My upcoming surgery with Eugenix of India and Dr. Arika Bansal

[Eugenix Hair Sciences]

14 hours ago, general-etwan said:

Do you have any concerns about someone choosing the Exclusive Package? All senior techs; no Dr. Bansal or Sethi. I’m a NW6 and they can schedule me as soon as June, but I requested August so that I have just a bit more time to plan and organize. 
 

They want to do 6500 total grafts on me over 2 days; full coverage procedure. Up to 2000 beard grafts. If anyone can give me any last minute advice before I go and book it by paying the initial deposit, please let me know. Great experience!

The exclusive package has one of the Eugenix trained doctors performing the procedure along with the team. Technicians alone never perform any surgery at Eugenix.

[kirkland]

Coming up on 8 months.

I cannot express enough how much lighter I feel having hair. It really has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I finally decided to get a hair transplant, I circled back to the Hair Restoration Network and from that point forward, all my decisions were the right ones. Melvin, you are a magnificent advocate and you do a fantastic job! So thankful to you. And so thankful for all of the support from friends I have made on here. It's nice to have a supporting network for something that many consider a trivial vanity issue but has deeper psychological implications for those who lost a big piece of themselves going bald (and beyond for those who went through tough times in botched attempts to address hair loss - looking at you @Gatsby!)

Baldness is now optional - wise words from a valued member here. Looking at you @Zoomster!

And thanks to Dr. Bansal and the Eugenix team which made this all happen and successfully so!

Likely going back to India for round 2 early next year given my schedule. It's been an amazing experience and it's not over yet.

For context, first pic is the original pic I sent to Eugenix back in late 2019. 

 

 

[civic]

1 hour ago, kirkland said:

Coming up on 8 months.

I cannot express enough how much lighter I feel having hair. It really has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I finally decided to get a hair transplant, I circled back to the Hair Restoration Network and from that point forward, all my decisions were the right ones. Melvin, you are a magnificent advocate and you do a fantastic job! So thankful to you. And so thankful for all of the support from friends I have made on here. It's nice to have a supporting network for something that many consider a trivial vanity issue but has deeper psychological implications for those who lost a big piece of themselves going bald (and beyond for those who went through tough times in botched attempts to address hair loss - looking at you @Gatsby!)

Baldness is now optional - wise words from a valued member here. Looking at you @Zoomster!

And thanks to Dr. Bansal and the Eugenix team which made this all happen and successfully so!

Likely going back to India for round 2 early next year given my schedule. It's been an amazing experience and it's not over yet.

For context, first pic is the original pic I sent to Eugenix back in late 2019. 

 

 

Looks perfect and with only 3500k grafts? That's outstanding density & coverage!

Edited June 1, 2022 by civic

[Davidf]

C'est magnifique!

No other words suffice.

[Melvin- Admin]

2 hours ago, kirkland said:

Coming up on 8 months.

I cannot express enough how much lighter I feel having hair. It really has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I finally decided to get a hair transplant, I circled back to the Hair Restoration Network and from that point forward, all my decisions were the right ones. Melvin, you are a magnificent advocate and you do a fantastic job! So thankful to you. And so thankful for all of the support from friends I have made on here. It's nice to have a supporting network for something that many consider a trivial vanity issue but has deeper psychological implications for those who lost a big piece of themselves going bald (and beyond for those who went through tough times in botched attempts to address hair loss - looking at you @Gatsby!)

Baldness is now optional - wise words from a valued member here. Looking at you @Zoomster!

And thanks to Dr. Bansal and the Eugenix team which made this all happen and successfully so!

Likely going back to India for round 2 early next year given my schedule. It's been an amazing experience and it's not over yet.

For context, first pic is the original pic I sent to Eugenix back in late 2019. 

 

 

Absolutely incredible! 🙌🏼

[GaryStruthers]

Stunning @kirkland Home-run!

Is a second procedure necessary you think? I know most here are prepared for that. Would like your thoughts on that, as it seems like you could be a “one and done” candidate. 

[Gatsby]

The difference between the two pics is insane @kirkland. It's like I am literally looking at two different people! An incredible and natural result that people (and surgeons) can only aspire towards. If you feel a second procedure will bring further joy then go for it, though I think you've nailed it with an incredible economy of grafts. Thanks for sharing mate!

[gillenator]

One of the most outstanding results I have seen in years…and very good hair quality!

[Eugenix Hair Sciences]

8 hours ago, kirkland said:

Coming up on 8 months.

I cannot express enough how much lighter I feel having hair. It really has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I finally decided to get a hair transplant, I circled back to the Hair Restoration Network and from that point forward, all my decisions were the right ones. Melvin, you are a magnificent advocate and you do a fantastic job! So thankful to you. And so thankful for all of the support from friends I have made on here. It's nice to have a supporting network for something that many consider a trivial vanity issue but has deeper psychological implications for those who lost a big piece of themselves going bald (and beyond for those who went through tough times in botched attempts to address hair loss - looking at you @Gatsby!)

