Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 23, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 23, 2022 Wow this is already growing crazy fast 🤩 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 TheGreatPretender Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 Man, these are the things that make me even more hyped for going to De Freitas. Cant wait to have mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 Safe to say this has now kicked off big time 👍🏽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheGreatPretender Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 Also, need to ask how did you arrange the taxi or cab to the hotel and how smooth was the flight process. I guess this is one of my anxieties before going to my surgery for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted May 23, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, TheGreatPretender said: Also, need to ask how did you arrange the taxi or cab to the hotel and how smooth was the flight process. I guess this is one of my anxieties before going to my surgery for next year. The clinic asked me if I needed a taxi to go back to my hotel and they booked it for me. They also provided me with food, water and everything I needed throughout the day I stayed in Valencia an extra 5 days after my operation, just to make sure that I am close to the doctor should anything happens. Everything went smoothly, but I did not regret staying there extra days I was a bit more cautious at the airport, mainly to avoid sunlight and not to hit my head. It was not as difficult as you might think. At the end of the day you don't go around bumping your head when you travel normally, do you? 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheGreatPretender Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, GHTJourneya said: The clinic asked me if I needed a taxi to go back to my hotel and they booked it for me. They also provided me with food, water and everything I needed throughout the day I stayed in Valencia an extra 5 days after my operation, just to make sure that I am close to the doctor should anything happens. Everything went smoothly, but I did not regret staying there extra days I was a bit more cautious at the airport, mainly to avoid sunlight and not to hit my head. It was not as difficult as you might think. At the end of the day you don't go around bumping your head when you travel normally, do you? 🤣 They mentioned that I would probably need to take care of the taxi but they would book the hotel for me without problems. At the airport I think you should be fine though no? ahah Sunlight is unlikely to hit you unless there is a lot of sunlight going through the glass windows. Maybe will have a word with them to see if they can sort the taxi out for myself as well because I am quite nervous about the travel and all that comes with it. In terms of bumping I guess after 5 days the numbness disappears so it helps? Fortunately it went all well for you so I guess you are alright. Edited May 23, 2022 by TheGreatPretender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BaldDude Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 If your head is numb it's easier to bump it because you lose awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AlexMeister21 Posted May 23, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2022 Progress is looking good. I just looked up Freitas clinic location and I'm surprised it's pretty close to Nord station. Thought it would be on the outskirts of Valencia. Did you wear anything post-op to protect against the sun or to cover up? Did they put you to sleep during the procedure or were you awake the whole time? Dr. Laorwong - 1,837 grafts FUE + BHT (Jan. 31, 2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted May 24, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 24, 2022 12 hours ago, AlexMeister21 said: Progress is looking good. I just looked up Freitas clinic location and I'm surprised it's pretty close to Nord station. Thought it would be on the outskirts of Valencia. Did you wear anything post-op to protect against the sun or to cover up? Did they put you to sleep during the procedure or were you awake the whole time? The procedure was over around 8:30 p.m. but I had an umbrella with me just in case Post-op: I avoided direct sunlight by not going out much and by having an umbrella with me at all times for the first month. During the second month I started wearing loose hats, but I don't like hats in general so more often than not I used a hood (hoodie, jacket or similar) In FUE it is common for patients to be awake through the entire procedure, although some people sleep due to the medications I felt very relaxed but I didn't sleep, it was a relatively easy operation. The most difficult part is dealing with your self-image during the first three months, especially when you look into the mirror and see that ugly duckling egg of a head 🐤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member AlexMeister21 Posted May 24, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted May 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, GHTJourneya said: The procedure was over around 8:30 p.m. but I had an umbrella with me just in case Post-op: I avoided direct sunlight by not going out much and by having an umbrella with me at all times for the first month. During the second month I started wearing loose hats, but I don't like hats in general so more often than not I used a hood (hoodie, jacket or similar) In FUE it is common for patients to be awake through the entire procedure, although some people sleep due to the medications I felt very relaxed but I didn't