Hair transplant diary (ongoing)

Plasandrunt · 18-05-2020 4:56pm

anyone had one or any thoughts on scalp pigmintation? I'm 32, been shaving my head every week for the past 5 years and i can pull off the look. However this pandemic happened just as my razor packed in and it's killing me looking at the back of my head. I'm probably a Norwood 4 at the moment,

Tommy Pickle · 19-05-2020 8:47am

Kav_Piero wrote: »

Anyone who has experience using finasteride did you notice any side effects?

Always been very reluctant to start using it based on some of the horror stories online

I’m about 8 months on it nice and no side effects. Sex life better then ever.

everlast75 · 19-05-2020 8:58am

Plasandrunt wrote: »

anyone had one or any thoughts on scalp pigmintation? I'm 32, been shaving my head every week for the past 5 years and i can pull off the look. However this pandemic happened just as my razor packed in and it's killing me looking at the back of my head. I'm probably a Norwood 4 at the moment,

I've had two transplants. 1 in Turkey 1 in Ailesbury.

Despite decent coverage, my hair is very fine (runs in the family).

Dr Nel recommended finistrade in v small doses. I personally experienced no side effects, but would rather not take it.

I went to a lady based in malahide who quoted me 2800e for micropigmentation.

It involves as many sessions as needed (usually around 6). She tones the pigmentation to your natural hair colour, similar to women's eyebrow procedure.

I was contemplating going ahead but then COVID19 struck.

I cut my hair down to a 2 at the moment and would happy with it just a little more dense looking so it seems to me that other than going ahead with another transplant or taking finistrade, this may be the way to go.

Would like to hear other people's experiences.

PS - she strongly advised against tattoo artists

20/20 · 19-05-2020 12:34pm

everlast75 wrote: »

I've had two transplants. 1 in Turkey 1 in Ailesbury.

Despite decent coverage, my hair is very fine (runs in the family).

Dr Nel recommended finistrade in v small doses. I personally experienced no side effects, but would rather not take it.

I went to a lady based in malahide who quoted me 2800e for micropigmentation.

It involves as many sessions as needed (usually around 6). She tones the pigmentation to your natural hair colour, similar to women's eyebrow procedure.

I was contemplating going ahead but then COVID19 struck.

I cut my hair down to a 2 at the moment and would happy with it just a little more dense looking so it seems to me that other than going ahead with another transplant or taking finistrade, this may be the way to go.

Would like to hear other people's experiences.

PS - she strongly advised against tattoo artists

Do you mind me asking why you had two transplants ?
Were you told you may need two in the beginning for good coverage, or did it fall out.

everlast75 · 19-05-2020 1:28pm

20/20 wrote: »

Do you mind me asking why you had two transplants ?
Were you told you may need two in the beginning for good coverage, or did it fall out.

I cannot tell if it fell out or else over time, I didn't see the benefit of it as much. I got the second procedure at a good price and went for it.

Because it was here, and they did it without shaving my head, plus the price made me go for it.

Plasandrunt · 19-05-2020 10:25pm

everlast75 wrote: »

I've had two transplants. 1 in Turkey 1 in Ailesbury.

Despite decent coverage, my hair is very fine (runs in the family).

Dr Nel recommended finistrade in v small doses. I personally experienced no side effects, but would rather not take it.

I went to a lady based in malahide who quoted me 2800e for micropigmentation.

It involves as many sessions as needed (usually around 6). She tones the pigmentation to your natural hair colour, similar to women's eyebrow procedure.

I was contemplating going ahead but then COVID19 struck.

I cut my hair down to a 2 at the moment and would happy with it just a little more dense looking so it seems to me that other than going ahead with another transplant or taking finistrade, this may be the way to go.

Would like to hear other people's experiences.

PS - she strongly advised against tattoo artists

Would you mind PM'ing me the lady in Malahide? I plan to get this in motion when things start to get back relatively normal.

Was looking at Vinci hair clinic or Andre Nel too.

suave.4u · 20-05-2020 6:34pm

everlast75 wrote: »

I've had two transplants. 1 in Turkey 1 in Ailesbury.

Despite decent coverage, my hair is very fine (runs in the family).

Dr Nel recommended finistrade in v small doses. I personally experienced no side effects, but would rather not take it.

I went to a lady based in malahide who quoted me 2800e for micropigmentation.

It involves as many sessions as needed (usually around 6). She tones the pigmentation to your natural hair colour, similar to women's eyebrow procedure.

I was contemplating going ahead but then COVID19 struck.

I cut my hair down to a 2 at the moment and would happy with it just a little more dense looking so it seems to me that other than going ahead with another transplant or taking finistrade, this may be the way to go.

Would like to hear other people's experiences.

