft density average was 1.8 and the team managed to extract 4250 grafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tk Posted September 10, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 10, 2014 hi it look nice so far.i had my surgery in turkey with dr ekrem civas.it was fue.i am at 3 month now. 3300 graft.i am happy.i was at nw 5.i am also from india. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 10, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi tk, Thanks mate! Do you mind linking me up to your thread? I wish I could fast forward to that 3 month mark.. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted September 10, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 10, 2014 You are a young man with aggressive loss and you just decided to get strip surgery. I hate to be that guy, but you really need to be on finasteride, unless you had side effects. 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 hairygooner Posted September 11, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 11, 2014 Its nothing to do with your age in my opinion. HT is the only procedure that gives permanent results. 10 year old or 60 year old, everyone likes results that are permanent and if 10 days of a bit of a struggle can give me those, it is definitely worth it My hair loss has been stable for the last 3-4 years. Credit goes to my strict diet regime and olive/coconut oil regime I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 11, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just wondering if I could some expert opinions on the quality of my transplant. Did my doctor do a good job for 4250 grafts??? Or is it just average to bad? Thanksss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ash809 Posted September 11, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 11, 2014 Looks good mate...But what made you go ahead with that surgeon??? Did you know of anyone who went to him and had good result?? Also, why do i get the feeling that the number of grafts mentioned the grafts placed up top don't match up??? Are you sure its 4200 grafts that he implanted?? The grafts seem sparsely placed??Is there a reason for that?? Anyways..Good luck and happy growing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 11, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks Ash! I was personally referred to him by a couple of acquaintances who managed pretty decent hair growth. Number of grafts is the thing that's bothering me. His target was 4000 grafts but I was told the team achieved 4250. There's no way I can tell is there? Except to trust him? I will keep updating and posting progress photos. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 12, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 12, 2014 3 days Post-Op.... scabs are getting darker and the recipient area is really itchy.... Next update: When the scabs are fully off... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingnemo Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi, I am also searching for a good doctor for HT consultation in Delhi. Your experience seems okay. I consulted Dr. Bhatti's clinic at Chandigarh and he suggested 2500 grafts but the charges are quite on the higher side. Can you tell me what was the cost for your surgery? FYI. Dr. Bhatti suggested two packages - Rs. 89 per graft and Rs. 99 per graft with little differences for FUE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tk Posted September 21, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 21, 2014 hi mate, everything look normal.but wait and see.i hope you will get good result. you can check my 3 month progress. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/176800-hair-transplant-ekrem-civas.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 21, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi Findingnemo, He charges INR30 (50 cents) per graft for FUT and INR55 (90 cents) per graft for FUE. Dr. Bhatti is quite renowned and a top quality surgeon. You might wanna wait a few months to see how I go with Dr. Mishra before taking a call. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted September 23, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 23, 2014 Right so its been the longest 15 days of my life. Shedding has begun. Seeing a bunch of hair every morning on the pillow. Doc reckons it will go on till Week 6 after which everything will stabilise and new growth will start from Week 12. I have started using Minoxidil 5 percent twice daily for the first time in 5 years and also taking a multivitamin supplement. An apple and a pomegranate daily as well. haha! Also will start applying some fresh aloe vera 30 minutes before shower everyday. Scar looks real wide though. Hope it will shrink and the hair growth will cover it. Feedback would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted October 22, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 G'day everyone, Here are the latest photos from Day 34 post-op. There's massive shedding in patches more conspicuous near the vertex which is soo depressing. On the plus side, I can see tiny hair re-growth all over but the new lot looks really weak and spaced apart. Hoping for a better second month. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted November 15, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 15, 2014 G'day everyone, Here's my two month update. The length of the hair is increasing and I can see and feel some new growth but overall not great progress. Cheers P.S.: I was on a 5 day business trip last week and didn't get the time to use Minox during that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted November 15, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2014 Looks fine, how is the scar? 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 hairygooner Posted November 16, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2014 Scar is doing alright thanks for asking. Its hardly conspicuous but a bit bumpy here and there and I feel an occasional stretch at times (mostly when I stand up after watching TV lying on my stomach) but its getting better every day. Working out and playing football without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nitin Posted November 18, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2014 @hairy grooner Can u msg me ur number??? I am from delhi near by dr. Mishra clinic....I am also planning for HT is considering Dr. Mishra... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted November 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2014 Scar is doing alright thanks for asking. Its hardly conspicuous but a bit bumpy here and there and I feel an occasional stretch at times (mostly when I stand up after watching TV lying on my stomach) but its getting better every day. Working out and playing football without a problem. I see, how long after the surgery were you allowed to resume exercise? I thought it was longer than 2 mos. 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 hairygooner Posted November 19, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2014 @hairy groonerCan u msg me ur number??? I am from delhi near by dr. Mishra clinic....I am also planning for HT is considering Dr. Mishra... Hi Nitin, I don't live in India brother. I suggest you monitor my progress with this doctor before taking a call. I will be posting monthly updates. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted November 19, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2014 I see, how long after the surgery were you allowed to resume exercise? I thought it was longer than 2 mos. Its been 2 and a half months already. Doc advised light exercise 2-3 weeks after stitch removal, normal workout a month later and heavy exercise 3-4 months post-op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nitin Posted November 19, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thnx buddy...i am following...hey why didn'n u go for fue instead of fut??? I am thinking for fue becoz i like army hair cut and i think in fut there will be a linear scar visible forever in short hair cut...may be u did a good research before planning of urs...kindly advise me also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted November 19, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thnx buddy...i am following...hey why didn'n u go for fue instead of fut??? I am thinking for fue becoz i like army hair cut and i think in fut there will be a linear scar visible forever in short hair cut...may be u did a good research before planning of urs...kindly advise me also... No worries mate. Yes please go for FUE if you plan to keep a buzz cut. There were a number of reason I opted for FUT - Good laxity of the donor area - The large number of grafts I wanted in a single session was only possible with an FUT - I didn't really want 4000 tiny small scars over my permanent region, especially when I am planning a second session in a couple of years. Personally I don't prefer subsequent FUE treatments. I'd rather go for an FUT first and then an FUE a couple years down the line. This is my personal opinion. Many people might disagree with me on this. - I never plan to sport an army look so I am not bothered about the scar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member nitin Posted November 19, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thnx buddy..u r very clear about what u want...i am new researcher in the field of HT..u gave me a good clue...is it possible to take FUT first to cover the bald area then take FUE to fill scar??? If so then it may be helpful to me also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairygooner Posted December 23, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hello everyone! Here's my 100th day update. Density has definitely increased. Looks slightly better than my pre-op state. I'm continuing with Minoxidil 5 per cent twice a day (about to finish my third bottle) and a tablet of multivitamin once a day. The results look fine thus far but I really hope I haven't hit the peak and there's heaps more hair to come. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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