3030 FUT with Dr. Meshkin

[rfeng2003]

Like many others, I pondered HT and found a lot of info on this forum. I'm 36, almost 37 in a December. I started noticing my hair loss a little about 7 years ago, but it seems like it really accelerated the last 3 years. I never really thought about HT, and figured i would just shave my head if i went bald....but I relaized i don't look very good with a shaved head.

 

Anyhow, I really only contemplated HT for a few months. I visited one doctor in San Diego, did a couple email consultations out of state, then went to Newport Beach to consult with Dr. Meshkin. Its only about an hour drive for me. My first doctor in San Diego advised on FUE, the other 2 out of state suggest FUT.

 

I met with Dr. Meshkin and he recommended 2500 FUT. He went over things fairly quickly, as I told him I already had prior consults and knew the jist of it. Overall, I saw his results here (although I don't think he is a coalition doctor), and they looked pretty good. Said I had very good donor hair, etc

I did see one post where a patient was unhappy with his results from Meshkin....but I saw that Meshkin offered a full refund or to redo his work, which I thought was very noble.

They were also the least pushy in their sales, and I liked that. Kind of worried me when some of these sales people came at me like i was buying a car.

 

I arrived about 7:30am on Oct 6th. Went through the drill of my hairline and goal was to concentrate on the frontal region, although I asked if we could also fill in some of my mid scalp, for a total of 3000 FUT....I figured I might as well get as much as I could at once.

 

 

Removing my strip took about 20 minutes, and the rest I was in and out of sleep.

Overall pretty painless...the numbing shots weren't bad either.

We finished up around 3pm..no breaks except a bathroom break for me, and my back was getting sore.

Got some homeade chicken noodle soup, hung out for about 30 minutes, and I drove off to my hotel 10 min away.

 

Overall 3030 FUT

 

920 single

1230 double

880 3/4s

 

First night I threw up when i got home, probably from the Carl's Jr double bacon cheeseburger I ate, after I popped my norco right before that. But overall, pretty easy first night. Dr. Meshkin gave me a call and made sure everything was going well. He gave me his personal cell phone for any questions.

 

The next day, they removed my bandages, instructed on how to put the witch hazel and neosporin on my strip, and I was on my way home.

 

 

So far no swelling, and pain has been minimal. Dr. Meshkin thinks it will turn out very well, but I'm sure he tells all his patitents that.....time will tell.

 

Let me know what you all think. I will post more results as time goes by

Sorry, the mid scalp pic isn't too clear where the implants went, but there weren't a whole lot put there...just some to fill in

[aWidowsPeek]

It looks good and i hope it turns out well for you.

 

Years ago i would see Meshkin post results on here that seemed too good to be true. Low graft counts getting amazing coverage. I realized his pics were a little deceptive...like most clinics pics...dark lighting and just the right angles. So i took Meshkin off of my list.

 

Does he even do Fue now?

[rfeng2003]

He said he does FUE as well, but suggested FUT for me to preserve more donor hairs for the future. And it also saved me a few thousand dollars, so I went for it. He said I could cut my hair at a 3, and it should be no noticeable for the scar.

 

I mainly saw one member here post his results on Meshkin, didn't look like someone who worked for him or anything. He had roughly the same situation as me, and he was very happy with the results. I sent him a PM to ask about his results.

 

I feel that all doctors are going to treat the pictures on their website like a job reference, you're never going to put a bad one.

[aWidowsPeek]

these 3000 grafts will make a world of difference you'll look great man happy growing.

[Urbain3]

Like many others, I pondered HT and found a lot of info on this forum. I'm 36, almost 37 in a December. I started noticing my hair loss a little about 7 years ago, but it seems like it really accelerated the last 3 years. I never really thought about HT, and figured i would just shave my head if i went bald....but I relaized i don't look very good with a shaved head.

 

Anyhow, I really only contemplated HT for a few months. I visited one doctor in San Diego, did a couple email consultations out of state, then went to Newport Beach to consult with Dr. Meshkin. Its only about an hour drive for me. My first doctor in San Diego advised on FUE, the other 2 out of state suggest FUT.

