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50% of Hair Restoration for 1,000 Hair Follicles

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    Theres some threads about it in the mens lounge or whatever its called if your interested in it


  • Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    I'm always dubious about such a reduction for a medical procedure. Anyone experience with them?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    bawnBeag wrote: »

    It's a reasonable deal as far as we usually get ripped off for most things in Ireland.
    I had a procedure done in Turkey with 4500 grafts for that price. So in comparison it's not really a good deal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    It's a reasonable deal as far as we usually get ripped off for most things in Ireland.
    I had a procedure done in Turkey with 4500 grafts for that price. So in comparison it's not really a good deal. Ide be prepared to send u a 1month progress pic if you pm me

    You have to continue with a regime of using Regaine indefinitely after right?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    mrcheez wrote: »
    You have to continue with a regime of using Regaine indefinitely after right?
    No but it probably depends on who does the procedure. I was given a weeks meds, I was recommended on using a herbal anti hair loss shampoo, take a number of vitamin b tablets and another prescribed drug for 6-12months


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Is this also valid for pubes?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,475 ✭✭✭Sono


    It's a reasonable deal as far as we usually get ripped off for most things in Ireland.
    I had a procedure done in Turkey with 4500 grafts for that price. So in comparison it's not really a good deal.

    How's the head of hair looking now? Would love to do it if I could afford it!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    mrcheez wrote: »
    You have to continue with a regime of using Regaine indefinitely after right?

    It depends on the transplant. If you restore a receded hairline of any degree, then yes, you will need to stay on regaine + finasteride for life, or else you will continue to lose non-transplanted hair behind the transplant.

    If you're practically bald and just get a transplant to restore a bit on top, then no as transplanted hair is immune to male pattern baldness.

    2K is a good price for a clinic in Ireland. However 1000 grafts would be for someone who still has an OK head of hair but missing the temples/crown. If you were in the advanced stages of hair loss you would require several times that amount.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,551 ✭✭✭Goldstein


    You are not your hair.


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    Sono wrote: »
    How's the head of hair looking now? Would love to do it if I could afford it!
    I'm happy with the results 5 weeks post treatment but proper results are generally seen around the 3 month mark. It took me two years of toying with the idea, saving and research to make up my mind


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  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    A few folks have PM'd me asking for some further info and progress pics, I wasn't sure how to send pics so here goes.

    The main doctor at the clinic is called Doctor Acar (on youtube), the place is called Cosmedica (videos of procedure are on youtube) which is located inside the Medical Park Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Here the link for them http://www.whatclinic.com/hair-loss/...air-transplant
    Their price includes up to 5000 grafts, two nights hotel, airport and hotel to clinic transfer. A lot more than anything we would get here for €2000.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,006 ✭✭✭mad m


    @Kepler

    FairPlay to you for posting up pics. Looks good. Unfortunately it's too late for me...:)

    Good luck with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,183 ✭✭✭jobless


    A few folks have PM'd me asking for some further info and progress pics, I wasn't sure how to send pics so here goes.

    The main doctor at the clinic is called Doctor Acar (on youtube), the place is called Cosmedica (videos of procedure are on youtube) which is located inside the Medical Park Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Here the link for them http://www.whatclinic.com/hair-loss/...air-transplant
    Their price includes up to 5000 grafts, two nights hotel, airport and hotel to clinic transfer. A lot more than anything we would get here for €2000.

    So with this procedure is there any chance the transplanted hair may go again?.. I assume you'd have to go back if it started to recede at the sides?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    jobless wrote: »
    So with this procedure is there any chance the transplanted hair may go again?.. I assume you'd have to go back if it started to recede at the sides?
    I can't give an educated answer as I'm a patient as opposed to a Doctor or pro in this field. But I do know that the hair that is transplanted to the bald area is taken from the back and side section which generally isn't affected by "typical male pattern baldness" as in my situation.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Mad4road


    Looks like a success so far. Fair play for having the balls to go ahead with it man ! Looks like a great choice


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 781 ✭✭✭pillphil


    jobless wrote: »
    So with this procedure is there any chance the transplanted hair may go again?.. I assume you'd have to go back if it started to recede at the sides?