Baldness is now optional - wise words from a valued member here. Looking at you @Zoomster!

And thanks to Dr. Bansal and the Eugenix team which made this all happen and successfully so!

Likely going back to India for round 2 early next year given my schedule. It's been an amazing experience and it's not over yet.

For context, first pic is the original pic I sent to Eugenix back in late 2019. 

 

 

Thank you for the update. We are humbled by your results.

[Zoomster]

Its kinda jaw droppingly good Ian...

Brilliant ....with more to come 😊!!

 

[kirkland]

8 hours ago, GaryStruthers said:

Stunning @kirkland Home-run!

Is a second procedure necessary you think? I know most here are prepared for that. Would like your thoughts on that, as it seems like you could be a “one and done” candidate. 

Not necessary but the crown is still quite thin and now would like to have Dr. Sethi to do my temple points.

[kirkland]

3 hours ago, Eugenix Hair Sciences said:

Thank you for the update. We are humbled by your results.

Thank you, Eugenix! Y'all are the best!

 

[SLA]

Fantastic @kirkland

[gillenator]

Very curious now!…exactly what will round 2 involve Kirk? 

[kirkland]

3 hours ago, SLA said:

Fantastic @kirkland

Thanks @SLA!

[kirkland]

3 hours ago, gillenator said:

Very curious now!…exactly what will round 2 involve Kirk? 

That depends on who you ask! 

For me, I just wanted to fill in the crown but Dr. Sethi has plans to lower the hairline and do the temple points as well. 

This goes to the heart of just how far FUE has come. Once upon a time, it would have been advised to keep the numbers low because the donor area is finite (it is, of course) and there would be the concern of overharvesting. But I had 3500 grafts and I am certain that I can get at least another 2000 quite safely without it showing up in the donor area as thinning. That would more than cover the crown AND lower the hairline AND get my temple points done. 

Edited June 2, 2022 by kirkland

[Andres]

On 6/2/2022 at 1:40 PM, kirkland said:

That depends on who you ask! 

For me, I just wanted to fill in the crown but Dr. Sethi has plans to lower the hairline and do the temple points as well. 

This goes to the heart of just how far FUE has come. Once upon a time, it would have been advised to keep the numbers low because the donor area is finite (it is, of course) and there would be the concern of overharvesting. But I had 3500 grafts and I am certain that I can get at least another 2000 quite safely without it showing up in the donor area as thinning. That would more than cover the crown AND lower the hairline AND get my temple points done. 

What package did you end choosing with eugenix?

[kirkland]

22 minutes ago, Andres said:

What package did you end choosing with eugenix?

The Exclusive package with Dr. Bansal as the lead surgeon

[Andres]

27 minutes ago, kirkland said:

The Exclusive package with Dr. Bansal as the lead surgeon

Can you explain me more about that package if you don’t mind please . From where did you travel ?

[kirkland]

8 minutes ago, Andres said:

Can you explain me more about that package if you don’t mind please . From where did you travel ?

You would have to refer to the Eugenix website as the package I chose was from 2019 and there are likely changes since then. I went to Delhi from Canada - Toronto, to be more specific.

[MazAB]

The growth is incredible Ian! Quite a bit to happy about and like you said it is not over! Can't even imagine how great you'll look after round 2!😁

Follow my Journey with Eugenix and Dr Arika Bansal!

Edited June 11, 2022 by MazAB

[Ryan Daniel]

We need an update sir

[messda]

@kirkland May we have some update photos when you have a moment! Thanks!

 

[kirkland]

12-month Review - Eugenix and Dr. Arika Bansal.

Hi, all. My apologies for the late review. I am now almost 13 months post-HT surgery at Eugenix. 

For those who have followed my thread before, I had a 3500-graft hair restoration surgery with Dr. Bansal at Eugenix last October. I was a Norwood 6 who had a previous SMP treatment which had left behind a semi-permanent 'blush' when I had it lasered off. My goal was to cover the 'blush' so that I could move on with my life. I had been hiding under hats for years after I had the SMP done. I took on labour gigs (nothing wrong with it but I had a previous professional career) just so I could work outside and not have to remove my hat. After my transplant, my confidence was restored and I re-started a stalled career. To that end, with a new job, my life has been more hectic and I have been less focused on my hair and more on managing my work-life balance. That's why I haven't posted recently or been more active on these threads. It's all good since I have since been promoted so the hair and hard work has paid off.  