PS - she strongly advised against tattoo artists

Thank you for adding your comments.
So couple of years after the first hair transplant, was it becoming obvious that you did a procedure (and this led to the second one)?

jimosterberg · 20-05-2020 7:02pm

Plasandrunt wrote: »

anyone had one or any thoughts on scalp pigmintation? I'm 32, been shaving my head every week for the past 5 years and i can pull off the look. However this pandemic happened just as my razor packed in and it's killing me looking at the back of my head. I'm probably a Norwood 4 at the moment,

I have had tricopigmentation done with mhr in grafton Street. They fly a girl in to do it a few times a year and she does a few days of it. She's excellent. She's sound too, I went back for a top up a while back and she said I didn't need it, it looked to good and to keep my 300 euro.
I spoke to Malahide previously and they seemed very expensive. I didn't like the look of their work either.

I'm very happy with my result. A shaved head suits me so it's the shaved effect I have as opposed to density after a transplant. People have asked me how come I cut my hair so tight when I have all my hair, have complimented my hairline etc. I wouldn't get permanent smp, I don't want the same hairline in my 60s.

suave.4u · 20-05-2020 7:18pm

everlast75 wrote: »

I cannot tell if it fell out or else over time, I didn't see the benefit of it as much. I got the second procedure at a good price and went for it.

Because it was here, and they did it without shaving my head, plus the price made me go for it.

Sorry I missed this post.
I think Fin is needed if you have some hair (especially on the front) and would like to keep it. However if you are already Norwood 7-8, then it does not matter cause there is no native hair left for Fin to take effect on.

I am on Fin for the last 8 years and haven't had any major problems as such (sex drive is also great).
I have to state that I did stop it for a week or so, but for the first 3 days was having trouble sleeping. After that it was fine (maybe my body was trying to adjust to the change). But whatever hair I have left is thanks to fin and minoxidil.

everlast75 · 20-05-2020 10:21pm

jimosterberg wrote: »

I have had tricopigmentation done with mhr in grafton Street. They fly a girl in to do it a few times a year and she does a few days of it. She's excellent. She's sound too, I went back for a top up a while back and she said I didn't need it, it looked to good and to keep my 300 euro.
I spoke to Malahide previously and they seemed very expensive. I didn't like the look of their work either.

I'm very happy with my result. A shaved head suits me so it's the shaved effect I have as opposed to density after a transplant. People have asked me how come I cut my hair so tight when I have all my hair, have complimented my hairline etc. I wouldn't get permanent smp, I don't want the same hairline in my 60s.

I think there's merit in getting the tone right. She said that she has seen tattoo artists doing the job and it was awful.

Did the lady you use work on the tone? How many sessions? And of course, do you recall the price?

jimosterberg · 21-05-2020 6:22am

Yeah they make sure to colour match. Keeping a natural looking hairline is important too. The cost depends on the extent of your hair loss. I have a decent amount of hair in the middle but my hairline and temples are all tricopigmentation. She did a bit at the crown too. I think the initial cost was about 1200 for 3 sessions.

A top up is recommended every year to 18 months. I've only needed 1 and it's nearly 3 years since I had mine done. I presumed people would notice but I guess they didn't because I cut my hair short anyway and we pay a lot more attention to our heads than others do!

everlast75 · 21-05-2020 8:09am

jimosterberg wrote: »

Yeah they make sure to colour match. Keeping a natural looking hairline is important too. The cost depends on the extent of your hair loss. I have a decent amount of hair in the middle but my hairline and temples are all tricopigmentation. She did a bit at the crown too. I think the initial cost was about 1200 for 3 sessions.

A top up is recommended every year to 18 months. I've only needed 1 and it's nearly 3 years since I had mine done. I presumed people would notice but I guess they didn't because I cut my hair short anyway and we pay a lot more attention to our heads than others do!

Thanks so much for the reply. Sounds promising.

To be honest I was struggling trying to justify spending even more money on my hair, so a better value option might work.

If you could pm me the details of the place I'd appreciate it.

jimosterberg · 21-05-2020 9:25am

everlast75 wrote: »

Thanks so much for the reply. Sounds promising.

To be honest I was struggling trying to justify spending even more money on my hair, so a better value option might work.

If you could pm me the details of the place I'd appreciate it.

It's mhr on grafton Street. They fly a girl in called Joanna but Kim runs the business, she'll be able to book you in. I've seen some excellent results where fue was combined with tricopigmentation where the transplant hadn't looked great but with the two combined it looked super. Plenty of examples to be found on Instagram.

The combo generally looks better with shorter hair but can enhance a transplant quite a lot that has decent coverage but not great density

Plasandrunt · 25-05-2020 11:39pm

jimosterberg wrote: »

It's mhr on grafton Street. They fly a girl in called Joanna but Kim runs the business, she'll be able to book you in. I've seen some excellent results where fue was combined with tricopigmentation where the transplant hadn't looked great but with the two combined it looked super. Plenty of examples to be found on Instagram.

The combo generally looks better with shorter hair but can enhance a transplant quite a lot that has decent coverage but not great density

How much for a consultation with MHR? I'm thinking about going for the Tricopigmintation for now and maybe go for the permanent SMP in a few years.

jimosterberg · 26-05-2020 9:23pm

Plasandrunt wrote: »

How much for a consultation with MHR? I'm thinking about going for the Tricopigmintation for now and maybe go for the permanent SMP in a few years.

