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  • #952
    DaveClarke17
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭DaveClarke17


    Dellboy2007 wrote: »
    Seen some quality hair transplants from HLC on that FB group you mentioned. Just to note they are actually in Ankara rather than Istanbul. Just saying this in case anyone was considering it and looking at flights. At €2.50 I would also consider Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal. I guess at this price range you’re not saving that much (depending on number of grafts) when you have Dr. Nel at €4 in Ireland and not having to pay for flights/hotel etc.

    Ah ok, did not know that they weren't in Istanbul.

    Also Dr Bruno Ferreira is excellent but has quite a long waiting list I believe.


  • #953
    fergus1001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭fergus1001


    DaveClarke17 wrote:
    Anybody ever use webdoctor to get a prescription for finasteride?

    yes I used it got what I wanted and pharmacy didnt blink an eye


  • #954
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭HBC08


    DaveClarke17 wrote: »
    Ah ok, did not know that they weren't in Istanbul.

    Also Dr Bruno Ferreira is excellent but has quite a long waiting list I believe.

    You wont get Ferreira at that price as his wairing list is so long and his prices are going up (i know that from chatting to a few of his patients)


  • #955
    DaveClarke17
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭DaveClarke17


    HBC08 wrote: »
    You wont get Ferreira at that price as his wairing list is so long and his prices are going up (i know that from chatting to a few of his patients)

    Makes sense he is getting more expensive. Supply & demand and all that.


  • #956
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭HBC08


    DaveClarke17 wrote: »
    Hey mate,

    I have done a bunch of research on clinics in Turkey, using hairloss conquerers Facebook group (you should join) and i have never heard of any of them so as mentioned be careful with articles, very easy to pay someone to give you good publicity. I have booked in with FueCap in March as I believe they are a good bang for your buck. I am paying 4k for 4k grafts. There are cheaper clinics but I really like the results they have put out. HLC are regarded as one of the best in Istanbul but I think they are like 2.5 euro a graft

    Fuecapilar in my opinion are the best budget clinic in Europe/Turkey .Really solid results from both Turan and Gur,you're in safe hands I think,best of luck!
    I've seen some questionable results from HLC although they are highly rated.


  • #957
    Coady2020
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Coady2020


    Anyone know can you travel to Turkey from London? No direct flight to turkey on the day I’m going so have to fly to London first from Ireland.


  • #958
    1922
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭1922


    spegnor87 wrote: »
    Has anyone had any experience with MHR on Grafton Street? They have offered me a transplant of 3000 hairs for €3000 with a shaven donor area or €3900 with a non-shaven donor area. They can carry out the procedure in early February too, apparently.

    I had an online consult with them, but someone on here I was DMing put me off them. They offered very little evidence in terms of before and after shots etc. I opted for Ailesbury in the end. No complaints or regrets. Just shy of 4 weeks and at the dreaded shed phase!


  • #959
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    1922 wrote: »
    I had an online consult with them, but someone on here I was DMing put me off them. They offered very little evidence in terms of before and after shots etc. I opted for Ailesbury in the end. No complaints or regrets. Just shy of 4 weeks and at the dreaded shed phase!

    Currently doing research for the OH who’s really thinking about biting the bullet. Do you mind me asking how much Ailesbury was? Currently waiting on a quote back from Portugal, have one from Cinik too. So hard trying to choose.


  • #960
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    mel123 wrote: »
    Currently doing research for the OH who’s really thinking about biting the bullet. Do you mind me asking how much Ailesbury was? Currently waiting on a quote back from Portugal, have one from Cinik too. So hard trying to choose.

    Just one thing to watch out for Ailesbury charge by the hair rather than the graft. You could have 4 hairs in one graft but depending on where the hair is going, you need singles on the hairline.

