2000 FUE Grafts - Hair Dr Clinic Leeds - 26th Apr 2021

[Tazza11]

Hi mate, how you getting on?

 

[My2021story]

Hi All,

So it's about 11 weeks (2.5 months) since the procedure and since my last post to sum it up I basically shed completely. It was almost smooth on the transplant area in the temples at one point with some light redness which has been fading slowly.

In the Sun
During this time I've been abroad to help my girlfriend move home and been out in +30C heat for 2 weeks, albeit not constantly out in the sun. I think I had two full days in the sun the rest of my exposure was as and when.
I have a ginger/red beard but a sort of dirty blonde/ginger/brown tint in my natural hair colour but I don't burn in the sun or in the heat so if you do, I guess just take extra care. I was just trying to responsible by wearing sun cream to protect the area as much as possible, but I can confirm to anyone who has any concerns that all has been completely fine. I've been able to cover over my transplant areas with my native hair so that has also helped.

Progress
I would say that I've progressed a little. I have some hairs coming through and I didn't look closely for around 4 weeks to see if I could notice differences when the time came and I definitely did this past weekend. My first peak close up was quite promising and gave me a bit of confidence. It's small progress but it has surprised me. See below for some pictures I've taken and labelled for clarity of each stage (couldn't find my pics of my temple at week 6).

Hairstyle/Cuts
I must admit I went rather short on my first cut at about 6 weeks post procedure. The back was probably less than a 2 but I felt like it looked ok. Within a few days it naturally grew in enough to make me feel completely fine at that length but to protect the area I would not go so short in future at least for the first 12 months. The front I left wavy with a bit of length so I could cover over the transplant area just as I mentioned before. I think I've found a style that suits me enough for now. Doesn't take too long to style but I just need to stay out of the strong winds like before haha.
I had a cut at the weekend there and took the back to about a 3 which is definitely more comfortable at this stage.

Hope this helps anyone in their journey or with any decisions. Let me know what you think or if I should take note of anything .
S

Any update mate?

 

[SPHW88]

Hello, yes I'll put up an update towards this weekend! I'll need to take some fresh pictures.

 

[SPHW88]

Hello All,

Been a while but here's my update at 5 months since the procedure. I started the 5th month feeling like there wasn't much growth and it was still patchy looking, I guess many people feel the same nervousness throughout. It's hard to just sit back and trust the process when you're always comparing your progress to others' so I did my best not to look and just cover over the area as I normally would.

I did take a peak about a week ago and noticed there had been quite a bit of growth but still some patchier areas. Strangely as the days went past over the last week or so I felt like there was a decent bit of change again and I feel like it's in a much better place. My only concern is that the density may not be enough but I also know that there are potentially still many hairs to come through and it will take the next 7 months to thicken.

Here's some photos I took at the weekend there.

Thanks
S

 

[SPHW88]

Hello All,

Been a while but here's my update at 5 months since the procedure. I started the 5th month feeling like there wasn't much growth and it was still patchy looking, I guess many people feel the same nervousness throughout. It's hard to just sit back and trust the process when you're always comparing your progress to others' so I did my best not to look and just cover over the area as I normally would.

I did take a peak about a week ago and noticed there had been quite a bit of growth but still some patchier areas. Strangely as the days went past over the last week or so I felt like there was a decent bit of change again and I feel like it's in a much better place. My only concern is that the density may not be enough but I also know that there are potentially still many hairs to come through and it will take the next 7 months to thicken.

Here's some photos I took at the weekend there.

Thanks
S

 

[My2021story]

Thanks for the update.
Still relatively early in the process so fingers crossed you get strong growth over the next month. Have you been liaising with the clinic?

 

[SPHW88]

Hello, it's been a while but I think that I'll give them a message and see what they think. Hopefully it's not bad news I'd dread to think that it wasn't enough first time around.

 

[Baldingman23]

It’s still very early days @SPHW88 but it’s always good to get in contact with the clinic and have them reassure you about things and your progress

 

[Dave_2022]

Whilst I fully appreciate that 5 months is relatively early in the process- growth and density is lower than I would have hoped for at this stage, certainly when comparing to many others.

whilst I fully accept that everyone's hair grows at different rates and no 2 results are the same, there does appear to be a large number of Dr Arshad patients with less than ideal results and poor yields, especially given the graft count and several accepting they need a top up. we simply don't see this with the likes of Bisanga etc.

I appreciate that the clinic offer a "lifelong" service and no charge for a top up procedure but how / why are there so many results lately simply not up to the mark for an "approved" surgeon?

I'm not trying to cause concern or cast aspersions but it is clear to see that many patients results are simply not good enough.

 

[SPHW88]

Whilst I fully appreciate that 5 months is relatively early in the process- growth and density is lower than I would have hoped for at this stage, certainly when comparing to many others.

whilst I fully accept that everyone's hair grows at different rates and no 2 results are the same, there does appear to be a large number of Dr Arshad patients with less than ideal results and poor yields, especially given the graft count and several accepting they need a top up. we simply don't see this with the likes of Bisanga etc.