The consultations are free

Plasandrunt · 26-05-2020 10:56pm

great thanks for your help

Coady2020 · 27-05-2020 9:40am

suave.4u wrote: »

Is anyone taking loniten (oral min). Planning to move from rogaine foam to Loniten.
Foam is good, but it is making my head very sweaty, especially when playing sports or eating something spicy.

Anyone know if you can get oral minoxidil in Ireland ?

HBC08 · 27-05-2020 9:47am

Coady2020 wrote: »

Anyone know if you can get oral minoxidil in Ireland ?

You need a prescription for it.
You also need a Dr who is sympathetic to your cause and will prescribe it.The potential side effects are dangerous especially if you have a history of heart trouble in your family.It was recommended to me by my Dr but I did my own research and opted not to take it.
Topical minoxidil whilst not as effective has virtually no side effects and can be bought over the counter.

BeMAD · 27-05-2020 12:38pm

Has anyone here been using Finastride and want to share their experience. Debating getting an FUE transplant but given Fin is such a huge part of success stories i wanted to know what peoples personal experience with the drug is like;

What age did you start taken it? (heard side effects are more likely to occur in younger men - albeit still probably minimal)

What kind of dosage are you personally on? (Read people's dosages vary - propecia 1mg daily, there is 1mg 3 times a week, sometimes even half 0.5mg 3 times a week)

Did you have any side effects? If so how long were you taking it before the side effects showed?

Did the side effects go away? If so was it due to discontinuing Fin or was it after a stop and start approach that I have heard people doing to adjust to Fin.

Can appreciate there are a lot of horror stories out there so just looking to hear from peoples own personal experiences with Fin. Pm me if you don't want to post here as I'm really interested to hear people's experiences on it. Thanks

Plasandrunt · 28-05-2020 5:31pm

So I went into MHR today for a consultation. I'd been shaving my head the past 5 years but my razor broke literally the week of lockdown so its grown a little long. I'd gone in with discussing SMP or TMP on the back as I still have a decent amount of hair at the front.

However lady recommended that I go for the FUE transplant as I'm only a Norwood 4. It seems they charge by the hair rather than the graft and she said 3500 hairs at €1 per hair. €3,500 for a FUE transplant in Ireland is very tempting.

Hadnt even entertained a FUE transplant before this so going to shop around but their results seem decent even if reviews aren't a plenty. I'm a little bit wary of the recommendation of Finestricide and also the treatment being done by the hair.

Rikand · 28-05-2020 8:04pm

3500 hairs would be around 1500 grafts. So at 2.30 a graft, that's a very good price. You likely wont get a better price than that anywhere in ireland.

Ailesbury clinic is probably the only one not prescribing finisterade as its DHT blocker, but for 3500 hairs, you'll pay in and around 6000 euros with them. They are around 3.50-4.00 euro per graft

IrelandABU · 29-05-2020 12:29am

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to go through with the transplant.

Initially went for a consultation with Dr. Nel and was very impressed, he took all the time I needed (2.5hours) to explain everything in detail and showed me multiple examples of patients at a similar level to me (Norwood 5 bordering on 6). He drew what I could expect as a possible hairline and he recommended a combined FUE/FUT taking a total of 4000 grafts focusing on recreating the hairline and going back to just before my crown. Would need to fully shave my head for the procedure.

As most would recommend I also visited another, let’s say well known, clinic in South Dublin for a consultation and the experience couldn’t have been different. In total it lasted 40 minutes with their most senior consultant. Lovely chat about loads of things other than hair and after a few photos and a suggestion of FUT with 2000 grafts I was told any follow up questions could be answered at the next consultation with the broader team that I’d have to arrange at reception and I was ushered out the door.

So it wasn’t that that made my mind up, it was actually my belief that Dr. Nel was the right person for me and I trusted him to do it. So the following week I had a few more questions and Dr. Nel rang me and spend another 45 minutes on the phone talking me through things so I can say his approach was excellent.

Anyway, today was D-Day, and I’m back in the hotel after the first session from 7pm - 11pm where we designed the hairline, shaved what was left of my hair, and I spend the next 2.5 hours watching Netflix feeling absolutely no pain while Dr. Nel did the 4000 incisions that will be implanted tomorrow and Saturday.

Why do it the evening before (yes I asked him too) and he said it allowed him to take his time and get the incisions done in the right random pattern and get the hairline incisions really natural. Which he certainly did!

Day 1 done and I couldn’t be happier. Will see if I feel the same tomorrow after 10-12 hours.

Will post an update tomorrow hopefully.

Plasandrunt · 29-05-2020 12:47am

Rikand wrote: »

3500 hairs would be around 1500 grafts. So at 2.30 a graft, that's a very good price. You likely wont get a better price than that anywhere in ireland.

