Scotsman91 wrote:
Hello Billy_Baldman
Firstly, congratulations on your result, it looks really good mate, I would like to ask if u got PRP Treatment also?
Dr K advertises it on his website and I think he does it with most of his clients.
Would it be possible to see your donor area in a picture also? I'm just turning 25 and currently doing research into HT's and top class surgeons. I'm currently on minoxidil and use Nizoral just now, I'm am not sure where to get a prescription for Fin, if I was to take it, it would be a very low dose. You mentioned in previous posts that you no longer worry about everyday hair loss, I'm very jealous haha.
Did the Dr stipulate how much donor area you will have left for any possible future procedures?
Thanks
Scotsman91
Hello mate,
No, I didn't go for PRP. Jury's still out on it but I thought I'd go without and save the 300EUR or whatever it is. I might be wrong but I believe even Dr. K says it doesn't help regrow hair - only that it helps the recipient area recover more quickly.
What's your hair loss situation like (Norwood classification) now? You're about the same age as me and people will try and advise you against it, saying you're too young. I wouldn't listen to them. It's still early days for me yet but I'm so glad I got it done. What's the point of waiting until you're 30+? I'd much rather have hair in my twenties and deal with the consequences later!
This brings me to your question of donor area. IIRC Dr. Koray said my donor area was 8000 grafts, so I'll have around 4000 left for the future. So, if my hair loss does progress (it still seems to be getting thicker!) I have quite a lot left. In reality I would go super aggressive with donor to maximise hair on top if it came to it so I reckon I have more like 5000 grafts left if I need them. If you're worried you're too young to get a hair transplant, you can always get another one later to fill in any gaps (if you have decent donor area)!
But on that note, it's well worth getting on finasteride. Hair loss is unpredictable and I want to put off getting another HT for as long as possible. That said, I only take 0.5mg EOD now and my hair never falls out when I touch it or whatever. I don't use minoxidil either. I have, however, introduced a number of other changes (some just for general health) which I firmly believe slow further hair loss progression (CBA to mention them for fear of getting into a debate, message me if you want to know).
Don't have a pic of my donor area on here but TBH there's not much to see. It pretty much looks like anyone else's! I get my hair cut at 0.5 on the sides and even then you can't tell. Dr. Koray is definitely good for that. FUE is the way to go - even if by some disaster I use up all my donor hair by 35 and have to shave my head, I won't have visible scars.
Hope this answers your questions and good luck! Can't recommend Dr. Koray and hair transplants in general enough. For me, my hair transplant was a catalyst for a number of other positive changes I made in my life. It's liberating not worrying about hair loss anymore.