Chrisis' 2650(ish) FUE with Dr Feriduni

[JJacobs152]

It’s now two weeks since I had surgery with Dr Feriduni in Belgium. I’ve taken some photos to show my progress. As you can see, the recipient area is healing nicely. Most of the scabs have fallen off during the last few days, and the skin has a healthy pink tone.

As anticipated some of the Follicular Units (FU’s) have fallen out, so the density of the recipient area does not quite match that of the native hair – and that will remain the case until new hairs begin to grow through. This is to be expected, as at this stage, hairs in the donor area begin to shed, paving the way for newer, stronger hairs to grow in their place.

haha OMGod...that is just damn amazing and that's only 2 weeks?

I seriously can't wait to see how this is going to look in 3 mths, 6 mths, 1 year...

[JJacobs152]

Chris, if you had to take a guess - how many extracts would you say I'd need? You can look at my album in my profile or check out some of these pics. Just want it in the temple region, to make it look like a mature hairline...

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11600

[chrisis]

Thanks JJacobs152. I'll respond to your question in the linked topic.

[Jai]

Hi chrisis,firstly what a breath of fresh air mate...real good of you to have the b*lls to put your story on here for those of us who suffer in silence! Secondly I'm thinning in one temple only so would really appreciate your honest opinion of what's next for me,I joined the belgravia centre over a year ago and they put me on fin,and although my hair in general is ok my right temple has thinned out and I'm starting to lose faith..so if you wouldn't mind looking and giving your opinion it would be appreciated

[Jcm800]

Gotta say - it's coming along nicely dude, good luck - enjoying seeing you reaping the benefit.

[Ball D]

Do you have any pictures of yourself with a shaved head, prior to your transplant. Even immediately prior, just so we can see what you were wroking with.

[chrisis]

Hi chrisis,firstly what a breath of fresh air mate...real good of you to have the b*lls to put your story on here for those of us who suffer in silence! Secondly I'm thinning in one temple only so would really appreciate your honest opinion of what's next for me,I joined the belgravia centre over a year ago and they put me on fin,and although my hair in general is ok my right temple has thinned out and I'm starting to lose faith..so if you wouldn't mind looking and giving your opinion it would be appreciated

Thanks Jai, appreciate your comments. I will check out your pics and get back to you!

Gotta say - it's coming along nicely dude, good luck - enjoying seeing you reaping the benefit.

Thanks Jcm800

Do you have any pictures of yourself with a shaved head, prior to your transplant. Even immediately prior, just so we can see what you were wroking with.

Here's a pic of the front of my head. It's a horrible picture but you asked!

[BigThinker]

Wow your 2 weeks picture is amazing. Hi-res pic and it looks flawless. Very nice.

[Jairus]

Chris,

Just wondering if it is possible for Dr Feriduni to close the gap in the pic I have attached? I would kinda need this done as I will no doubt continue to recede and need some hair in there to manage it.

Cheers

[chrisis]

Chris,

Just wondering if it is possible for Dr Feriduni to close the gap in the pic I have attached? I would kinda need this done as I will no doubt continue to recede and need some hair in there to manage it.

Cheers

Yeah, that's the part I was told would just need another 600 grafts if I lost further ground.

[Jairus]

Ah ok - I have a decent amount of hair in that area at the moment but its in the firing line if i recede a bit more. I not quite as bad as you in terms of the hairline but since Im not on fin, I doubt I can hold onto it.

I asked a similar question on MattJ's thread in terms of placing grafts in between existing hair. Would it be possible to place grafts in the area in question, even if it is not particularly thin at the moment ie for future loss?

[chrisis]

I asked a similar question on MattJ's thread in terms of placing grafts in between existing hair. Would it be possible to place grafts in the area in question, even if it is not particularly thin at the moment ie for future loss?

I don't think any ethical doctor would transplant hair into an area as a pre-emptive action, because 1) there's no certainty you'd lose that hair and 2) it may cause trauma to healthy hairs, so you end up causing more problems than solving.

[Jairus]

I don't think any ethical doctor would transplant hair into an area as a pre-emptive action, because 1) there's no certainty you'd lose that hair and 2) it may cause trauma to healthy hairs, so you end up causing more problems than solving.

I guess so. The risk of shock loss is prob not worth it.

I seriously doubt I will stop at a NW3 tho, and the worry is that I will have a great hairline but gaps behind it start becoming prevelant as the recession continues. My grandfather was a decent NW3.5 or so, but that means nothing.

I will have a VERY in depth chat with Dr Feriduni on the day of my pre op consultation and see what he says.

Are you fairly confident yourself that you wont go past an NW4?

[chrisis]

I will have a VERY in depth chat with Dr Feriduni on the day of my pre op consultation and see what he says.

Are you fairly confident yourself that you wont go past an NW4?

I feel 50/50 on it. My genetic history doesn't bode well, but my hair loss is pretty slow and I'm going to use minoxidil. If I did get to NW4, maybe it won't be for 10/20 years and I can take further action, hopefully with more options at my disposal.

Good luck with your consultation. Let me know if you need any further help

[Jairus]

I feel 50/50 on it. My genetic history doesn't bode well, but my hair loss is pretty slow and I'm going to use minoxidil. If I did get to NW4, maybe it won't be for 10/20 years and I can take further action, hopefully with more options at my disposal.

Good luck with your consultation. Let me know if you need any further help

Ok thanks. I will get all the options on the consultation day. Im the same as you with the progression - I have been receding for 11 years and am an NW3, but I can only assume it will continue. HOWEVER we are young but once and its important to feel great when you are ( relatively ) young.

Will be keeping an eye on your growth. Thanks