Ailesbury clinic is probably the only one not prescribing finisterade as its DHT blocker, but for 3500 hairs, you'll pay in and around 6000 euros with them. They are around 3.50-4.00 euro per graft

Yeah I appreciate it's a very good price, it's actually what's putting me off how much cheaper it is compared to anywhere else I've looked in Ireland.

iebamm2580 · 29-05-2020 3:13am

IrelandABU wrote: »

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to go through with the transplant.

Initially went for a consultation with Dr. Nel and was very impressed, he took all the time I needed (2.5hours) to explain everything in detail and showed me multiple examples of patients at a similar level to me (Norwood 5 bordering on 6). He drew what I could expect as a possible hairline and he recommended a combined FUE/FUT taking a total of 4000 grafts focusing on recreating the hairline and going back to just before my crown. Would need to fully shave my head for the procedure.

As most would recommend I also visited another, let’s say well known, clinic in South Dublin for a consultation and the experience couldn’t have been different. In total it lasted 40 minutes with their most senior consultant. Lovely chat about loads of things other than hair and after a few photos and a suggestion of FUT with 2000 grafts I was told any follow up questions could be answered at the next consultation with the broader team that I’d have to arrange at reception and I was ushered out the door.

So it wasn’t that that made my mind up, it was actually my belief that Dr. Nel was the right person for me and I trusted him to do it. So the following week I had a few more questions and Dr. Nel rang me and spend another 45 minutes on the phone talking me through things so I can say his approach was excellent.

Anyway, today was D-Day, and I’m back in the hotel after the first session from 7pm - 11pm where we designed the hairline, shaved what was left of my hair, and I spend the next 2.5 hours watching Netflix feeling absolutely no pain while Dr. Nel did the 4000 incisions that will be implanted tomorrow and Saturday.

Why do it the evening before (yes I asked him too) and he said it allowed him to take his time and get the incisions done in the right random pattern and get the hairline incisions really natural. Which he certainly did!

Day 1 done and I couldn’t be happier. Will see if I feel the same tomorrow after 10-12 hours.

Will post an update tomorrow hopefully.

Best of luck today man not that you will need it, its very straight forward with dr nel, dont put a comedy on netflix while they aree doing the op as idid, laughing not the greatestidea while they are working on you. Come saturday evening you will be dleighted as you will be back in your bed knowing you have finally done something about a fixable problem that has been bothering you.

suave.4u · 29-05-2020 1:09pm

IrelandABU wrote: »

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to go through with the transplant.

Initially went for a consultation with Dr. Nel and was very impressed, he took all the time I needed (2.5hours) to explain everything in detail and showed me multiple examples of patients at a similar level to me (Norwood 5 bordering on 6). He drew what I could expect as a possible hairline and he recommended a combined FUE/FUT taking a total of 4000 grafts focusing on recreating the hairline and going back to just before my crown. Would need to fully shave my head for the procedure.

As most would recommend I also visited another, let’s say well known, clinic in South Dublin for a consultation and the experience couldn’t have been different. In total it lasted 40 minutes with their most senior consultant. Lovely chat about loads of things other than hair and after a few photos and a suggestion of FUT with 2000 grafts I was told any follow up questions could be answered at the next consultation with the broader team that I’d have to arrange at reception and I was ushered out the door.

So it wasn’t that that made my mind up, it was actually my belief that Dr. Nel was the right person for me and I trusted him to do it. So the following week I had a few more questions and Dr. Nel rang me and spend another 45 minutes on the phone talking me through things so I can say his approach was excellent.

Anyway, today was D-Day, and I’m back in the hotel after the first session from 7pm - 11pm where we designed the hairline, shaved what was left of my hair, and I spend the next 2.5 hours watching Netflix feeling absolutely no pain while Dr. Nel did the 4000 incisions that will be implanted tomorrow and Saturday.

Why do it the evening before (yes I asked him too) and he said it allowed him to take his time and get the incisions done in the right random pattern and get the hairline incisions really natural. Which he certainly did!

Day 1 done and I couldn’t be happier. Will see if I feel the same tomorrow after 10-12 hours.

Will post an update tomorrow hopefully.

All the very best man.

sugarman20 · 29-05-2020 1:15pm

IrelandABU wrote: »

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to go through with the transplant.

Initially went for a consultation with Dr. Nel and was very impressed, he took all the time I needed (2.5hours) to explain everything in detail and showed me multiple examples of patients at a similar level to me (Norwood 5 bordering on 6). He drew what I could expect as a possible hairline and he recommended a combined FUE/FUT taking a total of 4000 grafts focusing on recreating the hairline and going back to just before my crown. Would need to fully shave my head for the procedure.

As most would recommend I also visited another, let’s say well known, clinic in South Dublin for a consultation and the experience couldn’t have been different. In total it lasted 40 minutes with their most senior consultant. Lovely chat about loads of things other than hair and after a few photos and a suggestion of FUT with 2000 grafts I was told any follow up questions could be answered at the next consultation with the broader team that I’d have to arrange at reception and I was ushered out the door.