    Be careful also when comparing what one person paid versus what you might need to pay. It all depends on your hair caliber and the amount of hair you have. If you have low hair caliber (typically called “thin hair”) then you will need double or even treble the number of grafts. The difference is exponential versus someone with high caliber hair (think of Turkish or Spanish hair). The best results come from high caliber hair and therefore, a lot of the doctors will provide examples of photos of these as being their best work, it‘a a no brainer because they can show a thicker head of hair with minimal grafts, but don’t fall into the trap here. A lot of Irish guys have thin / low caliber hair. Case in point, understand your hair caliber and don’t make price comparison with people who might have thick hair! :) Some of the Turkish doctors are taking way to much donor hair also and over harvesting (google this), so you want to be sure that you actually have enough hair. Consider future hair loss and any further work which might need to be done.


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  • #961
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    Dellboy2007 wrote: »
    Just one thing to watch out for Ailesbury charge by the hair rather than the graft. You could have 4 hairs in one graft but depending on where the hair is going, you need singles on the hairline.

    Be careful also when comparing what one person paid versus what you might need to pay. It all depends on your hair caliber and the amount of hair you have. If you have low hair caliber (typically called “thin hair”) then you will need double or even treble the number of grafts. The difference is exponential versus someone with high caliber hair (think of Turkish or Spanish hair). The best results come from high caliber hair and therefore, a lot of the doctors will provide examples of photos of these as being their best work, it‘a a no brainer because they can show a thicker head of hair with minimal grafts, but don’t fall into the trap here. A lot of Irish guys have thin / low caliber hair. Case in point, understand your hair caliber and don’t make price comparison with people who might have thick hair! :) Some of the Turkish doctors are taking way to much donor hair also and over harvesting (google this), so you want to be sure that you actually have enough hair. Consider future hair loss and any further work which might need to be done.

    Thanks for the reply. To be honest cost isn’t the main factor although it def helps of course. Personally (for him) I’d rather someone in Ireland that will give a proper consultation and explain everything in full detail pro’s con’s different options etc. These consults via WhatsApp basing it on a few photos To me is a bit of a risk. But I’ve read most of the thread and there’s people who have successfully gone abroad no issues.


  • #962
    1922
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭1922


    mel123 wrote: »
    Currently doing research for the OH who’s really thinking about biting the bullet. Do you mind me asking how much Ailesbury was? Currently waiting on a quote back from Portugal, have one from Cinik too. So hard trying to choose.

    As dellboy above said, some places, Ailesbury based their quote on hairs rather than grafts. A bit confusing since nearly all HT forums etc discuss grafts...anyway, I needed 2500 hairs in the hairline/templs and 200-300 in the crown. The cost was €4300

    For me personally, with family circumstances, going to Turkey at this present time simply was not an option, as much as i always said that's where i would get mine done. Circumstances changed and Ailesbury was a good fit for me. I also had my initial consult in Cork which for me was a gift


  • #963
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    mel123 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. To be honest cost isn’t the main factor although it def helps of course. Personally (for him) I’d rather someone in Ireland that will give a proper consultation and explain everything in full detail pro’s con’s different options etc. These consults via WhatsApp basing it on a few photos To me is a bit of a risk. But I’ve read most of the thread and there’s people who have successfully gone abroad no issues.

    Dr. Nel is in Ireland and well worth a consultation. He will spell it out in terms of what is required. Those whatsapp calls aren’t worth anything. Dr. Nel will take photos and provide a report on your hair, including expecting number of grafts, etc.


  • #964
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    Hi Guys, There have been some life changing pics here. My question would be whether it is possible to have a small surgery so that we can keep the operation under wraps. I am NW 4A with good front hairline, but crown and the top very sparse. instead of going for say 2500 grafts on one go, do 1400 grafts and then later (say after couple of years), go for a subsequent operation. I am on propecia, loniten to hold on to what I have.

