Hair Transplant Review - 1500 Dr. Nadimi (Chicago Hair Institute)

[ThinningTemples]

On 3/17/2021 at 5:47 PM, Zodiac said:

looks similar to my procedure with Dr. Nadimi

 

 

I hope for a good result as well

Nice dude! Work looks great. Will be following your thread 

[Britanium]

Yes your scalp is recovering really well ! Thanks for the update 👏

[ThinningTemples]

On 3/28/2021 at 8:35 PM, JavierMarc said:

I'm really looking forward to the progress as I'm scheduled for FUE with Dr Sahar Nadimi in Aug.  Timing is meh as it'll cut summer activities short but atleast it'll give ample timing for the regrowth into the winter.    I think Original Poster's timing is perfect as he'll have hair coming in as it really gets warm. 

I have similar hair loss as Original Poster, however opting for less grafts (Dr. Nadimi discussed 1200-1500) to conserve grafts.  Hopefully it'll be enough for coverage.  I'd assuming Original Post would have good density given the higher graft count.

Great choice. I think you’ll be really happy with their team. Dr Nadimi is very realistic with you which is important, and also is willing to take into account your personal goals and willingness to take certain pharmaceuticals. Makes recommendations clear without being overly pushy (with taking fin for example). 
 

I think either way it’s important to be realistic that you’re gonna look pretty rough for at least a month or two no matter who does your procedure. Obviously a skilled surgeon can minimize down time but whether winter or summer you will need to wear a hat for a while if your goal is to hide it until it looks passable. If you don’t mind looking a bit worse than before and some redness then anything goes. 
 

 Hopefully new hairs will be poking through by summer but I don’t expect anything close to final product before closer to year end. 

[RandoBrando517]

How long is Nadimi’s waitlist?

[Zodiac]

Last I was told, 6 month waitlist but do get on the standby list as well

[Melvin- Admin]

45 minutes ago, Zodiac said:

Last I was told, 6 month waitlist but do get on the standby list as well

That’s pretty reasonable IMO

[champybaby]

13 hours ago, ThinningTemples said:

Hardest part is waiting as I look somewhat worse than before transplant, but this is all as expected.

I know the feeling. At the 3 month mark I didn't look good and literally thought the same, but I trusted the process, etc, and about 1.5 months later I had a ton of growth (see signature). About two days shy of five months now and the difference is night and day. Just keep laying low, it will get better!

[Zodiac]

On 3/31/2021 at 3:53 PM, ThinningTemples said:

One month update:

I was initially and still am impressed by the lack of recipient redness. My shed was gradual but between 2-4 weeks most of my new grafts shed their hairs, and I think I had some shock loss of some weaker hairs in recipient as expected. Donor continues to be entirely unnoticeable. 
 

Started minoxidil, occasionally nizoral around 2 week mark. Had tons of dandruff at about 10-14 days but gradually cleared up and very minimal now at a month. Hardest part is waiting as I look somewhat worse than before transplant, but this is all as expected. Excited for months 3-6 when growth will hopefully start to be noticeable. Won’t be adding photos of donor except at maybe a year since it hasn’t changed and isn’t noticeable. 

shedding is to be expected. trust the process. Month 3 is when you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel

[ThinningTemples]

Just over 3 months. No noticeable changes overall to appearance but new hairs are definitely sprouting up. Transplant is unnoticeable and am wearing my hair the length I did prior to transplant without any problems. Below are photos unstyled, no product, and right out of bed. 

[Britanium]

Good to see the grafts have started to sprout already 👌 thanks for the update 🙏

[ThinningTemples]

Just over 4 months. I’d say at this point my hair looks similar to or maybe slightly better than before the transplant, but am getting new hairs popping up by the day. Based on my research it seems as though the next several months should be the big ones for overall aesthetic improvement. Pics below are unstyled, no product, and harsh lighting. 

[ThinningTemples]

Month 5 update. Well, the magic has begun. The density boost between month 4 and 5 has been night and day. I am already at a point where I can convincingly style the front of my hair with reasonable density. It’s only been 5 months and I already am thrilled with the early results. Can’t wait to see what it looks like in another 3-4 months. 

[aaron1234]

The party is just getting started 😎

[Britanium]

Wow 😮 truly stunning difference from the last pics ! Coming in strong 🤛

[theshape1122]

Looking great so far!

[Runitback]

Thanks for sharing.  I’m booked for next month with her.  I assume that you went in the next day for an evaluation?  What about the following days?    How long did you stay in Chicago if you’re not from there?

[ThinningTemples]

8 hours ago, Runitback said:

Thanks for sharing.  I’m booked for next month with her.  I assume that you went in the next day for an evaluation?  What about the following days?    How long did you stay in Chicago if you’re not from there?

I went in for follow up evaluations on days 1, 2, and 3 post op. Had areas sprayed/cleaned and looked over by Dr Nadimi. I believe they will see you even a few days past that if travel schedule allows but it depends on patient. Would recommend at least booking that many extra days though, to have area cleaned and make sure no immediate issues needing attention (I'm sure they will give you more details). 

[24needmore]

19 hours ago, ThinningTemples said:

I went in for follow up evaluations on days 1, 2, and 3 post op. Had areas sprayed/cleaned and looked over by Dr Nadimi. I believe they will see you even a few days past that if travel schedule allows but it depends on patient. Would recommend at least booking that many extra days though, to have area cleaned and make sure no immediate issues needing attention (I'm sure they will give you more details). 

I second this - I stayed 3 extra days and went in each day for clean-up for no more than 20 mins. Usually Dr. Nadimi will be there the last day to give one final check and run you down with a timeline of what to do/expect over the next few weeks. 

[ThinningTemples]

Month 6 update. Growth continues steadily and I am still seeing new hairs starting to mature. The hairline is definitely more mature, but I think is just low enough to not draw attention and to be able to style normally without appearing receded. I am curious to see how long the central frontal tuft lasts in the future (as that is native hair).  
 

At this point I’m extremely impressed with early results, and knowing I’m only at halfway point is awesome. Also, nobody has otherwise noticed anything abnormal about appearance in past 3 months or commented about harvest area, despite it being cut short.  
 

 

[Britanium]

Amazing improvement since you last update 🤩 seriously impressive for just the mid way point 👌

[Runitback]

Are you still using minoxidil?   If so do you plan to continue indefinitely?    Just had my Nadimi procedure and deciding whether to min or just  stick with fin.   

[A Fue Good Men]

Great growth. How’s the donor looking?

[Gatsby]

Yes this is excellent growth and an excellent result with lots more to come! Congratulations!

[ThinningTemples]

I am still using minoxidil without plans on stopping, as most results will reverse fairly quickly if you stop. 
 

The donor is slightly less thick to my eye, but honestly barely noticeable even as short as 3-4 guard. I will post a 7 month update in a few weeks, but here’s another shot of hair with some product and touch of hair fibers. 
 

I’ve also attached some close ups of donor just after haircut. I intentionally have cut a portion of top back short due  a cowlick but that’s the only reason that looks thinner

[ThinningTemples]

On 9/16/2021 at 10:52 PM, Runitback said:

Are you still using minoxidil?   If so do you plan to continue indefinitely?    Just had my Nadimi procedure and deciding whether to min or just  stick with fin.   

Ideally both if you don’t care about small risk of side effects. I’m averse to idea of fin but studies clearly demonstrate combo is more effective than either alone.