So it wasn’t that that made my mind up, it was actually my belief that Dr. Nel was the right person for me and I trusted him to do it. So the following week I had a few more questions and Dr. Nel rang me and spend another 45 minutes on the phone talking me through things so I can say his approach was excellent.

Anyway, today was D-Day, and I’m back in the hotel after the first session from 7pm - 11pm where we designed the hairline, shaved what was left of my hair, and I spend the next 2.5 hours watching Netflix feeling absolutely no pain while Dr. Nel did the 4000 incisions that will be implanted tomorrow and Saturday.

Why do it the evening before (yes I asked him too) and he said it allowed him to take his time and get the incisions done in the right random pattern and get the hairline incisions really natural. Which he certainly did!

Day 1 done and I couldn’t be happier. Will see if I feel the same tomorrow after 10-12 hours.

Will post an update tomorrow hopefully.

Congrats! Could I be cheeky and ask what kind of price you'd be looking at for 4000 grafts with Dr. Nel? I'm thinking about going with him too but still thinking about it.

Edit: Still trying to weigh it up if I should get it done here or abroad.

BeMAD · 29-05-2020 7:09pm

IrelandABU wrote: »

Ok, so I bit the bullet and decided to go through with the transplant.

Initially went for a consultation with Dr. Nel and was very impressed, he took all the time I needed (2.5hours) to explain everything in detail and showed me multiple examples of patients at a similar level to me (Norwood 5 bordering on 6). He drew what I could expect as a possible hairline and he recommended a combined FUE/FUT taking a total of 4000 grafts focusing on recreating the hairline and going back to just before my crown. Would need to fully shave my head for the procedure.

As most would recommend I also visited another, let’s say well known, clinic in South Dublin for a consultation and the experience couldn’t have been different. In total it lasted 40 minutes with their most senior consultant. Lovely chat about loads of things other than hair and after a few photos and a suggestion of FUT with 2000 grafts I was told any follow up questions could be answered at the next consultation with the broader team that I’d have to arrange at reception and I was ushered out the door.

So it wasn’t that that made my mind up, it was actually my belief that Dr. Nel was the right person for me and I trusted him to do it. So the following week I had a few more questions and Dr. Nel rang me and spend another 45 minutes on the phone talking me through things so I can say his approach was excellent.

Anyway, today was D-Day, and I’m back in the hotel after the first session from 7pm - 11pm where we designed the hairline, shaved what was left of my hair, and I spend the next 2.5 hours watching Netflix feeling absolutely no pain while Dr. Nel did the 4000 incisions that will be implanted tomorrow and Saturday.

Why do it the evening before (yes I asked him too) and he said it allowed him to take his time and get the incisions done in the right random pattern and get the hairline incisions really natural. Which he certainly did!

Day 1 done and I couldn’t be happier. Will see if I feel the same tomorrow after 10-12 hours.

Will post an update tomorrow hopefully.

Best of luck! Trying to decide whether or not to do the transplant too so interest to hear how you find it. Dr.Nel was very through in the consultation and sounds like it's the same all the way through which is really good to hear.

BeMAD · 29-05-2020 7:11pm

sugarman20 wrote: »

Congrats! Could I be cheeky and ask what kind of price you'd be looking at for 4000 grafts with Dr. Nel? I'm thinking about going with him too but still thinking about it.

Edit: Still trying to weigh it up if I should get it done here or abroad.

I think Dr.Nel usually costs €4 per graft if your head is shaved and it is higher if you don't want to shave your head for the procedure.

If you are considering a transplant I would still advise you to go to Dr.Nel as I went for another consultation before Dr.Nel and i was not impressed at all. Consultation is €200 but it is well worth it as he will talk you through the whole thing and draw a hairline in the consultation so at least you will have an idea. At the very least you will have a quality consultation before potentially going abroad if that's what you wanted to do. If suitable he will give you a perscription for Finastride also in order to halt further hair loss. So if you wanted to do that while saving to have the procedure in Ireland that is also an option.

IrelandABU · 29-05-2020 11:14pm

Ok, day 2 of my transplant with Dr. Nel over so I’ll give you guys a run down of the day in case anyone is interested.

Was picked up at the hotel at 7 and brought over to the clinic. Had breakfast there with some of the team and then straight down to business.

FUT first and despite some initial discomfort with the anaesthetic injections it went as smooth as anything. We had agreed to take a conservative strip to avoid any major stretching of the skin so this was done and then I was fully stitched up with an internal wound stitch and an external skin stitch. He took some photos and showed me these and it looks very tidy.

Then it was time for a coffee break and then back to start the FUE. I’m getting both safe donor area and beard FUE so we started on the beard area. This went on till early afternoon and after some food I learned that the team had managed to get over 1800 grafts from the strip and almost 600 from the beard.

Then it was back in to start the implantation which went great, hairline created as we had agreed and painless throughout, I spent the time watching Netflix.