    For example, HBC08 had very good results, but someone who knows him will surely know about the surgery.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115335362&postcount=784


  • #965
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    suave.4u wrote: »
    Hi Guys, There have been some life changing pics here. My question would be whether it is possible to have a small surgery so that we can keep the operation under wraps. I am NW 4A with good front hairline, but crown and the top very sparse. instead of going for say 2500 grafts on one go, do 1400 grafts and then later (say after couple of years), go for a subsequent operation. I am on propecia, loniten to hold on to what I have.

    For example, HBC08 had very good results, but someone who knows him will surely know about the surgery.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115335362&postcount=784

    I sometimes wonder if we give people more credit than they deserve in terms of the amount of time they spend thinking about us. Most people don’t care, the whole thing has become more normalised nowadays with significant numbers of people and celebrities having procedures done. That being said I get that a lot of guys are still very much in fear of others finding out, so some options might be: (a) do it gradually as you say - if you have enough hair at the front then this could be an option. You could also use hair fibres to mask any gaps where necessary. (b) do it all at once - if doing FUE you could then keep shaving it till the hair has all come through (possibly 6 months for some). After 6-8 months of shaving your head people nearest you would probably have forgotten what you looked like and you could then regrow it and say you had been taking finasteride + Rogaine and seen a lot of regrowth (if anyone actually asked of course). If doing FUT then neither a or b would be an option. (c) Own it. Be upfront about it. You might find it quite liberating and give you more confidence.

    If people are going to think you had something done then they are likely going to think it regardless of when or how you do it. Most people have to shave their head prior to a procedure, so if you are not typically someone who shaves their head and then all of a sudden there’s more hair a few months later, it won’t take people long to work out. Hence why I say (b) might be a good option if you keep shaving it for first year.


  • #966
    DaveClarke17
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭DaveClarke17


    Dellboy2007 wrote: »
    I sometimes wonder if we give people more credit than they deserve in terms of the amount of time they spend thinking about us. Most people don’t care.

    I would echo this, people honestly won't care - they have enough going on in their own lives to talk about your hair. It would be a hassle to have to do it twice, why not just get it done once and get it over with.


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  • #967
    1922
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭1922


    DaveClarke17 wrote: »
    I would echo this, people honestly won't care - they have enough going on in their own lives to talk about your hair. It would be a hassle to have to do it twice, why not just get it done once and get it over with.

    Also agree with this. I went back to work after 10 days, to a male dominated environment where fellas would hammer each other all the time! A few were looking at my head (mainly cause the shampoo the clinic gave me left a purple tinge on my scalp) and i told them what i had done. Everyone was incredibley supportive and were very much "fair play" attutude, which was a plewsant surprise


  • #968
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Hi all,

    New to the thread, got a transplant in Turkey Dec 2019 and not happy with the results. Hair is patchy and didn't fill out properly, feel like I got scammed tbh. Have consultation with DHI tomorrow in the Beacon. Anybody have any feedback from this place? Finding it hard to see independent reviews on this place. Thanks


  • #969
    Mongfinder General
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭Mongfinder General


    ste31 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    New to the thread, got a transplant in Turkey Dec 2019 and not happy with the results. Hair is patchy and didn't fill out properly, feel like I got scammed tbh. Have consultation with DHI tomorrow in the Beacon. Anybody have any feedback from this place? Finding it hard to see independent reviews on this place. Thanks

    When you say patchy, is that the donor area, recipient area or both? It’s very hard to judge how good an establishment is based on google reviews. But you are doing the right thing by visiting the place first. I’m guessing that you didn’t get the chance to do this in Turkey.


  • #970
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    It would be good to see a picture of your hair. As said above, depending on whether it is the donor or recipient area that’s patchy, you might not be a candidate for further work as they may have over harvested and you might not have grafts left. There may be options to use beard hair or even chest hair but keep in mind this is finer hair (lower caliber), ok for using on areas such as the crown but not so much the hairline.


  • #971
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    5 months post op with Dr Cinik in Istanbul.

    Great service, great price and so far very happy with the result.

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  • #972
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,189 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    ^ Looks great. Can you post up the before photo?


