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2,093 grafts Dr. Bisanga

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Stublue

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So, after 2 years or so of research I have just got back from Brussels having completed my FUE with Dr. Bisanga. 2,093 grafts in total: 519 one graft, 894 two graft, 613 three graft and 68 four grafts (total of 4,402 hairs). Originally they expected 1,500 - 2,000 but we went a little beyond that. It was agreed to go conservative and I am happy with that.

I must first start off by saying that while it was far from an horrific ordeal it was also far from a walk in the park! For some unknown reason I thought the whole surgery would be a doddle. Easy and boring as far as I was concerned. Well, that was not the case. I did not expect to have that many numbing injections and they are bloody sore! And lying on your back can get very uncomfortable. But thats just me being a b!tch I suppose.The technicians were great mind you and made it easier than what it really was.

Anyway it was 2 days of fairly long days and I am delighted to have it finished. Especially all the travelling. Now its just rest for 2 weeks and I can deal with that! So I could go on but I wont. I have attached my photos from before and the day of the surgery (can't seem to post them all on the one page so will spread out). I will make sure to update fairly regularly early on to show how I heal and then will prob post every couple of weeks to show the growth. I have started a blog too. Let me know your thoughts if you have any!
 

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Stublue

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Another pre-pic.
 

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One more pre-pic
 

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First post-pic
 

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Another.
 

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And last but not least. Let me know your thoughts!!
 

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Hi Stublue


Thank you for showing your case so far.

I can say after many surgeries in the chair it is a long day and the worst of it is the injections.

Heal well and look forward to the updates.
 
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Modenese

boy meets quiff
Hi Stu

I'm a BHR patient as well. Yes the injections are like being stung by a wasp.

I had one day rather than 2, strip rather than FUE.

When did you go in?
 
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Stublue

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Hi Modenese,

I was just in on Thurs and Fri so a long time to wait for some growth unfortunately. Patience is a virtue!

Yeah the injections are like a massive wasp alright. The second day is even worse as the scalp is quite tender.

When were you in yourself?
 
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Modenese

boy meets quiff
I went in October 2012.

Let me tell you something. You may look completely sh*t for the the next few months.

But I have to tell you, when it starts to grow it's a blast. I'm experiencing it now and it's a big load of fun.

I'm thinking about a session using FUE with BHR but assumed that 2000 grafts were possible in a day. I'm not sure I could do 2 days like you, I'll have to talk to Stephen.

Good growth to you.
 
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Stublue

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Cheers Modenese,

Yeah the next month or two wont be easy but ill persevere! Bring on the growth indeed. Glad to hear its going well for you.

2,000 FUE will require 2 days alright. It's not too bad really. I'm just a moaner!
 
topccat29

topccat29

29 year HT veteran
I love the injections that €™s the best part €¦ €¦ €¦lol €¦ €¦but seriously for me they don €™t seem to be a big deal although the chest injections did make me squirm a bit. I would agree sitting in a chair all day is harder than it sounds but it makes you appreciate not being a person who is bed ridden.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.
 
Sparky

Sparky

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Yeah I didn't find the injections that bad, except for when they inject my scar, that hurts! still bearable though, I try to find something under the table to grip onto while it's going on.
In any event they don't last long.

I found that surgery with BHR was a walk in the park if you compare it to Norton or Wellsbourne!
 
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Dazzster26

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Hi Stublue

Congrats on your surgery and welcome to the forum , the work looks excellent and that amount of grafts over the area covered should produce a nice result , wishing you all the very best and great growth

Take it easy and heal well

Take care I care

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Stublue

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Cheers for all the well wishes. This forum has been invaluable to me over the last 12 months. So I just want to give a little back I suppose. I'll keep everyone updated as I progress.

My forehead is huge at the moment and I look ridiculous!! LOL. All good though as I expected as much. I'm digging the shaved head look too. Well kind of.
 
bullitnut

bullitnut

4 awesome repairs with SMG
Congratulations dude, you chose a great clinic and should have a very nice result judging by the pictures.


Take care BN
 
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Boberto

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Congrats on the Op Stublue. All the best with the healing and growing.
 
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Stublue

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So I just thought I'd provide a quick update on the healing. Its been 4 days now and its coming along nicely. The donor area is getting better by the hour and will hopefully be unnoticeable in the next couple of days. Still have a bit of swelling on the face and its been working its way down from the forehead and now it looks a little like i have been boxed on the nose! Really pleasant when you combine the look with a shaved head and an angry looking red rash on the forehead!

All in all happy with the progress though. I suppose my only area of concern is the centre of my hairline. I have unusual loss in that area and I am not sure it was fully addressed with the surgery (i have circled it in the photo). However, I did voice my concerns to Steve in BHR and he said that I have areas with potentially more miniaturisation than others but still have a reasonable amount of hair in these areas and as such there was the risk of shock lossing out more than was put in. Also the graft numbers would have to have gone up a lot to treat every potential area and its early days as as i am only 30.

In addition, the areas of potential loss (such as the centre where I pointed out) may be stabilised with medication. With regards meds I am not on finasteride due to libido issues but am on minoxidil. I am also considering trying Keratene Aplha Active Retard. Has anyone had any experience of this? It seems to be the new thing on the market and it claims no side effects. Some pretty reputable clinics and surgeons are recommending it too, which can only be a good thing I guess.

Worst case scenario is that I will need further treatment further down the line anyway, but if meds holds then this could be way down the line. And I am realistic enough to know that future HTs are a distinct possibility (even probability).

Ill make sure to keep updating. Cant wait till day 8 when I can start massaging the recipient area and try and remove some of the scabs!!
 

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