I appreciate that the clinic offer a "lifelong" service and no charge for a top up procedure but how / why are there so many results lately simply not up to the mark for an "approved" surgeon?

I'm not trying to cause concern or cast aspersions but it is clear to see that many patients results are simply not good enough.

Hi Dave, to be honest I'd tried not to look around much and trust that my results would come through in time. I felt a bit better in the last few weeks seeing some of the strands come through more clearly. Having seen a few of Bisanga's results I'm now a little concerned to be honest as I in no manner expected or want to need a top up off the back of this first process. That is not what I was sold.

I am a little concerned now, so if anyone has any information I'd appreciate hearing about it.

 

[Baldingman23]

@SPHW88 hang in there buddy it’s still early days. I just went through my HT pics and found what mine looked like at 5 months compared to now, being 14 months post HT. Hopefully this will help put your mind at ease. The waiting game is hard sometimes I know, everyone on this forum who’s had a HT has been there.

 

[SPHW88]

@Baldingman23 Thanks for your response there. This really does help ease my nerves.
I have seen your great progress but it always helps to have a direct comparison like that. Hoping by the end of the year to notice a difference!

 

[Baldingman23]

I would defo contact the clinic aswell though as I’m sure they will explain things and put your mind at ease better than me.

 

[SPHW88]

Had a call yesterday which went fine. They seem to think progress is on track but it does turn your head when there are others also concerned.

 

[HTL33]

Hey SPHW88,

We are in the exact same boat mate. I am trying to trust the process, I have some great support on this forum which helps, please remember you are not alone.

At times I able to forget about my hair and be patient, but as I stand at 8 months myself, I sometimes feel absolutely gutted about where I am in this journey. Only time will tell.

Baldingman23 is right, we have to be patient, and thank you for the picture as it gives us all hope.

 

[SPHW88]

@HTL33 do you feel that you are still improving over time or has it stalled?
It is great to have the support throughout so thanks for the message!

 

[HTL33]

Just based on my current perception my progress has stalled. There are definitely some hairs popping through but we are talking a few on each side (I am a NW 3ish).

Density just isn’t there for me.

I know it’s hard for us mate we just have to hang in there, and see where we are at.

I can understand Dave_2022 post above because there seems be a quite a few of us in the same situation? It would seem unlikely on the face of it to be coincidence?

 

[SPHW88]

Just based on my current perception my progress has stalled. There are definitely some hairs popping through but we are talking a few on each side (I am a NW 3ish).

Density just isn’t there for me.

I know it’s hard for us mate we just have to hang in there, and see where we are at.

I can understand Dave_2022 post above because there seems be a quite a few of us in the same situation? It would seem unlikely on the face of it to be coincidence?

I hear you!

Have we got others who genuinely have been through the same clinic and at our stage had the same growth levels to find success even further down the line without top ups etc?

This is very concerning. @Baldingman23 I believe you also used the same clinic right? Do you have any more information on what to expect for the next few months? Did you change anything?

 

[Baldingman23]

I hear you!

Have we got others who genuinely have been through the same clinic and at our stage had the same growth levels to find success even further down the line without top ups etc?

This is very concerning. @Baldingman23 I believe you also used the same clinic right? Do you have any more information on what to expect for the next few months? Did you change anything?

I didn’t change anything and yes I had my procedure with Dr Arshad. I like you was very worried at first because I saw others growing faster than me. I then stumbled on a video of a slower grower patient that saw big improvement from month 12 onwards so I just thought I’d hold tight and put myself down to being a slow grower. The video is on here somewhere give slow grower a search on this forum to check it out.

 

[JohannesV]

Hi Dave, to be honest I'd tried not to look around much and trust that my results would come through in time. I felt a bit better in the last few weeks seeing some of the strands come through more clearly. Having seen a few of Bisanga's results I'm now a little concerned to be honest as I in no manner expected or want to need a top up off the back of this first process. That is not what I was sold.

I am a little concerned now, so if anyone has any information I'd appreciate hearing about it.

I don't agree

Whilst I fully appreciate that 5 months is relatively early in the process- growth and density is lower than I would have hoped for at this stage, certainly when comparing to many others.

whilst I fully accept that everyone's hair grows at different rates and no 2 results are the same, there does appear to be a large number of Dr Arshad patients with less than ideal results and poor yields, especially given the graft count and several accepting they need a top up. we simply don't see this with the likes of Bisanga etc.

I appreciate that the clinic offer a "lifelong" service and no charge for a top up procedure but how / why are there so many results lately simply not up to the mark for an "approved" surgeon?

I'm not trying to cause concern or cast aspersions but it is clear to see that many patients results are simply not good enough.

@Dave_2022 I respectfully have to disagree with your comment on the growth timeline. Nothing can be judged at 5 months, period! A quick search will reveal a multitude of patients with partial to no growth for this time period. OP has concerns that stem from patients with sparser growth that are 9 months plus post-surgery from the same doctor. Right now… he should trust in the process. I suggest your aspersions are better suited to the threads where you or the OP believe are not up to the mark.

@SPHW88 Be patient my friend… The next 3 months will provide a more accurate appraisal.