  • #973
    princip
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭princip


    Great looking job alright.

    the more I look the more I think I will go with him as well. He doesn't seem to be perfect but he seems very good and It doesn't seem to be the case that if you pay thousands more that you get any better of a result.

    Did you go for any of the extras e.g sapphire blades? Cinik doing the opening of the canals? the pain-free anasthetic?

    Would also love to see your befores


  • #974
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Hi, Yes you are correct the Turkish consultation was done on watsapp and was told I could fully regain my hairline. Looking back now I don't think I accepted how bad my hair loss was. I don't think I could have regained my hairline with 1 procedure. I will upload pics later when I figure out how to do it. I went to Esthetic hair turkey in Istanbul and it was ok, the usual pick up and hotel package for 1500 all in. The procedure was painful but manageable, they had great reviews but its hard to tell of they are true or fake so bit the bullet and went over anyway. Hair growth was very slow and I regularly communicated with hem and at month 10 I figured it was not going to grow any more. for me the main problem is the hair density is not where I would like it to be. I did get a offer to come back and do the FUE for free or I could opt for the DHI for 800. Due to the current situation its not possible to get over there and I don't think I'm comfortable to back to the same place if I wasn't happy with the results from the first time. I had a consolation with the beacon hair transplant the other day and I have to say I spent a hour in there talking with Justin. He seemed nice and honestly spoke about what my expectation would be from another transplant. he also advised my hair was not over-harvested which was a relief. He seemed decent and honest and he advised what I could expect from another procedure. he advised the cost would be 3500 and there would be apps at 3,6,9 & 12 months and he would guarantee 85-90% of the follicles would set. I asked him about finesteroid and has advised against it, he stated most of the DHT hormones are produced between 18 & 40 and as I'm 37 now he advised that there would no reason that the hair should greatly thin over time, his advice was generally if you have hair at 40 you don't tend to lose it. I did take fin for a while and it didn't effect me too much apart from a lower libido but having read up more on it I don't think I really want to take it. I am curious to know if anyone else has gone for the procedure with Beacon and were they happy with the results. I think this year would a good year to get it done with the reduced amount of time we spend outside of home. I do think I should go for another consultation just to get another opinion, who would you recommend? I am looking for good value for money so the clinic in Blackrock I don't think is good for the average joe.


  • #975
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Here is a pic before the hair transplant.


  • #976
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Here is some pics 13 months post op. You should be able to see that the Density just isn't there.
    I took a pic from a little distance which looks fine but when I move my hair around and take closer pics you can see what I'm talking about.


  • #977
    TheQuietBeatle
    Registered Users Posts: 614 ✭✭✭TheQuietBeatle


    I think it looks great as is, the clinic didn't do so bad!


  • #978
    speedboatchase
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭speedboatchase


    ste31 wrote: »
    Here is some pics 13 months post op. You should be able to see that the Density just isn't there.
    I took a pic from a little distance which looks fine but when I move my hair around and take closer pics you can see what I'm talking about.

    I think that's a great result. The main thing is that they've framed the grafts in such a way that - even if the density isn't what you'd hoped for - it doesn't look anything like a horse-shoe, temple recession. It's a Norwood 1, minus some of the density. I'd recommend styling your hair with it combed back - to fully take advantage of the temple coverage - and using a little Toppik to fill in any gaps.


  • #979
    Iwantcoffeenai
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Iwantcoffeenai


    Is a hair transplant consultation okay to travel for in current restrictions? I'm going to get a second opinion on my hair transplant I had 7 months ago from another clinic. I really want to see if I can get the temples filled in.


  • #980
    Plasandrunt
    Registered Users Posts: 858 ✭✭✭Plasandrunt


    Iwantcoffeenai wrote: »
    What are your results like now? I'm 5 months post op and am dissapointed so am considering a top up.

    Hi Mate haven't been on this thread in a while apologies about delay in replying.

