Hair transplant diary (ongoing)

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

great thanks for your help

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.