Senior Member shane13 Posted September 14, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2014 So here’s the big 12 months update! I will try and keep it short & crisp. RESULT I am guessing the overall growth must be near complete now. The frontal looks good to me and is a huge improvement over where I was before my 1st procedure . I was looking at my FB pics and was startled at where I would have been without the transplants. The crown patch has also grown decently well but stands out due to further loss in the crown area. The curly/erect hair that are seen are primarily beard hair from the 1st procedure with Dr. Bhatti. The grafts in the mid-scalp region that did not grow after the first procedure did grow after they were re-done. I have tried to include many pictures from indoors & outdoors for a complete assessment. Going Forward The non-transplanted area has thinned further due to progressive hair fall. Out of personal choice I have decided not to use finastride, maybe had I used it, the hairloss would’ve been much lesser. Although, I still won’t be using it. Any suggestions interms of haircut/styling is welcome as the mid-scalp + crown are not full and I also do not see myself getting another procedure done. Maybe a 2-3 grade buzz cut is the best option but if possible I’d like to keep my hair longer. Cheers! P.S. - My progress over 11 months is documented here: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/172163-hair-transplant-2-dr-bhatti-1720-fue-sep-13-a.html > 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 Blake Bloxham Posted September 14, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2014 Shane, Big transformation! Congratulations. Thank you for sharing. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Questionmark Posted September 15, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 15, 2014 Looks good! Thanks for sharing, and it`s also good imo not to take Fin, it`s just not worth the risks.. My HT story: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170355-my-experience-dr-tejinder-bhatti-2364-grafts-fue-restore-hairline.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeey Posted September 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 16, 2014 hey shane , Nice results bro . just need your help regarding the use of J&J Hair Oil recomended by Dr. Bhatti , Post Op, I have read a few of his Patients have had Graft Loss soon after using the J&J Hair Oil , what is your take on this ? did you Use the Oil also and did you Notice any graft Loss? pls advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeey Posted September 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 16, 2014 hey shane , Nice results bro . just need your help regarding the use of J&J Hair Oil recomended by Dr. Bhatti , Post Op, I have read a few of his Patients have had Graft Loss soon after using the J&J Hair Oil , what is your take on this ? did you Use the Oil also and did you Notice any graft Loss? pls advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member shane13 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 Shane, Big transformation! Congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Looks good! Thanks for sharing, and it`s also good imo not to take Fin, it`s just not worth the risks.. Thank you guys! @Blake - Any suggestions interms of haircut etc. specially becoz of the thinning mid-scalp? @QM - I took it for a few months after my 1st procedure and had sides. This $hit is not worth it even if it had given you back a full head of hair! > 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 shane13 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 hey shane , Nice results bro .just need your help regarding the use of J&J Hair Oil recomended by Dr. Bhatti , Post Op, I have read a few of his Patients have had Graft Loss soon after using the J&J Hair Oil , what is your take on this ? did you Use the Oil also and did you Notice any graft Loss? pls advice Thanks mikeey! Yes I did use the J&J hair oil for a few months and did not notice any graft loss. I am hearing this for the first time. > 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 TakingThePlunge Posted September 17, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 Congrats Shane! Looking good my man. 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 shane13 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2014 Congrats Shane! Looking good my man. Thanks a ton David! > 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 shane13 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hair dyed for the first time > 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...
Regular Member hairuk84 Posted October 17, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hi Shane I have been reading your posts. Thank you for sharing your journey and the updates. My hairloss + transplant pattern is similar. I have transplanted hair in the hairline and some in the crown. I have some hair in the mid area now but they are thinning already and they will go at some point. You were considering doing a buzz cut to 2/3. I was just curious to know how you style your hair now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member woodraider Posted October 18, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi Shane First of all, amazing results!! I was delighted just to see the pics and suddenly have my hopes up. Would be glad if my results are even 70-75%. I want to inquire about the medication you took post-ht and did you took the same pre-ht as well. My HT was done 3 months back (2500 grafts - Dr Bhatti - India). After HT, I was asked to daily take 1 mg generic finasteride, biotin and use minoxidil at night. I have been regular on finasteride and biotin but skipped minoxidil as it had not suited me before. I am currently undergoing heavy shedding, which most probably due to finasteride, so not worried. Do you think not taking minoxidil will adversely effect my hair growth a lot? As I am 3 months into finasteride already, I dont think its a good time to start minoxidil now as its shedding period will conflict with propecia's growth period. Let me know what you think about it? And any other suggestions/precautions to improve chances of good results? Looking forward to hear from you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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