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12 Months Post Op
This will be my last update. My hair seems to have thickened a tiny bit since my last update but I haven't noticed much more than that. It's a bit wavy compared to before the procedure but I don't mind. Is it perfect....no but the improvement is clearly visible. The transplant has restored my confidence quite a bit.
Thanks to everyone who took the plunge before me for their write ups, help and advice. This has been a turbulent adventure but I'm glad I did it. I wish you all the best with your hair journeys!
Thanks to everyone who took the plunge before me for their write ups, help and advice. This has been a turbulent adventure but I'm glad I did it. I wish you all the best with your hair journeys!
10 Month post-op update
So while the first 4-5 months seemed to take an eternity the last few months have flown by. Work and other obligations have kept me busy. I skipped the 9 month update but I'm doing a 10 month update. I specifically took pics under bright light to show that there is a small area where I can still see the scalp though only under bright light and nobody else seems to notice it. I can use a little sprinkle of hair fibers like Toppik to cover it want to but again I'm the only one who seems to see it.
I give about 70% of the credit of my transplant to the fine team at Transest clinic but I give the rest of the credit to Finasteride (generic Propecia). I have been using it 3x a week since about 2 weeks after my procedure.
This procedure has greatly improved my self confidence. I was ok with shaving my head if I had to (I've done it before) but I know I look better with hair. I can't thank the realself members enough for guiding me through this journey. I hope you find my update helpful.
I give about 70% of the credit of my transplant to the fine team at Transest clinic but I give the rest of the credit to Finasteride (generic Propecia). I have been using it 3x a week since about 2 weeks after my procedure.
This procedure has greatly improved my self confidence. I was ok with shaving my head if I had to (I've done it before) but I know I look better with hair. I can't thank the realself members enough for guiding me through this journey. I hope you find my update helpful.
8 Month Update
Here are some 8 month pics I just took. I really feel that part of my progress is due to Finasteride. I cut up the generic 5mg tablet into quarters and take 1 quarter on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It's a low dose to avoid possible side effects but it's enough to reduce DHT drastically (blood work can prove it). I'm supposed to be at about 75-85% at this point. My hair isn't perfect but I think it's a huge improvement over how it looked before. I'm very happy with my progress. Tell me what you think.
Provider Review
Plastic Surgeon
Halkali Merkez Mh Dereboyu Cd , Istanbul, Istanbul
The doctors don't speak English at Transest but Mr. Aytac is there to translate for them and his English is almost perfect. I felt comfortable (though nervous) about the whole thing but now that my hair is starting to grow at the 4 month mark I'm feeling much better.