Regular Member mtb Posted February 21, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2023 10 hours ago, hairman22 said: your donor area looks excellent considering it has some shock loss & over 8000 grafts taken out @hairman22 Some lighting it looks pretty good and some it looks quite thin. But yes, all things considered I think I'm doing okay. 4 hours ago, mandark86 said: @mtbyour surgery looks really well! Contragts! Are you from Romania? I've been trying to get to you via DM but the platform is not allowing me to dm. @mandark86 I am in the US. Not sure why it won't let you message me. You might as @Melvin- Moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 21, 2023 Administrators Share Posted February 21, 2023 @mandark86 You must reach at least ten posts before sending private messages. We had a lot of spammers sending our member's spam messages. If you have a question, ask it here. 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...
mandark86 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said: @mandark86 You must reach at least ten posts before sending private messages. We had a lot of spammers sending our member's spam messages. If you have a question, ask it here. On 1/30/2023 at 4:41 PM, mtb said: Thanks Gatsby. You're documentation of your journey has been very helpful for me and for many others on this forum. Thank you for your contributions. Yeah man, the level of detail is excruciating but Dr. Zarev really seems like he's having the best time doing it. Yeah, it's tough to wait so long. I think Dr. Zarev is one of the very best but there are other clinics that provide great results and can get you in sooner. My brother is going to a different clinic specializing in high Norwood because he doesn't want to wait until 2025. However, Dr. Zarev plans on training new surgeons in his techniques and equipment in the next few years. I'd say to be consistent in your messaging with them. They have more office staff now so that should be getting better. You caught me. I'm actually Romanian bot designed to spam this server. Busted. 😆 I am having a private consultation with dr Zarev Friday, I'm from Romania I I have misunderstood The "romanian bot" as a romanian guy. I am not great in written english so I would have love to ask him in private romanian some questions. I konow... I am lucky to have a private consultation with dr. Zarev...wish me luck with me hair situation. I need that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CharlesBarkley Posted February 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 7:18 PM, mtb said: 1 month. The shed has started. I reckon 30%-40% of transplanted hairs have fallen out. Also, my shock loss is significant. Maybe 30-40%. But it’s a long game. I’m 8 months from my second surgery, maybe 16-18 months from final result. Thankfully I work from home so I’ve just been wearing hats. Also told my few coworkers so it wouldn’t be weird. You are exactly within the worse phase of your HT experience. All looks as it should at this moment. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zinedine Posted February 22, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 7:18 PM, mtb said: 1 month. The shed has started. I reckon 30%-40% of transplanted hairs have fallen out. Also, my shock loss is significant. Maybe 30-40%. But it’s a long game. I’m 8 months from my second surgery, maybe 16-18 months from final result. Thankfully I work from home so I’ve just been wearing hats. Also told my few coworkers so it wouldn’t be weird. The ugliest phase after a HT, it's also crazy to see these photos and then compare them with the final result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MC117 Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 The thing is, the ugly phase with Dr.Zarev passes way more quickly and the regrowth is amazing around M4-M5 and it's not even final results. He always impressed me about that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandark86 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mr_peanutbutter Posted February 26, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, mandark86 said: I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! i hope he will train other surgeons his technique at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandark86 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, mr_peanutbutter said: i hope he will train other surgeons his technique at some point He is! He showed me his surgery room and another 2 surgery room for the futures trainees. Finger crossed for that! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NegativeNorwood Posted February 26, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, mandark86 said: He is! He showed me his surgery room and another 2 surgery room for the futures trainees. Finger crossed for that! Amazing news 🤩 1 "Mature hairline" is euphemism for balding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaalan Posted February 26, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MC117 Posted February 28, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 4:13 PM, mandark86 said: I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! How long was the consultation roughly brother ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 28, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/27/2023 at 2:13 AM, mandark86 said: I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! So after two previous hair transplants you still have 11,000 scalp grafts to use? Amazing! 👏 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandark86 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 3 hours ago, MC117 said: How long was the consultation roughly brother ? around 3h ! 1 hour ago, Gatsby said: So after two previous hair transplants you still have 11,000 scalp grafts to use? Amazing! 👏 11k scalp grafts that only dr. Zarev can use, other surgeons could not get this out of my donor. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 28, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 28, 2023 That’s incredible @mandark86. 👌 How many scalp grafts were used in the two previous surgeries? GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandark86 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Gatsby said: That’s incredible @mandark86. 👌 How many scalp grafts were used in the two previous surgeries? like 2000 in the first and 700 in the second( the surgeon lied in the medical papers...he quoted 1750 instead of 700. so...2700 in total. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 28, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 28, 2023 33 minutes ago, mandark86 said: like 2000 in the first and 700 in the second( the surgeon lied in the medical papers...he quoted 1750 instead of 700. so...2700 in total. Oh wow man. That’s close to 14k scalp grafts. Most patients push to find half that amount. 👌 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandark86 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Gatsby said: Oh wow man. That’s close to 14k scalp grafts. Most patients push to find half that amount. 👌 I think that most surgeons push to extract this amount. It's not all about the patients but also about the surgeon that can extract that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member uu777 Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 9:13 AM, mandark86 said: I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! Hi @mandark86, how did you get a consultation with Dr. Z? When is your surgery day? How long is the waiting list for consultation and the surgery? I apologize for all the questions and I hope Im not derailing mtb's post. I'm just curious about what to expect with Dr. Z schedule nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mtb Posted March 1, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 5:30 PM, CharlesBarkley said: You are exactly within the worse phase of your HT experience. All looks as it should at this moment. Thanks for sharing. Feels like it's taking a while. I'm more concerned about the shock loss than the recipient area hair. On 2/23/2023 at 5:14 PM, MC117 said: The thing is, the ugly phase with Dr.Zarev passes way more quickly and the regrowth is amazing around M4-M5 and it's not even final results. He always impressed me about that ! I hope you're right. Hugo had a very quick result. Hoping I'm the same. On 2/26/2023 at 8:13 AM, mandark86 said: I just got back from the private consultation witch I had in Sofia with Dr. Zarev! I am truly impressed with the consultation and with the professionalism of the surgeon. The good news for me is that after 2 HT I still have hope because Dr. Zarev can get 11k graft from my donor. The bad news is that I need more money for that and I have to wait for the surgery because of the waiting list. Dr. Zarev is for sure a living legend! Yeah, you leave his office with complete confidence. His consultation was the best I had out of the 8 or 9 that I did. On 2/27/2023 at 9:31 PM, mandark86 said: around 3h ! 11k scalp grafts that only dr. Zarev can use, other surgeons could not get this out of my donor. I'm happy for you mandark. Hopefully you can get in soon and you get a great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairman22 Posted March 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 44 minutes ago, mtb said: Feels like it's taking a while. I'm more concerned about the shock loss than the recipient area hair. I hope you're right. Hugo had a very quick result. Hoping I'm the same. Yeah, you leave his office with complete confidence. His consultation was the best I had out of the 8 or 9 that I did. I'm happy for you mandark. Hopefully you can get in soon and you get a great result. I wouldnt worry about. It will of course need time to recover. @HugoXIIRC had even worse shock loss in the donor. You had a huge surgery so the donor will look thin. I am sure in 4-5 months it will look excellent. You went to the best surgeon in the world when it comes to donor managment & who has the cleanest extraction method 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sitries1 Posted March 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 8000 graft mega session. Thats epic! I really like the hairline design and the fact he didn't go too high with it (which you usually see with high Norwoods. Looking forward to seeing the outcome. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johnto Posted March 14, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Question for anyone who has had a transplant with Zarev or with a clinic overseas. How is the infection control at his office? Are things like implanter pens reused on multiple patients ? What about sterilization techniques? This has always been a worry of mine on getting a hair transplant in an area other than North America. Edited March 14, 2023 by johnto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member shiba1985 Posted March 14, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, johnto said: Question for anyone who has had a transplant with Zarev or with a clinic overseas. How is the infection control at his office? Are things like implanter pens reused on multiple patients ? What about sterilization techniques? This has always been a worry of mine on getting a hair transplant in an area other than North America. this is a question you would have to ask him directly. I doubt the average patient understands or will be able to witness the sterilization of equipment which happens AFTER the surgery is over. Having said that, the impression I get is it is unlikely that they skimp on this. But you are correct outside of NA, EU things are much less regulated. I remember being a "3rd world country" where dentists were working without gloves and phlebotomies were being performed without gloves. Something that you would not see in USA Edited March 14, 2023 by shiba1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted March 14, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, shiba1985 said: this is a question you would have to ask him directly. I doubt the average patient understands or will be able to witness the sterilization of equipment which happens AFTER the surgery is over. Having said that, the impression I get is it is unlikely that they skimp on this. But you are correct outside of NA, EU things are much less regulated. I remember being a "3rd world country" where dentists were working without gloves and phlebotomies were being performed without gloves. Something that you would not see in USA I remember when I was in the Middle East and this girlfriend of mine at the time had to go to the dentist. The dentist had no gloves on but a ciggy in one hand and a dental instrument in the other! 😬🤣 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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