    So It'll be 6 months since I got mine done on the 26th of July and I'm hugely underwhelmed. The hairline has turned out nicely but simply wasn't enough grafts put on the crown.

    This was something I noticed immediately after the procedure was done, I emailed Kim (lady who runs the place about it)and she gave me excuse that the surgeon didn't put as many grafts on my crown because she wanted me to avoid shock loss?

    So I have my 6 month check up next week, I've had no contact since the day after the operation was done and my last email even remained unreplied to. I'm going to try and look for a partial refund and just go to Dr Nel in a few months.


  • #981
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Yeah maybe I think I was hoping it would look better but looking back in hindsight I probably needed another transplant to get it where I want it to be. I'm sceptical about the Beacon as nobody has any real reviews on boards, Justin seemed genuine but without any reviews it's hard to make a call on the Beacon.I will go for a consultation with Dr nel and see what he says and try to make a informed decision this time. I think if go for a second transplant it needs to be done right as like anyone I only have a finite amount of follicles. I'm just worried he's out of my price range.


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  • #982
    at9qu5vp0wcix7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 738 ✭✭✭at9qu5vp0wcix7


    ste31 wrote: »
    Yeah maybe I think I was hoping it would look better but looking back in hindsight I probably needed another transplant to get it where I want it to be. I'm sceptical about the Beacon as nobody has any real reviews on boards, Justin seemed genuine but without any reviews it's hard to make a call on the Beacon.I will go for a consultation with Dr nel and see what he says and try to make a informed decision this time. I think if go for a second transplant it needs to be done right as like anyone I only have a finite amount of follicles. I'm just worried he's out of my price range.

    What was your rate of loss beforehand? If you were still losing a lot of hair, his comments advising against a DHT inhibitor would seem odd. If you aren't already, throw minoxidil in to your routine - you already have good coverage and it really helps increase density, it would be ideal for you. If safe to do so, look in to microneedling (e.g. Dermapen, Derma Stamp) - this isn't always possible until you have fully recovered from the hair transplant.

    I wouldn't feel bad about it at the end of the day, you bit the bullet and it looks a lot better than it would have if you didn't get the HT.


  • #983
    Americanisms
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Americanisms


    Hi everyone I think this is the main hair transplant thread so I'm posting here.

    Anyway, I have been considering a FUE transplant the last few months and have decided to seek a consultation with Premier Hair in Rathmines in the next few weeks (their reviews seem excellent and I'd rather go bald than fork out for Blackrock!)

    My hair loss has occured over the last few years due to the development of scar tissue and folliculitis from poor uninformed scalp psiorasis management, as well as some MPB and a cyst scar at the bottom left of my crown.

    As far as I know FUE transplants can be carried out successfully over scar tissue and that the grafts will not be at an added risk of death during shedding, but I'm prepared to be told that I'm not suitable for a transplant.

    So if I was suitable for a transplant and the scar tissue was operable, what could I hope for? I have provided 5 images (three pre shower, two post shower) over the last few weeks of my hair, which gives some indication of what I'm working with.

    I would like to think I would be able to gain a Norwood 2 with some patchy balding here and there when down to a buzzcut, but I'm really not sure (I'm willing to pay for a high amount of grafts). Any thoughts?


  • #984
    Mongfinder General
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭Mongfinder General


    Americanisms wrote: »
    Hi everyone I think this is the main hair transplant thread so I'm posting here.

    Anyway, I have been considering a FUE transplant the last few months and have decided to seek a consultation with Premier Hair in Rathmines in the next few weeks (their reviews seem excellent and I'd rather go bald than fork out for Blackrock!)

    My hair loss has occured over the last few years due to the development of scar tissue and folliculitis from poor uninformed scalp psiorasis management, as well as some MPB and a cyst scar at the bottom left of my crown.

    As far as I know FUE transplants can be carried out successfully over scar tissue and that the grafts will not be at an added risk of death during shedding, but I'm prepared to be told that I'm not suitable for a transplant.

