Regular Member BoldnotBald Posted February 8, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 Donor dominance vs. recipient dominance - I am not in the position to approve or disapprove either of the theories. However, I am rather curious to learn more about the truth... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BoldnotBald Posted February 8, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Zoomster said: stay tuned for next update in a couple of weeks ..I'll fiddle around with settings ..😊 light seems to be fine with me. And in terms of settings. Well... Would it be possible if you maybe just upload the original hi-res pics that you took with your camera - that would do. At the moment your images rather look like low res screen shots that were taken out of the original photos 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Helios Posted March 22, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted March 22, 2021 Great results zoomster. Very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ac25 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Amazing results! Im also considering Eugenix. What are your thoughts on the basic package where a team of Eugenix docs (not named Bansal or Sethi) are leading the operation Vs. the comprehensive (Ansal makes the slits and does extraction, but doesn't do placement). That's where my budget is at right now. Ill need around 3k grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted March 22, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 22, 2021 According to Eugenix, the quality is not compromised with more junior doctors. Since I have not seen any evidence of work by the junior doctors, my preference would be to do with Dr. Bansal who is a world class surgeon with more that 3k surgeries performed and examples from forum members who had been operated on by her. Since HTs are a lifelong investment and generally done only a few times at most, I would want to know that I went with where the evidence presented itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted March 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2021 Based on the level of loss initially, 7000 grafts seemed to go a long way. Considering you have scalp and remaining like 1400 beard hair mixed, it looks quite natural. The ratio seems to have been done carefully by the doc. one thing that strikes out is the natural angulation of hair angles, as it seems to be placed in a way where it mimics native hair. Looks like proper angulations were set for the hairs. aside from that, it seems you do not need to use toppik. The yield looks reasonable vs the number o f grafts used. Looking at your donor, there seems to be no trauma or density issues. Aside from that, there seems to be no pitting or skin color variation in scalp tissue where the grafts were planted. Looks natural, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted April 9, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) Hi All just thought I’d upload latest progress pics ...just passed the 15 month mark and still honestly it continues to improve giving more strength to the view that folks should hold out until the 18 month mark for a proper final appraisal..particularly if crown work was performed .. Im really thrilled with the outcome ..and still hold out some hope for a bit more action in the crown area re thickening etc atrached pics are broad daylight which should put an end to any lighting queries from previous posters small bit of L’Oréal hair wax is on board which was applied last night .. Will post my 18 month final result 23 June .. Happy growing everyone PS finasteride pretty much fully restored my coronet ( very lower crown which wasn’t transplanted into ) Last pic just after 2.5 buzz from barber showing the crown coverage in preferential lighting..ie the car .. Z Edited April 9, 2021 by Zoomster Update 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 9, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 9, 2021 Looks absolutely amazing Zoom, we’ve missed you here. But you’re off enjoying your hair in the Irish spring. 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 Britanium Posted April 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 Amazing, is a understatement... I really do hope it continues to improve up to the 18 month point 🤩👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted April 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 Absolutely fantastic, @Zoomster! The length of your hair is perfect. A couple of question for you... 1. Did any of the senior technicians do extractions during your procedure? Not sure how it was when you were there, however, most of the packages now have senior technicians doing all the 'non-crucial' extractions. 2. How did they assess the viability of your beard hair? Dr. Arika said that in 10-20% beard hair growth is a 'disaster'- I think it usually has something to do with a 'slow growing' beard defined as someone who when they shave, does not see facial hair growth for ~3-4 days later. 3. Are you still planning to go for another procedure later in the year to increase density or are you content? To me, it looks perfect as is. Wishing you continued growth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Panamera13 Posted April 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) @Zoomster - any side effects from Fin at all? Beyond amazing result. BTW I'm NW7 and looking to eugenix too but first my scalp is sometime itchy so not sure if I should go for HT or not. Edited April 9, 2021 by Panamera13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gman849 Posted April 9, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 What an amazing transformation. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted April 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, Panamera13 said: @Zoomster - any side effects from Fin at all? Beyond amazing result. BTW I'm NW7 and looking to eugenix too but first my scalp is sometime itchy so not sure if I should go for HT or not. I would get assessed by a dermatologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted April 9, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 59 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Looks absolutely amazing Zoom, we’ve missed you here. But you’re off enjoying your hair in the Irish spring. 1 hour ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Looks absolutely amazing Zoom, we’ve missed you here. But you’re off enjoying your hair in the Irish spring. Thanks Melvin ..you should come visit sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted April 9, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, SLA said: Absolutely fantastic, @Zoomster! The length of your hair is perfect. A couple of question for you... 1. Did any of the senior technicians do extractions during your procedure? Not sure how it was when you were there, however, most of the packages now have senior technicians doing all the 'non-crucial' extractions. 