Regular Member Digs49 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2023 Here are pics of the beard without shaving for the last 4 days. There is still some beard neck hair I suppose if needed in the future. When I do grow a beard, I always trim/shave my neck anyway so I was very comfortable with him taking from the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2023 Took some photos for a friend and figured I would post them. This is my hair without anything in it (ie, no hairspray, gel, pomade, fibers, etc). I am about 6.5 months post op with Dr. Pittella. I am so happy with the results. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 19, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 19, 2023 Incredible! 👌 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 Reina Posted November 20, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 20, 2023 Looking awesome. Donor also looks strong after a big harvesting of 10500 grafts in just 2 days !! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 20, 2023 Administrators Share Posted November 20, 2023 You don’t look like you have a balding issue at all! 2 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 SLA Posted November 20, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2023 22 hours ago, Digs49 said: Took some photos for a friend and figured I would post them. This is my hair without anything in it (ie, no hairspray, gel, pomade, fibers, etc). I am about 6.5 months post op with Dr. Pittella. I am so happy with the results. Amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member secondtryuser Posted November 30, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 What a result! Congratulations man, you must be so happy. Obviously chose well - seems like a great doc. What was the rational on stopping fin pre and post op? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted November 30, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 @secondtryuser hey, thanks a lot. Apologies if I eluded to that but I am still taking oral minox and fin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member secondtryuser Posted November 30, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 @Digs49 you're welcome 😉 I meant, in your write-up you said you stopped fin for a few days before and a few days after (but then resumed). Just wondering what the need for this pause on fin was for? I get the need to pause oral min (or topical for that matter lol). But why pause fin? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted November 30, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 Ahh, yes I did pause it. It was recommended that I stop taking meds prior to the surgery and for about a week post op. I’m sure fin is totally fine but I guess I played it extra cautious in my mind. I don’t know if there’s an actually medical reason but I also knew that pausing fin for a week or two wasn’t going to totally hurt me either. Hope this answers your question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member secondtryuser Posted November 30, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 @Digs49 it does, thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GeneralNorwood Posted December 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 1, 2023 Hello, great outcome Can you show latest crown pictures? 1 My first Hair Transplant - Eugenix 3514 Grafts (720 grafts on the temples) - Dr Priyadarshini Das Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Steeeve Posted December 2, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted December 2, 2023 You don’t look like you suffer from male pattern baldness. Congratulations! Your 7 month update should be coming up. Really looking forward to it! It’s crazy how your crown has come in!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 **7-month update Hey, here are my 7-month post-op photos. This is my hair after a haircut and combed after a shower. No fibers, still on fin & oral minox, and take biotin but not as frequent. Use a normal shampoo/conditioner. Send any questions! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 5, 2023 Administrators Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 months my god what a transformation. What have people told you? You look like a completely different person. 2 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...
Regular Member secondtryuser Posted December 5, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 You’ve got a hairline like Clarke Kent! Congrats man - you must be over the moon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted December 5, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 @Melvin- Admin Haha, yeah - it’s my blessing but also weird at times for sure. People mostly compliment rather than ask what I did but I just say “I started taking care of me…lol.” Confidence is way up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 5, 2023 Administrators Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Digs49 said: @Melvin- Admin Haha, yeah - it’s my blessing but also weird at times for sure. People mostly compliment rather than ask what I did but I just say “I started taking care of me…lol.” Confidence is way up. Yea I remember the look people who hadn’t seen me in a while would give me, it’s like 😳😉 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...
Regular Member baddecisions Posted December 5, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 5, 2023 The result is great, congratulations!! Are beard grafts very different from the scalp ones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Digs49 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) @baddecisions thanks! I’m no expert but my simple response is yes, they are fundamentally different hairs but not “very” different (at least for me). All that said, I believe that if you have a surgeon that knows how to strategically implant, he/she can place the beard grafts in areas that provide the appearance of density. I know that @Dr. Felipe Pittella only places beard grafts to ‘support’ or ‘augment’ the typical donor hairs to provide a denser appearance. Hope this helps. Edited December 6, 2023 by Digs49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairman22 Posted December 6, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted December 6, 2023 still 3 months more for the crown as well. Donor looks excellent too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Amazing results bro. Do you mind to take some pictures showing your scalp donor? Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JD34 Posted December 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 8, 2023 Very natural and dense! Looking good and still more growth to come...Simply amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FSLONAL Posted December 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 8, 2023 Digs49. Outstanding summary and updates of your procedure!! I'm waiting for a video consultation with Dr. Pittella. Some questions for you; 1) How did you decide to go with the Premium Option vs the Less Expensive Option. As you know it's a significant difference at 10,000 grafts. I have no way of telling what level of procedure they used by looking at all the videos/pictures of his patients. 2) How did you actually pay the amount as the my 2 credit card limits won't come close to the amount. 3) How long did it take to get your video consultation date after returning your pics/photos. I have had positive communications in the last month with his staff but have yet to get a firm first video consultation date with Dr. Pittella ... just trying to figure out the norm. FYI, his staff did say once consultation complete, scheduling the 2 day procedure is 7-10 months out. 4) After the two day procedure what, if anything, did you use to keep your scalp from drying out 5) When were you able to do full activity (weight training, running, swimming, handstands:>, etc.) Two each his own but agree 100% on using any beard hair below the jawline! Heck, take it all!:> Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted December 9, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted December 9, 2023 Another fantastic result! 3 hours ago, FSLONAL said: Digs49. Outstanding summary and updates of your procedure!! I'm waiting for a video consultation with Dr. Pittella. Some questions for you; 1) How did you decide to go with the Premium Option vs the Less Expensive Option. As you know it's a significant difference at 10,000 grafts. I have no way of telling what level of procedure they used by looking at all the videos/pictures of his patients. 2) How did you actually pay the amount as the my 2 credit card limits won't come close to the amount. 3) How long did it take to get your video consultation date after returning your pics/photos. I have had positive communications in the last month with his staff but have yet to get a firm first video consultation date with Dr. Pittella ... just trying to figure out the norm. FYI, his staff did say once consultation complete, scheduling the 2 day procedure is 7-10 months out. Thanks for sharing this info, as I also happen to be waiting for a video consultation from Pittella. It's been almost 3 weeks now since the initial written consultation and they told me I'm on priority list for video, but I still sense it will be a bit. And then the 7-10 month schedule timeline is a bit more than I was hoping for, but totally understandable. 2 Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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