Procedure went on till after 7pm and now I’m back in the hotel again with my regular spray routine so I’d say it’ll be a long night. Some pain starting in the FUT area as is to be expected but they have given painkillers and all the bits and bobs I’ll need for the night. (Which I’m sure will be a long one)

Safe donor FUE (targeting 2000 grafts) tomorrow and can’t wait to see what the end result looks like but so far so good.

Will do another update tomorrow and let you know how it all finished up.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 30-05-2020 12:08pm

IrelandABU wrote: »

Ok, day 2 of my transplant with Dr. Nel over so I’ll give you guys a run down of the day in case anyone is interested.

Was picked up at the hotel at 7 and brought over to the clinic. Had breakfast there with some of the team and then straight down to business.

FUT first and despite some initial discomfort with the anaesthetic injections it went as smooth as anything. We had agreed to take a conservative strip to avoid any major stretching of the skin so this was done and then I was fully stitched up with an internal wound stitch and an external skin stitch. He took some photos and showed me these and it looks very tidy.

Then it was time for a coffee break and then back to start the FUE. I’m getting both safe donor area and beard FUE so we started on the beard area. This went on till early afternoon and after some food I learned that the team had managed to get over 1800 grafts from the strip and almost 600 from the beard.

Then it was back in to start the implantation which went great, hairline created as we had agreed and painless throughout, I spent the time watching Netflix.

Procedure went on till after 7pm and now I’m back in the hotel again with my regular spray routine so I’d say it’ll be a long night. Some pain starting in the FUT area as is to be expected but they have given painkillers and all the bits and bobs I’ll need for the night. (Which I’m sure will be a long one)

Safe donor FUE (targeting 2000 grafts) tomorrow and can’t wait to see what the end result looks like but so far so good.

Will do another update tomorrow and let you know how it all finished up.

Thanks for sharing your experience, no doubt it will help a lot of people on here.

IrelandABU · 30-05-2020 4:57pm

sugarman20 wrote: »

Congrats! Could I be cheeky and ask what kind of price you'd be looking at for 4000 grafts with Dr. Nel? I'm thinking about going with him too but still thinking about it.

Edit: Still trying to weigh it up if I should get it done here or abroad.

PM sent

IrelandABU · 31-05-2020 6:46am

Hi guys,

Posted last night (Sat) but for some reason can’t see the message so will give an update on Day 3 of my procedure with Dr. Nel

So Friday night was fairly tough, the spraying every 30 minutes and the FUT area started to get sore but the painkillers helped. Went for a walk on the beach at 5.00am which also helped clear the head a bit!

Picked up at the hotel again at 7.00am and had some breakfast with some of the team at the clinic. Then it was back into the harvesting room for the Safe Donor Area FUE. The day before had gone well with just about 2500 grafts taken (strip ended up being closer to 1900 and with the beard FUE at 600).

After a few (much less painful injections) I was in position for the FUE. Honestly I was asleep within 5 minutes and slept solid for around 3 hours while they did the FUE. Early lunch at around 12 followed by a coffee and chat and then I was back in for the implantation.

They had over 1700 grafts taken so all that afternoon while I watched the TV they went to work and it was a well oiled machine with the full team playing their part. Was all done and dusted by 5pm.

Total number ended up being just over 4250 implanted grafts.

Back to the hotel and slept better last night, still waking to spray but sleeping soundly in between as was still wrecked form the night before.

Up now and all packed so meeting Dr. Nel at 08:00am for him to remove the donor area bandage and then head for home.

I’ll try to post a few photos over the coming months to show the results but so far I couldn’t be happier.

All the very best to anyone considering going through this procedure and the best advise I can give is to talk to a few different teams / doctors and go with the one you feel is right for you.

Drop me a PM if you’ve any more specific questions and I’ll try my best to answer them.

All the best!

HBC08 · 02-06-2020 12:02pm

Wow,that's a fairly comprehensive procedure!
FUT,FUE and beard hair.
Dr Nel seems like he knows what he's doing and really takes his time with each patient.I was espeically impressed with the long and thorough consultation.Looks like we might finally have a real Ht option in Ireland.What was the cost? I'm guessing about 4e per graft?

suave.4u · 02-06-2020 6:04pm

Well written and articulated Irelandabu. Thank you.
How to keep such a transplant under wraps. Such an operation if fully successful, will lead to a complete change of appearance.
I wish I the had your guts.

everlast75 · 05-06-2020 4:16pm

Went to the clinic on Grafton St.

Very professional and knowledgeable lady.

I have had two transplants and while I have a good hairline, my complaint is more with the density of the hairs and the thickness of the hairs.

She advised that I had plenty of donor space left but she said 1000 or 2000 transplant wouldn't affect things greatly.

She explained Trico could be an option to hide the shinny bits for the full head and donor plus sides for €1,700 Euros. She said this is a 2 day procedure and will last for 14 months to 18 months. They will include a full top up after 14 months or if you want it before no problem and that will last for another 2 years.

This compares with the lady in Malahide (now moved) which was a procedure over 5 visits and cost roughly €2400.

I'll think it over.

