Yes I chose to go with DHI for my hair transplant.
Why? Because of the professional consultation, reasonable price & 49 years of global reputation.
(You can revisit my previous post: Clinic Visit @ KL/PJ (incl. pricing & photo) for detail comparison on clinics.)
OK let's start with what I had gone through for the day.
9:00 to 10:00
- Preparation
(Signed consent letter, took few pills, changed into surgical gown, shaved hair & took photos.)
10:00 to 13:00
- Extraction of grafts from donor area (3 hours)
13:00 to 13:30
- Lunch Break (Lunch provided by clinic)
13:30 to 16:30
- Placement of grafts on bald area (3 hours)
Although there was almost zero pain during the extraction (except when doctor injected anesthesia), it was really not comfortable to lay with face down on the bed for 3 hours, especially on the face area where the pressure concentrates. I remembered dozing off a few times since there was nothing much I can do stuck in that position.
Bald area for placement was highlighted with pen.
It's a whole different story when it comes to placement. Despite the injection of anesthesia, I still felt minor pain when doctor was placing hair grafts on the hairline. But in exchange I got to lay on the bed comfortably and watch Netflix on TV the whole time.
Why? Because of the professional consultation, reasonable price & 49 years of global reputation.
(You can revisit my previous post: Clinic Visit @ KL/PJ (incl. pricing & photo) for detail comparison on clinics.)
OK let's start with what I had gone through for the day.
9:00 to 10:00
- Preparation
(Signed consent letter, took few pills, changed into surgical gown, shaved hair & took photos.)
10:00 to 13:00
- Extraction of grafts from donor area (3 hours)
13:00 to 13:30
- Lunch Break (Lunch provided by clinic)
13:30 to 16:30
- Placement of grafts on bald area (3 hours)
Although there was almost zero pain during the extraction (except when doctor injected anesthesia), it was really not comfortable to lay with face down on the bed for 3 hours, especially on the face area where the pressure concentrates. I remembered dozing off a few times since there was nothing much I can do stuck in that position.
This was right after the extraction where donor area was covered with bandage.
It's a whole different story when it comes to placement. Despite the injection of anesthesia, I still felt minor pain when doctor was placing hair grafts on the hairline. But in exchange I got to lay on the bed comfortably and watch Netflix on TV the whole time.
This was right after the placement. Most of the grafts were placed at the hairline area and the remaining were placed at the crown area.
I was advised to not have any sort of workout for the next 10 days, avoid smoking for 14 days and avoid direct sun exposure & swimming for 30 days. Basically just do nothing and rest at home until the grafts stabilize. I was also given a saline solution to spray on the implanted area every 30 minutes until Day 3 after procedure.
Can't say I enjoyed the procedure but it was a pleasant experience thanks to Dr. Nicholas and his nurse.
Stay tuned as I will do a daily post update. My journey just started. Cheers~
Is it compulsory to shave head when doing transplant?
ReplyDeleteNot compulsory if I am not mistaken. You can check with doctor during consultation.
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