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Hair transplant diary (ongoing)

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  • #402
    Tommy Pickle
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Tommy Pickle


    Monokne wrote: »
    I'm not suggesting you need to.

    I do struggle to believe no-one would notice though, but I can imagine that if you kept it private people would be disinclined to bring it up so at least you don't have to discuss it which I suppose is the end goal so I can understand.

    Your new hair takes 10 months to fully grow back, it happens so gradually that no one would notice. Its not like you change overnight


  • #403
    Hunchback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭Hunchback


    Okay, this is going to sound crazy and narcissistic and micro, but,

    My issue was that I couldn't get the time off work to have this done.

    Was temporarily laid off on Monday.

    Could last 6 months, I'm told (I work for a small business).

    I have my fingers crossed now that after about 4 months it becomes apparent that the pandemic is subsiding and I can make the trip to Turkey before I have to go back to work. I am hoping that it becomes generally accepted that international travel is declared to be safe a month or two before I get called back to work (and also hoping that I have a career to go back to!).

    Who knows, there may even be some special offers (although, I am not looking to scrimp and save on this decision, at all!).

    In my list of potential silver linings, this is kinda very much up there


  • #404
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Fingers crossed for you hunchback. Sorry to hear you were laid off.

    I've Istanbul booked for August. Hoping that will still be do-able.


  • #405
    Hunchback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭Hunchback


    Monokne wrote: »
    Fingers crossed for you hunchback. Sorry to hear you were laid off.

    I've Istanbul booked for August. Hoping that will still be do-able.

    It's sound. We're all in this together!


  • #406
    BeMAD
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭BeMAD


    Hi all, I am looking into getting a FUE transplant but because of travel restrictions I am looking at Ireland. From the thread it seems that people have gone through Ailesbury and Dr.Nel but was wondering if anyone has any experience with Premier Hair Restoration Clinic and if anyone has any results they wouldn't mind sharing?


  • #407
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Don't have any info on Irish clinics but FYI believe the Turkish ones will be open over the summer. I have a booking for August and they've informed me they will be open by the end of May.


  • #408
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    Went to dr nel 9 and half months ago, hair growing in nicely now, i got 2041 fue grafts done unshaved, so essentially nobody knew i had it done, getting a few comments lately but shrugged it of as change of barber and covid 19 so cant cut my hair. IF it keeps improving which im told it does i will be more than happy. I have seen a guy at work who went to turkey and his hair has not turned out great. his donor hair was over harvested and you can see patches on the back of his head, dr nel told me he gets lots of guys coming back to correct being butchered in turkey so just be careful. Staying in Ireland and in my own bed the night after the op was just such a hassle free experience.


  • #409
    BeMAD
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭BeMAD


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Went to dr nel 9 and half months ago, hair growing in nicely now, i got 2041 fue grafts done unshaved, so essentially nobody knew i had it done, getting a few comments lately but shrugged it of as change of barber and covid 19 so cant cut my hair. IF it keeps improving which im told it does i will be more than happy. I have seen a guy at work who went to turkey and his hair has not turned out great. his donor hair was over harvested and you can see patches on the back of his head, dr nel told me he gets lots of guys coming back to correct being butchered in turkey so just be careful. Staying in Ireland and in my own bed the night after the op was just such a hassle free experience.

    How much was Dr.Nel for 2000 grafts. Don't need an exact price but just looking for a rough estimate and What made you pick Dr.Nel over other clinics in Ireland?


  • #410
    Hunchback
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭Hunchback


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Went to dr nel 9 and half months ago, hair growing in nicely now, i got 2041 fue grafts done unshaved, so essentially nobody knew i had it done, getting a few comments lately but shrugged it of as change of barber and covid 19 so cant cut my hair. IF it keeps improving which im told it does i will be more than happy. I have seen a guy at work who went to turkey and his hair has not turned out great. his donor hair was over harvested and you can see patches on the back of his head, dr nel told me he gets lots of guys coming back to correct being butchered in turkey so just be careful. Staying in Ireland and in my own bed the night after the op was just such a hassle free experience.

    Very interesting post - thank you.


  • #411
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    BeMAD wrote: »
    How much was Dr.Nel for 2000 grafts. Don't need an exact price but just looking for a rough estimate and What made you pick Dr.Nel over other clinics in Ireland?

