FUE Hair Transplant

It's all a minefield tbh.. bear in mind if you have Laya health insurance you can get Proscar (Finasteride) tablets prescribed for free from https://www.careoncall.ie/hair-loss

Maybe VHI have similar, not sure

Also remember as Dr Nel is a registered doc you can also claim back a portion of the consultation fee, depending on your health insurance cover.

I got back €80 of the €200.

I got it from Hims UK. I had to use AddressPal as they don't deliver directly to Ireland.

https://www.forhims.co.uk/hair-loss

That's a quote from the same study I quoted from. That's a pretty liberal usage of the word "similar" (34 and 55). Possibly there were some vested interests in that study.

Your man didn't sell it too well. I imagine the shift to density is true 😁

Hi,

It's almost a year since the surgery, and my hairs are looking denser every month. I am very happy with the results, and I am using Fin + Min hairspray from Hims website every night.

I will have a yearly check-up with the surgeon soon (basically take pictures from different angles and email them, and they get back to you). I am 100% happy with the left temple but 70% satisfied with the right temple, as the hairs on the right side are not dense and you can see the scalp to some extent. Overall, it was worth it.

A few of my friends went to Turkey and their results weren't this good. Maybe it also depends on how you care, genetics and body response to the transplanted hair.

I am happy to recommend Hungary over Turkey.

It was 4000 hairs at HairPalace, Hungary. Not 4000 grafts.

Yes, they told me one procedure was sufficient for me and if I wished for more I could come again after a year or two.

I am attaching picture of my forehead taken

today.

I have never heard of this place. What's yer thoughts, if Ireland only market vs abroad. Eithier way it's good there's some publicity around the procedure.

Mr Ó Sé underwent the procedure at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee just before Christmas and was “blown away” by how quickly he recovered post-operation.

Dáithí Ó Sé has said getting a hair transplant is the “best decision” he’s ever made. 

The TV presenter said he noticed in recent years that his hair was getting “really thin on top” and he decided to take action.

“This bothered me, and I’d guess it bothers many other men my age and even younger,” he said.

"I just didn’t want to talk about it.

“Of course, I realised the problem wouldn’t just go away.

“Well, life’s too short and it was time for me to do something about it.

“My job is about having confidence in yourself, something that was being affected just like my hairline, but not anymore!

“When I look back at pictures from last year, I can really see the difference. It's mad really!”

Dáithí Ó Sé at the CHRC. 01/11/2023. Image: CHRC

Mr Ó Sé underwent the procedure at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee just before Christmas and was “blown away” by how quickly he recovered post-operation.

“I’m even walking around with a quiff now and I’m told it will only get better in the months to come,” he said.

“I’ve done a lot of good things in my life, but this is the best decision I’ve ever made; I’m so happy with how it turned out.

“Before I was worried that my hair was thinning too fast, now I’ve to make more time for the barber - not a bad complaint at all!”

'Thrilled with my new head of hair'

Since his operation, Mr Ó Sé has become a brand ambassador for the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic - something he described as an “easy decision”.

“I only ever become an ambassador when I can stand over something I believe in,” he said.

“I’ve been through the procedure and had the most amazing experience, and of course, the results speak for themselves.

“I'm thrilled with my new head of hair and the confidence it has given me.”

Between 2019 and 2022, there was a 50% increase in demand for hair transplants - a figure perhaps influenced by the low number carried out during 2020 and 2021.

Main image: Dáithí Ó Sé and his doctor. Image by: CHRC. 

https://www.newstalk.com/news/the-best-decision-ive-ever-made-daithi-o-se-on-getting-a-hair-transplant-1521275#Echobox=1698960985-1

Just looking at some of the photos, his hairline is a different colour to the rest of his hair. Overall doesn't look fantastic if you ask me.

Also, surprised to learn he's only 47, looks 60, and has done for some time.

holy crap you're right.. I never noticed his age.. always thought he was going for the "I'm in my late 50s but act like I'm younger" thing

1. I don't use derma roller.

2. I don't know what is kirkland regained so can't tell the difference.

EDIT: I searched Kirkland. It has Minoxidil only in it. And Hims are selling a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride.

3. I get 6 months subscription (2 bottles of Fin + Min from Hims). The most recent costed me about €200 (180 for Hims + 20 via AddressPal and custom charge). It's a premixed solution either in the form of spray or dropper. I am using dropper bottles now as that has no alcohol.

4. I put it every night before sleep. The hair becomes somewhat sticky so I wouldn't put during the day.

5. Not sure what is Nixon shampoo. But I use GrowMe shampoo from Amazon for past 6 years or so.

Hope this helps.

Biotin is a supposed natural DHT blocker,to be honest there's not a lot of evidence that it does much.Finesteride is a proven DHT blocker if your body can tolerate it (and you're giving yourself the best chance of that by using it in topical form)

You could add in biotin (it will also make your nails grow quicker) or leave it out,it won't make any difference really Finesteride and minoxidil is what you want.

Proscar,Prospecia etc are just different named brands of the drug finesteride.

I've used both of those at different times and different dosages but now just take .5mg finesteride each day.

I don't know about using both the topical and oral at the same time (if that's what you're asking?) I wouldn't think it's a good idea as you're taking more than the recommended dosage there,I'd say it would increase the chances of side effects.

Do you get the high strength biotin from him’s also or somewhere like the health shop etc?

At the same time as starting your hair regime would you say you’ve taken steps to improve your overall fitness as well or would it be generally the same as before?

Have you noticed any side effects?

Im gonna stop asking questions and wrecking your head now 😂😂

I've been taking finesteride for about 15 years I had to stop for about 4 years to try to have kids in that time.I lost a lot of hair when I stopped.

Over the years I've had lots of the more common sides (to varying degrees)

I never had the more serious ones like ED or depression.

I get the Biotin from Holland and Barrett. I can't post the link but this is the name: Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins 30 Day Supply 60 Pastilles.

No side effects per se.

I am in general looking after my health (even before the hair transplant) and going to the gym at least times a week and eating healthy. I am a medical doctor and so somewhat health conscious to some extent 😀🫠

All the best