Senior Member vermaj Posted March 9, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Hey all, hope you all are doing well. I have been a long time lurker here and got my first hair transplant with dr Bhatti in 2016 dec for my hairline. You can find my first transplant here https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/47566-2135-frontal-grafts-by-drbhatti-on-24-th-dec-2016/ . I knew how he worked , it was plain and simple with a single point of contact and all the work except planting grafts was 100 % done by dr Bhatti made him my obvious choice. My first procedure also played a biased role in that. Background : I was satisfied with my first transplant although it lacked some more density than I wanted. But being my early progression of hair loss, I needed to preserve my grafts well for future. I was not on finasteride but I planning on getting on them. I consulted the doctor through emails and we decided that we would need around 2500 grafts to put in my front-mid section , with mid section being the first priority. According to doctor , my native hair is not receding that fast and I can do well with fins . Day of the procedure : I arrived at 7 am in the clinic. The pick up and drop off service was top notch. I discussed the plan with dr Bhatti , he inspected my donor and told me I have a good donor. Then the harvesting and slit formation was started by the dr. I was given some breakfast in between , and then the technicians planted the grafts. Whilst waiting for this to kick in the first tech attempted to place a cannula in my vein for an IV. The first tech had a lot of trouble finding a vein in either of my arms and had to call in a colleague to assist. Then anesthetists finally managed to find it . After that doctor Bhatti came in to give anesthesia shots in my head which was first painful , but after that he took 15 minutes of breaks in putting anesthesia in order for me to be comfortable. Then once it was done, he started harvesting and the techs started collecting my grafts simultaneously . He took 2 breaks of 5 minutes in between to give me some rest or not scar it ? I was given tea after harvesting was done. I think he first harvested 2000 grafts and later came in to get 300 more . Then once the harvesting was done , the sliting part started and the channels were open. I was trying to be as calm as possible and the whole time the doctor was there, it was not much talk and only work. When the dr left , the techs started talking amongst themselves. It was comforting since I knew the local dialect. Then I was given lunch and then the planting started soon as I was not supposed to waste time since its not for the grafts to be out that much.Now came time to place the grafts, during which I was hooked back up to the drip so slept for the majority of this. I could definitely sense a mixture of more and less experienced techs (4 in total) performing the procedure. From my impression it felt as though the more experienced tech was working on my hairline which made me feel a little more confident, although I suppose the proof will be in the end result! The techs (especially the more experienced seeming lady) kept saying I had really good grafts and that my donor area is also very good. I kept asking them to be sure and they kept saying that it's going to be a good result. They could do 2398 grafts in that session as they did not want to overharvest, and I agreed. Here are the numbers , as they said the higher hair grafts are going to be more ion center. 1*417 2*1589 392*3 There were couple of 100's in my temples too. I still have around 1500 grafts remaining in my donor area for my future surgery and around 1000 beard grafts. Cheers and happy growing . Edited March 12, 2022 by vermaj added info 1 "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Captain Haddock Posted March 9, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 Work looks clean. Wish you the best. Keep us updated 1 My Journey: NW2 @Eugenix | 1388 Graft Frontal Restoration | Dr. Arika Bansal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted March 9, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2022 Thanks man. Trying the post op care now "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted March 10, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 10, 2022 Wow, this thread is awful lot quiet. bump!! "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member deadman Posted March 11, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted March 11, 2022 @vermaj Hello, if it's okay to PM you? I might have a few questions? 1st sitting ~4500-5000 grafts (FUT+FUE+chest), 1st June 2021, India 2nd sitting, FUE ~2850 grafts implanted for crown(primary concern), March 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted March 11, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, deadman said: @vermaj Hello, if it's okay to PM you? I might have a few questions? Sure . 1 "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted March 17, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2022 13 day update. The scabs have started to come out by the means of pink shampoo, gilette foam and aloevera water day and night. I have also started finasteride 1mg and biotin. Haven't yet started with shampooing, but will do from 19 th march . There is a amount of irritation, but probably I havent yet started the shampoo yet that's why. Currently enjoying the little stubs I have until the "ugly" ugly duckling phase start. Guys , I know this is not a Eugenix post , but being a long standing member of this community, I would really appreciate to gather your thoughts about my journey. Hope you all have a good weekend 1 "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mrmane85 Posted April 9, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2022 Good luck mate, I hope this is a home run for you! Please keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted April 12, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 12, 2022 One month , 1 week or 5 weeks update. I am at my ugly duckling phase now, almost all the transplanted hair have been lost . Donor is almost healed now, but there is still some itching or pain when I touch it. I have resumed all the activities and having 1mg finasteride and biotin once in night. Minoxidil 5% once in the night. Feel free to comment/advice. 1 "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 1.5 months update : I haven't been posting much due to work keeping me busy but here are some of the updates as I have been clicking pictures to maintain a proper timeline . I am currently at 3.5 months and I do see some growth. I will post them in the following posts. Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 % "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 months : Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 % "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 2.5 months update : Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 % "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 months : Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 %**Note that some of the pictures are taken in different lightings, I tried to took them in the bright light as possible for better quality. "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 months , 7 days : Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 %**Note that some of the pictures are taken in different lightings, I tried to took them in the bright light as possible for better quality. "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 3.5 months: Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 %**Note that some of the pictures are taken in different lightings, I tried to took them in the bright light as possible for better quality. "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted June 22, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 22, 2022 I would really appreciate if you give some thoughts/feedback to this . "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted July 11, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 11, 2022 4 months update . Current medication : Just finasteride 1mg everyday and 5mg biotin. Also minoxidil every night 5 % "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bharath Posted July 28, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hi bro. How is your current status. Please update. Also can i have your contact number please if you dont mind. I am planning to get it done with Bhatti sir . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted July 28, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sorry can't give out contact number , but I am so far satisfied with my timeline . I will be completing 5 months on aug 5 , so I will post my results then. "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bharath Posted July 28, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thanks a lot @vermaj . Wishing a splendid result soon. Can we stres on density with the doctor. Does it make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vermaj Posted July 28, 2022 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 28, 2022 It totally depends on what are you trying to achieve and how many grafts do you have remaining. If you are receding in the future which you probably will , then you need to conserve grafts for that too. So in that case the doctor is conservative , and it is probably for the best "My Hair Loss Website" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member IndianGuyinNY Posted July 29, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2022 @Bharath, Dr. Bhatti had given me an option to use Beard Grafts, which I was uncomfortable with, because I wasn't sure about the recovery. I understand now it's not bad. He mentioned that he could get better density with Beard Graft. Not sure about your situation, but you should discuss with Dr. Bhatti. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bharath Posted July 30, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted July 30, 2022 Does anyone have any idea on Dr Galani Hair transplant in Surat... I just saw the google reviews.. Not sure if anyone has any experience with this clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Bharath said: Does anyone have any idea on Dr Galani Hair transplant in Surat... I just saw the google reviews.. Not sure if anyone has any experience with this clinic. Just wrote this on another thread but Google reviews are not reliable at all, you need to look for patient posted results, and preferably plenty of them. Anyway could you ask this on you’re own thread or start a new one If needed ? This thread is for @vermajresults, it wouldn’t be fair to further derail it. Thanks 🙏 Edited July 30, 2022 by Britalien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bharath Posted July 31, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted July 31, 2022 12 hours ago, Britalien said: Just wrote this on another thread but Google reviews are not reliable at all, you need to look for patient posted results, and preferably plenty of them. Anyway could you ask this on you’re own thread or start a new one If needed ? This thread is for @vermajresults, it wouldn’t be fair to further derail it. Thanks 🙏 Sure. Will stick to Vermaj results in this post... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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