2. How did they assess the viability of your beard hair? Dr. Arika said that in 10-20% beard hair growth is a 'disaster'- I think it usually has something to do with a 'slow growing' beard defined as someone who when they shave, does not see facial hair growth for ~3-4 days later. 3. Are you still planning to go for another procedure later in the year to increase density or are you content? To me, it looks perfect as is. Wishing you continued growth! @SLAhey thanks mate 1-Dr Sethis brother was the lead technician on my procedure ..each Day ( x 3 ) Dr Arika would start the procedure and I’d say did about 10% of the extractions then oversaw the rest of the procedure ...Dr Alook also performed extractions /planting each day ( he’s really good btw Particularly for administering the Anesthesia ) 2- you can see from my pre op pics that my beard under chin is crazy strong / think ..from clean shaven to stubble in 18 hours kinda thing ..didn’t take much convincing to utilise beard grafts. 3-Yes i only spoke with Dr Sethi yesterday regarding this ...once I get vaccine in Ireland hopefully by mid May I’m making plans to get over for a top up ....and the good news is it will be no shave fue for recipient area thus no need to endure the ugly duckling phase ..however I might opt in for fully shaved to allow optimal placing of grafts within recipient area. Let’s see ... Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted April 9, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, Panamera13 said: @Zoomster - any side effects from Fin at all? Beyond amazing result. BTW I'm NW7 and looking to eugenix too but first my scalp is sometime itchy so not sure if I should go for HT or not. @Panamera13thanks mate .. in short no ...apart from a welcome increase in libido not decrease like many report ... I put this down to only taking 1.25 MH x 3 times a week though .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted April 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Zoomster said: Thanks for answering @Zoomsterso sounds as if senior techicians were very involved in extractions and one should not doubt their skillset! As for your touch up...is their any reason for you to hold on to additional grafts just in case finasteride at some point gives out holding the bottom half of your crown? Just looking out for you. Thanks for sharing your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted May 9, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Hi Guys just wanted to share how finasteride can help kick start and retain miniaturised hair . Below the yellow line on my pre op pic ( lower horseshoe coronet )wasn’t transplanted into .. it’s been a big help with regard to my overall outcome of the procedure My crown continues to show subtle improvements.. 18 months are up on 23 June . I’ll keep you all posted Z Edited May 9, 2021 by Zoomster Update 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Abhinay Singh Posted May 9, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Zoomster said: Hi Guys just wanted to share how finasteride can help kick start and retain miniaturised hair . Below the yellow line on my pre op pic ( lower horseshoe coronet )wasn’t transplanted into .. it’s been a big help with regard to my overall outcome of the procedure My crown continues to show subtle improvements.. 18 months are up on 23 June . I’ll keep you all posted Z Thank you for sharing. Kind Regards Abhinay Singh - I am no longer a representative for Eugenix Hair Sciences. If you want to contact them please see below: Email : info@eugenix.in WhatsApp Call/Message: +91 79-779-15534 My Hair Transplant Journey I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 540Oak Posted May 10, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) @Zoomster awesome results keep coming! thanks for sharing and giving the rest of us NW7's hope! As you know I am following a similar path. In prep for a HT next year, I am on finisteride. I am .5mg per day, up from .25. I think I did have some mild effects but they are gone now. next month I am looking to up it to 1mg per day. I know you are not a doctor but curious as to why you are taking 1.25mg 3 days a week? Edited May 10, 2021 by 540Oak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted May 10, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted May 10, 2021 Looking great zoomster. Yes there are benefits with finasteride beyond just slowing/halting the hair loss progression! Thanks for sharing! 2 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted May 10, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, 540Oak said: @Zoomster awesome results keep coming! thanks for sharing and giving the rest of us NW7's hope! As you know I am following a similar path. In prep for a HT next year, I am on finisteride. I am .5mg per day, up from .25. I think I did have some mild effects but they are gone now. next month I am looking to up it to 1mg per day. I know you are not a doctor but curious as to why you are taking 1.25mg 3 days a week? Hi @540Oak Please see the attached for your reference Z 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Homeerestre Posted May 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2021 16 hours ago, Zoomster said: Hi Guys just wanted to share how finasteride can help kick start and retain miniaturised hair . Below the yellow line on my pre op pic ( lower horseshoe coronet )wasn’t transplanted into .. it’s been a big help with regard to my overall outcome of the procedure My crown continues to show subtle improvements.. 18 months are up on 23 June . I’ll keep you all posted Z Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted May 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2021 Fantastic @Zoomster! Looking forward to seeing the 18 month results! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 11, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 7:19 AM, Zoomster said: Hi Guys just wanted to share how finasteride can help kick start and retain miniaturised hair . Below the yellow line on my pre op pic ( lower horseshoe coronet )wasn’t transplanted into .. it’s been a big help with regard to my overall outcome of the procedure My crown continues to show subtle improvements.. 18 months are up on 23 June . I’ll keep you all posted Z Your crown looks amazing, absolutely stunning. Your donor look perfect as well. Eugenix have done a masterpiece with you. 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...
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