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FUE Procedure with Dr Arshad (The Hair Dr) – 3149 Grafts – 12.11.2020

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Baldingman23

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Glad your consultation went well, it’s definitely a great feeling knowing the clinic is with you every step of the way and want you to be happy with the end result. For me this is a big deciding factor when booking a HT
 
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Matt88

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Glad your consultation went well, it’s definitely a great feeling knowing the clinic is with you every step of the way and want you to be happy with the end result. For me this is a big deciding factor when booking a HT
Thanks a lot, @Baldingman23. I know you had a good one as well, so it's good to know that The Hair Dr are genuine and that really helps. I think the aftercare is such a big part of the process.
 
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theshape1122

Valued member
Glad you had a good positive meeting man! sounds exact same as my 9 month meeting really, mine went the same way, will wait 3 months for the full 12 months & a top up can be done after etc to get to where we want to be.

We'll all get the perfect result in the end!
 
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Matt88

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Glad you had a good positive meeting man! sounds exact same as my 9 month meeting really, mine went the same way, will wait 3 months for the full 12 months & a top up can be done after etc to get to where we want to be.

We'll all get the perfect result in the end!
Thanks @theshape1122 and I'm glad yours went the same, too! That's right, let's see what the final three months bring in terms of growth and we know we don't have much to worry about.

I think we absolutely can get to where we want to be!

Looking forward to your updates,
Matt
 
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Hoping_for_hair

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Glad to hear you had a good catch up. It's really good seeing those side by side pics and shows how far you have come and helps with context. It's hard to see progress when you see yourself every day in the mirror so you can forget what it used to be like. Like you I don't have that many pics before to compare to as I didn't like the way I looked in them!

Personally I think your hair looks really good at this stage and a big improvement on the before- fingers crossed for the next few months so you get the result you want.

(Also I am feeling better about my big head now!!!)
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
Hi Matt.
It`s good to hear you’re happy with the follow up assessment. Your growth and density looks good so far with another 3 months to possibly see more. When you have you 12 month review It may be worth while to have wet and dry pictures, or even a video to show how far you’ve come.
I`m pleased things seem to be working out for you.
Thanks for the update and best of luck over the next 3 months.
 
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Matt88

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Glad to hear you had a good catch up. It's really good seeing those side by side pics and shows how far you have come and helps with context. It's hard to see progress when you see yourself every day in the mirror so you can forget what it used to be like. Like you I don't have that many pics before to compare to as I didn't like the way I looked in them!

Personally I think your hair looks really good at this stage and a big improvement on the before- fingers crossed for the next few months so you get the result you want.

(Also I am feeling better about my big head now!!!)
Hi @Hoping_for_hair, very sorry for the late reply and I hope you've been well. You're absolutely right about the side-by-sides: they really help you to see the big picture and I'd say that's what I needed. Thank you very much for your kind words - honestly, I am mostly just grateful that I don't feel afraid to leave the house anymore. That's probably the biggest thing for me and no one should have to feel like that, but I guess that's just how our relationship is with our hair. Obviously, I'm somewhat greedy because I do hope I might see more progress up to 12 months, but who knows.

The good news is that you'll have all the photos from your consultation, so you can look forward to some really meaningful progress photos when you go for your checkup! And mate, regarding larger head sizes, anything to give you a greater donor supply is a bonus :ROFLMAO:.

Take care,
Matt
 
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Matt88

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Hi Matt.
It`s good to hear you’re happy with the follow up assessment. Your growth and density looks good so far with another 3 months to possibly see more. When you have you 12 month review It may be worth while to have wet and dry pictures, or even a video to show how far you’ve come.
I`m pleased things seem to be working out for you.
Thanks for the update and best of luck over the next 3 months.
Hi @Bigmac, thank you for this and apologies for the late reply. Certainly - the follow-up was a meaningful, constructive and I felt listened to by Dr Arshad and Sommiya. I know others haven't been so fortunate with some surgeons, and if I had been in their position, I'm not sure my anxiety and disappointment would have been able to cope with that.

Thank you for your feedback and I hope that I might see extra gains up to 12 months. I agree with your advice that I want to get a set of wet-hair photos at 12 months when I'm in the consultation room at The Hair Dr, because that would be a more realistic side-by-side with my original photos.

Very kind of you - I'd say my concept of myself is a lot healthier than before the HT and this is directly related to how my hair has progressed. At the very least, I can be grateful for that and everything else is a bonus. One thing I would say is that I feel the increased hair on my head has obviated some positive, sustainable changes in my life, things that I wouldn't necessarily have had the confidence to pursue had so much of my mind remained consumed by self-loathing and misery around my hair. Crazy to think, really.

Hope you're doing well,
Matt
 
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Matt88

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10 Calendar Months Post-Op

Hi everyone, I'm now ten months post-HT and the progress has been quite slow since around six months, but I'm seeing some steady maturation of the already-existing hairs, which is a plus. It'll be interesting to see if much else happens in the following two months. Growth in the hairline would be really welcome, as that's the one area I still feel insecure about. The reality is that, when styled properly, it's not such a big deal, but I reckon I'll take the top-up from Dr Arshad at some point after the twelve months if it hasn't improved much more. I've also attached a photo in a more natural setting to show what my hair looks like when not under harsh bathroom light.

