Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Hello everyone, I'm Thiers and I'm here to document my long-awaited hair transplant journey. It's a joy to be here with you all. I’m still in the first month post-op. Choosing Dr. Pittela Why did I choose Dr. Pittela? Although I'm not an NW 7, I was heading towards that level of baldness, with a high degree and feeling a lot of hair loss. Thinking about the future, I wouldn't have much hair left in these areas. So, I analyzed some surgeons who could restore this entire area, even though my budget wasn't the best for this. Even though I live in Florida, I'm Brazilian by birth and found out about Dr. Pittela through social media. I saw his results, which gave me hope for my case. So, for me, it wasn't a problem to go to Brazil, as the whole trip is quite smooth. Preparation for Surgery I traveled to Brazil two days before my procedure to resolve payment issues and to undergo the pre-op blood tests required by the clinic. If you’ve never traveled to Brazil and plan to one day, the trip takes about 12 hours to the state where Dr. Felipe’s clinic is located, which is Espírito Santo, in the city of Vitória, very close to São Paulo. When I arrived in Vitória, I stayed in a hotel 8 minutes away from the clinic, and it was very easy to get there. Surgery Planning During video consultations, I explained to the doctor that I wanted to have a large session in just one day. He told me that my case was extensive and would require two days to cover the entire area. But, considering my budget, which only allowed for one day, he decided to plan the strategy for one day. One Day Before Surgery I went to the clinic, which was 8 minutes away from the hotel, to resolve financial issues and for the doctor to mark the surgery areas. He used the technology from his app, "HairScan," which allowed us to know exactly the number of grafts I would need based on AI. See the photos he sent me. Surgery The surgery was done in one day, with over 7,000 grafts, all taken from my donor area on the head. In the morning, the doctor made the incisions, and I didn't feel much pain, to be honest. During the surgery, they kept me calm and gave me medication to relax, and the day went by quickly. I noticed Felipe's presence throughout the surgery, which lasted about 11 hours. With this number of grafts, it couldn't be any different. I conclude here by expressing my gratitude for having fulfilled this dream. I'm super excited to see how my transplant will develop and will keep you updated during my post-op process. Thank you for your attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 3rd day of surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fox243 Posted June 19 Regular Member Share Posted June 19 4 minutes ago, Thiers Bortot Rodrigues said: Hello everyone, I'm Thiers and I'm here to document my long-awaited hair transplant journey. It's a joy to be here with you all. I’m still in the first month post-op. Choosing Dr. Pittela Why did I choose Dr. Pittela? Although I'm not an NW 7, I was heading towards that level of baldness, with a high degree and feeling a lot of hair loss. Thinking about the future, I wouldn't have much hair left in these areas. So, I analyzed some surgeons who could restore this entire area, even though my budget wasn't the best for this. Even though I live in Florida, I'm Brazilian by birth and found out about Dr. Pittela through social media. I saw his results, which gave me hope for my case. So, for me, it wasn't a problem to go to Brazil, as the whole trip is quite smooth. Preparation for Surgery I traveled to Brazil two days before my procedure to resolve payment issues and to undergo the pre-op blood tests required by the clinic. If you’ve never traveled to Brazil and plan to one day, the trip takes about 12 hours to the state where Dr. Felipe’s clinic is located, which is Espírito Santo, in the city of Vitória, very close to São Paulo. When I arrived in Vitória, I stayed in a hotel 8 minutes away from the clinic, and it was very easy to get there. Surgery Planning During video consultations, I explained to the doctor that I wanted to have a large session in just one day. He told me that my case was extensive and would require two days to cover the entire area. But, considering my budget, which only allowed for one day, he decided to plan the strategy for one day. One Day Before Surgery I went to the clinic, which was 8 minutes away from the hotel, to resolve financial issues and for the doctor to mark the surgery areas. He used the technology from his app, "HairScan," which allowed us to know exactly the number of grafts I would need based on AI. See the photos he sent me. Surgery The surgery was done in one day, with over 7,000 grafts, all taken from my donor area on the head. In the morning, the doctor made the incisions, and I didn't feel much pain, to be honest. During the surgery, they kept me calm and gave me medication to relax, and the day went by quickly. I noticed Felipe's presence throughout the surgery, which lasted about 11 hours. With this number of grafts, it couldn't be any different. I conclude here by expressing my gratitude for having fulfilled this dream. I'm super excited to see how my transplant will develop and will keep you updated during my post-op process. Thank you for your attention. Good luck! Any reason why no beard grafts were used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 6rd day of surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 10rd day of surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 15rd day of surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted June 20 Moderators Share Posted June 20 Hi. Welcome to the forums. Thanks for posting all that info with a lot of pictures. Dr Pittella has been cranking out some awesome results so I have no doubt that your hair transplant will turn out great. Keep us updated over the next few months. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a paid 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 4chanhrn Posted June 20 Regular Member Share Posted June 20 @Al - Moderator @Melvin- Admin Please move thread to reviews section. It's under Q&A right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted June 20 Moderators Share Posted June 20 13 minutes ago, 4chanhrn said: @Al - Moderator @Melvin- Admin Please move thread to reviews section. It's under Q&A right now. Thanks. I didn’t even realize it. I moved it and changed the title to include the number of grafts. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a paid 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 DH97 Posted June 20 Regular Member Share Posted June 20 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 On 6/19/2024 at 12:03 PM, Fox243 said: Good luck! Any reason why no beard grafts were used? 7220 grafts/ 14.580 hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonamedk Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Can you do a update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Approach Posted October 5 Senior Member Share Posted October 5 (edited) Although I am ignorant on hairlines height -- It appears doctor definitely pushed-the-envelope with this patient. Personally, I really like it. Also, his temple points will frame his face nicely. Edited October 5 by Approach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiers Bortot Rodrigues Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 This week marks 5 months since surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ccd99 Posted October 7 Regular Member Share Posted October 7 This is coming in really well! Consultation with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Nov 2023 - ✅ - see link below for more info First surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Sept 2024 - ✅ - 3200 grafts to frontal third and partial mid-scalp - link to thread Second surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - May 2025 - ❌ - 2500-3000 grafts to remainder of mid-scalp and crown + touch-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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