Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 14, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I finally did it! I was on Propecia for 10 years I believe it dramatically slowed down my loss ( no side effect), I had a 1 year break because i got freaked out by all the stuff I read online but then went back on Propeica. So, Biotin, pumpkin seed tablets, laser comb, minox for the rest. My hair loss pattern is not even which is also not unusual. So anyone with uneven hair loss, hopefully my post helps. After months of research and coming out of a long term relationship I thought Its better I get the HT now while I am single then I can jump back in the game with confidence haha. Hopefully it pay's off 😂 So I decided on Lupanzula. A number of factors went into my decision. I was in the range of 2200-2660 so got an extra 63 grafts in the top end. Literally finished surgery a few hours ago so this post is fresssssh - Fingers Crossed. I will post monthly updates. I pledge not to ghost once's I start seeing results. Edited May 14, 2019 by ahmeda87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member forgotpassword Posted May 14, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2019 post procedure donor looks very clean; happy growing 1 July 2017 - Dr Cooley - 2575 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2019 10 hours ago, forgotpassword said: post procedure donor looks very clean; happy growing thanks. will keep updating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Day 1. Bandage removed, head washed and cream applied. Edited May 15, 2019 by ahmeda87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Scott Medikemos Posted May 17, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Congratulations! I'm really glad that you have decided to share your experience. I can't stress how important this is for the community in enabling them to make an informed decision on clinic/surgeon and even deciding whether hair transplantation is right for them. I know we will be in touch but I'm looking forward to seeing the journey unfold on here. Happy healing and growing. ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669 Edited May 17, 2019 by Scott Medikemos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 17, 2019 54 minutes ago, Scott Medikemos said: Congratulations! I'm really glad that you have decided to share your experience. I can't stress how important this is for the community in enabling them to make an informed decision on clinic/surgeon and even deciding whether hair transplantation is right for them. I know we will be in touch but I'm looking forward to seeing the journey unfold on here. Happy healing and growing. ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669 Thanks Scott, will continue documenting and hopefully it helps more people. As I got frustrated during my research when people just went silent after a while. I don't want to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2019 Day 4. Swelling under eyes. Looks like I have been punched haha. Healing on the top the stain I think is from the shampoo. Donor Looks good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fozzie Posted May 18, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2019 Work looks very clean and you are healing well. Dr Lupanzula is another who leaves the donor looking in clean, tidy condition after a procedure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Fozzie said: Work looks very clean and you are healing well. Dr Lupanzula is another who leaves the donor looking in clean, tidy condition after a procedure. exactly. Donor management is just as important as the recipient area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member VicTNYC Posted May 19, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2019 Work looks very good. What size punch was used for the extractions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2019 2 hours ago, VicTNYC said: Work looks very good. What size punch was used for the extractions? I have no idea haha small enough to not be noticeable. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Lennney Posted May 20, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2019 Very clean donor, that punch is very small... Try to sleep partially elevated to help with the swelling, and don't lean forward (like looking at cell phone). Be very gentle with your post-op care, there's no rush. Taking care of your HT is the most important thing, so move slowly when addressing your head care. I personally preach against direct shower pressure on your HT. Try to place hand over the showerhead and let water flow down onto your head - or use a pitcher to rinse. I see you did your own research, but we're all here to help should you need it. Best of luck. Please keep us updated on your progress! 1 If you're thinking of traveling abroad, consider this read: Airfare guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2019 Day 5+6 - Pain in Donor area so terrible sleeping. Pain is on a 6/7 Level. I am taking Paracetamol which is helping a bit. Might add some Ibuprofen to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted May 20, 2019 Thanks for creating your journey, I’m glad you’ve created such a comprehensive write-up. Please consider creating a patient website, I think the community would really benefit from it. https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/ 1 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 ahmeda87 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 20, 2019 16 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Thanks for creating your journey, I’m glad you’ve created such a comprehensive write-up. Please consider creating a patient website, I think the community would really benefit from it. https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/ Thanks dude. Will keep documenting. As it was very frustrating for me when people would drop off after getting a little bit of results. So hopefully a full progress of my journey will help. Obviously a very long way to gooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) Day 9: So I stayed in Brussels for 12 days as I wanted to heal properly. As I have my own business I can run it from my laptop so that made the longer stay easier. Today is my last day here and while I was here, Dr Lupanzula insisted I come see him nearly everyday for a wash and check up which I thought was amazing of him because I can imagine how busy he is. My experience with Dr Lupanzula + his team was incredible, he really does take a patient first approach. He is a very humble and down to earth guy, always putting himself in the shoes of the patient. I did a lot of research before my HT and met with a lot of Dr's but Dr Lupanzula was the only Dr that made me feel 100000% comfortable. As you can see, Donor area looks good. I still have discomfort in my donor area but that is because my nerves are more sensitive than normal. Washing off the scabs slowly on the top and still discoloured from the trauma. So that will take time to heal. Dr said I can wear a cap now rather than the usual bandana. Now time for the most important part. The waiting game for the results. I will aim to post once a month. Edited May 23, 2019 by ahmeda87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 Day 31: The Paranoid Phase + PRP I came to Brussels today for session 2 of PRP. I noticed the past few days an increase in shedding and when Dr Lupanzula was cleaning my head a lot of hair came off on his wipes. I read a lot about the shedding phase and even though it is totally 100% normal, it can still play with your mind.... All part of the journey I guess. I am a little worried about the gaps in my donor area (sides) but Dr said it would fill up with time. Happen to anyone else? Time for the worst part of the HT.... The Shedding. In the pics my hair looks wet. That is all the PRP "juice" haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 17, 2019 Day 35 - Now the shedding phase is in full swing. Can I wear hair fibres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 29, 2019 Week 7 : 😭😪 The shedding is brutal. I have a feeling I have lost some of my native hair (shock loss). Is it normal to also shed native hair? As I am comparing the pics of my shaved hair before the HT (as you can see above) and I certainly have more native hair than now? Also what do you think of my donor area? I think maybe that still needs time to recover? I had my back and sides shaved blade 1 two weeks ago Feedback pleaseeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2019 anyone please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MarshallUK Posted July 1, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2019 My crown went worse post ht like yours which worried me but went back to normal after a few months I would try not to worry and play the long game you have choose a good doctor so sure your results will be good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmeda87 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, MarshallUK said: My crown went worse post ht like yours which worried me but went back to normal after a few months I would try not to worry and play the long game you have choose a good doctor so sure your results will be good thanks for that. Shedding of HT hairs and shock loss of native hairs is a shaky experience. Glad to know I am not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MarshallUK Posted July 1, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2019 I can remember actually thinking I would need a 2nd ht asap which really frustrated me but a few months later its back to normal and looks fine. I might get it a 2nd one on the crown in the future if it gets worse but that was always the plan enjoy the process because once the ugly duckling phase is gone it's a good ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 1, 2019 Administrators Share Posted July 1, 2019 You're in the dreaded ugly duckling phase. Don't worry the gaps in the donor area should improve as the months go by, I had the same issues. That said, you will have less overall density in the donor area, so just be mindful of that. Everything looks on track I am excited to see your progress. 1 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 ahmeda87 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2019 3 hours ago, MarshallUK said: I can remember actually thinking I would need a 2nd ht asap which really frustrated me but a few months later its back to normal and looks fine. I might get it a 2nd one on the crown in the future if it gets worse but that was always the plan enjoy the process because once the ugly duckling phase is gone it's a good ride. Thanks mate, appreciate it. A few months under a cap it is for me then haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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