HOPEFUL TRANSFORMATION FROM BALDING EAGLE TO WHITE-CHEEKED TURACO| NW6 | 35M | EUGENIX, DR ARIKA BANSAL | NOV 16, 2022 | 3500 GRAFTS

[BaldingEagle1]

INTRO

Hey all, 

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO anxious and nervous about this. This is my first HT procedure. 

Joined these forums during covid before all the hype of Eugenix started and had my eye on them from the beginning.

Although I have family in India, and I can ask them to accompany me to Delhi, I will be traveling alone.

BACKSTORY

I am an Asian-American (Indian origin).

I never really kept track of my hair loss and never really cared for my hair. Was never on any medication. I maybe applied Rogaine once or twice literally (wasted the whole bottle by not using it). I was just not very educated on restoring hair and never really did any research about it.

I always have been told from the age of 26-27 that I was losing hair and was recommended at the age of 27-28 to use Rogaine. At that moment, I brushed it off and said if I need to, I'll just get a hair transplant. So the idea of having one has always been on my mind, just never knew the science behind it or how scammy the industry can be.

Fast forward to 2018-2019, one of my uncles did a whopping 10k grafts from some guy in India for $1/graft, and claimed to have done celebrities there. I was excited and wanted to do the same. I got quoted the same 10k grafts by him as well lol.. which is funny thinking about it now. I was focused on doing the HT surgery with him. Then covid started and I found this forum.

I started reading on results, and then I thought to myself why am I restricting myself to just Mumbai (which is where the guy is located in, and my family as well). Being of Indian origin, I thought why don't I open myself to all of India for the best Indian doctors, and that's when I stumbled upon Eugenix w/ Dr. Sethi & Bansal. After watching countless videos from JT and Matt Dominance on YT about Eugenix, I said ok! this is it.

During this time two of my uncles were considering HTs but in Turkey because it was cheap and included a holiday lol they thought I was silly and overdoing my research about it.

Eh, like I told them.. If my HT is a failure, I'll kick myself if its done in turkey but ill be fine if its done in india because it was my choice and after I did my research.

ok, now that I got that out of the way, I got my emedical visa approved, and dates set for mid Nov.

will upload pics and write detailed posts of my pre & post surgery. 

I paid a deposit during covid and looking online at the price chart, I’m glad I did as the prices have increased. Eugenix was kind enough to honor my price and everything is good to go. 
 

After reading @Melvin- Moderator’s post about an additional discount for allowing yourself to be in their videography/media, I asked them for this and will be doing it. You can reach out to your rep for this choice if you choose so to do this. 

PACKAGE SELECTED

As I stated earlier, I locked in my price by paying a deposit back in 2020. The package that I paid a deposit for was:

Planning, designing and 100% slits will be done by Dr Arika Bansal.

100% Implantation of grafts will be done by our expertly trained and experienced senior technicians.

100% Implantation of grafts will be done by our expertly trained and experienced senior technicians.

Value-added benefit:

Complimentary 2 nights’ accommodation with airport pick up and drop.

7 days Post-op medication will be provided by us.

Bloodwork

I wanted to do my bloodwork in India as the cost of it would be incredibly lower than to do it in USA. Unfortunately, I could not do that as I would need to arrive to India a week prior to the surgery date to get the results on time. I searched many places online, and got quotes in the 460-600 range. I will say this, the Eugenix team was helpful in assisting me to choosing the correct bloodwork, have to give them credit for that. 

Anyways, I stumbled across a website called 'requestatest.com'. I was able to choose all the test, and googled a promo code to get 10% off, and boom, it cost me about 380 USD. not too bad I guess. I was able to pick a Quest Diagnostic place and go there to perform the test.

I’ve never had blood work taken and I was very nervous.

I set an appointment to do the test. Upon getting to Quest I checked in via phone. Within 2 mins, someone from the back called me and there she took 4-5 bottles of blood. I told her it was the first time and I was nervous. She was very professional and stated that it was obvious I was very nervous because my hands were cold and not to pass out lol. I told her I was just nervous not light headed. For this exam I had to fast for 8-12 hrs. 

I was so glad she told me it was almost done. 8 mins I was done and I was out and about to my regular routine. 

Got the results a few days later in email and forwarded everything to Eugenix. 

