Senior Member Craig2412 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, AlexEfim said: Is this a surgeon's recommendation (Finasteride)? How long do u think to take it? The doctor recommended I take finasteride from my online consultation but I had started it a few months prior. I’m going to try and take it for the rest of my life if possible. I haven’t noticed any sides and kind of wish I had started it years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) I’m at 11.5 months now so very close to the 12 month mark. At 11 months I didn’t get a haircut for 3 weeks so took a photo of the donor as it was the longest it’s been since getting my first haircut 4.5 months in. Hard to notice any more progress from last update but still so pleased with the result. Any feedback appreciated. For 12 months I’ll get some photos outside too but I’ve attached some photos under bathroom lighting with my hair dry after a shower with no product in and then styled after. Edited February 22, 2020 by Craig2412 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CosmoKramer Posted February 23, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2020 Looks great Craig! Your donor area in the photo looks fantastic almost like you never had any grafts take let alone 5,015 of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2020 11 hours ago, CosmoKramer said: Looks great Craig! Your donor area in the photo looks fantastic almost like you never had any grafts take let alone 5,015 of them! Thank you Cosmo 👍🏻😊 I was surprised how it looks a little grown out considering the grafts taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 12 Month Result Here is my 12 month result. I’ve attached a couple of comparison photos. The first being more or less 12 months difference in the same bathroom, under the same lighting with no product in my hair. Having a hair transplant has made a huge difference to my life, from walking down the high street and never having to worry about the wind ruining my hair and exposing my badly receded hairline, to having a hell of a lot more confidence in all aspects of life. Honestly the best money I’ve ever spent and actually nice to have options for various hairstyles. For my first transplant I don’t think I could have wished for any more to be fair and actually exceeded my expectations. Thank you everyone for you advice and feedback whether positive or negative, and without this forum there would have be no way I would have travelled outside the UK. I need to thank Suzana from Asmed who has always been in contact over this past year. Edited March 3, 2020 by Craig2412 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abi28 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 One of the best results from Asmed, good stuff 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Abi28 said: One of the best results from Asmed, good stuff 👍 Thank you Abi, appreciate it 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 3, 2020 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2020 So many people talk negatively about ASMED, but results like yours never get talked about. One of the best on the site no doubt. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: So many people talk negatively about ASMED, but results like yours never get talked about. One of the best on the site no doubt. Cheers Melvin, I’ve come close a couple of times over the past year to defending the clinic but sometimes it’s not worth the aggro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 3, 2020 Administrators Share Posted March 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, Craig2412 said: Cheers Melvin, I’ve come close a couple of times over the past year to defending the clinic but sometimes it’s not worth the aggro. Don’t waste your time, the best way to do it is to show your results. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fozzie Posted March 3, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Great result. Donor in the 4th picture down is looking impressive considering the amount of grafts taken. Quite surprised it looks so good with the hair that short at the back . What guard was used? Think something may have possibly changed in recent years at ASMED with regards to the punch used? Seen a couple of instances of guys who've had procedures at ASMED say around 2015 and before shaving down and scarring was much more noticeable. In more recent cases, the donor areas are looking pretty impressive when shaved down/trimmed very short when it comes to scars. Edited March 3, 2020 by Fozzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tbcruz Posted March 3, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Yea I think they should get rid of that kebot that analyzes donors. Idk if they had that before or not Edited March 3, 2020 by Tbcruz 1st procedure (8-4-17) - Dr. Luís Nader FUE 1551 grafts. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/49351-1551-grafts-with-luis-nader/?tab=comments#comment-455985 2nd procedure (2-4-20) - Dr. Blake Bloxham FUT 1986 grafts https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/55933-dr-blake-bloxham-fut/?tab=comments#comment-529401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fozzie Posted March 3, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tbcruz said: Yea I think they should get rid of that kebot that analyzes donors. Idk if they had that before or not Huh? Think the kebot is just used to analyse donor area pre-procedure using high powered cameras and doesn't play a part in the surgery itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tbcruz Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Fozzie said: Huh? Think the kebot is just used to analyse donor area pre-procedure using high powered cameras and doesn't play a part in the surgery itself. I know the Kebot doesn’t do the surgery. But its part of the donor management that’s how he tells how many grafts are available to be used. asmed posted a video introducing it on YouTube. i also miss read your post I though you were saying that before his donors were in better condition. But your actually saying the opposite which I don’t agree with. Edited March 4, 2020 by Tbcruz 1st procedure (8-4-17) - Dr. Luís Nader FUE 1551 grafts. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/49351-1551-grafts-with-luis-nader/?tab=comments#comment-455985 2nd procedure (2-4-20) - Dr. Blake Bloxham FUT 1986 grafts https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/55933-dr-blake-bloxham-fut/?tab=comments#comment-529401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sam818 Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 Bloody hell what a freakin result! I’m happy for you man! This is what a 90%+ yield looks like at asmed. I hope to get to where you’re at soon to be able to style my hair freely back like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Fozzie said: Great result. Donor in the 4th picture down is looking impressive considering the amount of grafts taken. Quite surprised it looks so good with the hair that short at the back . What guard was used? Think something may have possibly changed in recent years at ASMED with regards to the punch used? Seen a couple of instances of guys who've had procedures at ASMED say around 2015 and before shaving down and scarring was much more noticeable. In more recent cases, the donor areas are looking pretty impressive when shaved down/trimmed very short when it comes to scars. Thanks Fozzie, I get a high skin fade so most of the back and sides is a zero guard going into a 0.5 or 1 at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 I’ve attached some different angles for 12 months too with one side shot prior to surgery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Sam818 said: Bloody hell what a freakin result! I’m happy for you man! This is what a 90%+ yield looks like at asmed. I hope to get to where you’re at soon to be able to style my hair freely back like that. Cheers Sam, I appreciate it. So happy too 😊 How many months are you in? I’ll keep an eye out for you progress. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fozzie Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Tbcruz said: i also miss read your post I though you were saying that before his donors were in better condition. But your actually saying the opposite which I don’t agree with. Not necessarily saying better condition in terms of donor management but specifically scarring. Obviously scarring is there regardless, but when I saw a couple of pictures from ASMED patients like @dust78, @jonnyalex and @Yaz89 who had procedures a good number of years ago and compare them to more recent cases such as @DEB1982, @Craig2412 and a couple of others, their scars seems to be much more prominent when shaved down/trimmed extremely short imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 Incredible result... Very happy for you and well done to the team.. 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tbcruz Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Fozzie said: Not necessarily saying better condition in terms of donor management but specifically scarring. Obviously scarring is there regardless, but when I saw a couple of pictures from ASMED patients like @dust78, @jonnyalex and @Yaz89 who had procedures a good number of years ago and compare them to more recent cases such as @DEB1982, @Craig2412 and a couple of others, their scars seems to be much more prominent when shaved down/trimmed extremely short imo. Oh okay, I hear you. Sorry I miss understood what you said. craig, I’m dreaming of a result like yours .. amazing 1 1st procedure (8-4-17) - Dr. Luís Nader FUE 1551 grafts. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/49351-1551-grafts-with-luis-nader/?tab=comments#comment-455985 2nd procedure (2-4-20) - Dr. Blake Bloxham FUT 1986 grafts https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/55933-dr-blake-bloxham-fut/?tab=comments#comment-529401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Zoomster said: Incredible result... Very happy for you and well done to the team.. 👏 Thank you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Craig2412 Posted March 4, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Tbcruz said: Oh okay, I hear you. Sorry I miss understood what you said. craig, I’m dreaming of a result like yours .. amazing Thank you man, so happy. Good luck with your journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BjornBorg Posted March 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 Enough about the hair, your clothing game is on point too. Seriously, fantabulous result and an important part of that is the untouched looking donor. My results - 2486 grafts FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwood4 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 god damn son shit looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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