    So if I was suitable for a transplant and the scar tissue was operable, what could I hope for? I have provided 5 images (three pre shower, two post shower) over the last few weeks of my hair, which gives some indication of what I'm working with.

    I would like to think I would be able to gain a Norwood 2 with some patchy balding here and there when down to a buzzcut, but I'm really not sure (I'm willing to pay for a high amount of grafts). Any thoughts?

    In terms of donor area, a transplant should be a slam dunk. But the transplant may be complicated by the issues you’ve highlighted. You will need an honest and skillful hair transplant surgeon. The best available. I would check out reputable consultants in the hair transplant industry rather than clinics.


  • #985
    Americanisms
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Americanisms


    Mongfinder General wrote: »
    In terms of donor area, a transplant should be a slam dunk. But the transplant may be complicated by the issues you’ve highlighted. You will need an honest and skillful hair transplant surgeon. The best available. I would check out reputable consultants in the hair transplant industry rather than clinics.


    I get the need for a reputable consultant but price is a big issue for me and I'm unwilling to travel so unsure of my options, as Ireland certainly ain't the cheapest country for a HT


  • #986
    Rikand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Go to Dr. Nel for a consultation. I know of someone who went to him for a consultation with a view to getting a transplant and it turned out he had an un-diagnosed underlying scalp condition that meant he would have been completely unsuitable for a transplant. Nel told him honestly rather than just take his money.

    You dont have to go to Nel for the transplant if he's to expensive, but he'll give you a completely honest diagnosis of your scalp and suitability for a transplant if you have any doubts about anywhere else


  • #987
    Mongfinder General
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭Mongfinder General


    Americanisms wrote: »
    I get the need for a reputable consultant but price is a big issue for me and I'm unwilling to travel so unsure of my options, as Ireland certainly ain't the cheapest country for a HT

    I understand the aversion to travel. But that narrows your focus which makes choosing easier. Perhaps you might need to focus on a more long term plan. If money is an issue (it is for a lot of us) then you need to prioritize your spending and save. The other option is financing through flexi fi. They provide finance for a couple of hair transplant clinics.
    When your hair is dry, there is no noticeable balding from the photo you shared.
    Using regaine foam is a good start, this will slow down hair loss. Finasteride is another option to maintain density but side effects can happen.
    It really is important that you get the best advice and a consultation is going to cost €0-€300. Aesthetically, Your hair is in decent shape as is.
    I have been to Dr Nel and I have no complaints. He is hands on and runs his own practice. He will give you an honest appraisal and tell you what he can and can’t do.


  • #988
    Americanisms
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Americanisms


    Rikand wrote: »
    Go to Dr. Nel for a consultation. I know of someone who went to him for a consultation with a view to getting a transplant and it turned out he had an un-diagnosed underlying scalp condition that meant he would have been completely unsuitable for a transplant. Nel told him honestly rather than just take his money.

    You dont have to go to Nel for the transplant if he's to expensive, but he'll give you a completely honest diagnosis of your scalp and suitability for a transplant if you have any doubts about anywhere else


    Thank you my man for recommending Dr.Nel for me.


    I have since looked him up and will be booking a consultation to speak with him over this potentially tricky procedure and thankfully his prices both low and high end, are very favorable for me.


    I would still recommend Premier Hair as an option for hair transplant surgery, but in my case I need the very best Ireland has to offer if the procedure is to go ahead.


    I now am much more confident heading into my consultation and will fully trust in the words of Dr. Nel


  • #989
    ste31
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ste31


    Hi, my hair loss was slow over a 10-15 year period looking back over old pictures, its just receded further over the years. I am using minoxidil but lost faith in it and only using it the odd time really. ye I'm ok with the HT, it defo looks better than b4 but overall I was hoping for more density. I will go to Dr. Nel and see what he says. all of the other HT clinics have had some form of bad reviews so it seems he is the only reputable clinic in Ireland as far as I can gather. The next app free with Dr. Nel is the end of march which is quite a long time but hopefully its worth it.


