Regular Member Handski Posted November 20, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 20, 2017 wow you are doing well. you will have great results in next few months. do you use minoxil ?as i said mine is booked for 5k grafts with Dr. Erdogan. anything advise on pre op preparations? I have started taking Finasteride. Thank you, hopefully it will thicken up nicely in the coming months. Good that you have started taking finasteride, hopefully you will have no side effects. It's really started to work for me after about 7-8 months. Long may it continue to work I don't use minoxidil, just follow the instructions from ASMED. I believe the ask you to stop using minoxidil a couple of months prior to the surgery. Good luck! 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted November 30, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 months Here I am, at the "half way point". Things have progressed pretty much how I expected them to do. The growth has been steady this month and my hairline has thickened up really nice. Although there is a spot on the right side behind the hairline that is visibly lacking in density. I'm not sure if it's just behind in growth, bad yield or just not enough density. I guess only time will tell. I have attached some photos. The first 4 are taken of my hair dry at the same place and under the same lighting as usual and are very unflattering. The later 4 are taken with the lighting not as harsh and with a some styling product in my hair. I have to say that my hair looks much better in real life than in those photos, when I style it during the day It looks like I almost have a full head of hair, slicked back and everything So far I'm very happy with the results but still hoping for more density in the coming months. 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dolph1969 Posted November 30, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted November 30, 2017 Going to be outstanding at the 12 month mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted November 30, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hi Handski, Coming on nicely I see. Plenty more time in the tank, for improved density / maturity and texture improvements. I would anticipate another big step up in the next couple of months Well done and good luck. 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted December 1, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2017 Styled, slicked back in typical restaurant lighting. Not bad 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted December 1, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hi Handski, Thanks for the additional pics. Just re read your journey. I tend to mainly follow the Asmed cases, and your journey I think most matches mine. I'm 5 weeks post Op today, with similar graft numbers and placement. So another 12 weeks of waiting before the magic starts. I will be pleased if my progress matches yours in the coming months. The acne in the donor area is driving me mad st the moment :mad: Keep the updates coming and the best of luck in the coming months. 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted December 7, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 7, 2017 6 months...and about a week Just a quick update. I can see improvements almost every week now, getting pretty excited about the finale outcome. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself but I feel it's all coming together now, finasteride, ketoconazol, caffeine shampoo and of course the HT. I'm getting optimistic now that this procedure and finasteride will be enough to fill the crown area. If that happens I will be f***** ecstatic as I was sure I needed two operations for a "full head of hair". Took some pictures in the bathroom after shower, my hair is freshly washed and dry. The lighting is not doing me any favors and as always I feel that my hair looks much better in real life than in these photos. Anyway, happy days 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted December 7, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hi Handski, Looks like more solid progress my friend. Funny how a few weeks can see huge improvements at this stage. You did say in an earlier post, the area behind the hairline on the right side was lacking. Has this area caught up? Great to hear that that you are a happy camper with the results so far. It's a big expense and commitment and must be so disappointing when the desired results are not achieved. Luckily for you, I think your in the 'another Asmed Success' group , I hope to be joining the group in around 6 or 7 months . 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted December 7, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hi Handski,Looks like more solid progress my friend. Funny how a few weeks can see huge improvements at this stage. You did say in an earlier post, the area behind the hairline on the right side was lacking. Has this area caught up? Great to hear that that you are a happy camper with the results so far. It's a big expense and commitment and must be so disappointing when the desired results are not achieved. Luckily for you, I think your in the 'another Asmed Success' group , I hope to be joining the group in around 6 or 7 months . It's been a long journey with all the research, consultations and constant pondering. I consider myself very lucky to be so happy with my decision to have the procedure and how it's working out. The area on the right side is is slowly catching up, I was pretty worried at first but ASMED assured me that the area would catch up eventually 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted December 29, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 29, 2017 7 Months The journey continues with solid improvements since last month. The trouble area in my right temple is slowly catching up and overall hairline density is improving. The crown also keeps improving and I'm not using fibres anymore unless I'm going out. As usual I added a couple of photos, hair is dry and combed back. I will add some more photos in the coming days, wet look and fully styled. Happy new hair year! 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ozdownunder Posted December 30, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted December 30, 2017 very impressive results. you will be a different person in 2018. I have surgery booked with Dr. Koray Erdogan for mid January. 5500 grafts. Excited and nervous at the same time. Nervous about the long journey of care and recovery. Did u wear cap post surgery? I want to wear cap for first few days but i am not sure how safe and recommended practice is that for recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted March 9, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2018 9.5 Months Sorry that I haven't updated as regularly as before. I guess that once the hair begins taking shape you just start living your life without thinking about it every day. Exactly the peace of mind a successful HT should give you IMO. Anyway. Here are some quick photos taken in very very harsh bathroom lighting. I am wearing my hair slicked back with a little product in it. Just as I wear it every day, fresh from the barber. There is some density lacking in the hairline on the left side, but nothing that bothers me. The crown is almost completely filled in and thinning is only noticeable in very harsh light. ASMED tells me there is more to come density wise so I should be good. It also always seems that the white reflection on the scalp seems more on photos than in real life. So my hair looks much better in real life than in photos. It is safe to say that I'm completely over the moon with the result and happy with my decision. People around me say that I look a good 10 years younger now. I will probably do a final update at 12 months. 