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2.436 grafts FUE at DHI Medical Group

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Siolas

Valued member
Hi guys, as I have mentioned in another thread I am 40 years old and norwood 6. One year ago I had to shave my head and after that I decided that I want to do something about it.

After having been advised from the forum members I visited the DHI Clinic, where I spoke with Mr. George Stathis and Dr Papanikolaou. They suggested 2500 grafts in a & b area for 5000 euros with FUE (2 days session) and have a second transplant after 6-9 months.. They showed me a 2 second live surgery, pictures with results and a guy who had a transplant 9 months ago.As I said in a previous thread I finally decided to go for DHI and yesterday I finished the second day of treatment.

Impressions

The staff, from the receptionist to the cleaning lady, was very polite. The whole building was impeccably clean. Dr. Papanikolaou was direct and honest and explained the process briefly to me. What made the biggest impression on me is that they didn €™t try to sell their services to me but they prompted me to do some research (which I had already done but didn €™t tell them). And so I called the clinic and booked an appointment for Monday - Tuesday. They gave me instructions such as no alcohol, no coffee , no aspirin - vitamins and to wear a shirt .

Hair Transplant Day

Doctor of the procedure was Dr Papanikoalou and his assistant Mrs Zacharopoulou Natassa (19 years in the clinic). The latter is a remarkable technician who has traveled around the world to implant hair on very important people. After the hair wash with the hairdresser, I changed clothes and we went to the operating room for the hair design. We started with local anesthesia (didn €™t feel a thing) and then we started the extraction. The doctor extracted 1159 grafts (extraction ratio 1.92). The placement of the grafts was in zone a and we finished around 16:15.

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Yesterday we continued with 1277 grafts, with the aim of maximum density (fully covering the front and a little of zone b). Several doctors visited our room and the medical director who supervises and monitors the procedures (two other HTs occurred at the same time). Moreover, Mr. Stathis came to my session room to ask me if I need anything and check if all goes well. I felt very secure. During the session Dr Papanikolaou was describing the process and was answering my questions.


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After the surgery

The doctor took some pictures of me and gave me a bag which contained pills against swelling, saline spray, shampoo, an aloe vera spray for the donor area and a pillow cover. They advised me go there for the hair wash.

Conclusion

I am tired but very satisfied. I believe Dr. Papanikolaou and his great team, of professionals and experts on the field of hair restoration exceeded my expectations. I will try to update you with my progress
 
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Modenese

boy meets quiff
Hi Siolas

It looks like nice work, and all being well I think you'll get a good result.

What's the story with the crown, are you planning to leave it?

Modenese
 
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Siolas

Valued member
No, i will have another 2 day session 6 to 9 months from now. The doctor proposed to cover a and b zone first and have a second session for the crown area.

Actually, most forum members and clinics commented that i will need more than one hair tranplant.

Thank you Modenese.
 
DHI

DHI

Valued member
Great work from the medical team, thank you for sharing.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
Thanks for sharing your story and pictures with the forum, looks nice and clean work. I will look forward to following your progress.

Thanks Bm.
 
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Dazzster26

Valued member
Thank you for posting your pictures and sharing your experience with us, the work looks very nice , have you thought about having a try with the Rogaine and Finasteride to help with Crown while your waiting for the frontal third to blossom , wishing you all the very best with great growth and recovery, dont by shy to use the forum if you need any support the PM system is great



Take care I care



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Siolas

Valued member
Thank you everybody. Today i started minoxidil foam 5% twice a day. I don't want to take finasteride Dazzster26, i am afraid of the side effects. Thank you for your thought. Next week i will upload some photos.
 
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Siolas

Valued member
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For the first time i can see a hairline on my forehead and i feel great!
I think that 20-30% of my hairs fell out. I will try to take better photos next week.
 
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Siolas

Valued member
2 days ago it got really red, itchy and felt a burning feeling after applying minoxidil. Doctor said to reduce it once a day.

I have read about minoxidil with glycerin. What do you think?
 
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close

Member
Go for minoxidil foam (without propylene glycol) you can find a lot of these products through internet and some of these also in this forum e-shop (here: http://www.hairlossexperiencesshop.co.uk/rogaine-5-minoxidil-foam-1-month-or-3-months-individual-cans/ ).
 
DHI

DHI

Valued member
This is the photo you send me yesterday by mail. You should try minoxidil foam 5% or better visit our clinic and speak with a doctor.

This is a normal look of a hair translant after 1 month. You should not worry. You look just fine.
 
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Dazzster26

Valued member
Hi Siolas

Keep positive mate just keep in your mind your going to get a fantastic result , the foam will probably be better for you and for what its worth I was using it 2 times a day when i first started but then cut back to once a day later , its early days keep posting and asking questions it does help

take care i care

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Siolas

Valued member
Thank you both. Just ordered the foam. I will do that Dazzster26. D
 
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Siolas

Valued member
Hi guys this is my donor so far. I am using minoxidil foam 5% and a baby shampoo and i feel so much better. The redness has almost gone.



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Siolas

Valued member
Hi guys, my head looks better. Minoxidil foam did a good work!
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Siolas

Valued member
Hi guys. The redness is completely gone. Still waiting..

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Purist

Valued member
5000 euros for 2500 grafts. That seems very inexpensive?Unless I've being looking at the wrong websites :)

Which Country did you have this done?
 
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