At 13-months, here's my assessment of the entire process: 

Eugenix

Love this group. They follow-up with me regularly for updates. For me, customer care has never been an issue with Eugenix. They have always responded timely and politely whenever I reach out to them. Although I haven't been following their progress as much recently, I have seen the pics of @Zoomster from his recent visit. No question that his journey started it for me. He continues to receive excellent results from Eugenix. Eugenix continues to demonstrate that I picked the right clinic.

Now

Hair is good. Nice to have it back, whatever crazy form it seems to be taking. The pics below are from today just out of the shower. It's clearly thin and the hairline needs some TLC but I came from nothing on top so, from my perspective, it's been a huge success. I boost the area with fibers and it makes a difference (none in this pic). My co-workers all know about my journey and they are impressed by how far I have come so I think that their opinion, which is that it is an excellent result, is a better reflection of how I perceive the outcome. I have significant more confidence in social settings so, as far as I am concerned, mission achieved. 

I have left the hair on the top grow long. Definitely seems to have thinned some across the hairline and behind. Not sure if a large number of transplanted hairs are in a resting phase together? Could just be a sync issue rather than failures. Doesn't matter since I am going back for more - that can all be restored. 

I am still taking Dut (0.5 mg x 3/week) and oral minox (2.5 mg x 1/day). Although there is a supply chain issue with oral minox here in Toronto/Canada so I have not taken it for 3 weeks.

Also going back on red light therapy. Just started 20/mins per day.

Next

I am definitely going back for round 2. Eugenix is still my choice. Looking at October so 2 years after surgery 1. Hair is now an option and I want more. And I am honestly relieved to be finally getting back on with my life since the transplant. 

 

[NARMAK]

9 hours ago, kirkland said:

12-month Review - Eugenix and Dr. Arika Bansal.

Hi, all. My apologies for the late review. I am now almost 13 months post-HT surgery at Eugenix. 

For those who have followed my thread before, I had a 3500-graft hair restoration surgery with Dr. Bansal at Eugenix last October. I was a Norwood 6 who had a previous SMP treatment which had left behind a semi-permanent 'blush' when I had it lasered off. My goal was to cover the 'blush' so that I could move on with my life. I had been hiding under hats for years after I had the SMP done. I took on labour gigs (nothing wrong with it but I had a previous professional career) just so I could work outside and not have to remove my hat. After my transplant, my confidence was restored and I re-started a stalled career. To that end, with a new job, my life has been more hectic and I have been less focused on my hair and more on managing my work-life balance. That's why I haven't posted recently or been more active on these threads. It's all good since I have since been promoted so the hair and hard work has paid off.  

At 13-months, here's my assessment of the entire process: 

Eugenix

Love this group. They follow-up with me regularly for updates. For me, customer care has never been an issue with Eugenix. They have always responded timely and politely whenever I reach out to them. Although I haven't been following their progress as much recently, I have seen the pics of @Zoomster from his recent visit. No question that his journey started it for me. He continues to receive excellent results from Eugenix. Eugenix continues to demonstrate that I picked the right clinic.

Now

Hair is good. Nice to have it back, whatever crazy form it seems to be taking. The pics below are from today just out of the shower. It's clearly thin and the hairline needs some TLC but I came from nothing on top so, from my perspective, it's been a huge success. I boost the area with fibers and it makes a difference (none in this pic). My co-workers all know about my journey and they are impressed by how far I have come so I think that their opinion, which is that it is an excellent result, is a better reflection of how I perceive the outcome. I have significant more confidence in social settings so, as far as I am concerned, mission achieved. 

I have left the hair on the top grow long. Definitely seems to have thinned some across the hairline and behind. Not sure if a large number of transplanted hairs are in a resting phase together? Could just be a sync issue rather than failures. Doesn't matter since I am going back for more - that can all be restored. 

I am still taking Dut (0.5 mg x 3/week) and oral minox (2.5 mg x 1/day). Although there is a supply chain issue with oral minox here in Toronto/Canada so I have not taken it for 3 weeks.

Also going back on red light therapy. Just started 20/mins per day.

Next

I am definitely going back for round 2. Eugenix is still my choice. Looking at October so 2 years after surgery 1. Hair is now an option and I want more. And I am honestly relieved to be finally getting back on with my life since the transplant. 

 

Thank you for finding the time to share an update with us and i'm so happy to hear you managed to get yourself back into action with your career. I cannot begin to imagine the journey you have undertaken to get back to this point, and wishing you a great future with the career on track again.

I am going to say, that from where you started to how things are looking, the coverage looks fantastic even with wet hair. Even if you are having to use fibres, i can imagine how much significantly different you do feel about not having to worry about things. 

Congratulations and i can only imagine that with a dry slick back hairstyle, that would make you look like a cool 80s Wall Street investor