In my report the only thing that was abnormal was high red blood count. My wife is a Dr so she was able to confirm that it’s fine, just due to my active lifestyle (I play a lot of sports) and due to the fact that I was dehydrated.

Everything else was perfect and within range.

I will be spending the next few days pre surgery researching about what to bring with me and download movies on Netflix. 
I also am planning on pursuing an MBA so I guess I can study for the GRE lol

 

Journey to India

Nov 14- first leg of the trip started off.. annoying.

I have TSA Precheck and lounge access (Amex and Priority Pass) so I knew that it wouldn’t be as tiring as traveling can be for others.

on Saturday I dropped my wife to the airport and the volume of people traveling compared to today was like night and day. We took the same airline- Qatar airways. The line to drop off her bag was at least 90 mins. This time for me, there was only 1 person ahead of me and it was wrapped up in 5 mins.

After checking in, I headed my way through TSA precheck and SURPRISE SURPRISE, guess who got “random checked” 🙄🙄

After getting patted down, I made my way to the Centurion lounge. Now the food isn’t anything to write about but you can take showers, munch on some snacks and charge your phone while you wait for your flight. It’s exactly what someone like me needed haha.

I made my way to my gate with 15 mins left for boarding all charged up and fresh, from Houston to Doha.
 

 

Arrival- Nov 16, 2022

To be updated

2nd day- Nov 17, 2022

To be updated

3rd day- Nov 18, 2022

To be updated

4th day- Nov 19, 2022

To be updated

Leaving India- Nov 20, 2022

To be updated

 

PICS

Without further ado, these are my before pics!

1st 4 pics are of amateur-ish angles.

5th pics is of the quote I got from Eugenix.

 

Edited November 14, 2022 by BaldingEagle1

[BaldingEagle1]

I was hoping I could get my crown done there too and just knock it out in one sitting. I’ll speak to dr Bansal when I do get there. 
 

I don’t take any pills currently, and most likely won’t take fin as the wife and I are planning on having 2 kids within 3 years. So let’s see how that plays out. 
 

I do plan on taking rogaine though. 

Edited November 7, 2022 by BaldingEagle1

[BaldingEagle1]

I am putting a comment here with pics of what my goals are post HT. In case if it gets deleted from my phone, I can just pull up this thread during my pre-op with Dr. Bansal to discuss

Edited November 7, 2022 by BaldingEagle1

[BaldingEagle1]

@Melvin- Moderatorwhen you do get a chance can you please move this post to reviews from patients? I submitted to the wrong spot by mistake. 

[Gatsby]

All the best @BaldingEagle1. You've done well to hold off by doing your research. I look forward to following your progress and thanks for sharing mate!

[drawdownfx]

All the best bro. Hope all goes well!!

[ApexB]

Good luck bro! Hopefully we can link up before I fly out. 

[Xanadu]

6 hours ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

I was hoping I could get my crown done there too and just knock it out in one sitting. I’ll speak to dr Bansal when I do get there. 
 

I don’t take any pills currently, and most likely won’t take fin as the wife and I are planning on having 2 kids within 3 years. So let’s see how that plays out. 
 

I do plan on taking rogaine though. 

Will you get your crown done too? 

And what is BW?

[BaldingEagle1]

6 hours ago, Gatsby said:

All the best @BaldingEagle1. You've done well to hold off by doing your research. I look forward to following your progress and thanks for sharing mate!

Thank you @Gatsby! I agree 100% about doing research before you just go in. I wanted to make sure my first one was at a good spot. and if I just do the top 3rd and have to do the crown later, as long as the hairline is done by Dr Arika, I can be satisfied.

[BaldingEagle1]

3 hours ago, drawdownfx said:

All the best bro. Hope all goes well!!

I appreciate it man! and I do hope that you finalize on whichever clinic you choose. Im sure whatever you choose would be a homerun!

[BaldingEagle1]

2 hours ago, ApexB said:

Good luck bro! Hopefully we can link up before I fly out. 

Thank you! Yeah for sure. I'll be updating this forum my creating a vlog-like experience without the video lol.. so would love to meet up during, or just come down in the lobby as I think we are in the same hotel haha

[BaldingEagle1]

50 minutes ago, Xanadu said:

Will you get your crown done too? 

And what is BW?