    Was 4 euro per graft but he generally implants aprox 10% more during surgery but essentially 4euro. I chose him because he wasn't a salesman,seemed honest about expectations and showed me good results he had done previously. Be careful in turkey as i said the guy in work the back of his head looks patchy and you can see clearly where they took the grafts from. After 10 days you couldn't tell i had anything removed from the back of my head. Some results in turkey are amazing like sppedboatchase on here but i have since haerd the doc he went to has been churning out poor results as he tries to do too many patients in a day and essentially over-sees surgery rather than do it himself. Dr nel makes all the incisions which is the most important part and implants a good share of the grafts too. As i said im not fully there with results yet but the last 6 weeks it has really come on nicely.


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  • #412
    patrickmc23
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭patrickmc23


    Was looking at Tir na Nog clinic, would anyone recommend?


  • #413
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    patrickmc23 wrote: »
    Was looking at Tir na Nog clinic, would anyone recommend?

    Would never trust a company that claims to be as big as they do.
    Three clinics in Dublin all with same landline and mobile number.

    Here is a better option for you maybe.
    https://imgur.com/gallery/raX5W2K


  • #414
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    20/20 wrote: »
    Would never trust a company that claims to be as big as they do.
    Three clinics in Dublin all with same landline and mobile number.

    Here is a better option for you maybe.
    https://imgur.com/gallery/raX5W2K

    Not sure your logic bears scrutiny.

    Would you buy a cola drink off Coke or do you find them suspicious and stick to a local homebrew? :confused:


  • #415
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    Monokne wrote: »
    Not sure your logic bears scrutiny.

    Firstly I believe in spending my money in Ireland and supporting Ireland.
    Not flying of to Turkey to save a few quid.
    I rang the Tir na Nog clinic about treatment and they took my details but never called me back, then studying the website and the so called three clinics around the city with one phone number things didnt add up.
    I also cant find any independent reviews anywhere about them. On this thread you have patrickmc23 with just two posts asking about them and on this thread https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057842244 you have Miky10 also with just two posts raving about how good the are. One of the owners of Tir Na Nog had a web design business and to me the whole website stinks of spoof.


  • #416
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    20/20 wrote: »
    Firstly I believe in spending my money in Ireland and supporting Ireland.
    Not flying of to Turkey to save a few quid.
    I rang the Tir na Nog clinic about treatment and they took my details but never called me back, then studying the website and the so called three clinics around the city with one phone number things didnt add up.
    I also cant find any independent reviews anywhere about them. On this thread you have patrickmc23 with just two posts asking about them and on this thread https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057842244 you have Miky10 also with just two posts raving about how good the are. One of the owners of Tir Na Nog had a web design business and to me the whole website stinks of spoof.

    I think they are based in Ireland aren't they? Not sure what the point you're making here is :confused:


  • #417
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    Monokne wrote: »
    I think they are based in Ireland aren't they? Not sure what the point you're making here is :confused:

    Your confused about a lot. I hope you know the difference between cola and COKE. Tir Na Nog are based in Ireland and that's why I called them, but now I wouldn't trust them at all as I think their whole site is just spin. The poster patrickmc23 asked about Tir Na Nog.
    But you on the other hand say your flying off to Turkey for a transplant. I believe in supporting Ireland.


  • #418
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    You're*

    Cool :)


  • #419
    patrickmc23
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭patrickmc23


    I don’t use the often, that why I only have 2 posts. I only asked as I can’t see many reviews on online. Not sure what your point is? Just looking for advice.


  • #420
    davozc
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭davozc


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Went to dr nel 9 and half months ago, hair growing in nicely now, i got 2041 fue grafts done unshaved, so essentially nobody knew i had it done, getting a few comments lately but shrugged it of as change of barber and covid 19 so cant cut my hair. IF it keeps improving which im told it does i will be more than happy. I have seen a guy at work who went to turkey and his hair has not turned out great. his donor hair was over harvested and you can see patches on the back of his head, dr nel told me he gets lots of guys coming back to correct being butchered in turkey so just be careful. Staying in Ireland and in my own bed the night after the op was just such a hassle free experience.

    Due to go into Dr nel in a few weeks to get something similar. Feeling nervous about it now. But adopting the same mentality stay local. Any chance I could ask you a few questions about your experience outside of this thread?


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  • #421
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    davozc wrote: »
    Due to go into Dr nel in a few weeks to get something similar. Feeling nervous about it now. But adopting the same mentality stay local. Any chance I could ask you a few questions about your experience outside of this thread?

    Good luck with it. I believe he is very good.


