Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 19, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Previously had 2 surgeries from Dr Hakan Doganay total 3500 front hairline and 500 in the crown I contacted Dr Ciniks clinic and was recommended to have 1500 beard hairs transplanted in the crown and to use my remaining donor area to add density to the front (another 1500). Judging by the price (and unlimited graft) plus the drs reputation I went ahead and booked surgery for the 11th November 2019 opting for their most expensive package (DHI) Arriving late on the 10th November 2019 close to midnight I was a little annoyed that my surgery had been booked in for the early part of morning on the 11th (told last minute) but wasnt too fussed or stressed having been through 2 surgeries before. Arriving at around 8am to the clinic I had a short wait before going into a consultation with dr cinik. I was a little surprised that after being recommended 1500 grafts for the scalp based on pictures the Dr only recommended 500! And after trying to push him to increase the number of grafts added to the hairline he wouldnt budge and said it would ruin the outcome if too many were added. I disagreed having seen my previous results but took his advice. Just to add and this is an important point, apart from the consultation the dr wasnt involved in my surgery at all (make of that what you like). Before and after pictures below: After surgery pictures taken the next day below Edited March 19, 2020 by XabiAlonso123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 4 Month results below, a little worried I havent seen much improvement at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted March 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) @XabiAlonso123 Don't you have photos of the surgery? and maybe a little less blurry than those at 4 months post surgery? Edited March 19, 2020 by Egy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Hi in the first post I've separated pre/post surgery pictures. I will take some more pictures in better light tonight and post Edited March 19, 2020 by XabiAlonso123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted March 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 minute ago, XabiAlonso123 said: Hi in the first post I've separated pre/post surgery pictures. Yes, I saw, but my request was another, usually in Dr. Cinik's clinic, they take pictures even immediately after removing the bandages, that's what I would like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Egy said: Yes, I saw, but my request was another, usually in Dr. Cinik's clinic, they take pictures even immediately after removing the bandages, that's what I would like to see. No pictures taken immediately after surgery only the next day... I guess because I opted not to shave my head it's difficult to see the difference between pre/post picture Edited March 19, 2020 by XabiAlonso123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted March 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, XabiAlonso123 said: . Edited March 19, 2020 by Egy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted March 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, XabiAlonso123 said: No pictures taken immediately after surgery only the next day... I guess because I opted not to shave my head it's difficult to see the difference between pre/post picture ok ok, sorry, they are the ones you published, in fact I didn't notice because you didn't shave completely. 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted March 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 @XabiAlonso123 However, 4 months are few to worry about, regrowth should start from now on, so I know that hair regrowth on a scalp with scar tissue (due to other procedures) is different (latecomer) than a virgin of the scalp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cjf212 Posted March 19, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 How many grafts did you get to your hairline and temples? I'm 4 months post aswell . Your hairline and temples look good though , if I could eventually get mine touched up similar to that I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Cjf212 said: How many grafts did you get to your hairline and temples? I'm 4 months post aswell . Your hairline and temples look good though , if I could eventually get mine touched up similar to that I would be happy. I've had 3500 added by hakan doganay over 2 ops (1st op results were poor) During this op I had 1500 added (for density). Edited March 20, 2020 by XabiAlonso123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 4 hours ago, XabiAlonso123 said: I've had 3500 added by koray erdogan over 2 ops (1st op results were poor) During this op I had 1500 added (for density). Your story is all over the place. Ur first post said Hakan dogonay now u claim it’s koray erdogan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2020 Apologies wrote the reply in a rush, I've corrected the mistake I can provide you with a link to my previous post (for the 2 surgeries) not sure how to add it to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 hours ago, XabiAlonso123 said: Apologies wrote the reply in a rush, I've corrected the mistake I can provide you with a link to my previous post (for the 2 surgeries) not sure how to add it to this thread Gotcha. What made you go with cinik this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 21, 2020 16 hours ago, LonelyGraft said: Gotcha. What made you go with cinik this time? A few reasons: Dr ciniks results looked great Unlimited grafts offer made it value for money- although this backfired since the estimate was 3000 grafts and I only ended up getting 2000 which worked out more expensive than Doganay Wasnt entirely happy with Doganays first surgery In hindsight...... Maybe I could have used a dr that does all the implants himself rather than his technicians for a better price elsewhere? Results will tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 16, 2020 Month 5 progress pictures below, still early days so I'm hoping theres more hair growth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looks thicker to me. How’s the scarring on back and sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 hours ago, LonelyGraft said: Looks thicker to me. How’s the scarring on back and sides? Hi, for 5 months it's good progress yes. Theres still gaps at the back as you can see from the picture but aware the crown takes longer to fill out. 2nd picture shows the gap on the hairline which I still cant comb up (looks bald) but the hairs are coming through and I'm hoping once they get thicker it will give a much better look. Top picture hair was combed down but the purpose of it was to show the side hair which was operated on.. I think it needs to be brought in more. Donor area is ok but seeing as I've used 5000 grafts you can see dots, I'm thinking of having scalp micropigmentation done to cover and make the sides look thicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Wondering if anyone has used scalp micropigmentation on the donor area? After 3 operations and using 5000 grafts I'm planning to have all the sides and back covered using SMP.. should be effective as I usually keep the sides back at grade 0.5 or 1.. Edited April 23, 2020 by XabiAlonso123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 147break Posted April 23, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted April 23, 2020 I think your donor area looks very good, especially for 5000 grafts. I don't think anybody would notice anything unless they were looking for it. But I agree, it seems like SMP is a good solution for donor scars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyGraft Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 7 hours ago, XabiAlonso123 said: Wondering if anyone has used scalp micropigmentation on the donor area? After 3 operations and using 5000 grafts I'm planning to have all the sides and back covered using SMP.. should be effective as I usually keep the sides back at grade 0.5 or 1.. let us know how it goes. I've read smp fades quicker in scars. i cant even see any white dot scarring in your donor, just an even density decrease that most people wont even notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/23/2020 at 9:42 PM, LonelyGraft said: let us know how it goes. I've read smp fades quicker in scars. i cant even see any white dot scarring in your donor, just an even density decrease that most people wont even notice Hi yes you're right there isnt any scarring, the SMP would help enhance the look on the sides and back (donor areas) which have had a density decrease.. also theres some slight balding (not significant) behind the temporals which happened after the 1st transplant, I think as a direct result from the shock of hair being implanted around that area... Hopefully the SMP goes ahead in the next few weeks after lockdown so will post some pictures up here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 6, 2020 6 month picture update... A little disappointed so far, the front still has a lot of gaps and the back hasnt improved much so far. Hopefully see improvement over the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HTHope Posted May 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, XabiAlonso123 said: 6 month picture update... A little disappointed so far, the front still has a lot of gaps and the back hasnt improved much so far. Hopefully see improvement over the next few months. Did you send updates to the clinic? What’s their response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member XabiAlonso123 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 6, 2020 2 hours ago, HTHope said: Did you send updates to the clinic? What’s their response? Hi, I sent one at the 5 month mark, will send this week and let you know their response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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