2206 grafts on December 19, 2015 with Dr. Tejinder Bhatti.

[alex2015]

2206 grafts on December 19, 2015 with Dr. Tejinder Bhatti.

417 singles

1073 doubles

716 triples

 

Hi everyone. I have suffered from hair loss (runs in my family) for the last many, say 8-10 years, but the condition aggravated in the last 3 years. Have read this forum for the better part of this year before taking the plunge - my first

FUE transplant.

 

I would post my pics and review here so as to help anyone facing similar questions that I did for a while.

 

I belong to India and stay in Delhi, so Dr. Bhatti's clinic is only a 5 hour car drive.

 

Procedure

Drove down a day before the procedure for pre-op counselling with Dr. Bhatti (largely hair line drawing, no. of grafts required, the doctor is patient and addressed all my queries, pertinent or otherwise). The next day I had a light breakfast and reported at the clinic at 9.30am (2nd case for the day).

 

Met Dr. Bhatti and re-discussed the hairline - I discussed my comments on the hair line height higher than my native hairline and roundness/ irregularity of hairline (did not want a very aggressive hairline). Dr. Bhatti was patient and suggested not trying to replicate childhood hairline due to limited donor supply and in general mature hairline being higher. He did agree on making the hairline more natural by having random irregularity. There is a small bunch of hair somwhere in between the crown and the recepient area, which Dr. Bhatti suggested not to transplant (due to shock loss considerations) as he deemed it was only thinning. Likewise, for the crown, doctor suggested medication and not transplant

 

to maintain it. I trusted his judgement.

 

Once done, had some pics of hariline clicked by Dr. Bhatti and hair buzzed down. Routine blood tests are run by the team

 

there. Dr Bhatti administers the anasthesia aided by his assitants, and for graft extraction from donor area (back and sides of head) used a machine, which made sort of a light grinding noise for like 30-45 mins with breaks. From what I could tell, the grafts were then extracted by Dr Bhatti using the punch, and later on collected by his technicians using forceps, who all seemed qualified.

 

Post the extraction, had a quick lunch arranged by the clinic from Hot Millions.

 

Dr. Bhatti then made the punches for hair plantation on recepient area - sort of crispy punchy noise you hear for 20 odd mins from the machine. Not painful though, apart from the injections of anaesthesia which are a little painful. The grafts are placed by Dr. Bhatti's team, and the doctor stepped in once to check if I was ok (as is also mentioned in the forms / website). The team looked skilled and went on with their job with light instrumental music in the background. As the next day was off (Sunday), the team, somewhat understandebly, was looking/discussing to finish the transplant asap and did close the job by 4.30pm (around 2hrs 30 mins

 

for placing the grafts) regularly checking with me if I was ok. Though I do feel that having the doctor check the final hairline and graft placement more often would be better for me personally.

 

Thereafter, Dr. Bhatti did the dressing and advised me to report in the morning for hair wash and re-dressing, which is done by his team. Followed by a comprehensive post op care briefing/ meds.

 

Summary

Like anyone would be, I had questions about this surgery. But, in the end, I'm glad that I did it and optimistic about my future. Fingers crossed!! I was told by Dr. Bhatti that I have good donor area and I think no. of 2/3s hair grafts were good - I've got high hopes for my hair growth. Dr. Bhatti seemed very nice and proficient in his work - he is a busy man though doing 2 cases a day so you got to know what all info / discussion you want with him - he is patient in answering those. I went by his suggestions for the hairline and leaving out the middle part/crown to medication rather than transplant. I had a mostly positive experience with Darling buds - am hopeful and looking forward to my result now.

 

I'm posting some of my surgery pics here.Thanks for reading and appreciate any observations you may have on my surgery. For anyone wanting to know more about the clinic/ surgery, please feel free to ask questions here or PM me.

Edited December 21, 2015 by alex2015
Rectified graft extraction/ collection details

[needmoarhair]

Congratulations on your procedure, I hope it heals up quickly and you have a great result.

[TakingThePlunge]

Welcome and congratulations on your recent hair transplant with Dr. Bhatti! I'm a fellow patient and I can tell you from experience that his work is top notch.

 

I hope you'll continue to post photos of your progress. Happy Growing!

[alex2015]

Attached pics of day 7. No itch yet - have had some recurring wave like pain through the donor area since day 3 which is still not gone and is an irritant (taking occasional combiflam for this). This pain usual? Can see some clots on donor area in the pics if you look closely.

 

The recipient area has no pain but still pretty much looks like day 2 or 3, hard to tell a difference. At this rate, unsure if the scabs would fall off in another 5 days (total 12 -14 days), which was my initial understanding. Any thoughts - should it should have been better healed by now?

 

regards

[Indi9]

What density did the doc do this transplant at ? Also why was crown not touched at all when there is very visible balding existing.

 

You will have to back to him next year. In my view that could have been handled now as no one wants to go thru it frequently. Lets hope the 6 months of finasteride & Biotion plus minoxidil will add some volume to the crown.

Will be interesting to see hiw the hairline comes out

[alex2015]

What density did the doc do this transplant at ? Also why was crown not touched at all when there is very visible balding existing.

 

You will have to back to him next year. In my view that could have been handled now as no one wants to go thru it frequently. Lets hope the 6 months of finasteride & Biotion plus minoxidil will add some volume to the crown.

Will be interesting to see hiw the hairline comes out

 

Thanks Indi9.

