Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 20, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Shaheer said: I really hope you get the best result. As a consumer people should be aware what can be achived with FUE surgery when things are done correctly by an ethical doctor. Your post will be an example for many hairloss sufferers and give them hope and confidence. @Shaheer..thank you and yes that’s true ..there’s been a recent post here where a guy from my country had to undergo a combo of techniques including strip to receive a few thousand grafts…that shouldn’t have to be the case nowadays …with the right Doctors . Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 20, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 20, 2022 39 minutes ago, Baboon said: Congrats Zoomster on that final touch up. Looks incredible so far🤩. Agree with others, the refined temple points looks great @Baboon….thanks as alway mate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member John1991 Posted October 21, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2022 Putting aside what has already been a fantastic improvement - and what appears will be even better by summer - the amount of patience you have to go through all this is impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 21, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2022 @John1991..very true ..wouldn’t it be just lovely to just pluck from donor and place in recipient and away you go !! These ladies undergoing Breast implants don’t realise how lucky they have it 🥲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 27, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 Hi Guys Donor at 2 weeks post op..a total of 9K scalp have now been harvested . Im homogenised up to my eyeballs.. My headstone will read “ here lies a homogenised version of himself “ 😄 Im sweating more about the donor this time than the previous 2 x HT .perhaps understandably…I keep picking at a little scab on back of head thus it seeps a little blood ..I must stop ✋… Karl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted October 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Zoomster said: Hi Guys Donor at 2 weeks post op..a total of 9K scalp have now been harvested . Im homogenised up to my eyeballs.. My headstone will read “ here lies a homogenised version of himself “ 😄 Im sweating more about the donor this time than the previous 2 x HT .perhaps understandably…I keep picking at a little scab on back of head thus it seeps a little blood ..I must stop ✋… Karl This is going to be epic. I really think so. This was a real NW6/7 and not one of those where propiecia does half the job because there was a lot of minuterized hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ZeeMan Posted October 27, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 Wow! You are going from NW6/7 to NW0....congrats! Happy growing @Zoomster Follow my Journey with Eugenix (Dr. Arika Bansal) - November 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 27, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 20 minutes ago, Xanadu said: This is going to be epic. I really think so. This was a real NW6/7 and not one of those where propiecia does half the job because there was a lot of minuterized hairs. 🤞🤞🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted October 27, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted October 27, 2022 Looking thoroughly homogenised, @Zoomster. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pbaird98 Posted October 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 Truly stunning, what a journey ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 27, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 55 minutes ago, Berba11 said: Looking thoroughly homogenised, @Zoomster. Love it! @Berba11thanks ..you’re in for a very enjoyable Christmas 🤶 enjoy the new hair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 27, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, Pbaird98 said: Truly stunning, what a journey ! @Pbaird98much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member A Fue Good Men Posted October 27, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2022 Wow your donor looks great for 9k grafts. White/gray hair doesn’t show as much scarring but it’s still really good overall. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 27, 2022 Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2022 This is DEFINITELY going in the hall of fame, 14k grafts via FUE is a record. 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 Zoomster Posted October 28, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said: This is DEFINITELY going in the hall of fame, 14k grafts via FUE is a record. 🥂 @Melvin- Moderator…I hope High NWs people reading my thread don’t start to think to themselves ,crikey I got to have around 12 to 15 k grafts to look like Zoomster ..this isn’t the case at all ..it’s sooo variable . Even recently when I met up with @Bandit90and @SLA…the former bona fide NW7 and the latter a solid NW6…John has a total of just over 8K grafts so far and is covered back to front …though I know he will probably want to tweak it next year for added density ..either way 10K grafts and a full NW7 can call it a day ( Because Of head shape etc ) .. Adam is currently at under 6k grafts and will in all likelyhood be good to go with one more procedure of around 3k grafts ..( narrow scalp ,high sides ,wavy hair all playing in his favour)..both of these random cases will each need around 50% less grafts than I did …this ain’t a game of whose got the most grafts..I just needed to keep the foot on the throttle to get the result i dreamed of Back on cruise control now …thank God !! 🙏 Edited October 28, 2022 by Zoomster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted October 28, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, Zoomster said: 🥂 @Melvin- Moderator…I hope High NWs people reading my thread don’t start to think to themselves ,crikey I got to have around 12 to 15 k grafts to look like Zoomster ..this isn’t the case at all ..it’s sooo variable . Even recently when I met up with @Bandit90and @SLA…the former bona fide NW7 and the latter a solid NW6…John has a total of just over 8K grafts so far and is covered back to front …though I know he will probably want to tweak it next year for added density ..either way 10K grafts and a full NW7 can call it a day ( Because Of head shape etc ) .. Adam is currently at under 6k grafts and will in all likelyhood be good to go with one more procedure of around 3k grafts ..( narrow scalp ,high sides ,wavy hair all playing in his favour)..both of these random cases will each need around 50% less grafts than I did …this ain’t a game of whose got the most grafts..I just needed to keep the foot on the throttle to get the result i dreamed of Back on cruise control now …thank God !! 🙏 Also, having met @Zoomsteri would say he didn’t really ‘need’ this procedure as he looked full already. He also lowered the hairline added more to temples which is surely not a necessity 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bandit90 Posted October 28, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, Zoomster said: 🥂 @Melvin- Moderator…I hope High NWs people reading my thread don’t start to think to themselves ,crikey I got to have around 12 to 15 k grafts to look like Zoomster ..this isn’t the case at all ..it’s sooo variable . Even recently when I met up with @Bandit90and @SLA…the former bona fide NW7 and the latter a solid NW6…John has a total of just over 8K grafts so far and is covered back to front …though I know he will probably want to tweak it next year for added density ..either way 10K grafts and a full NW7 can call it a day ( Because Of head shape etc ) .. Adam is currently at under 6k grafts and will in all likelyhood be good to go with one more procedure of around 3k grafts ..