Regular Member Belve Posted July 7, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2023 Wow…awesome result. Enjoy it mate 👍👍😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Scree Posted July 7, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, StillAlive said: Maybe in a few years time. I'm going to grow my hair semi long now and I'm curious to see how it's gonna look. If I like it, even though objectively imperfect, I'll leave it. I'm old after all, married with kids, bought the farm, got hit by the truck, you name it As long as I like the dude in the mirror, I'm good with one! Thank you for sharing your journey with us, appreciate it. Edited July 7, 2023 by Scree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Divinehair Posted July 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2023 That's a great result from Dr Yaman. thanks for sharing your journey with us 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BaldGuy Posted July 14, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 14, 2023 Looking good mate...very happy for you! enhoy your new hair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Henry Posted July 14, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 14, 2023 Great positive attitude. Good result considering where you came from. Let's hope for some more thickening up until the 16th month, people are saying it happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ClayBoy Posted July 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 21, 2023 Hey man, this is very random but I've been scouring the forums of late, having decided that the receding has become a little more noticable. Wearing headbands onstage and when I go to the gym... Just turning 41... Its about time I made the move. I am still VERY MUCH on the "putting out feelers" stage, but I read your post on your chosen surgeon and saw you went for him. Your hairloss is VERY different to mine and so we are in different places as far as expectation and how densely i can pack an area (Im essentially a 1 and 2ish hairloss), but I have always had a high forehead (a five head, if you will) and its about time I went for it. Again, im not decided, but i came across your posts and just wanted to say that, considering the loss and the non use of fin etc I think its looking great. I'd start to just relax and enjoy it, at this point, if I were you. If you'd shown yourself a picture of your hair NOW to yourself BEFORE you had it done, you'd be crying with joy! Good luck with it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted July 21, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2023 Many thanks man, I greatly appreciate the kind words -and I'm actually at that stage There's always an adjustment between wild expectations and that whole 'I'm the Chosen One who'll get the 200% Miracle Transplant' thing and the actual reality of getting an age appropriate illusion of density going, but I'm quite satisfied at the moment. Wishing you all the best with your hair, from your avatar, you look fantastic for your age, I wouldn't even consider a transplant if I were you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ClayBoy Posted July 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 minute ago, StillAlive said: Many thanks man, I greatly appreciate the kind words -and I'm actually at that stage There's always an adjustment between wild expectations and that whole 'I'm the Chosen One who'll get the 200% Miracle Transplant' thing and the actual reality of getting an age appropriate illusion of density going, but I'm quite satisfied at the moment. Wishing you all the best with your hair, from your avatar, you look fantastic for your age, I wouldn't even consider a transplant if I were you! Mostly, I just want a few days in Istanbul 🤣 Ive actually been away from this site for about 7 years! I just looked at my avatar and it's possible that I may only have slightly receded since then... But, I'll upload some more recent stuff and get opinions. Originally I went to feriundi (i hope I'm spelling that correctly) around 3 years ago and he said it wasnt needed. I emailed on my birthday THIS YEAR and it was around 12,000 euros... So, it seemed a little excessive. I have always worn my hair forward and very long, so its mostly just my own paranoia that makes me want to get it done... and, ya know, we live with these feelings and self loathing for our whole lives... if we can do something, why wouldnt we?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted July 21, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2023 I hear you. The only risk when it comes to cases with minimal loss such as yours, is that you really need a world-class surgeon to do a great job of taking you from 80% to 100%. Cases like mine are easier, because we essentially grow hair where we had none before and it's a huge cosmetic change to have our faces reframed after years living as our Smeagol selves. If you've got the money for it and are aware of potential risks, do what will give you the most peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 21, 2023 Administrators Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 7/7/2023 at 5:38 AM, StillAlive said: Bonus comparison shot of what it used to look like a year ago vs. now. (June 2022 vs June 2023) That’s a huge difference wow 🤩 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 StillAlive Posted August 7, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2023 Not that any big changes are expected, but here is the 11th month update, brothers. I still feel a lot of hard stubble in my mid scalp and crown and still get this nice, warm, 'blood flowing in the scalp' sensation every day. It could always of course be my high blood pressure from the terrors of child rearing and being murdered by the wife 24/7. The worst bald head in my family tree -whom of course I take after- was a NW5 at around 55-60 and died NW6 at over 80 years of age. I think that all of my native hair in the NW5 region succumbed to shock loss post op and what I have in the front-vertex is now just the transplanted hairs. If that's the head of hair I rock at 60, sign me up, I'm a happy man. I'll be posting a final update on the 12 month mark and then revisit the thread in case some weird-late-growth miracle happens in my mid-scalp or crown. I believe that Dr. Yaman is a great VfM choice. No miracles but solid handiwork overall. It's important to keep expectations and individual circumstances in check. A big 'thank you' goes out to the community, sharing knowledge and assisting thousands of male brothers in our daily struggle against this foul and unfair balding plague. PS I'm on my Saw Palmetto/Rosemary Extract regime and I notice zero to minimal shedding. Of course, I am old (over 40) and I do believe that I've lost all of my native hair in the NW5 region so that could be it, but if the herbs contribute even a little to