 

I met with Dr. Meshkin and he recommended 2500 FUT. He went over things fairly quickly, as I told him I already had prior consults and knew the jist of it. Overall, I saw his results here (although I don't think he is a coalition doctor), and they looked pretty good. Said I had very good donor hair, etc

I did see one post where a patient was unhappy with his results from Meshkin....but I saw that Meshkin offered a full refund or to redo his work, which I thought was very noble.

They were also the least pushy in their sales, and I liked that. Kind of worried me when some of these sales people came at me like i was buying a car.

 

I arrived about 7:30am on Oct 6th. Went through the drill of my hairline and goal was to concentrate on the frontal region, although I asked if we could also fill in some of my mid scalp, for a total of 3000 FUT....I figured I might as well get as much as I could at once.

 

 

Removing my strip took about 20 minutes, and the rest I was in and out of sleep.

Overall pretty painless...the numbing shots weren't bad either.

We finished up around 3pm..no breaks except a bathroom break for me, and my back was getting sore.

Got some homeade chicken noodle soup, hung out for about 30 minutes, and I drove off to my hotel 10 min away.

 

Overall 3030 FUT

 

920 single

1230 double

880 3/4s

 

First night I threw up when i got home, probably from the Carl's Jr double bacon cheeseburger I ate, after I popped my norco right before that. But overall, pretty easy first night. Dr. Meshkin gave me a call and made sure everything was going well. He gave me his personal cell phone for any questions.

 

The next day, they removed my bandages, instructed on how to put the witch hazel and neosporin on my strip, and I was on my way home.

 

 

So far no swelling, and pain has been minimal. Dr. Meshkin thinks it will turn out very well, but I'm sure he tells all his patitents that.....time will tell.

 

Let me know what you all think. I will post more results as time goes by

Sorry, the mid scalp pic isn't too clear where the implants went, but there weren't a whole lot put there...just some to fill in

 

 

 

Hi

How much totaly?

[rfeng2003]

They said 3030 total grafts. I think about 2500 were put in the frontal region, with 500 scattered in the mid scalp to cover up some thinning.

[rfeng2003]

Today I had my 2nd post op check up. My first was the day after my actual HT.

This is 12 days post op.

Dr. Meshkin removed the remaining scabs, and said the grafts healed up well, and the scar is healing well also.

I expect the hairs to shed in a few weeks or so...and then the waiting game begins.

 

I guess its too early to tell anything, but I appreciate any feedback

[milo12]

Come 10 months I think your procedure will turn out to be just fine. It is looking good as far as I can tell from your photos. You will have a bunch of fur before you know it.

[rfeng2003]

Just posting a picture at 1.5 months.

 

Nothing really exciting. It seems some of the grafts didn't shed, but I can't really tell.

Hopefully I start seeing a little bit of growth at the 3 month mark.

 

I added my pre-op pic as well for comparison.The pre-op photo is the one where i am wearing the checkered shirt

[Croatia44]

Happy growing!

[LosAngelesOrangeCountyPati]

Very nicely done. Just had mine done with him 8 days ago.

[rfeng2003]

I wanted to post my 6 months updates.

I'm pretty happy so far with the results.

Of course, I wish there was more hair by now, but I know I just need to be patient.

I guess I have another 6 months to go

 

Much better from where I started at least.

I attached preop and 6 mos update pics to see the comparison.

 

Any feedback would be great!

[TakingThePlunge]

I think things are looking good for 6 months. You've still got lots more to come. Try not to stress too much and give it time. I'm sure you'll be happy. Dr. Meshkin does great work.

[rfeng2003]

@ David,

 

Thanks. I used to stress over it a little bit around the 4 month mark, but now that I certainly see growth, not so much.

 

However, I wish I could somehow stop looking at it in the mirror, or every reflection I see.

 

Sounds weird, but sometimes I see my reflection in the microwave in my kitchen, and with the light in my kitchen, it just seems to really show through and see my scalp.

But when I look in my bathroom mirrors, it looks fine.

 

I think I should just tape a piece of cardboard over my microwave! lol

[JudeL]

Comparing your pre-op hairline to what it is now is night and day! I would be ecstatic with the results so far. Smash that microwave. Wait it out to 10 months and know that you are looking good already!