    AFAIK the transplanted hair should be fine, however the rest of your hair may continue to recede (if it would have anyway had you not had the procedure). To prevent this, you need to take something to prevent further hair loss indefinitely.
    That's what's putting me off.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Irish_rat


    It's the drugs you have to take with it that bother me. Otherwise it's a no brainer. In a few years it will be more advanced.

    They did a great job for you in Turkey you can see it already. Hopefully it goes all well when it grows in a few months.


  • Registered Users Posts: 23 azMark09


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    azMark09 wrote:
    I really want to get this done but because it's Turkey, I can't help but have reservations. Also, because I suffer from depression, anything which comes with medication gives me concern.


    The end result may help with your depression. I'm sure you could find out what meds you'd need to take and then talk to your GP. Get their advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    A few folks have PM'd me asking for some further info and progress pics, I wasn't sure how to send pics so here goes.

    The main doctor at the clinic is called Doctor Acar (on youtube), the place is called Cosmedica (videos of procedure are on youtube) which is located inside the Medical Park Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Here the link for them http://www.whatclinic.com/hair-loss/...air-transplant
    Their price includes up to 5000 grafts, two nights hotel, airport and hotel to clinic transfer. A lot more than anything we would get here for €2000.

    hey man, any update on this now that's August? any pics now?

    maybe this thread should be moved to The Gentlemen's Club


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    Is this also valid for pubes?
    Can some one tell me why i should not be Laughing ar this.:eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    hey man, any update on this now that's August? any pics now?

    maybe this thread should be moved to The Gentlemen's Club

    Hi, yes 8 months in and I'm happy with the progress. Not as thick at the crown area but I knew that would be the case and majority of work occurred at the front on top. No regrets, here are a few pics ....


    I concur with your thoughts in this thread potentially being moved to The Gentlemen's Club


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Hi, yes 8 months in and I'm happy with the progress. Not as thick at the crown area but I knew that would be the case and majority of work occurred at the front on top. No regrets, here are a few pics ....


    I concur with your thoughts in this thread potentially being moved to The Gentlemen's Club

    Well done Kepler, looking good. On reflection, it's prob the best money you've ever spent ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Phoenix Wright


    Great results Kepler, congratulations. Are you currently taking Finasteride?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    Great results Kepler, congratulations. Are you currently taking Finasteride?

    Cheers, I haven't been taking finasteride due to one of its potential side affects. It was recommended by the Doc so I am now considering on starting it


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    dodzy wrote: »
    Well done Kepler, looking good. On reflection, it's prob the best money you've ever spent ?

    Cheers, definitely the best value for money that I've ever spent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Hi, yes 8 months in and I'm happy with the progress. Not as thick at the crown area but I knew that would be the case and majority of work occurred at the front on top. No regrets, here are a few pics ....


    I concur with your thoughts in this thread potentially being moved to The Gentlemen's Club

    Nice one, looking great, will the hair thicken up more or would that basically require more implants?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Nice one, looking great, will the hair thicken up more or would that basically require more implants?

    Hi there, I hope it will and the Clinic advises that the maximum results will be evident after one year. What makes sense is that after four months there was an improvement, after 8 a drastic improvement when I look back at pre op pics.
    Besides the hair growing longer in the crown area, I'm not sure that'll thicken up much more as it wasn't the main transplanted area.
    I of course could get a second round to focus on that area but I'm not sure I would personally risk travelling back to Turkey. I'll take round 1 as a win and leave it as is.
    Good luck to all


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Hi there, I hope it will and the Clinic advises that the maximum results will be evident after one year.

    Interesting, is it that some of the new follicles haven't started to grow yet, or does each hair gain thickness over time?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    but I'm not sure I would personally risk travelling back to Turkey.

    is that related to the July coup attempt or did it just feel dodgy the first time around?


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Interesting, is it that some of the new follicles haven't started to grow yet, or does each hair gain thickness over time?