( narrow scalp ,high sides ,wavy hair all playing in his favour)..both of these random cases will each need around 50% less grafts than I did …this ain’t a game of whose got the most grafts..I just needed to keep the foot on the throttle to get the result i dreamed of Back on cruise control now …thank God !! 🙏 Very true Karl! I for one didn't appreciate how much head shape plays in graft coverage for high NW's. I guess those with narrow skulls can get to full coverage in less grafts than those with wider ones. But that aside, you took the complete right approach to getting the result you have dreamed of, and this last sitting it really the icing on the cake! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted October 28, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted October 28, 2022 @Zoomster for two weeks post op you are looking great. With Eugenix’s respect for donor management you will be immortalized for sure in the months ahead of you. Crikey I doubt I had 9k grafts in my scalp before my surgery! 🤣 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 28, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Gatsby said: @Zoomster for two weeks post op you are looking great. With Eugenix’s respect for donor management you will be immortalized for sure in the months ahead of you. Crikey I doubt I had 9k grafts in my scalp before my surgery! 🤣 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MazAB Posted October 28, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2022 @Zoomster it is tough to even put in words how much you've hit a bullseye with each and every move and every procedure that has brought you to this point. You are truly the envy and inspiration for every bald man in the world! Feeling very fortunate to have witnessed it in person! Follow my Journey with Eugenix and Dr Arika Bansal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ronnieman Posted October 31, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) Just read the whole thread, this is just incredible and uplifting. Congrats, Karl! I'm only 33 but your journey has given me so much reassurance for the future. Looking forward to seeing the result of the final HT! Edited October 31, 2022 by Ronnieman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 31, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2022 @Ronnieman..glad you found the thread to be of benefit and a source of hope..it’s what this great forum is all about . Good luck with everything. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member finchy Posted October 31, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 5/4/2022 at 8:35 PM, Zoomster said: 8 month update Hello folks Just attaching these outdoors natural daylight pics with no fibres or product .Just had a barber visit with 0.5 fade lower half into a #2 . Really happy how it continues to improve month on month especially the side part area which has noticeably thickened . Absolutely the correct decision to have 2nd procedure for added density ..it’s a night and day difference to be honest . im still debating as to whether to have the temples enhanced ..will discuss further with Dr P when he comes to visit Dublin 27 to 29 May ..can’t wait to welcome the Eugenix roadshow 😊🌏.. Best Karl Karl, firstly what an unbelievable transformation! I’m sure you’ve heard that hundreds of times already, but this is sensational! secondly, apologies for coming all the way back to May. I am in the final stages of booking to go with Eugenix in January. I had a video call earlier with Dr Das and the chap that I’ve been in contact with throughout (his name escapes me). Dr Das has concerns over my donor area due to my previous transplant (you’ve sent me a couple of messages on my thread previously I tend to have my hair shaved at the back as a zero. She felt I would need to wear my hair longer going forward as the donor will look sparse/patchy after another load of extractions. I see you’re going from a 0.5 up to a 2 here which still looks class and nice and short, and the donor area still looks spot on.. giving your experience do you think I’d have issues after another procedure if I was to have a zero or low grade fade? here is a photo just after my last hair cut followed by one 5 days later. any thoughts and advise as ever would be greatly appreciated! Finally, I just want to say thanks for posting your journey and all your updates and photos. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say your thread has made researching a much simpler process! looking forward to seeing your progress after your 3rd procedure over the coming months. Thanks again Karl 😃 🤝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted October 31, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) @finchythanks for the kind words and indeed the reach out ..firstly I’m no Doctor and I’d be inclined to side with Dr Das expert advice over mine regarding the actual procedure however what I will say is that in my own experience I think I’m above average lucky with regard to my skin tone and what appears to be above average healing of scar tissue..both @Bandit90and @SLAwere blown away on seeing me in person with the lack of any evident scarring in the scalp .I’m a fan of buzzing the sides and back because where in recipient area growing it out helps create and illusion of density I feel in the donor area of high norwoods where homogenous depletion is being performed I believe a buzz conversely has the same effect ( an illusion of density ) ..if the scarring is pretty much undetectable to Joe Public on the street .I’m sure HT hair geeks about the place can make out ive had donor area extractions but they’re most likely thinking fair play to you mate ..average Joes would never make it out . I know Dr Sethi is a fan of growing out Donor hair ..Im not sure if it’s an Indian culture thing or an honest attempt to better conceals donor area tiny dot scars . Either way you’re suitable for surgery which is the good news ..the Donor area proper length will fall into place organically for you ..of that I’m sure . Hope this helps mate Edited October 31, 2022 by Zoomster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted October 31, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Zoomster said: healing of scar tissue..both @Bandit90and @SLAwere blown away on seeing me in person with the lack of any evident scarring in the scalp .I’m a fan of buzzing the sides and back because where in recipient area growing it out helps create and illusion of density I feel in the donor area of high norwoods where homogenous depletion is being performed I believe a buzz conversely has the same effect ( an illusion of density ) YES...it was amazing to see in person the lack of scarring on both @Zoomsterand @Bandit90. I remember saying, "where is the scarring?" while standing next to them at point blank range with my magnifying glasses on. Even myself as a hair geek could really not make much out- and even seeing the minimal scarring hardly looked like anything. Part of it is they were fortunate to scar well as well as have fair toned skin. Also, the Eugenix extraction tech masters did an amazing job with both of them. I also think that @Zoomsterbrings up a good point about buzzing sides and back to help create the illusion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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