Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted June 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi Everybody, I appreciate all your valued advice and feedback. My story has been nothing less than a rollercoaster, was a NW6 and did my transplant at a company in Istanbul (dont really feel I want to mention the name). See Pic 1 below which shows how after 1 year I was beaming with a head full of thick hair! Now 5 years later I am back to where I was! Really disappointed and dont know what I can do! I was sold the idea a transplant is for lifetime, but clearly that dream didnt last for me 😔 I am on Fin, regaine foam and Biotin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 The last 2 pics are a year after HT. First one is pre HT 2016 and second one is today. What shall I do? Any advice appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member giegnosiganoe Posted June 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 How many grafts did you get? Have you been on fin all this time? Do you have any clearer photos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 Sorry to see you have lost ground. Could it be more of your existing hair had fallen ? I can’t really tell too much by those pics alone. How many grafts did you have implanted ? Do you have any pre op and post op pics ? Thanks 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 Ah ok I looked at your previous posts and remember you case now. You have run out of scalp hair and need to look at Beard grafts or another source. The donor area looks quite over harvested unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 Thanks guys for your responses. I will upload some better pics for you…I stopped taking Fin for a year but have been back on for a year. It was 4600 grafts. Do I shave my head and accept or try using BHT and 1000 head grafts and try filling? pre-op NOW: 1 year POST OP FULL HEAD OF HAIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted June 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2021 After a few years spent on the forums, I realized that the success / duration of a transplant varies from person to person. Regardless of the many factors that may vary (surgeon who operates, pre and post transplant care, etc.) there is, in my opinion, to consider the person's predisposition for transplantation, which as I said before, is not the same for everyone, therefore a transplant to one person can last many years, to another instead of less, but of one thing I am sure: It is not for life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member asterix0 Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) Why did you get off of finasteride for a year? That is a long time, and much of your native hair may have fallen out from that. Did you stop and start minoxidil? Doing that can trigger a major shed. Edited June 23, 2021 by asterix0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted June 23, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted June 23, 2021 Did the surgeon use microscopes can you remember? Depending on your goals, expectations and surgical options, shaving your head is always a good option. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Coady Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 It seems u lost native hair after coming off finasteride. Transplanted hair should last for life if taken from the safe zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 I am back on fin and biotin, i stopped between 2018-20 as I was living abroad. I am thinking of doing PRP sessions to see if I can boost some of the native hair? I have 3 choices really: 1) shave the whole lot off 2) HT using 1500 beard hairs plus 1500 grafts - total 3000 grafts all over 3) PRP sessions every 3-6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 Save the PRP money for any other transplant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 Yup i wouldnt see PRP as having any benefit for you. Save as much toward a elite Dr/Clinic as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 What about a HT with PRP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 Depend on the clinic you choose. Some recommend and others dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 The PRP should be useful after HT because it serves to speed up the healing process, but done every 3 months, as some clinics (most of the hair mills) advise, it is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member asterix0 Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 If you really want regrowth you should consistently use minoxidil 5% twice a day as well. It is a pain, but it does work especially when combined with finasteride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2021 Any last minute advice? I have contacted a few surgeons regarding BHT to thicken up the whole scalp. Possibly use a 1000 donor area hair too. I want to bring hairline little lower and thicken up rest. Would you advise chest hairs too? I have thick BHT both beard and chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted August 13, 2021 16 hours ago, ahmed9500 said: Any last minute advice? I have contacted a few surgeons regarding BHT to thicken up the whole scalp. Possibly use a 1000 donor area hair too. I want to bring hairline little lower and thicken up rest. Would you advise chest hairs too? I have thick BHT both beard and chest. You barely have any donor left and your midscalp is very thin, and you still want to lower the hairline? That makes no logical sense. 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 Gasthoerer Posted August 13, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said: You barely have any donor left and your midscalp is very thin, and you still want to lower the hairline? That makes no logical sense. +1 Your pics are very poor and you plan seems worse. I recommend to have a F2F consultation with at least 2-3 top clinics. If you have a bullet left, this is for sure your last one. Do not waste it. 400+ grafts in 2018 and 2900 grafts in 2020 via FUE with Feriduni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 Thanks guys, I have taken your comments on board, and will stick to just adding density to the mid scalp I think. I don’t want to touch the donor area but will 1000 grafts do so much more damage to an already over harvested area? I will maximise beard grafts defo first and possibly chest hairs. I really need 2000-3000 grafts for a decent result. I was happy with my results for the first 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 13, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, ahmed9500 said: Thanks guys, I have taken your comments on board, and will stick to just adding density to the mid scalp I think. I don’t want to touch the donor area but will 1000 grafts do so much more damage to an already over harvested area? I will maximise beard grafts defo first and possibly chest hairs. I really need 2000-3000 grafts for a decent result. I was happy with my results for the first 3 years I wouldn’t suggest taking anymore from your donor area. It will definitely make it a lot worse if you take even more grafts. And a ethical clinic wouldn’t even agree to do this. Who are considering for your next ht ? Your going to have to be careful going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 Eugenix India, I believe they do good BHT and affordable. My chest hairs are as strong as my beard, if I can get 3000 grafts via these 2 I wont need to touch my donor. As of now my hair is still a lot better than pre op 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 13, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ahmed9500 said: Eugenix India, I believe they do good BHT and affordable. My chest hairs are as strong as my beard, if I can get 3000 grafts via these 2 I wont need to touch my donor. As of now my hair is still a lot better than pre op 2015. Have you been consulting Eugenix ? They will usually only take beard grafts, not chest. If you was considering someone that can do both then how about Dr Mwamba? Edited August 13, 2021 by JohnAC71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ahmed9500 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2021 Yes he has a doctor in Turkey O believe working under him, very affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now