Hair transplant diary (ongoing)

guys, any reviews of Growclub?
Also KSL (which is huge in UK) has opened up here. Anyone has any experience with these folks

I would imagine Growclub might not be the worst of clinics. They refused a transplant to vibe75 because of some medical condition, but he got one from MHR a few months later. I would admire the company for not been greedy and taking every job their offered.

Guys look at the price of Fin in India. Eur 3 gets you 30 tablets.And no doctor prescription charges (which is another eur 60 lol)
Dut is Eur 10 for 30 tablets

Can we order it from India? Any complications at our end?

No bud, it is close to impossible. It is a mafia here, you need to keep on paying the dermatologist fees to get the tablets

Did people not wonder why you had shaved the back and sides of your head (donor areas) though?

When I got it done I was between jobs so was easy enough to stay indoors till it all healed, but people would definitely have been asking me about the drastic haircut 😁

(this was before the sharp back and sides all the kids are wearing these days was in vogue)

Hi All, I'm wondering for anyone who has went to Turkey if you opted for the Sedation option? I am heading to Sule next week and they offer sedation as part of the package. I am a little apprehensive about this and wondering if anyone has any experience?

Thanks for the reply. Yes, this is my concern. I'm a little bit nervous about afterwards and being alone in the hotel. They told me that they can offer without sedation so I think I will take this option. How were the anesthesia injections?

Yes the aesthetic contains adrenaline and can make the heart beat fast for a couple of minutes. Usually the sedative tends to be diazepam (like a strong valium) and can leave you feeling a bit drowsy or 'out of it' for a bit which is why it's not advised to drive for 24 hours after taking. That being said, it certainly can help patients relax and if you are of an anxious disposition, it can just take that edge off.

Was Maurice Collins not an option ? He is suppose to be a wonder surgeon that all the celebrities go to

I’m not sure to be honest. I filled out a form on their website requesting the initial consultation and saw Dr. Dmitri for my initial consultation. I presume like you said unless you’re a celebrity or paying the full €10 per graft to get him.

Ok so these are the photos. 1st one is pre-op to give an idea of what I was working with. 2nd and 3rd are post op. The last one then is zoomed in to give a better idea of what I am talking about.

You can the point that the surgeon created in the hairline. As I said previously, this was to recreate the tuft that was to covered up. As you can see I have native hairs now regrowing below the point that was created and well below the new hairline itself. I feel like the hairline should really be where the point is essentially so that my native hairs can the form part of the single hairs and grafts that are used to create the irregularities in the hairline (by the way I am really happy with how they done that aspect). I don’t fell like this would look too low at all as it basically where my hairline was to begin with.

I sent the last zoomed in picture to the surgeon via WhatsApp today. In fairness within around an hour the nurse called me. She said she could understand what I was saying and they brought forward my 2 week check up from next Friday to Wednesday so the surgeon can be there. She said they will go through the photos of the design with me. I asked what could be done if I was still unhappy and she said it is straightforward enough to basically do a top up within 6 months. While it would be frustrating to have to get a further (albeit small) transplant for my hairline and basically set back the full results a further 6 months, at least my original hair transplant will be well bedded in by then so shaving my head and the shedding phase won’t be as much of a deal as it is this time around.

I am curious for people’s opinions but basically I don’t feel like the design corresponds with the design that was agreed on the day. At this stage I’ve obviously seen lots of pre and post-options with the design drawn on and they will always incorporate the native hairline if not covering it entirely. As you can see my native hairs are regrowing way below the hairline (especially compared to the single grafts the implanted for the irregularities). I don’t think the hairline I am looking for is too low and it was what I thought I was getting all along.

it is too early to come to a conclusion. As the clinic said, better wait for atleast 6 months.
Considering the graft rate, don't pluck anything, it is too costly:-)

Thanks for the replies and feedback.

Just to clarify, the clinic haven’t suggested waiting 6 months to let it grow out but that I would have to wait 6 months to let the donor area heal properly before I can get another HT.

I guess I’m just disappointed because I was really happy with the design which was marked out on the day and what I have ended up with is not the same. Doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with the HT, just that it’s not what I wanted. I guess it would be like handing a design to a tattoo artist and they make subtle changes which you don’t like and it’s not exactly what you asked for.

Don’t worry I won’t be plucking anything yet! I am just saying when it fully grows out I could envisage having to do that because the point he created is too dense.

I am meeting them tomorrow so looking forward to talking things through. At least I know it’s not a complicated fix if needs be.

Thanks! Sorry for the delay in replying.

Happy with how appointment went. They were pleased with how it was healing and adamant that I’ll be happy with the final result. I did still discuss what would involved if I wanted additional grafts and they didn’t get in to much detail (again because they’re convinced I’ll be happy with the results) but did say it wouldn’t be a big deal. Just have to wait 6 months before getting another HT and by then I’ll have a reasonable idea of what the hairline will look like so I can decide then I guess. Main thing is I have options which I am happy with.

I have been basically able to get back to my life as normal since last weekend. Washed my hair for the first time on Friday and definitely noticed a decent few hairs shedding. A slight bit concerning that they are falling out after one wash but I have to trust the process.

As the transplanted area is getting thinner and hair on sides is growing out, there’s definitely a more obvious contrast between the two. I think I’m going to for a buzz cut like a .5 all over. I have an appointment with my barber on Thursday which will be exactly 3 weeks since I had the transplant. Am I right in saying there is no harm in getting a hair cut with the clippers now that the 2 weeks has passed? Was reading online and people were suggesting waiting longer but I understand the grafts are totally secure after 2 weeks so no risk. TIA.