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted March 9, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2018 Hi Handski, Wow - your hair looks amazing, what a transformation. The donor area looks pristine considering the amount of grafts taken. Another few months to improve further (not that you really need it). Very pleased for you 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Carefall Posted March 9, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2018 Looks very good! Also nice that the donor area seems to be completely healed after the shock loss/scalp issues. Was it the cortisone cream that solved it and did you continue with it? I think at about 1-2 months or something you mentioned some stubble/early growth, did it continue to grow or fall out? Reason I?m asking is that I read about early stubble could be hairs with damaged follicles so that?s why it would stay as stubble in that case. What do you think? Anyway, very happy for you. Must feel awesome to not think about the hair as much anymore, except for which haircut to try next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted March 9, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2018 Looks very good! Also nice that the donor area seems to be completely healed after the shock loss/scalp issues. Was it the cortisone cream that solved it and did you continue with it? I think at about 1-2 months or something you mentioned some stubble/early growth, did it continue to grow or fall out? Reason I?m asking is that I read about early stubble could be hairs with damaged follicles so that?s why it would stay as stubble in that case. What do you think? Anyway, very happy for you. Must feel awesome to not think about the hair as much anymore, except for which haircut to try next. Thank you! I don't think I had any damaged follicles fortunately, it just continued to grow. My scalp was very bad from pimples in the start but they are completely gone now. I am only using a shampoo called N2 and sometimes a Coal Tar shampoo. Maybe that helped. 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bald67 Posted March 22, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 22, 2018 Best of luck and happy growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansei Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Hi Your before pics are just like looking in the mirror. I have been contacted with Asmed as well and now looking forward to book surgery. Im also Skandinavian with fine light hair, and your post with updates have convinced me that with Dr. Erdogan my transformation can be as fantastic as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BjornBorg Posted March 31, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2018 Looking good already and I hope the hairline fills in during the next couple months. My results - 2486 grafts FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted April 4, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2018 Best of luck and happy growing! Thank you! Growing is indeed making me happy 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted April 4, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2018 HiYour before pics are just like looking in the mirror. I have been contacted with Asmed as well and now looking forward to book surgery. Im also Skandinavian with fine light hair, and your post with updates have convinced me that with Dr. Erdogan my transformation can be as fantastic as yours. Good to hear, I say go for it! Best decision I made 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted April 4, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2018 Looking good already and I hope the hairline fills in during the next couple months. Thanks! I've been seeing more improvement in density the last weeks, so I am very optimistic 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted April 5, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi Handski, Looking good my friend. I've been following your progress from day 1, and the improvement month on month keep coming. I'm a little over 4 months behind you, so its great to see the huge strides made from 5 months to where you are now. I think your hairline looks great, and the style your sporting really suits you. You must be very pleased so far. I know another thread had people criticising the 'Asmed' hairline and number of grafts used. Looking forward to your 12 month update, hopefully you have more left in the tank - maturity and density wise. We have similar loss and similar amount of grafts placed, I will be over the bloody moon - if I get to where you are at 9.5 months. All the best. 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Handski Posted April 5, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi Handski,Looking good my friend. I've been following your progress from day 1, and the improvement month on month keep coming. I'm a little over 4 months behind you, so its great to see the huge strides made from 5 months to where you are now. I think your hairline looks great, and the style your sporting really suits you. You must be very pleased so far. I know another thread had people criticising the 'Asmed' hairline and number of grafts used. Looking forward to your 12 month update, hopefully you have more left in the tank - maturity and density wise. We have similar loss and similar amount of grafts placed, I will be over the bloody moon - if I get to where you are at 9.5 months. All the best. Thank you very much! I have also been following your progress, you have insane growth at 4 and 5 months. Way better than I had at the same stage of the process. You can eelax, you have already won the lottery. Now you just have to wait a little for the full ticket to be cashed in All the best! 5008 Grafts FUE - Dr Koray Erdogan / Asmed - May 24-25th 2017 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187082-5008-grafts-dr-koray-erdogan-asmed-may-24-25th-2017-a.html Hair Regime: Propecia 1mg / day Ketoconazol ratiopharm shampoo 2x a week N2 Caffeine Shampoo EOD Life / Bodybuilding Regime ZMA 3 tablets / day Omega 3-6-9 1000mg / day Vitamin D-3 50 uq / day Collagen 6,000 mg / day Multivitamins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member akhtarsahil Posted April 9, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2018 Your life is sorted . We all wish for the same results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HG1 Posted June 7, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Thank you very much! I have also been following your progress, you have insane growth at 4 and 5 months. Way better than I had at the same stage of the process. You can eelax, you have already won the lottery. Now you just have to wait a little for the full ticket to be cashed in All the best! Hi Handski, Any update pal ? You are past the 1 year mark . Look forward to seeing your progress Edited June 7, 2018 by HG1 misread original date 5024 grafts with Asmed Clinic. Dr Koray 25th & 26th Oct 2017 Those who spend their time looking for the faults in others usually make no time to correct their own. –Art Janak http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/187649-countdown-my-hair-transplant.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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