Regular Member yalla123 Posted February 19 Regular Member Share Posted February 19 Hello Everyone. My story begins almost 20 years ago, around the age of 23, my first year in university. That's when I noticed I was starting to lose hair. Until then, I had a full head of hair, styled with gel and mousse, just like in the movies. During that period, I started reading about the issue on the internet and participating in various forums. I tried some treatments, but I immediately stopped due to the side effects. I read quite a bit about hair transplantation, but I knew it was too early for that... And so, time passed. By the age of 30, my hair had become really thin, and I started using hair fibers. As time went on, I used them more and more... And what can I say... It worked like magic, giving a perfect look, even when I had almost no hair left. It still gave the appearance of a full head of hair. We've now reached the beginning of 2024, and I'm at an advanced nw5, some would say 6... And in recent months, I realized I couldn't continue using hair fibers forever... So I returned to this forum to look into transplantation again. Of all the names I remembered from before, the only one still mentioned today is Hasson and Wong. Regarding the treatment method, I knew I'd prefer FUE since I like my hair short and dislike scars. So, when I learned that a high number of grafts were possible with FUE, I had no doubts. I did a lot of research, asked for recommendations, and compiled a list of the best. I left the financial question out of the equation... I decided here to choose strictly based on quality. For geographical reasons, I preferred clinics from North America/Europe... In the end, after many conversations, I was left with Hasson and Wong and Hattingen. In the end, I went with Hattingen. Why? Dr. Murrasno From the first moment, he spoke to me himself directly, in an open, honest, and sincere manner... And gave a friendly vibe. We spoke on Skype in mid-December, and by the end of the conversation, we arranged for me to come for a face-to-face consultation in early January. I was at his clinic... He examined and measured, impressed by my hair characteristics. He calculated there was about 160-170 square cm to cover (I still had some hair in the front...) And estimated there were about 4000 grafts that could be taken from the donor area. We concluded the meeting with me being available at short notice, and if a spot opened up, I'd be happy to undergo the procedure as soon as possible. A few days later, I received an email that there was an opening in mid-February... I confirmed it was possible, transferred a deposit, and prepared myself. I flew to Switzerland the day before the procedure, landed in the morning, and went from the airport to the hotel in Schaffhausen. I dropped off my things and immediately took a taxi to the clinic for the pre-day meeting. The drive from the town to the clinic in the village takes about 10 minutes. I sat with Dr. Laura Muresanu & Dr. Sever Muresanu, and together we discussed the details... We measured, talked, and agreed on the direction we were aiming for. I told them I wanted to aim for more than 4000, they said they'd see if it was possible... The next day I arrived at 07:00 in the morning, had a light prep, washing, and markings, and by 8 we had started. Both the first and the second day were similar, the first half of the day focused on taking from the donor area, and the second half on placing the grafts in the new area. On the first day, the grafts were taken from the back and mainly placed in the front, and on the second day, they were taken from the sides and mainly placed in the mid and the crown. In the end, we reached 5070 follicles in two days. I stayed in Schaffhausen until Friday, then moved to Zurich, making sure to arrive at the clinic each morning for washing and check-up. Monday evening, about a week after I arrived, I flew home. I want to thank all the people on the forum who gave good advice and confidence in the process. And of course, to Dr. Laura Muresanu & Dr. Sever Muresanu, and to Carmen and the dedicated clinic team who provided a good, pleasant, and professional feeling. Attached are pictures... I'd love to hear your thoughts on the photos. Pre-op : After first day of operation : after second day of operation : Day 1 after : Day 2after : Day 3 : Day 4: Day 5 : 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 19 Administrators Share Posted February 19 Wow incredible journey. Dr. Muresanu is a straight shooter and one of the BEST in Europe! 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 UKLad81 Posted February 19 Senior Member Share Posted February 19 This looks really good! Both Muresanu’s are brilliant and I’m sure this will be a great result!! All the best and look forward to seeing your updates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yalla123 Posted February 20 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 20 Hi Friends, I'd be happy to hear more opinions What do you say about the density ? about the hairline? How is the pace of recovery in the first days? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yalla123 Posted February 28 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 28 Hello friends, 14 days post-op I would be happy to hear your opinion... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 28 Administrators Share Posted February 28 Healing up really nicely 👍🏼 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 laverita Posted February 28 Regular Member Share Posted February 28 All the best for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cooper48 Posted February 28 Regular Member Share Posted February 28 Looks right on track! Good luck, should turn out nice. My journey. Started September 22, 2023 https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/70357-dr-laorwong-absolute-hair-clinic-bangkok-3644-grafts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 29 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 29 @yalla123 you have chosen one of the best in the business. I look forward to following your updates. 💯👊🏻 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted February 29 Moderators Share Posted February 29 I'm glad you were able to get 1000 grafts more than were planned. That will definitely make a difference. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yalla123 Posted March 15 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 15 (edited) 30 days post - op I would be happy to hear feedback - insights about the situation 30 days later. How is the condition of the scalp, how is the donor area, etc. Thanks Edited March 16 by yalla123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted March 15 Valued Contributor Share Posted March 15 On 2/20/2024 at 4:08 PM, yalla123 said: Hi Friends, I'd be happy to hear more opinions What do you say about the density ? about the hairline? How is the pace of recovery in the first days? Thanks Loving the irregularities in the hairline - will really help to make it look soft a natural. Coverage looks great. 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 15 Administrators Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, yalla123 said: 30 days post - op I would be happy to hear feedback - insights about the situation 30 days later. How is the condition of the scalp, how is the donor area, etc. thanks Everything is looking right on track 👏 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...
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