Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted January 31, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to share with all of you my recent experience with Bogota Hairlines. For some context, I'm a 34 year old male from New York, currently residing in New Jersey. I began to see recessions in my hairline around 25 and since then I'd been contemplating a hair transplant but was afraid to pull the trigger. As I got older and my hairline fell further back, it was important for me to take this step when it wouldn’t appear to be too dramatic of a change. So in November 2021 I finally decided to take the leap but that wasn’t until after a few years of research into different procedures and finding a cost effective place to do it. I ultimately decided to go with Bogota Hairlines because what was most important to me was a natural hairline that didn’t look "pluggy". Every patient success story that I saw looked so natural and with very little (if any) noticeability to the donor area. So off I went to Bogota, Colombia :) My Overall Experience I felt comfortable from Day 1, when communication kicked off via Instagram. Communication was clear and consistent and continues to be 1.5 months post procedure. Every detail is taken care of, from the minute you are greeted by the nicest guides (Abraham & Johnny) at the airport, to hotel, car service and even lunch. I'm a natural planner and the fact that I didn’t have to worry about the details, took away a lot of my typical stress/anxiety when traveling, especially when undergoing a procedure. The Procedure Looking back now, I'm shocked at how I experienced no pain throughout or after the procedure. The most pain was when the anesthetic was being applied at the very beginning. The team consistently checked-in on me to make sure I was feeling okay. In the end, a total of 2138 grafts were removed from the donor area (1 Hair, 400; 2 Hairs, 1638; 3 Hairs 100). I went in expecting more but Dr. Camacho re-assured me that I didn’t need more to achieve the natural looking hairline I was after. He even talked me off the ledge of bringing my hairline lower, reminding me that as I get older I'd want my hairline to age with me. So glad I listened! What was also reassuring was the importance they put around preserving the donor area should I choose to do additional procedures in the future. After the procedure I was given precise care instruction that were easy to follow. The Team The team operates like a well-oiled machine. I was the only procedure of the day and at any given moment there were 4-6 folks in the room. The extraction procedure began with Dr. Paola and two assistants extracting and sorting the grafts. Me being naturally curious, they walked me throughout the whole process. Dr. Camacho then came in and began making pre-incisions for where the grafts would be placed, following the design we worked on together. Dr. Camacho and Dr. Paola then placed the grafts, while the assistants worked their magic placing grafts into pens for the Doctors. It was the most consistent, easy going and smooth procedure with an excellent team at the helm. Recovery This was the part I was dreading but surprisingly went smoother than I had expected. After two days I removed the saran wrap/bandages and finally got to wash my hair. Instructions were clear and even came with video tutorials, which were helpful. After about 6 days the scabs had begun to fall off and after 9 days were completely off. My donor area was completely healed and almost unnoticeable after 9 days. I did experience some ingrown hairs in the donor area but those went away over the course of two weeks. For about a month you can feel very light pressure when touching the newly grafted area but that weaned off little by little every day. Final Thoughts I still ask myself, why I didn’t do this sooner. I'm so confident in my decision to do this but even more so with who I chose to do it with. I could not be more grateful to Dr. Camacho, Dr. Paola and the entire Bogota Hairlines team for taking such great care of me. This is just the beginning and I recently started Finasteride (1.25mg/day), which I know will help retain my future hairline for years to come. Here are some photos pre, post and 1.5 months post opp. Can't wait to see some growth in the next couple of months. Will share updates as I progress! Before Procedure Post Procedure 1 Week Post Procedure 1.5 Months Post Procedure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 31, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 31, 2022 Excited to follow your journey. I’ve been seeing excellent work from Dr. Camacho. 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...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted February 2, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Looks great man! You're hairline design going to give you versatility, slick back, comb either direction, side part, etc 👍 Edited February 3, 2022 by Smacias15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted February 3, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 3, 2022 Exactly what I was hoping for @Smacias15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 3, 2022 Administrators Share Posted February 3, 2022 You’re gonna look like Kun Aguero after this haha 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...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted March 9, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 @Melvin- Moderator had to look him up but after doing so, I totally approve haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted March 9, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 3.5 Month Update! Seeing some growth and loving it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 9, 2022 Administrators Share Posted March 9, 2022 Looking good man coming in 👏🏼 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 Britanium Posted March 9, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 Yeh looking good already, kicking off strong now 💪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted April 4, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 4, 2022 4.5 Month Update! Finally back to my original styling, with no more comb over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 4, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 4, 2022 Growing in nicely 👏🏼 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 RTC Posted April 5, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2022 Great result so far Hattingen September 2023 - Punchouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted May 12, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 12, 2022 5.5 Month Update! More and more density 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 12, 2022 Administrators Share Posted May 12, 2022 Alright damn you’ve never officially become Kun Aguero 🙌🏼 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...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted June 7, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 7, 2022 6.5 Month Update :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 7, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, Anthony Lopez said: 6.5 Month Update Damn this is crazy, the donor looks incredible shaved!! Damn 😳 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...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted July 14, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 14, 2022 7.5 Month Update. Mind blown with how it consistently gets more full over time. So excited for my results. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 14, 2022 Administrators Share Posted July 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, Anthony Lopez said: 7.5 Month Update. Mind blown with how it consistently gets more full over time. So excited for my results. This is a case of excellent donor healing. Honestly, with a razor shave fade, you can’t even see the scars. Absolutely incredible! Dr. Camacho has definitely earned my respect. 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 mrmane85 Posted August 1, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2022 This looks great. Natural with a good amount of density. Congratulations. Keep the updates coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Anthony Lopez Posted February 8, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 A bit delayed but here are my 12 Month photo updates. So incredibly happy with the results. The best compliment is hearing how if I had not shared I had a hair transplant, they would have never known. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TorontoMan Posted February 8, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 Amazing result, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted February 9, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 9, 2023 21 hours ago, Anthony Lopez said: A bit delayed but here are my 12 Month photo updates. So incredibly happy with the results. The best compliment is hearing how if I had not shared I had a hair transplant, they would have never known. Excellent result ..very natural looking hairline and the density is good as well..enjoy ur new hair...and if u can thn plz post ur pre op pics..i mean i saw them which u already posted earlier bt thr is ur hand showing the receding hairline ...so i wish evryone cn see a normal pic and thn cn compare with the recent ones... Anyways you looking great with those hair nw..😊 Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GoliGoliGoli Posted February 9, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2023 Great results. Interesting that Dr Camacho went with doing work on basically your entire frontal section. You didn't post very clear pics of what your hair looked like in the area behind the hairline, but I would think most Dr's would be worried about shock loss by transplanting into regions with this much native hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zinedine Posted February 10, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2023 Wow wow... Lovely presentation... Fantastic final result by Dr Camacho. As @Melvin- Moderator was stating before, you are now Kun Aguero´s double Doppelgänger : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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