50% of Hair Restoration for 1,000 Hair Follicles

bawnBeag · 02-03-2016 3:05pm #1

2grand for 1000 follicles, is that a good deal

? Anyone get this done?

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1579120-hair-restoration-for-1-000-hair-follicles

mel123 · 02-03-2016 4:41pm

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

Joziburg · 02-03-2016 6:55pm

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

Kepler 186f · 02-03-2016 7:15pm

bawnBeag wrote: »

2grand for 1000 follicles, is that a good deal? Anyone get this done?

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1579120-hair-restoration-for-1-000-hair-follicles?cvosrc=affiliate.awin-ie.130858&show_missed=true&temp_skip_roadblock=1&utm_campaign=130858&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin

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.

mrcheez · 02-03-2016 7:52pm

Kepler 186f 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. 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?

Kepler 186f · 02-03-2016 8:40pm

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

CantGetNoSleep · 02-03-2016 10:33pm

Is this also valid for pubes?

Sono · 02-03-2016 10:58pm

Kepler 186f 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.

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

TerrorFirmer · 02-03-2016 11:34pm

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.

Goldstein · 03-03-2016 12:12am

You are not your hair.

Kepler 186f · 03-03-2016 10:03am

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

Kepler 186f · 18-04-2016 5:26pm

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.

mad m · 18-04-2016 8:30pm

@Kepler

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

Good luck with it.

jobless · 18-04-2016 10:07pm

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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?

Kepler 186f · 18-04-2016 10:22pm

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.

Mad4road · 18-04-2016 10:26pm

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

pillphil · 18-04-2016 10:34pm

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.

Irish_rat · 22-04-2016 12:30am

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.

azMark09 · 06-06-2016 4:50pm

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Sleeper12 · 06-06-2016 6:42pm

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.

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 28-08-2016 1:39am

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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

DERICKOO · 28-08-2016 4:24am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Is this also valid for pubes?

Can some one tell me why i should not be Laughing ar this.:eek:

Kepler 186f · 28-08-2016 8:12pm

georgiecasey wrote: »

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

dodzy · 29-08-2016 12:23am

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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 ?

Phoenix Wright · 29-08-2016 12:28am

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

Kepler 186f · 29-08-2016 6:23am

Phoenix Wright wrote: »

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

Kepler 186f · 29-08-2016 6:24am

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

mrcheez · 29-08-2016 10:38am

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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?

Kepler 186f · 29-08-2016 10:13pm

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

mrcheez · 29-08-2016 11:05pm

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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?

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 29-08-2016 11:10pm

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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?

Kepler 186f · 30-08-2016 8:35am

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

Kepler 186f · 30-08-2016 8:43am

georgiecasey wrote: »

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

Zascar · 05-09-2016 2:03pm

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.

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 22-05-2018 10:15am

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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

Kepler 186f · 22-05-2018 10:25am

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

mrcheez · 22-05-2018 10:30am

any chance of latest pic pls?

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 22-05-2018 10:39am

Kepler 186f wrote: »

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.

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 22-05-2018 12:15pm

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

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 22-05-2018 12:17pm

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

Kepler 186f · 22-05-2018 10:49pm

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

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

mrcheez · 22-05-2018 11:20pm

Impressive, nice job!

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 22-05-2018 11:42pm

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

Arrival · 23-05-2018 10:44am

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

TimHorton · 23-05-2018 10:53am

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..

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 23-05-2018 11:20am

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

Chimichangas · 23-05-2018 6:05pm

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

piazzola · 09-09-2018 11:54pm

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??

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 26-09-2018 10:17am

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.

Passenger · 26-09-2018 2:02pm

Rebekah Shy Quarter wrote: »

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?

wd2ks10iht9jr6 · 26-09-2018 2:21pm

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‘

50% of Hair Restoration for 1,000 Hair Follicles

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