Interestingly, she said that the 5th clinical trial of finasteride has determined that a quarter tablet three times a week has zero side effects. It did thicken the hair for me so I am inclined now to go for the tricopigmentation and go back on the finasteride to thicken what I have.

Plasandrunt · 05-06-2020 10:11pm

FUE transplant booked with MHR Grafton street on 27th of June

Tommy Pickle · 07-06-2020 9:13pm

BeMAD wrote: »

Has anyone here been using Finastride and want to share their experience. Debating getting an FUE transplant but given Fin is such a huge part of success stories i wanted to know what peoples personal experience with the drug is like;

What age did you start taken it? (heard side effects are more likely to occur in younger men - albeit still probably minimal)

What kind of dosage are you personally on? (Read people's dosages vary - propecia 1mg daily, there is 1mg 3 times a week, sometimes even half 0.5mg 3 times a week)

Did you have any side effects? If so how long were you taking it before the side effects showed?

Did the side effects go away? If so was it due to discontinuing Fin or was it after a stop and start approach that I have heard people doing to adjust to Fin.

Can appreciate there are a lot of horror stories out there so just looking to hear from peoples own personal experiences with Fin. Pm me if you don't want to post here as I'm really interested to hear people's experiences on it. Thanks

Im 9 months on it now, and im 31 years old.
Roughly 1.25 mg taken 3 times a week. Basically you get the 5mg proscar tablet, break it into 4 pieces and you take 1 piece 3 times a week.

No side effects so far and my hair is noticeably thicker on the Finestride.

HBC08 · 10-06-2020 10:42am

I used finisteride from the age of 32 to 39.
I broke one pill of proscar into 4 pieces and took a quarter every morning.
I had none of the more serious sides but get develop man boobs and have a dull ache in my balls.
I stopped it to begin trying for kids.
My hair did thin out a good bit after that.
I'm considering going back on it but have reservations.If I do back on it it'll be every second day as thats just as effective and will help reduce sides.
I'm in two minds,my opinion is that you could take it for a year or two with and think youre one of the people who have no sides,but the bottom line is messing with your hormones will catch up with you at some point.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 10-06-2020 11:32am

HBC08 wrote: »

I used finisteride from the age of 32 to 39.
I broke one pill of proscar into 4 pieces and took a quarter every morning.
I had none of the more serious sides but get develop man boobs and have a dull ache in my balls.
I stopped it to begin trying for kids.
My hair did thin out a good bit after that.
I'm considering going back on it but have reservations.If I do back on it it'll be every second day as thats just as effective and will help reduce sides.
I'm in two minds,my opinion is that you could take it for a year or two with and think youre one of the people who have no sides,but the bottom line is messing with your hormones will catch up with you at some point.

Did the gyno go away when you stopped taking it, or is that tissue still there?

paddyuibh · 10-06-2020 11:36am

Hey,

I got my hair transplant done last week Monday and Friday in the Ailesbury Hair Clinic in Dublin. Anyone else being?

So went in Monday at 1pm out that evening 6.30 about 1.5hr taking from donor area in back and 3.5hrs putting them in front was just myself and the 2 ladies doing it, usually they have more but due to covid there restricting number people in the clinic. To be honest it flew by only sore part was the local Anaesthetic, I got around 6-7,000 hairs done. In 8/9 months I can go back for a 3rd op which is the top up on density if needed on top.

Aftercare package is great, tells you what to do for the weeks/months ahead. I find if you get yourself a travel pillow it helps big time. They ask you up date them whenever with pics to show your progress.

I tried Tir Na Og, had consultation with the Dr over whatsapp (due to covid restrictions and travelling) only thing was he was pushing to put me on a treatment of Finstride for months and see results before and plan with an actual hair transplant then, this put me off them cause I didn't wanna go on something that I think would have little results and then get it done another year or so down the line.

Ailsebury said they would do it, worked around my schedule on when to get it done and found them very good. Between price Tir na og and Ailsebury were in or around same price to get the transplant. I know I could went to Turkey and got it done for 3 or 4k but with whats happening and having security and knowing anything goes wrong Dublin crowd are only hour away from me. So spending double amount didn't bother me as much. Here's attached pic of mine done

paddyuibh · 10-06-2020 11:38am

Hey,

I got my hair transplant done last week Monday and Friday in the Ailesbury Hair Clinic in Dublin. Anyone else being?

So went in Monday at 1pm out that evening 6.30 about 1.5hr taking from donor area in back and 3.5hrs putting them in front was just myself and the 2 ladies doing it, usually they have more but due to covid there restricting number people in the clinic. To be honest it flew by only sore part was the local Anaesthetic, I got around 6-7,000 hairs done. In 8/9 months I can go back for a 3rd op which is the top up on density if needed on top.

Aftercare package is great, tells you what to do for the weeks/months ahead. I find if you get yourself a travel pillow it helps big time. They ask you up date them whenever with pics to show your progress.