  • #990
    Teothican
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Teothican


    For anyone interested Siya Hair clinic do 4000 grafts for 2199 including flights and accommodation in turkey

    http://siyahairclinic.ie/free-evaluation-cost/


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  • #991
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    ^ Looks great. Can you post up the before photo?

    Sorry hadn't checked thread in ages.

    It was just to move the hairline forward as it had receded. Maybe an inch either side and then moved the middle forward a cm or two, plus thickened up the whole area.

    Before and after below.

    I went to Dr Cinik in Istanbul. Really happy.

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  • #992
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    princip wrote: »
    Great looking job alright.

    the more I look the more I think I will go with him as well. He doesn't seem to be perfect but he seems very good and It doesn't seem to be the case that if you pay thousands more that you get any better of a result.

    Did you go for any of the extras e.g sapphire blades? Cinik doing the opening of the canals? the pain-free anasthetic?

    Would also love to see your befores

    I did have him do opening of canals and I went for the pain free anaesthetic. Defo recommend that. I am not mad into pain :D


  • #993
    Iwantcoffeenai
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Iwantcoffeenai


    I went for a consultation with Dr Nel and was really impressed. I would never have heard of him without this thread. He will fill in the temples of my hairline and increase the density in my crown. My first transplant with another clinic would not do this for whatever reason. He thinks it was due to my initial reluctance to take finasteride which I now do.

    Has anyone had a transplant done with him? What was your experience and results like? He says he does the incisions in the evening before and then the transplant the following day. This means an overnight stay which is a bit annoying.

    Also he strongly advised using Proscar instead of generic finasteride. Has anyone noticed a difference between the two?


  • #994
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Iwantcoffeenai wrote: »
    I went for a consultation with Dr Nel and was really impressed. I would never have heard of him without this thread. He will fill in the temples of my hairline and increase the density in my crown. My first transplant with another clinic would not do this for whatever reason. He thinks it was due to my initial reluctance to take finasteride which I now do.

    Has anyone had a transplant done with him? What was your experience and results like? He says he does the incisions in the evening before and then the transplant the following day. This means an overnight stay which is a bit annoying.

    Also he strongly advised using Proscar instead of generic finasteride. Has anyone noticed a difference between the two?

    Do you stay in the clinic?


  • #995
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    Iwantcoffeenai wrote: »
    I went for a consultation with Dr Nel and was really impressed. I would never have heard of him without this thread. He will fill in the temples of my hairline and increase the density in my crown. My first transplant with another clinic would not do this for whatever reason. He thinks it was due to my initial reluctance to take finasteride which I now do.

    Has anyone had a transplant done with him? What was your experience and results like? He says he does the incisions in the evening before and then the transplant the following day. This means an overnight stay which is a bit annoying.

    Also he strongly advised using Proscar instead of generic finasteride. Has anyone noticed a difference between the two?

    Yes, I too switched from generic fin to proscar. It is a pain cutting up the tablets, but proscar seems to be more effective.
    Also I switched from Minoxidil foam to Loniten. Seems like a better option.


  • #996
    EltonJohn69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,491 ✭✭✭EltonJohn69


    suave.4u wrote: »
    Yes, I too switched from generic fin to proscar. It is a pain cutting up the tablets, but proscar seems to be more effective.
    Also I switched from Minoxidil foam to Loniten. Seems like a better option.

    Any side effects ?


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  • #997
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    suave.4u wrote: »
    Yes, I too switched from generic fin to proscar. It is a pain cutting up the tablets, but proscar seems to be more effective.
    Also I switched from Minoxidil foam to Loniten. Seems like a better option.

    Odd. Same ingredient.


  • #998
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    Iwantcoffeenai wrote: »
    I went for a consultation with Dr Nel and was really impressed. I would never have heard of him without this thread. He will fill in the temples of my hairline and increase the density in my crown. My first transplant with another clinic would not do this for whatever reason. He thinks it was due to my initial reluctance to take finasteride which I now do.