sleep, it was a relatively easy operation. The most difficult part is dealing with your self-image during the first three months, especially when you look into the mirror and see that ugly duckling egg of a head 🐤 Nice, I'm feeling by month 6-7 it's going to start looking real good when your hairs become thicker and more mature. Dr. Laorwong - 1,837 grafts FUE + BHT (Jan. 31, 2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted June 16, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 16, 2022 5 Months - completed 150 days That was by far the biggest difference I have seen in these first 5 months. It looks like the hair has thickened, and it looks good even under bright lights or during daylight (In one of the pictures I tried to separate the roots, so that you can see that the transplanted hair looks thinner than the native one, when taking photos perpendicular to the grafts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fabulous Posted June 16, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted June 16, 2022 Excellent result, especially for 5 months. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted June 21, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 21, 2022 5 Months, 5 Days I am shocked at how good it looks under bright sunlight, the roots are getting thicker and the hair more mature I will try to take more detailed photos of the progress closer to 6 months 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Min12 Posted June 21, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted June 21, 2022 Wonder how the donor would look with a 0.5mm fade, I’ve been quoted the same number of grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deeznuts Posted June 26, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2022 How is that a 5 month result. Looks amazing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted July 8, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) This photo was taken a day shy of 5.5 months, and I think that as time goes by, the amount of good hair days happen increases. (To be honest, though, I think that this angle helps a bit) I decided to delay my second prp treatment to month 7.5, but I am still researching if PRPs are effective My current routine includes dutasteride 2x/week, finasteride 5x/week, oral minoxidil daily and laser cap 3x/week (alongside with Ketoconazole shampoo 3x/week) It looks like the length of my hair around the temples is 3 months shorter than the rest of my native hair, which now makes sense. That's another reason for waiting a complete year to see the results, which means a maximum hair length of 9 months, and that is if you don't have a proper haircut until then Edited July 8, 2022 by GHTJourneya 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member drawdownfx Posted July 8, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted July 8, 2022 WOW. I can't wait for my surgery with Freitas your hair looks amazing man congrats and enjoy it! My hair transplant Journey with Dr. Freitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BjornBorg Posted July 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2022 Looks on par with my journey with the same doctor. At 6 months I looked very good. At 9-10 months I was basically done and looked crazy good. 1 My results - 2486 grafts FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TRUTH Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Freitas is definitely in the discussion for GOAT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted July 11, 2022 Absolutely amazing 🤩 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 Big Rome Posted July 11, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 1:06 AM, GHTJourneya said: This photo was taken a day shy of 5.5 months, and I think that as time goes by, the amount of good hair days happen increases. (To be honest, though, I think that this angle helps a bit) I decided to delay my second prp treatment to month 7.5, but I am still researching if PRPs are effective My current routine includes dutasteride 2x/week, finasteride 5x/week, oral minoxidil daily and laser cap 3x/week (alongside with Ketoconazole shampoo 3x/week) It looks like the length of my hair around the temples is 3 months shorter than the rest of my native hair, which now makes sense. That's another reason for waiting a complete year to see the results, which means a maximum hair length of 9 months, and that is if you don't have a proper haircut until then Freitas is a wizard 🪄 🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sukh123 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 23 hours ago, Nurses take over said: Freitas is definitely in the discussion for GOAT. If Putin had a gun to your head would you choose him or bisanga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TRUTH Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 27 minutes ago, sukh123 said: If Putin had a gun to your head would you choose him or bisanga Wow tough one... 50/50 Maybe Freitas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Big Rome Posted August 1, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2022 any update 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GHTJourneya Posted August 2, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2022 6 months, 10-15 days (photos taken on different days) @De Freitas Clinic is a gift from the skies I will try to post a more formal update with more pictures, apologies, it's been a bit busy lately Two big wins is that sometimes I do not use my hairdryer, and I am not concerned about windy places anymore! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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