Best wishes,
Matt
 

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Hoping_for_hair

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Looks great in that natural light photo- it's not often your standing under direct harsh bathroom lights with other people around anyway!!
 
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Matt88

member
Looks great in that natural light photo- it's not often your standing under direct harsh bathroom lights with other people around anyway!!
Thanks very much, @Hoping_for_hair! Haha exactly - you're normally alone in the bathroom :p. A lot of this is also down to Dry Muk, too. Really helps to give my hair a nice lift, particularly when it's clean.

Cheers,
Matt
 
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Matt88

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Looks great Matt, really happy for you mate.
Thank you so much, @HTL33. Really kind of you =). I'll be honest, it's just nice not being that worried about my hair. I feel like my potential to achieve things in life has grown simply because I'm not scared of leaving the house anymore. I'm aware that might sound crazy to someone who doesn't have hair loss, but it's really significant for me.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

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Staff member
Hi Matt.
What’s important is that you’re happy with how it looks and it’s improved your quality of life. The growth looks good in the natural light which is how most will see you. Your donor looks good too.
What does your hairline look like when lifted up without being pulled tight like in picture 4 man bun style
 
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Matt88

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Hi @Bigmac, thank you very much for this. I do think that what I most needed was to have hair good enough to not be afraid to interact with the outside world. Prior to the procedure, I was becoming increasingly insular and I can see how this was closing a lot doors to progress and a more fulfilled life. The HT has almost certainly helped me go in the opposite direction; I now have a new job in a career that I genuinely want to develop in, am back at uni learning a new skill, and have far more resilient mental health. Nothing's perfect, obviously, and this is all a journey rather than there being any particular end point to this. I'm just grateful that I have some level of drive to live a life in which I'm kinder to myself, which I'd say obviates better things happening. That certainly wasn't much the case before.

That said, my hairline isn't quite what I thought it would be, and I accept that this has to do with potentially excessive expectations on my end. You can see in the attached photos with the front lifted up. The first is me facing a window on a bright day, where you can see right through to my scalp and I find this rather unflattering. When I turn my back to the window (second photo), it's far more forgiving, although also not great. My girlfriend pointed out diplomatically that it looks as if I'm in the early stages of hair loss. This is the reason I don't tend to style my hair directly up, as in the photo, and have developed ways to create the illusion of a denser hairline by pulling it forward and down. I'm hoping a top-up with Dr Arshad will remedy this.

All the best,
Matt

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Baldingman23

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Hi Matt you still have a few more months for things to improve. I’m 14 months in now and I’m still seeing subtle improvements in the characteristics of my hair. I’m booked in for my top up at the end of October and I’m sure Dr Arshad will make me go from 90% happy to 100% happy with my hair transplant once he has filled in the little thinner sections. Having support from the clinic is very important in times like these and I’m sure The Hair Dr and his team will support you through this so that you get the result you are happy with
 
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My2021story

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Hi @Bigmac, thank you very much for this. I do think that what I most needed was to have hair good enough to not be afraid to interact with the outside world. Prior to the procedure, I was becoming increasingly insular and I can see how this was closing a lot doors to progress and a more fulfilled life. The HT has almost certainly helped me go in the opposite direction; I now have a new job in a career that I genuinely want to develop in, am back at uni learning a new skill, and have far more resilient mental health. Nothing's perfect, obviously, and this is all a journey rather than there being any particular end point to this. I'm just grateful that I have some level of drive to live a life in which I'm kinder to myself, which I'd say obviates better things happening. That certainly wasn't much the case before.

That said, my hairline isn't quite what I thought it would be, and I accept that this has to do with potentially excessive expectations on my end. You can see in the attached photos with the front lifted up. The first is me facing a window on a bright day, where you can see right through to my scalp and I find this rather unflattering. When I turn my back to the window (second photo), it's far more forgiving, although also not great. My girlfriend pointed out diplomatically that it looks as if I'm in the early stages of hair loss. This is the reason I don't tend to style my hair directly up, as in the photo, and have developed ways to create the illusion of a denser hairline by pulling it forward and down. I'm hoping a top-up with Dr Arshad will remedy this.

All the best,
Matt
did the clinic give you any indication as to why the front lacks density?
I’m in the same position as you currently
 
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Matt88

member
Hi Matt you still have a few more months for things to improve. I’m 14 months in now and I’m still seeing subtle improvements in the characteristics of my hair. I’m booked in for my top up at the end of October and I’m sure Dr Arshad will make me go from 90% happy to 100% happy with my hair transplant once he has filled in the little thinner sections. Having support from the clinic is very important in times like these and I’m sure The Hair Dr and his team will support you through this so that you get the result you are happy with
Hi @Baldingman23, thank you for this, mate. That's right, I hope the already existing hairs might thicken up a bit more and that adds to the effect of density =). Great to hear that you're still seeing improvements up to now and that your top-up is happening so soon! Looking forward to seeing your progress there. I'd say I share your outlook that Dr Arshad will help us reach the result that we are happy with. He's a good guy, obviously skilled surgeon, and I believe him when he says he really cares about our happiness with the final result. And what you have already is excellent, so it'll just be the icing on the cake for you =).
 
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