    I don't have an educated answer on that, I would assume the hair follicles gain thickness


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    is that related to the July coup attempt or did it just feel dodgy the first time around?

    There were a number of attacks prior to going, not helped with its proximity to Syria. When I was there I felt fine but I was still paranoid and kind of waiting for an explosion to go off. Then more recently the attack on the airport that I passed through, the coup ..... I don't take too many chances so once is enough for me IMO


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    I got laser eye surgery on one of these types of deal sites. it is legit, they do it to get an influx of business and get the word out etc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Hi, yes 8 months in and I'm happy with the progress. Not as thick at the crown area but I knew that would be the case and majority of work occurred at the front on top. No regrets, here are a few pics ....


    Hey Kepler just seeing ur post on Cosmedica now. You had great success with it. Did u have much more growth after ur 8 month pics? I am considering going to Cosmedica also. Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    I cannot believe the success almost 2.5 years in, which is only really apparent when I see photos taken prior to having the procedure. I have no regrets and if I decide to ever have another procedure on the crown area I will be going back to Cosmedica


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    any chance of latest pic pls?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    I cannot believe the success almost 2.5 years in, which is only really apparent when I see photos taken prior to having the procedure. I have no regrets and if I decide to ever have another procedure on the crown area I will be going back to Cosmedica


    Any chance of some new pics? I am hearing great things about Cosmedica. I am glad it worked out for u.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Hey Kepler any chance u could post pictures on boards? Sorry about this but just can't open link in email. Thanks☺


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Any chance u can send an update pic in boards Kepler? Sorry about this but just can't open link in email. Thanks☺


  • Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Kepler 186f


    This pic is from this am which I tried to add and temporarily forgot how to do.

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    And to remind you of how it was before ...

    42287278621_6f3c332421_b.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,860 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Impressive, nice job!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Thanks Kepler. That's a serious difference am sure ur delighted. Cosmedica is the way forward for me so I think.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 779 ✭✭✭Arrival


    Crazy progress. It's actually brilliant to see more and more lads being so open and honest about getting these procedures done and the general stigma that used to surround HTs seems to have really gone away. Over the last few years it seems like the industry is capable of some seriously impressive things. It'll be incredible if they manage to have a breakthrough with the stem cell hair replication stuff soon


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭TimHorton


    Totally agree , Was travelling back to Dublin via Istanbul a couple of weeks ago and there were 4 guys on the flight from Istanbul who obviously just had the procedure done, They were all travelling separately but stood out like sore thumbs..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Yeah for sure. A life changing experience that will bring your confidence back. Money well spent if u ask me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭Chimichangas


    Following this post. Can't see follow at the moment on the app.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 piazzola


    Hey man thanks for sharing this. Fair play, serious results there. Im very close to going with Cosmedica. Only thing is - when im a good bit older if I ever wanted to shave my head (when the rest falls out), are the scars from this transplant gonna be obvious any ideas??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    Hey man I am going to Cosmedica on the 1st November for the Job. I was advised by Mike the UK Consultant that I need about 3500 grafts. If u shave ur head a couple of years later there will be no scarring at all as they extract the follicles. If u went for the strip surgery u would have a scar alright.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,148 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Hey man I am going to Cosmedica on the 1st November for the Job. I was advised by Mike the UK Consultant that I need about 3500 grafts. If u shave ur head a couple of years later there will be no scarring at all as they extract the follicles. If u went for the strip surgery u would have a scar alright.

    How much does it cost for the 3,500 grafts, Rebekah Shy Quarter?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 36 wd2ks10iht9jr6


    It's the same price for a max of 5000 grafts. They have 3 different packages now. One for €1990, then €2550 and other for €3550. The first 2 are done by technicians and the most expensive is done by surgeon Dr Acar. I am going for the 2550 package. If u look up getmorehair.UK. Mike smith is the UK Consultant. He is very good and had a hair transplant done in Cosmedica. I have done a lot of research and think Cosmedica is the best. Any other questions let me know ðŸ‘


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