Regular Member 540Oak Posted July 17, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 1/28/2022 at 3:17 AM, Gatsby said: Firstly, I apologise for the length of my thread. But this is literally the 'abridged version!' It was eight days that changed my life for good. I could have written a novel on my experience with Dr Pradeep and the entire Eugenix team. Melvin's experience is not unique or a result of any special attention. I spent time with many patients who had surgery with other doctors and they all were treated to the same hospitality as I was and Melvin. Secondly, thank you all for the kind words and support both prior to and after my surgery. 🙏 It's this forum and everyone involved in it that made my journey possible. I was actually really weighing up the whole thing and even as close as three weeks out I had huge doubts about going through with this and I was going to cancel. I thought I got lucky getting out of my past with SMP. The fear of risking everything felt quite real the closer I got to the date of surgery. Thank God I stayed the course and pulled the pin. I arrived home late Monday night and went back to work Wednesday morning. I'm currently at work now as I type. Their were two people who I work with here that were so happy for me and with my results as I had told them of my whole story. They were delighted for me. Their were two other staff who I don't think really knew that I had anything done at all. I think the SMP has fooled a couple of people at work and I won't be saying anything unless they ask. I guess they will think that I've just decided to stop shaving my head over the next few months (sans the Ugly Duckling Phase). There are two people I especially need to thank. They are Karl Whelan and Rahul S Raichand. I feel like I am some sort of a love child of there's! 🤣 It was because of these two people (and JT) that really made me think that I could be helped surgically. 🙏 I'm at work so I don't have photos here on me to post. Today is less than six days since my beard extractions and I have had my first shave. My face is only ever so slightly red but not enough to be noticeable. I've been applying Vitamin E cream to it. The scabs have pretty much disappeared now. I have been washing my scalp with Dove conditioner twice a day for the past two days. Dr Pradeep has remained in touch every day this week and to put another cherry on the ice cream on the cake he has said that I still have another 400 odd scalp grafts and 500 odd beard grafts left in the bank! None of this has really sunk in yet still! All I know is that I have gone through some kind of transformation not just on the outside but on the inside as well. 😊 🙏 Hey Gatsby, so happy about your result, it looks awesome! if you don't mind answering how much did it all cost? ATM I cannot do that hair transplant for various reasons (not only cost related) so I am really considering SMP to get me out of my piece. As I get older I am fairly active, so I am finding the piece, while looks good most times is a real hindrance in my fitness journey. So I am looking at SMP and then will consider a HT at 55ish. Did the SMP cause any issues for the doctors? Any any other thoughts or recommendations? Again, congrats, the result like Zoomster is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MazAB Posted July 17, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2023 So happy for you Adrian! Hair and love, no better combo brother! Follow my Journey with Eugenix and Dr Arika Bansal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 18, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 18, 2023 19 hours ago, SLA said: @Gatsby you look now at least 20 years younger than before beginning your journey and at least 20xs happier! Thanks Addy. 🙏 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 18, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 18, 2023 19 hours ago, 540Oak said: Hey Gatsby, so happy about your result, it looks awesome! if you don't mind answering how much did it all cost? ATM I cannot do that hair transplant for various reasons (not only cost related) so I am really considering SMP to get me out of my piece. As I get older I am fairly active, so I am finding the piece, while looks good most times is a real hindrance in my fitness journey. So I am looking at SMP and then will consider a HT at 55ish. Did the SMP cause any issues for the doctors? Any any other thoughts or recommendations? Again, congrats, the result like Zoomster is awesome! I found shaving my head when I had SMP to be incredible liberating after living with a hair piece for nearly 25 years. I think SMP is a far less permanent option than surgery and for sports and the outdoor life a perfect one. Just do your research with SMP as you would if researching for a hair transplant. 👌 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 18, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 hours ago, MazAB said: So happy for you Adrian! Hair and love, no better combo brother! Follow my Journey with Eugenix and Dr Arika Bansal! Many thanks Armen. Both hair and love intersected at the right time when it was meant to be. ♥️🙏 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted July 18, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted July 18, 2023 Looks like you're having a lot of fun there Adrian! Pleased for you mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CaliforniaLiving Posted July 19, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 19, 2023 Awesome transformation! Congrats and can't wait to see what it looks like month 12! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abs1029 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Amazing transformation bro, and more to come I'm sure thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pidds Posted July 26, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2023 This looks absolutely amazing! Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mrmane85 Posted July 26, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2023 Congratulations mate 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 27, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 27, 2023 Many thanks everyone! 🙏 8 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Big Rome Posted July 27, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Gatsby said: Many thanks everyone! 🙏 Looking slick brother!! 😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 27, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 Looking fantastic mate 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member readyforresults Posted July 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 GOAT! That is all I have to say 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jonathan Posted July 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 Wow this guy looks like he’s in his early 30s, hot girlfriend as well, living the life, congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 29, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 29, 2023 Well I arrived back in Melbourne last night. I'll do a short six month HT2 update this week.🙏 3 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sekiro109 Posted July 29, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2023 insane results! Have you noticed any scars or discolouration/redness at all, specifically in the face where the beard grafts were taken? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member lunch_owl Posted July 29, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) How would your donor look if buzzed down to 1-2 mm? Would it look good that short? Edited July 29, 2023 by lunch_owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 30, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 30, 2023 3 hours ago, sekiro109 said: insane results! Have you noticed any scars or discolouration/redness at all, specifically in the face where the beard grafts were taken? @sekiro109 there is a slight redness around my lower cheeks (no where else). It took about 10-12 months for it to disappear after the first surgery. It's fading now at 6 months and I'm sure that it will fade by the end of the year also. Having said that, no one has commented in it and it doesn't really worry me at all. I never think of it looking in the mirror. It's normal I would say after having over 7,000 beard grafts taken from the beard. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 30, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, lunch_owl said: How would your donor look if buzzed down to 1-2 mm? Would it look good that short? I don't think it would look good that short. On Tuesday I am having another hair cut and will have a fade cut from the nape and sides. I'll let you be the judge. 👍 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted August 1, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) SIX MONTH UPDATE Well I’m now at six months post HT2. I’ve just had a haircut and I’m delighted with what Dr Sethi and @Eugenix Hair Sciences have done for me. 🙏 Edited August 1, 2023 by Gatsby 6 4 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted August 1, 2023 Author Valued Contributor Share Posted August 1, 2023 . 3 2 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Big Rome Posted August 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, Gatsby said: SIX MONTH UPDATE Well I’m now at six months post HT2. I’ve just had a haircut and I’m delighted with what Dr Sethi and @Eugenix Hair Sciences have done for me. 🙏 looks brilliant, I do love a happy ending 👏🏻👏🏻 heard you might get the next James Bond role 🤷🏻♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 Wow… this is looking really. really good. Only half way too 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member finchy Posted August 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Gatsby said: SIX MONTH UPDATE Well I’m now at six months post HT2. I’ve just had a haircut and I’m delighted with what Dr Sethi and @Eugenix Hair Sciences have done for me. 🙏 Superb! 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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