maintenance, I want that knowledge to be out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stam21 Posted August 11, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 11, 2023 You Greek? I’m actually considering visiting Dr Yaman myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted August 11, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yes, feel free to ask me whatever you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gramatik Posted August 11, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) On 8/7/2023 at 11:29 AM, StillAlive said: Not that any big changes are expected, but here is the 11th month update, brothers. I still feel a lot of hard stubble in my mid scalp and crown and still get this nice, warm, 'blood flowing in the scalp' sensation every day. It could always of course be my high blood pressure from the terrors of child rearing and being murdered by the wife 24/7. The worst bald head in my family tree -whom of course I take after- was a NW5 at around 55-60 and died NW6 at over 80 years of age. I think that all of my native hair in the NW5 region succumbed to shock loss post op and what I have in the front-vertex is now just the transplanted hairs. If that's the head of hair I rock at 60, sign me up, I'm a happy man. I'll be posting a final update on the 12 month mark and then revisit the thread in case some weird-late-growth miracle happens in my mid-scalp or crown. I believe that Dr. Yaman is a great VfM choice. No miracles but solid handiwork overall. It's important to keep expectations and individual circumstances in check. A big 'thank you' goes out to the community, sharing knowledge and assisting thousands of male brothers in our daily struggle against this foul and unfair balding plague. PS I'm on my Saw Palmetto/Rosemary Extract regime and I notice zero to minimal shedding. Of course, I am old (over 40) and I do believe that I've lost all of my native hair in the NW5 region so that could be it, but if the herbs contribute even a little to maintenance, I want that knowledge to be out there. Great result...Really natural. Dr Yaman is a really good choice in Turkey at a decent price. Best value for money option i think. Edited August 11, 2023 by Gramatik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted September 6, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 6, 2023 It seems incredible that it's been a year to the day when I entered Dr. Yaman's clinic. Full of hope, just a touch of anxiety and this mad anticipation of a tiny follicular miracle. I'm absolutely loving my final result and I'd like to share a few random thoughts, as I do my final tally: -An HT is not a magical life-hack. Your self confidence is built by overcoming adversity, time and again. It does not magically sprout with hair follicles, nor does it go away once you are shorn. That being said, the cosmetic result is SIGNIFICANT and reconciles the image of you in your head with the one you see in the mirror. Absolutely priceless effect for the dedicated, career narcissist.-The wife will continue nagging that you should have bought her a car or a vacuum cleaner instead. You are just supposed to be an extra nobody in her picture. The slave raising up a mohawk is a worrisome sign indeed.-At the time of this writing, I'm fortunately 'hair greed' free. I know that if I added another 2K grafts the overall result would most likely turn into concrete, but I really don't feel like I want it right now. Having and recovering from an HT is no small thing. Particularly in my case, where my hair needs to grow out to at least 10 cm so that I don't look like I just escaped from a mental asylum. I just might go in ten years time to sample whatever HT method is de rigeur at the time. -Dr. Yaman did an excellent job of turning me from a sad, withered NW5 into a charming leading man. I was an easy case though. If I were to do a second pass for density (not a repair) I would look at more doctors and focus on ones showing many successful cases of 2nd/density passes. -One of the major benefits of an HT is watching old enemies and past lovers turn twenty shades of green with envy, trying to figure out what kind of dark voodoo you've got going on.Hair is an amazing gift of self-care, as long as you keep your expectations in check, understand what is feasible and what is not and knowing how to live happily ever after with yourself.Wishing you all amazing hair! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted September 6, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted September 6, 2023 @StillAlive The real success of a surgery is when the patient is happy and good to see that you are happy and nothing matter more thn that...this is a significant cosmetic change...you can use hair fibres to make it look more dense ...congratulations and have a happy life ahead ...enjoy your new look... 1 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...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted September 6, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted September 6, 2023 A super natural looking result @StillAlive! Beautiful work. Now go and enjoy your new head of hair! 💯👌 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Belve Posted September 6, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 6, 2023 Awesome result and very natural mate. Dr yaman did a great job on you. Enjoy your new appearance 😀🙏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 6, 2023 Administrators Share Posted September 6, 2023 Looks like a great improvement 👏🏼 3 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 Gramatik Posted September 7, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2023 Looking great bro...Enjoy your new head of hair 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted March 30 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 30 Bonus post as I was recently tagged in a different thread. I continued experiencing thickening and filling of the midscalp and crown well past the 12 month mark. I am attaching some pics from Month 16 and it actually looks even better now. File under 'late grower success story' 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Napoli Posted March 30 Regular Member Share Posted March 30 Ohh Thats an awesome result by dr Yaman...💯👍 Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SeanT1 Posted March 31 Senior Member Share Posted March 31 Incredible results! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Miller1980 Posted April 4 Regular Member Share Posted April 4 Incredible result 🙌...you should be very happy i guess?? 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StillAlive Posted April 4 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 4 I am indeed, would definitely reccomend Dr.Yaman to any guy with hair loss and a budget similar to mine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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