Eugenix - Jan 06 2023 - Dr Arika Bansal - 1841

[finchy]

I had my surgery with Dr Bansal last Friday (06/01/2023) 

This was my second hair transplant after previously having a procedure done at Darling Buds clinic in India in 2015(FUE). I had between 3000-3500 grafts (I can’t remember/find the precise amount)

I was pretty pleased with the results, but there was still some noticeable thin areas like the crown and behind the hairline/mid scalp, as to be expected. With fibres I was able to disguise this, I also had SMP done in 2019. I have been on finasteride 1mg per day for the best part of 8 years. 
 

My 3 main objectives were;

1. Improve density in the crown

2. Improve density in and behind the hair line

3. improve the density in the midscalp
 

Initially Eugenix felt I needed 2500 grafts, with roughly 2000 coming from the scalp, and the remaining 500 coming from beard grafts. Upon closer inspection the day before surgery, they felt 1800 would be enough to give me what I need. 
 

Surgery day

The surgery started at around 11AM, the first few hours flew by I actually fell asleep a few times and was woken up for lunch about 2PM(I didn’t sleep much the night before due to jet lag and still being on UK time) 

we picked up again and carried on until about 8pm. Once they had cleaned me up and gone through the aftercare instructions, they gave me some dinner and took me back to the hotel for a good sleep. 

I stayed a total of 3 nights and flew home two days after my operation (Sunday 08/01/2023) 

 

My experience with Eugenix so far has been excellent. The communication throughout has been outstanding. They are always there for you on whatsapp. They made the whole process really easy for me. The clinic is clean and modern and the staff are all very friendly. The hotel they sorted out for me (The Westin) was great. The hardest part about the whole thing was probably getting the visa to travel. 
 

shout out to @Bandit90 & @Zoomster for their help and advise, and everyone else with their informative posts about Eugenix. 

Will be updating and checking in regularly, any questions and advice are always welcome. All the best! 

 

 

 
 

[davidn]

Following 

[Berba11]

Nice! This looks like it will really elevate your previous results. Best of luck and keep us updated!

[drawdownfx]

Goodluck work looks good!

[Zoomster]

Wishing you the very best of luck mate ..

looks very promising indeed 

[BaldGuy]

I wish you all the best!!

[Jayson1361]

Def following. Very unique recipient zones! Looking forward to seeing to excellent growth from your journey. 

[BaldingEagle1]

Your recipient looks like a ying-yang sign :O

[Bandit90]

Work looks super clean, glad everything went well! Those soft hairs implanted on your hairline are going to make a huge difference along with density. Will be following your result for sure, happy growing! 

[finchy]

Day 15 update 

 

All seems to be on track so far.
 

Again, the aftercare from Eugenix has been great.
 

They’ve been in touch regularly throughout. They asked for an update 13 days in, I still had some scabs so they requested I tried to get rid of those and could be a bit more aggressive in cleaning the recipient areas. Perhaps I was being a little over cautious. 
 

Scabs now off and donor seems to be healing well too. 
 

day 5

 

 

Day 7

 

 

 

Day 10 

 

 

 

Day 15

 

[airporteffect]

Looks super clean! 

[Bb111]

What an unique pattern to transplant. I'm following. Good luck and I think your result should be great 

[finchy]

1 month update

 

28 days since my procedure with @Eugenix Hair Science which has gone extremely quickly. 
 

I don’t think I’ve experienced too much shedding just yet. I’m sure that’s right around the corner. 
 

Hoping to have my first post op haircut/shave in the next few days. Undecided whether or not to do the lot or just the sides/back. 
 

Not a great deal else to report. Still taking hair meds as recommended by the clinic as well as the usual 1mg of finasteride. Are there any other medication/supplements People would recommend at this point?

 

 

[Eugenix Hair Sciences]

Dear @finchy, 

 

Looking great, right-on spot for 1 month. Thank you for the detailed feedback and showcasing your confidence in us. 

[Rafael Manelli]

Looks like the yin yang symbol 

I assume that means good luck and growth 

[finchy]

2 month update 

 

8 weeks today since my procedure with Eugenix. 
 

Have included  some  photos from earlier today under different light.
 

Had my first trim at 5 weeks. Didn’t touch the top, just the sides, although clearly they need doing again. 
 

Hadn’t really noticed too much shedding as of yet, but having seen the photos in outdoor lighting today, it may well have started. 
 

 

 

[Bb111]

Donor healing nicely. Next 2 to 3 months will be hard with shedding then the growth should kick in. 

 

[finchy]

10 week update & hair cut

 

Here are some photos from last week after a hair cut, 10 weeks to the day since my HT with Eugenix. 
 

Went for a zero at the sides and back as I was having pre HT. donor obviously  still not quite there but interesting to see how it’s recovering thus far. 
 

Let me know what you think 👍🏼😊

[Reecee]

Looking good so far...

[Henry]

I think Dr. Arika Bansal has a much more deeper message for you, communicated through her hair transplant pattern. 🤣

[finchy]

100 day update 

 

100 days (3 and a bit months) since my HT with Eugenix. 
 

Hopefully should be through the ugly ducking phase now and the fun should be starting soon! 🌱 

The hair from my first transplant and my native hair are almost back to how they were before this procedure and the donor is still recovering. Progress wise it’s hard to tell if much has happened just yet as any new hair will be blending in with hair already there. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Very chilled about it all and won’t be making any judgments until at least 7-8 months in. 
 

Still using Johnson’s baby shampoo regularly and still taking 1mg of Finasteride daily. 
 

 

 

[meadows]

@finchy any particular  reason why you didn’t opt for darling buds for your second HT as well? 
 

 

[bigmistake]

Wow, what's with the donor ?

[Bandit90]

I can see the density beginning to improve for sure! The next couple of months is where the magic will happen. Also I wouldn't focus too much on comparing to your pre-surgery pics (just yet!) , I say this because you had quite a bit of length then, whereas now it is comparably much shorter, as you buzzed down for surgery. I would say everything looks right on track, and is very much following the process typical of a typical Eugenix transplant. I will be following your case quite closely, as we have quite similar hair characteristics, plus I intend to do a density sitting in 12 months time, so nice to gauge expectations. Donor-wise don't stress too much. you are only at 3 months and need to give yourself at least six for it to recover (reading Karl's & Melvin threads will give you the reassurances needed). Cheers for update! 

[finchy]

On 4/17/2023 at 5:35 PM, meadows said:

@finchy any particular  reason why you didn’t opt for darling buds for your second HT as well? 
 

 

I just felt Eugenix had produced lots and lots of excellent results over the past few years and based on the many posts on here and reviews I'd seen, that they would be the place to go this time around. Having seen lots of patient testimonials and spoken to a few of the people who had been to Eugenix for their procedure I felt in safe hands. 

 

I would still say my procedure with Darling Buds met expectations at the time and was successful. I haven't seen much of Darling Buds on here over the last few years, but I was satisfied with my results. 👍