Chrisis' 2650(ish) FUE with Dr Feriduni

[JohnnyDrama]

Re below.....I just got very lucky I reckon. I had a specific weekend in March (Paddys weekend) in mind due to having no work on Monday. I got BHR confirmed for the Saturday at midday, then I said who could I squeeze in over that weekend as a result.

I got De Reys on Sat evening, and Mwamba on Mon evening. I called Feridunis clinic and got through to one of the girls who told me that Monday wasn't suitable. It turns out Dr F was directly beside her when I called and interrupted her, they consulted, then she got back to me and told me that they could squeeze me in. 6 weeks wait. Jackpot!

Just been having some online consultations. Can't believe how long the waiting list is for a Hair transplant!!!

Almost a year waiting list just for a face to face consultation with Feriduni !!!!

How long did you have to wait for a HT with Feriduni? Did you have a face to face consultation?

Has taken my motivation of getting a hair transplant away. I need a HT asap ie. in next 4 months ideally.

Anyone available that doesn't have such long waiting times?

I waited about 4-5 months, I think it might have been a cancellation. It's standard to wait for the better surgeons, as their reputation grows. I'm probably not helping by posting here, so apologies about that...



It's a concern I have but I have no choice. I have weighed everything up and I'm not totally without a strategy, i.e. use of minoxidil and Regenepure. I'm hoping we see some better treatments over the next few years too.

Sausage....re you wanting a HT sooner rather than later, I think a cancellation might be your best bet with some of the more popular clinics. However, the more I read about the Turkey docs (Hakan Doganay and Koray Erdogan in particular) the more I am liking. I think they typically have a 3-4 month waiting list.

[chrisis]

Chrisis is it possible to get some close up pictures of the hairline and transplanted hairs. Same distance as (first 3 pictures) pre-op pics on page 1 of this thread. Bit hard to compare, as the post op pics are taken from so much further away.

Cheers

Hi doinmyheadin, I planned full professional photo sets at 3 months and 6 months, but the progress has been so fast I thought I'd include this self-pic early at month 4.

I have brought forward my 6 month photo set to 5 months, so they'll be up at the usual place within a few weeks. I don't have my own SLR

[doinmyheadin]

Chrisis is it possible to get some close up pictures of the hairline and transplanted hairs. Same distance as (first 3 pictures) pre-op pics on page 1 of this thread. Bit hard to compare, as the post op pics are taken from so much further away.

Cheers

[chrisis]

Perfect hair man. Look like Timberlake now. Zero trace of any loss, congrats.

Haha thanks. That's exactly who the techs said I'd look like

[Conpecia]

Perfect hair man. Look like Timberlake now. Zero trace of any loss, congrats.

[chrisis]

TBH I am not sure what strength I used in the past. I do use SPF 30 (for UVA/UVB) in the daytime but I look at the ingredients and it is not mineral based.
What is the advantage of mineral based sunscreen?

Edit- Also does mineral based sunscreen make people break out more? I hate the greasy/oily feel of sunscreen but the good thing about what I use now is tha tit does not promote breakouts

Mineral sunscreens are more stable and tend to be less irritating. I prefer zinc (broader spectrum protection) and I'm use Blue Lizard at the moment. I'm going to try a Shiseido sunscreen next.

[25 going on 65]

What strength are you on? I found 0.05% irritating, so I'm down to 0.025%. Are you using a high SPF through the day? Tretinoin will make your skin extremely photosensitive, so be sure to wear a high SPF sunscreen daily, regardless of the weather. It should be at least SPF30, offer UVA and UVB protection and preferably mineral based (zinc or magnesium oxide).

TBH I am not sure what strength I used in the past. I do use SPF 30 (for UVA/UVB) in the daytime but I look at the ingredients and it is not mineral based.
What is the advantage of mineral based sunscreen?

Edit- Also does mineral based sunscreen make people break out more? I hate the greasy/oily feel of sunscreen but the good thing about what I use now is tha tit does not promote breakouts

[chrisis]

I bet it must feel awesome being able to wear your hair up.

God, I miss those days

Yeah, it is pretty nice. I've noticed how I can run, and go out in the wind/rain and not care. My confidence is growing.

Not to hijack your HT thread with skincare posts but, do you find the tretinoin irritates your skin? & if so how do you deal with that? It is the one thing that keeps me from using it every night.

What strength are you on? I found 0.05% irritating, so I'm down to 0.025%. Are you using a high SPF through the day? Tretinoin will make your skin extremely photosensitive, so be sure to wear a high SPF sunscreen daily, regardless of the weather. It should be at least SPF30, offer UVA and UVB protection and preferably mineral based (zinc or magnesium oxide).

[25 going on 65]

Thanks! Yeah I use 0.025% tretinoin gel, as well as various serums, high SPF, masques and bb cream. Skincare is my new obsession.

Not to hijack your HT thread with skincare posts but, do you find the tretinoin irritates your skin? & if so how do you deal with that? It is the one thing that keeps me from using it every night.

[yeahyeahyeah]

Thanks dude, my skin is a lot improved recently too due to a skincare protocol I'm following. Vanity knows no limit

I bet it must feel awesome being able to wear your hair up.

God, I miss those days

[chrisis]

Do you Retin-A? I have used it on and off and it never ceases to impress me how much it actually works

Hair looks great. The hairline corners already look super solid. That widow's peak growth will tie things together very nicely.

Thanks! Yeah I use 0.025% tretinoin gel, as well as various serums, high SPF, masques and bb cream. Skincare is my new obsession.

[25 going on 65]

Thanks dude, my skin is a lot improved recently too due to a skincare protocol I'm following. Vanity knows no limit

Do you Retin-A? I have used it on and off and it never ceases to impress me how much it actually works

Hair looks great. The hairline corners already look super solid. That widow's peak growth will tie things together very nicely.

[chrisis]

You look great

Thanks dude, my skin is a lot improved recently too due to a skincare protocol I'm following. Vanity knows no limit

[yeahyeahyeah]

Here I am at 4 months after surgery:



I have experienced some pretty amazing thickening the last few weeks. I'd planned to update at month 5, but why wait?

You look great

[chrisis]

Looks great!
Can you see any difference between the original and transplanted hairs?

Nah they look the same now.

Not sure what happened to the first post, it got really huge so I posted a smaller one.

EDIT: Thanks for fixing it admin!