Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted December 9, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 9, 2021 Latest updates, still not sure if to expect to much more growth? Not getting my hopes up, but looks promising. 2 things 1.) @Melvin- Moderator thanks for your YouTube videos!! I know it's not apples to apples, as your talking about sparseness after transplants, not meds. But knowing things are never perfect, settles the mind.(the looking weekly and thinking is this it? I would have thought is the same) 2.) @DrTBarghouthi @Doron Harati I think I owe you both an apology! Having consultations, but being in limbo of will things/won't things improve. If indecisiveness or just general being a bit of a kn*b from not knowing what to do, I'm sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTBarghouthi Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 11 hours ago, BlokeFromStoke said: Latest updates, still not sure if to expect to much more growth? Not getting my hopes up, but looks promising. 2 things 1.) @Melvin- Moderator thanks for your YouTube videos!! I know it's not apples to apples, as your talking about sparseness after transplants, not meds. But knowing things are never perfect, settles the mind.(the looking weekly and thinking is this it? I would have thought is the same) 2.) @DrTBarghouthi @Doron Harati I think I owe you both an apology! Having consultations, but being in limbo of will things/won't things improve. If indecisiveness or just general being a bit of a kn*b from not knowing what to do, I'm sorry. Not at all Sir. I have sent you a message to clear out few things and I hope this makes it a bit clearer to you 🙏🏻 1 Dr. Taleb Barghouthi approved and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me here. Contact me via WhatsApp at +962798378396 (Jordan) Social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted December 18, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 18, 2021 So update, I have decided to go ahead with a transplant (fingers crossed, even with the Omicron madness, on the 28th). Where? Vertex (Dr Barghouthi) Why Vertex? Not even for the results (which look great). But for Dr Barghouthi himself! I wanted a transplant, but he was one of only two surgeons, to say wait for the meds. He could have easily said "Yep, come tomorrow!". However he was reluctant to operate, before we saw the full extent of what minox /fin can do. Meaning he's not in it for the money. He's trying to save as much of my doner as possible. He's not trying to enhance the before and afters photos, with the boost from medication. Also Dr Barghouthi was one of the only people, to listen when I was talking about what I wanted/expected not telling me what would be done. Why not wait even longer? 1 there is likely to be travel disruption in the new year/spring. No official word, but I believe another lockdown or enhanced restrictions will be in place. 2 while I've made great progress, there is no sign of growth in the temples. I fully expect the rest to thicken, but my hairline will still be aweful. Also no one can predict the improvement, 5new hairs or 5000new hairs🤷🏻♂️. Where as at least a transplant will be concrete. On a side note,anyone who thinks about contacting Doron from HDC. Go for it! He was always there and will answer questions, stupid or not. He even adviced me and wished me luck when I said I was going elsewhere. I can't fault the man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted December 30, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 30, 2021 So big update.. Arrived in Amman on the 28th. Was met at the airport and straight through no problems. Taken to the st.regis hotel(lovely place!). Woke up the next morning to have my hairline done. Honestly I can't tell you how excited I am after waking up and looking in the mirror! Not just Dr. Barghouthi but the whole vertex team are amazing. You never have to worry about a thing, everything is sorted for you. More than that, it just has a great atmosphere. Now for the bit you probably all want to see 29th Vs this morning. Some slight swelling, not just I have a 5 head😂 (1994 grafts moved so far and part 2 today) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted December 31, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 31, 2021 (Yesterday) Another day another 2014grafts, so roughly 4000 total. Crown fixed and behind the hairline strengthened. Unbelievably, donor is basically, just looking like I just had a bad haircut with the odd scab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi23 Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 47 minutes ago, BlokeFromStoke said: (Yesterday) Another day another 2014grafts, so roughly 4000 total. Crown fixed and behind the hairline strengthened. Unbelievably, donor is basically, just looking like I just had a bad haircut with the odd scab! Looks really clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 1, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 1, 2022 Sitting on the sofa, in a buttoned shirt waiting for regrowth. Can't help but think of this😂. Anyone else have same thought?? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 4, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2022 Day 5 post op: quick update Scabs have started to dislodge themselves when applying saline or washing, and redness is almost gone. Looks like healing is going well.(excuse the funky haircut hahaha) No denying Dr Barghouthi is a skilled surgeon, but credit to the whole team! Honestly chuffed with result so far, scabs/swelling and all. I can see the potential and can't wait for the results!!! It's strange even now, you go out in public but hold yourself differently. I don't know if it's because, I feel I've took a bit of control back or I can imagine what's coming 🤷🏻♂️. Either way, got a spring back in my step. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JoeMan Posted January 4, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2022 Looking forward to following this. Looks like refined work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 6, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 week update: The itchiness is real! Swelling basically done but has left slight yellowish bruising. Scabs are almost gone. Some hair has shed too(just small single hairs no grafts) but all in all looks good. Just preparing myself for the ugly duckling phase. I know it's coming, but doesn't make the wait any better. On a side note watching Witcher season 2 with recovery. Sat with equal parts envy nd inspired, by amount of long ginger haired characters, roll on when this grows! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 6, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2022 Day 7: After wash. With better quality photos. All them grafts poking out!!!🥳🥳 Bare in mind these spots were totally bald (see previous pics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 9, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 9, 2022 Looks amazing, though I think you should get rid of those bloody scabs. Try to soak it with conditioner and gently rub them off. Process takes about 30 minutes. 1 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 aaron1234 Posted January 9, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2022 Work looks great, looking forward to following your progress! Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 9, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2022 @Melvin- Moderator hi Melvin, exactly what I did on day 7. After watching one of your videos funnily enough! They came off straight away. Looks like you have a good result in progress of your own, good luck. Least we got each other as company for the ugly duckling phase, with the op timing being so similar. @aaron1234 cheers, aren't we both. Be good see how it turns out but a long wait yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 9, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ya boys back!! Cleared by Dr Barghouthi to lift, as long as I don't go big. So...going be that guy, who you never see do the big 3 for the next few weeks😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 13, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2022 Day 14 and shedding has begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTBarghouthi Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hello, i hope you’re keeping well. That’s the stage that no one likes I know. Hopefully it will all be over soon. Everything else going well I hope. 1 Dr. Taleb Barghouthi approved and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me here. Contact me via WhatsApp at +962798378396 (Jordan) Social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 19, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) Week 3 update: lots of shedding but some hairs holding on. There are even some transplanted hairs, late to the party just coming through. Overall definitely not my best look ever but found myself caring less and less. Cleared to restart minoxidil tomorrow so hopefully will speed things up🤞🤞 Edited January 19, 2022 by BlokeFromStoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 25, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2022 Week 4 update (actually tomorrow but..) shedding lasted from day 14-17 and I haven't seen any since. From a distance look exactly the same as before. When zoomed in you can see a lot of lagging hairs staring to come through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted January 30, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) Quick bit of good news. Today I took a picture and noticed how much vellus hair was already in the recipient area! Loads of blonde hairs. Should I take this as a sign I'm ahead of schedule🤔????Yes normally it takes months and months. But look at how quick I had a response to fin/min October/November/December results Edited January 30, 2022 by BlokeFromStoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTBarghouthi Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Very nice! Things look good so far my friend. 👍🏼👍🏼 1 Dr. Taleb Barghouthi approved and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me here. Contact me via WhatsApp at +962798378396 (Jordan) Social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Viney Posted February 4, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2022 Bit late to the party but your results from the meds were ridiculous on that short of time frame. Best of luck with the regrowth period post HT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted February 4, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2022 @Viney cheers mate, I'm hoping the post transplant results are just as rapid🤞. I was super happy with the meds, and figured it would improve some more, but it wasn't going fill my temples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlokeFromStoke Posted February 9, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2022 Week six and seems to be going well! Photos from the better side. Obviously anything in the temples is Dr Barghouthi's handy work as they were bare beforehand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ciaus Posted February 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 1:52 PM, BlokeFromStoke said: Week six and seems to be going well! Photos from the better side. Obviously anything in the temples is Dr Barghouthi's handy work as they were bare beforehand. About six more weeks and your hairs are really going to start sprouting in high gear. Along with the dafodills and other various spring flowers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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