  • #422
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    davozc wrote: »
    Due to go into Dr nel in a few weeks to get something similar. Feeling nervous about it now. But adopting the same mentality stay local. Any chance I could ask you a few questions about your experience outside of this thread?

    yeah i pmd you man.


  • #423
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    davozc wrote: »
    Due to go into Dr nel in a few weeks to get something similar. Feeling nervous about it now. But adopting the same mentality stay local. Any chance I could ask you a few questions about your experience outside of this thread?

    From my experience, I would say goto DHI Beacon first cause they have free initial consultation. Then goto Dr Nel. This way you have more information on your state.


  • #424
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    suave.4u wrote: »
    From my experience, I would say goto DHI Beacon first cause they have free initial consultation. Then goto Dr Nel. This way you have more information on your state.

    did you get a transplant in the end man?


  • #425
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    did you get a transplant in the end man?

    Not yet buddy. My existing condition has to be resolved first before going for HT
    :(.
    But things are looking better now lately, so fingers crossed


  • #426
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Good luck pal.


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  • #427
    IrelandABU
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭IrelandABU


    Emerald99 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I recently had an FUE procedure with Dr Nel. In my experience, Dr Nel is a complete gentleman and I cannot overstate the professionalism of him and his team. For something I was very nervous about, I could not believe how smooth everything was. I am delighted with my results so far. If anyone wants any more information please feel free to DM me and I will answer any questions as best I can based on my exp.

    Thanks

    I am going to have a consultation with Dr. Nel next week so any updated views / opinions etc would be great if anybody would care to share?

    Thanks


  • #428
    Rikand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    IrelandABU wrote: »
    I am going to have a consultation with Dr. Nel next week so any updated views / opinions etc would be great if anybody would care to share?

    Thanks

    Scroll on up. A lot of our other posters have been and all seem to speak very well of him.


  • #429
    Coady2020
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Coady2020


    Guys
    Dont limit yourself just to Ireland.
    There are much better doctors abroad.
    Do your research look up forums such as hair restoration network,hair loss experiences and international hair loss forum.
    You can see real life results from real people not cherry picked ones from clinics.

    Why limit yourself to Ireland when you can travel abroad to get a better job done by a top doc who is known all over the word?


  • #430
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Think it's a budget and comfort thing.

    I am going abroad because I know of a clinic that has a good reputation and it's cheaper than getting it done here, but very much understand others who want to get it done local. You feel quite vulnerable before and after any kind of surgery, some people would prefer to experience all that at home and deal with local people. To each their own :)


  • #431
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    Coady2020 wrote: »
    Guys
    Dont limit yourself just to Ireland.
    There are much better doctors abroad.
    Do your research look up forums such as hair restoration network,hair loss experiences and international hair loss forum.
    You can see real life results from real people not cherry picked ones from clinics.

    Why limit yourself to Ireland when you can travel abroad to get a better job done by a top doc who is known all over the word?

    Who is limiting themselves, why go abroad if you have met a reputable doc here in Ireland who has shown you good results, the grass is not always greener, i have seen first hand the damage done to a guy who went to turkey, Belgium is the only other place i would have went too as it has many top docs. where did you get yours done?


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  • #432
    Tommy Pickle
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Tommy Pickle


    Monokne wrote: »
    Think it's a budget and comfort thing.

    I am going abroad because I know of a clinic that has a good reputation and it's cheaper than getting it done here, but very much understand others who want to get it done local. You feel quite vulnerable before and after any kind of surgery, some people would prefer to experience all that at home and deal with local people. To each their own :)

    Absolutely agree with this. If you have a small budget and really want it done you are more likely to go abroad and some people are quite comfortable doing it.
    I think a lot of people who can afford to get it done in Ireland will. The peace of mind to be able to drive back to the doctor if you are having any issues was a big thing for me. Meeting the doctor before the surgery to discuss it, the doctor performing the surgery himself, and meeting him the week later to ensure that all is well. Those things are worth the extra few quid for a lot of people, along with no language barrier, flights etc.


  • #433
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    Tommy Pickle wrote: »
    Absolutely agree with this. If you have a small budget and really want it done you are more likely to go abroad and some people are quite comfortable doing it.
    I think a lot of people who can afford to get it done in Ireland will. The peace of mind to be able to drive back to the doctor if you are having any issues was a big thing for me. Meeting the doctor before the surgery to discuss it, the doctor performing the surgery himself, and meeting him the week later to ensure that all is well. Those things are worth the extra few quid for a lot of people, along with no language barrier, flights etc.