    Has anyone had a transplant done with him? What was your experience and results like? He says he does the incisions in the evening before and then the transplant the following day. This means an overnight stay which is a bit annoying.

    Also he strongly advised using Proscar instead of generic finasteride. Has anyone noticed a difference between the two?

    There’s loads of reviews from him on this thread if you search back a few pages. Incisions the day before are a real game changer. It gives him and the team more time on the day to concentrate on the important part, i.e. transplanting grafts.

    Proscar is the same thing, just a different brand. It was the original prostate drug that was found to help with hair also, then they rebranded it and hiked up the price because the cosmetic industry has better margins. If you want to pay for the more expensive one then by all means do!


  • #999
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    Americanisms wrote: »
    Hi everyone I think this is the main hair transplant thread so I'm posting here.

    Anyway, I have been considering a FUE transplant the last few months and have decided to seek a consultation with Premier Hair in Rathmines in the next few weeks (their reviews seem excellent and I'd rather go bald than fork out for Blackrock!)

    My hair loss has occured over the last few years due to the development of scar tissue and folliculitis from poor uninformed scalp psiorasis management, as well as some MPB and a cyst scar at the bottom left of my crown.

    As far as I know FUE transplants can be carried out successfully over scar tissue and that the grafts will not be at an added risk of death during shedding, but I'm prepared to be told that I'm not suitable for a transplant.

    So if I was suitable for a transplant and the scar tissue was operable, what could I hope for? I have provided 5 images (three pre shower, two post shower) over the last few weeks of my hair, which gives some indication of what I'm working with.

    I would like to think I would be able to gain a Norwood 2 with some patchy balding here and there when down to a buzzcut, but I'm really not sure (I'm willing to pay for a high amount of grafts). Any thoughts?

    You have great hair, surprised you’re looking for a HT as some people would love to have your hair. That being said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s what you see when you look in the mirror that ultimately matters. You look to have good donor and medium/high hair caliber, which makes a huge difference in the end result. If I was you I’d be waiting another few years prior to doing one. I would get going with all the other good stuff you can do for hair loss (medication, shampoo, biotin, derma rolling, etc) and I’d use hair fibres to cover the scar and then have an procedure later if really needed. Just my two cents.


  • #1000
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭HBC08


    suave.4u wrote: »
    Yes, I too switched from generic fin to proscar. It is a pain cutting up the tablets, but proscar seems to be more effective.
    Also I switched from Minoxidil foam to Loniten. Seems like a better option.

    Loniten is also known as oral minoxidil. Much more effective than topical but its a blood pressure medication,my HT surgeon recommended it for me but i can't risk it as theres a history of heart trouble in my family.Also has other side effects like excess body hair.
    It's only available on prescription, can I ask how did you get it?


  • #1001
    Americanisms
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Americanisms


    Dellboy2007 wrote: »
    You have great hair, surprised you’re looking for a HT as some people would love to have your hair. That being said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s what you see when you look in the mirror that ultimately matters. You look to have good donor and medium/high hair caliber, which makes a huge difference in the end result. If I was you I’d be waiting another few years prior to doing one. I would get going with all the other good stuff you can do for hair loss (medication, shampoo, biotin, derma rolling, etc) and I’d use hair fibres to cover the scar and then have an procedure later if really needed. Just my two cents.


    Thanks for advice.



    I guess my main issue is with bald patches throughout the forelock region and also with my stunted hairline, which I would like to get back to a Norwood 2 mature hairline (appropriate for someone nearing 30).


    I'm actually completely fine with the crown and I don't know if there are many bald patches in the mid scalp, so I would hope one 4,000 or so graft (FUE or combined) procedure by Dr. Nel and his team would restore the hairline and greatly reduce the bald patches around the front of my scalp to where they would not be unsightly on closer inspection


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