I tried Tir Na Og, had consultation with the Dr over whatsapp (due to covid restrictions and travelling) only thing was he was pushing to put me on a treatment of Finstride for months and see results before and plan with an actual hair transplant then, this put me off them cause I didn't wanna go on something that I think would have little results and then get it done another year or so down the line.

Ailsebury said they would do it, worked around my schedule on when to get it done and found them very good. Between price Tir na og and Ailsebury were in or around same price to get the transplant. I know I could went to Turkey and got it done for 3 or 4k but with whats happening and having security and knowing anything goes wrong Dublin crowd are only hour away from me. So spending double amount didn't bother me as much. Here's attached pic of mine done

HBC08 · 10-06-2020 11:49am

Desmond Full Conduit wrote: »

Did the gyno go away when you stopped taking it, or is that tissue still there?

It's gone but I also started working out and running around the same time.

paddyuibh · 10-06-2020 12:09pm

I had Dr Monika and Cara do mine recently. Found them great Cara done most of the work, found Dr Monika little bit rough at times but wouldn't notice with Cara, just have to wait now and see end results

Rikand wrote: »

Monica has been doing hair transplants for about 4 years having previously been a gynaecologist according to a google search I did. I've seen some good results and one or two results that I wouldn't be happy with but that's not to say those people aren't happy. She was the named doctor over my transplant but another Polish surgeon named Marcin Niedwicz? (That spelling could be way off) did the bulk of mine. He extracted, made the holes and did the hairline and implanted the left side of my head. Hes been doing transplants for about 10 years and was a travelling surgeon who comes to the clinic now and again. I found him to be excellent. We had the same taste in music too which was great!

I would have a little bit of apprehension about Monica but it's probably unfounded as if she was having a lot of bad results we would have heard more about it by now so 99% of the time is probably fine. She did about 25% of my transplant(the right side) and so far so good it all seems to be coming through fine.

I'll post some pics in the summer if I'm happy with the result lol.

Dr Cara is the other surgeon in there and shes doing it about 20 years. I have only heard good stuff about her and she finished off the last grafts of my transplant.

I had 3500 hairs which equates to roughly 1600 grafts. Ailesbury charge between 3-4 euros per graft which would be normal. Dont be completely put off by the charge per hairs. They take grafts out of the head and a lot of mine were 3-4 hair grafts

20/20 · 10-06-2020 11:15pm

paddyuibh wrote: »

I had Dr Monika and Cara do mine recently. Found them great Cara done most of the work, found Dr Monika little bit rough at times but wouldn't notice with Cara, just have to wait now and see end results

You said you got hair transplant done last week Monday and Friday in the Ailesbury Hair Clinic in Dublin. Was it one or two days work ?

I think the same girls did mine in Feb last year. I posted some pics back on page 24.
Can I ask how much it cost please ? (Or can you PM me the cost )
You said its your second transplant, Did Ailesbury do your first also ?
Will you definitely need a third op or is it wait and see ?
How long did you have to wait from the time you booked the procedure to actually getting it done.?
I know its a lot of questions but iam thinking about a top-up also. If I could get it done within two or three months I would go ahead with it. But if it was into next year I probably would not bother.

paddyuibh · 11-06-2020 12:33am

Replied by PM

20/20 wrote: »

You said you got hair transplant done last week Monday and Friday in the Ailesbury Hair Clinic in Dublin. Was it one or two days work ?

I think the same girls did mine in Feb last year. I posted some pics back on page 24.
Can I ask how much it cost please ? (Or can you PM me the cost )
You said its your second transplant, Did Ailesbury do your first also ?
Will you definitely need a third op or is it wait and see ?
How long did you have to wait from the time you booked the procedure to actually getting it done.?
I know its a lot of questions but iam thinking about a top-up also. If I could get it done within two or three months I would go ahead with it. But if it was into next year I probably would not bother.

BorneTobyWilde · 11-06-2020 12:40am

They're still doing HT in the midst of a pandemic. WTF

That's top notch greed.

''yay great hair, died a month later ''

paddyuibh · 11-06-2020 12:47am

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

They're still doing HT in the midst of a pandemic. WTF

That's top notch greed.

''yay great hair, died a month later ''

I had booked it before the pandemic, in terms of health and safety they were top notch had to wear mask, so had they and gloves. They also only had 2 doing it when usually there's more.

I took 3 weeks off work to for recovery and to be safe!

BorneTobyWilde · 11-06-2020 1:53am

paddyuibh wrote: »

I had booked it before the pandemic, in terms of health and safety they were top notch had to wear mask, so had they and gloves. They also only had 2 doing it when usually there's more.

I took 3 weeks off work to for recovery and to be safe!

They shut all over Europe though.

paddyuibh · 11-06-2020 2:00am

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

They shut all over Europe though.

I wouldn't know I only looked into getting it done in Ireland. They were closed last month for whatever reason probably due to it.

20/20 · 11-06-2020 2:01am

BorneTobyWilde your an idiot. Why do you bother to comment.
Seven minutes after I put up photos you were on to criticise also.

paddyuibh I have sent you a PM.

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