Regular Member theshape1122 Posted October 31, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Moved thread from FUE section to correct place, will update on here rather than other thread. Hi Guys,Had my first hair transplant Wed 28th Oct at the Hair Dr Clinic in Dewsbury, UK with Dr Arshad. I don't particularily have bad hairloss, I just wanted my temples and hairline restoring after they moved up about an inch at the sides when I was 18/19, I am now 29.Great experience from the beginning, from the initial contact & consultation, then to arriving on the day, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, and go through everything in detail with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I met with Dr Arshad who had a look at my current hair, and drew on my new hairline which I was very happy with.See before pics below: Once happy, I was given a gown to change into, and had my head shaved. Then I had the extraction of the grafts done, the initial injections are uncomfortable but it only lasts for a minute, then its completely pain free. The extraction process isn't bad, you just lay down on your stomach, it was soon over.After, we had lunch which was provided, they take your order and get it from a local cafe, I had a toastie & chips which filled me up nicely.After lunch I had the channel incisions done by Dr Arshad which seemed to go very fast & was pain free.Next I then had all my grafts inserted by their team of technicians who are very professional and polite. You get to relax and watch TV or listen to music during this,My day seemed to go quick and 1500 grafts only took around 6-7 hours, I was finished by 3:15pm!Dr Arshad was very happy with the result, as was I. I was given all the required medication to take for the next week at least while it heals, and given a detailed calender chart which shows what time to take your pills etc.After pictures below: I am very happy that I have my hairline back, and I will update with further progress pictures as the healing process continues.Overall so far my experience with the Hair Dr clinic was very positive & professional and I have no faults. I now await my results after healing! Edited October 31, 2020 by theshape1122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Day 1 Post Op update - bandages off the back finally. Looking nice and clean, should heal up in a few days and extraction sites be virtualy unrecognisable after hair grows over a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Day 2 Post Op update Pain free now which is good. Donor area seems to be healing fast Swelling has started to come down alot on forehead and hairline now, now my OCD & attention to detail is going into overdrive so I'm nitpicking and analysing every little thing.. (Can't help it) Hairline looks like it curves up from the middle on left side and comes down again, opposed to been completely straight across on the right? Need assurance its all good and doesn't need to be completely symmetrical on both sides?!, OCD is a bummer.. What you guys think, all looking good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 31, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Definitely looking really good. The donor site looks impeccable already. The hairline definitely does not need to be symmetrical. The best designs have irregularities and designed exactly like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnAC71 said: Definitely looking really good. The donor site looks impeccable already. The hairline definitely does not need to be symmetrical. The best designs have irregularities and designed exactly like yours. Thanks for the feedback! Donor area healing faster everyday, no pain anymore when lying down on it. Just getting itchy on top now, wearing wooly gloves to sleep to prevent unknowingly scratching it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 31, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Oh yes the itching can get quite intense, very wise to take precautions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Just now, JohnAC71 said: Oh yes the itching can get quite intense, very wise to take precautions! Yep feeling it intensely now all over, wish I could scratch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 31, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2020 Salt Water spray helps ! But be prepared for itching to last about a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MagnificentAl Posted November 1, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 Hairline is looking really sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BLE123 Posted November 1, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 Are you on fin @theshape1122? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, BLE123 said: Are you on fin @theshape1122? Yeah started day of transplant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 POST OP DAY 4 UPDATE Quick Day 4 Post Op Update Seems to be healing up nicely and fast, especially the Donor area! Itching stage has fully set in on graft area, hope it subsides soon! Noticed some yellow bruising starting on left side of my forehead, so looks like the fluid is starting to move down my head, hopefully mybody clears it all out soon, alot of the swelling has gone already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BLE123 Posted November 1, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, theshape1122 said: Yeah started day of transplant! Was this at the request of Dr A? I'm interested in this Dr but I'm very reluctant to go on medication. Your latest pics look great by the way, I'm sure you'll see an excellent result. Edited November 1, 2020 by BLE123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, BLE123 said: Was this at the request of Dr A? I'm interested in this Dr but I'm very reluctant to go on medication. Your latest pics look excellent by the way, I'm sure you'll see an excellent result. Yes he suggested it, as the crown is showing early signs of miniturisation, so Fin should stop/reverse that. I was hesitant too, but then I thought no harm trying it, can always stop if any sides, but so far everything is fine. Feel great! Thanks! Edited November 1, 2020 by theshape1122 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Richie888 Posted November 1, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 19 hours ago, theshape1122 said: Day 2 Post Op update Pain free now which is good. Donor area seems to be healing fast Swelling has started to come down alot on forehead and hairline now, now my OCD & attention to detail is going into overdrive so I'm nitpicking and analysing every little thing.. (Can't help it) Hairline looks like it curves up from the middle on left side and comes down again, opposed to been completely straight across on the right? Need assurance its all good and doesn't need to be completely symmetrical on both sides?!, OCD is a bummer.. Hairline looks perfect mate we have all got OCD that's what has brought us here in the first place! As already stated it's the small imperfections that will make it appear more natural to the untrained eye. You're looking at it now in its raw form, when it finally grows to length similar to what you normally have it will be spot on. Design looks like it will tie into your existing hair nicely. Congrats and keep the long-term progress posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Richie888 said: Hairline looks perfect mate we have all got OCD that's what has brought us here in the first place! As already stated it's the small imperfections that will make it appear more natural to the untrained eye. You're looking at it now in its raw form, when it finally grows to length similar to what you normally have it will be spot on. Design looks like it will tie into your existing hair nicely. Congrats and keep the long-term progress posted. Yep very true! thanks, look forward to the long term progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 1, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 Looks like you got booked in just in time, as we enter our next lockdown from Thursday 😫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 Just now, JohnAC71 said: Looks like you got booked in just in time, as we enter our next lockdown from Thursday 😫 Yep very lucky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BA-FUE Posted November 1, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 I have the same issues with the symmetry but after looking at loads of other hairlines the most natural ones are not symmetrical. It all adds to the natural affect. Looks like your making an excelling recovery. Keep us all updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, BA-FUE said: I have the same issues with the symmetry but after looking at loads of other hairlines the most natural ones are not symmetrical. It all adds to the natural affect. Looks like your making an excelling recovery. Keep us all updated. I agree! I will do thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 2, 2020 Day 5 Post Op Healing going well still, donor area looking good... just 2 more nights of having to use travel cushion. and 2 days till I can have my first head wash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Day 7 Post Op 1 week update - healing well still it seems, just had my first hair wash. I just did it over the sink, and used the supplied shampoo, I didnt push it too hard through the scalp or donor area to remove scabs, just let it soak a little. Still quite a few scabs left after. Over the next few days when I wash it, should I push a little harder to remove the scabs in the recipient area? How are we looking guys? Thanks! Edited November 4, 2020 by theshape1122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 4, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 4, 2020 No I wouldn’t push harder, they will come off when they are ready. Looking as expected at 7 days out. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theshape1122 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2020 Just now, JohnAC71 said: No I wouldn’t push harder, they will come off when they are ready. Looking as expected at 7 days out. 😁 Excellent thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BA-FUE Posted November 4, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2020 Looking good. Did you see many grafts fall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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