 

Am not sure about the exact density although I would think 2200+ grafts for this rather small area should be good packing. Personally, I see some of the other threads here, and kinda worry if I would have enough grafts left in my donor area for future transplant, if required. I mean, 2200 are already taken and only cover a smallish area on my front.

 

Crown - well I kind of agree with you but went with the doc's judgement of maintaining on meds rather than transplant. Perhaps meds can delay the inevitable for a good enough time period

 

cheers

[alex2015]

Welcome and congratulations on your recent hair transplant with Dr. Bhatti! I'm a fellow patient and I can tell you from experience that his work is top notch.

 

I hope you'll continue to post photos of your progress. Happy Growing!

 

Thanks David.

 

I will try and put up regular pictures. Hoping for a good result.

 

cheers

[California]

Hi Alex2015,

 

Thank you for sharing your HT journey in detail. Also, thank you for your kind words about our Clinic.

 

We wish you all the best and will always be just a phone call or an email away, in case you need any help from our side.

 

Best regards,

California

[Shera]

Hi Alex2015, congratulations on your HT with Dr Tejinder Bhatti, here's hoping 2016 brings to you a similar result as mine.

 

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Dr Bhatti FUE Oct 2014 3305 grafts

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/178931-my-fue-dr-tejinder-bhatti-oct-2014-a.html

[alex2015]

Hi Alex2015, congratulations on your HT with Dr Tejinder Bhatti, here's hoping 2016 brings to you a similar result as mine.

 

__________________________________________________

Dr Bhatti FUE Oct 2014 3305 grafts

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/178931-my-fue-dr-tejinder-bhatti-oct-2014-a.html

 

Thanks Shera

 

Have a wonderful new year.

 

cheers

[Dolph1969]

The grafts look very spaced. It that definitely 2200 grafts? I had a rough count and it doesn't look like it. Excuse my ignorance if i'm wrong.

[alex2015]

The grafts look very spaced. It that definitely 2200 grafts? I had a rough count and it doesn't look like it. Excuse my ignorance if i'm wrong.

 

Hi

 

Thanks for your post.

 

I do hope it is 2206 - was told the same by the clinic though no way for me to be sure. Can only rely on the doctor's word for this.

 

Incidentally, I see few long streaks of graftless head today on my recipent area, which is a tad worrying. Not sure why it would be like that or if it is normal.

 

BTW, what was your approx. count?

 

regards

[Indi9]

Those streaks are beginning of your crusts coming off.

 

@Dolphin1969... How could you do a rough count and make a judgement. Looks pretty densely packed to me.

 

Request experienced and Senior members to review and provide their views as well please. I am considering getting it done from same doc

[Britanium]

Defo looks like the graft count is fine ! Its Dr Bhattis usual top notch work.

I believe your going to have a excellent result. That's plenty of grafts for that area.

[bablu]

Best of luck on your procedure. As a fellow dr bhattis patient i can assure you you are in safe hands.

I recently completed my 7 months. I am very happy with the results. You too will be!

[alex2015]

Best of luck on your procedure. As a fellow dr bhattis patient i can assure you you are in safe hands.

I recently completed my 7 months. I am very happy with the results. You too will be!

 

Thanks johnboy71 and bablu. Hoping for the best..

 

cheers:)

[alex2015]

pics from day 14-15

 

scabs have mostly fallen off now (day 15).. had to ease them off using oil, shampoo and circular motions..

 

donor healed well.. recipient is reddish for the moment though

 

cheers

[Ghumanz]

I am in same boat as you, had 2942 grafts from Dr. Bhatti. Currently on 23rd day post-op. You are looking good at this stage. Happy growing. :-)

Edited January 5, 2016 by Ghumanz

[alex2015]

I am in same boat as you, had 2942 grafts from Dr. Bhatti. Currently on 23rd day post-op. You are looking good at this stage. Happy growing. :-)

 

Thanks Ghumanz.

 

Happy growing..

[alex2015]

Hi all,

 

Posting couple of pics from 5 and a half months.

 

If you look closely and in frontal light, can see hairs spaced out on planted area, so does not look very dense. Don't feel many small hairs in planted area either. Hoping it gets better in terms of density over next few months.

 

Love to hear views - does it get better from hereon or this is largely it?

 

Still having finax 1 tablet a day + biotin + mintop once in evening daily

 

cheers

[Shera]

Hi Alex,

 

For 5 months, it looks very good, I don't think you have anything to worry about, you are on track.

 

Over the next month or so, further hairs may poke through and generally your hair will now thicken and mature over the next few months.

 

Every month should mark a clearly visible improvement on the last.

 

It will be good to keep us updated.

[bablu]

Wow! Good result for 5month. It will surely improve till 12 months. Best of luck!

[Indi9]

Great progress Alex...Looks like it going to be a great result by month 12:)

[California]

Hi all,

 

Posting couple of pics from 5 and a half months.

 

If you look closely and in frontal light, can see hairs spaced out on planted area, so does not look very dense. Don't feel many small hairs in planted area either. Hoping it gets better in terms of density over next few months.

 

Love to hear views - does it get better from hereon or this is largely it?

 

Still having finax 1 tablet a day + biotin + mintop once in evening daily

 

cheers

 

Hi Alex,

 

Looking good! You seem to be on your way to a very nice HT result.

 

As the Bollywood film star, Shah Rukh Khan says in the movie Om Shanti Om...."Picture abhi baaqi hai meri dost"

 

Best regards,

California

[alex2015]

Thanks all for your feedback.

am optimistic about the next 6 months. Fingers crossed.

 

cheers