Hey Xanadu,

 

I'll ask Dr Bansal when we go over the face to face pre op. I prefer doing it, but if she feels I should hold off, I'll defer to her expertise.

 

BW is short for bloodwork. Im not sure if that's the official abbreviation, I was just too lazy to type it all out ahah

[Jay]

7 hours ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

I was hoping I could get my crown done there too and just knock it out in one sitting. I’ll speak to dr Bansal when I do get there. 
 

I don’t take any pills currently, and most likely won’t take fin as the wife and I are planning on having 2 kids within 3 years. So let’s see how that plays out. 
 

I do plan on taking rogaine though. 

I am also planned to have a HT (NW 6) in Jan but not planning to take fin due to side effects. Is it even the right choice to have a HT if we dont plan to take fin. Thoughts are appreciated 

[Bb111]

Good luck! You are in good hands. 

[BaldingEagle1]

9 minutes ago, Jay said:

I am also planned to have a HT (NW 6) in Jan but not planning to take fin due to side effects. Is it even the right choice to have a HT if we dont plan to take fin. Thoughts are appreciated 

Nice! Which clinic are you going to?

That's totally understandable regarding fin, but just keep in mind that your native hairs may be at risk to going, and you may require a touch up or two later on if that does happen. (so hope you have a good donor- beard, chest, etc). Without taking fin, you may need to use fibres, but to answer your question, I absolutely think it's worth it.

While I am planning on getting on fin after 3 years, I am happy because I have good donor hair- beard, and chest. I would be so happy for them to use my body hair as I was so conscious about it growing up lol

I believe @Melvin- Moderatoralso wasn't on any pills and he used concealers and fibres. I think he stated he will be on topical fin though. 

Edited November 7, 2022 by BaldingEagle1

[BaldingEagle1]

5 minutes ago, Bb111 said:

Good luck! You are in good hands. 

Thanks! and thank you for the tip regarding pre-op. Its crazy to me still.. 3-4 years of research is now down to just 9 days!!!! 

[Jay]

4 minutes ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

Nice! Which clinic are you going to?

That's totally understandable regarding fin, but just keep in mind that your native hairs may be at risk to going, and you may require a touch up or two later on if that does happen. (so hope you have a good donor- beard, chest, etc). Without taking fin, you may need to use fibres, but to answer your question, I absolutely think it's worth it.

While I am planning on getting on fin after 3 years, I am happy because I have good donor hair- beard, and chest. I would be so happy for them to use my body hair as I was so conscious about it growing up lol

I believe @Melvin- Moderatoralso wasn't on any pills and he used concealers and fibres. I think he stated he will be on topical fin though. 

am going to eugenix as well

[BaldingEagle1]

1 minute ago, Jay said:

am going to eugenix as well

Nice!! Im looking forward to your thread!

[ApexB]

2 hours ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

Thank you! Yeah for sure. I'll be updating this forum my creating a vlog-like experience without the video lol.. so would love to meet up during, or just come down in the lobby as I think we are in the same hotel haha

Yea bro! We will def link up after your surgery, by the time your surgery is done, I’ll be close to getting my first head wash. I’m sure we will run into each other at the clinic if anything. 🤛🏽

 

[ApexB]

@BaldingEagle1 Hey Bro, Did you wire the funds for payment? 

[shiba1985]

18 hours ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

I am putting a comment here with pics of what my goals are post HT. In case if it gets deleted from my phone, I can just pull up this thread during my pre-op with Dr. Bansal to discuss

These are your goals? Does Dr Bansal know that? 

[BaldingEagle1]

43 minutes ago, shiba1985 said:

These are your goals? Does Dr Bansal know that? 

I mean I’m not expecting this after this surgery. But that’s the goal where I’m trying to get at. 
 

they do know what kind of style I want though. 

[BaldingEagle1]

2 hours ago, ApexB said:

@BaldingEagle1 Hey Bro, Did you wire the funds for payment? 

I was thinking of paying by card

[ApexB]

8 hours ago, BaldingEagle1 said:

I was thinking of paying by card

Oh ok, I used Wise to wire some of it and I’ll pay the rest with a card. 

[BaldingEagle1]

3 hours ago, ApexB said:

Oh ok, I used Wise to wire some of it and I’ll pay the rest with a card. 

Hmm I may do that. With the card its like a 2% fee right?