    Yeah man thats exactly it, still wouldn't pay blackrock prices but dr nel is affordable.


  • #434
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Yeah man thats exactly it, still wouldn't pay blackrock prices but dr nel is affordable.

    I am also contemplating a surgery once my existing condition is resolved. As per my research places like Ailesbury and DHI do cost less than Dr Nel.


  • #435
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    suave.4u wrote: »
    I am also contemplating a surgery once my existing condition is resolved. As per my research places like Ailesbury and DHI do cost less than Dr Nel.

    TBH i dint like some of the results i seen from ailesbury, thats just my opinion, i felt in safer hands with nel and his background. Each to there own though. The fact that ailesbury dont recommend finasteride is a worry. IMO finasteride is essential to a successful hair transplant.


  • #436
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    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.


  • #437
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    IMO finasteride is essential to a successful hair transplant.

    Where are you getting that nugget of info from. ??


  • #438
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,531 ✭✭✭HBC08


    20/20 wrote: »
    Where are you getting that nugget of info from. ??

    In most cases this is true.If, for example you are receding and have your hairline restored then if your MPB continued your remaining native hair will still fall out (see Stuart Hogg for example)
    If you are a diffuse thinner and you have a ht,the remaining native hairs will continue to fall out leaving you back where you started.
    Do you see the trend here? A ht is not a cure for baldness and finesteride will help keep your native hair.
    If someone was a Norwood 6/7 then I imagine there would be less need for a DHT blocker as most of the hair would be gone.


  • #439
    Tus
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tus


    suave.4u wrote: »
    I am also contemplating a surgery once my existing condition is resolved. As per my research places like Ailesbury and DHI do cost less than Dr Nel.

    Does anyone have any experience getting a transplant done with DHI? I'm booking in for a consultation with Dr Nel but DHI is very close to home however I can't really find any third hand info on the beacon branch. If someone could point me towards some experiences I'd appreciate it.


  • #440
    suave.4u
    Registered Users Posts: 989 ✭✭✭suave.4u


    Tus wrote: »
    Does anyone have any experience getting a transplant done with DHI? I'm booking in for a consultation with Dr Nel but DHI is very close to home however I can't really find any third hand info on the beacon branch. If someone could point me towards some experiences I'd appreciate it.

    I went for a consultation there. Prices are affordable and I was told that they use the latest choi pen technology and the complete surgery is done by the Doctor himself.
    But yes, I am not able to find any 3rd hand info, so not sure..


  • #441
    Tus
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tus


    suave.4u wrote: »
    I went for a consultation there. Prices are affordable and I was told that they use the latest choi pen technology and the complete surgery is done by the Doctor himself.
    But yes, I am not able to find any 3rd hand info, so not sure..

    Interesting. Might just go with Doctor Nel then depending on the quote I get as there's more then enough people happy with his work.


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  • #442
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    HBC08 wrote: »
    In most cases this is true.If, for example you are receding and have your hairline restored then if your MPB continued your remaining native hair will still fall out (see Stuart Hogg for example)
    If you are a diffuse thinner and you have a ht,the remaining native hairs will continue to fall out leaving you back where you started.
    Do you see the trend here? A ht is not a cure for baldness and finesteride will help keep your native hair.
    If someone was a Norwood 6/7 then I imagine there would be less need for a DHT blocker as most of the hair would be gone.

    I hope he was trying to be smart or else hes pretty uninformed.


  • #443
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    I hope he was trying to be smart or else hes pretty uninformed.

    If you are talking about me ? I was not been smart.
    I have asked you a question and hope you could answer without pointing me to the literature from the particular clinic you went to.
    Otherwise stop talking sh1te. People are reading this looking for info not your opinions.


  • #444
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    20/20 wrote: »
    If you are talking about me ? I was not been smart.
    I have asked you a question and hope you could answer without pointing me to the literature from the particular clinic you went to.
    Otherwise stop talking sh1te. People are reading this looking for info not your opinions.

    Your post came across as being smart because anybody thats getting a hair transplant and doesn't know about finasteride is incredibly un-informed. I have given this thread alot of info so piss off.


  • #445
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    anybody thats getting a hair transplant and doesn't know about finasteride is incredibly un-informed. so piss off.

    No need to be rude. You had a relatively small transplant. I don't know if that's all you needed or all you could afford. But you are no expert and people are on here looking for info like you were before your transplant. Don't tell people finasteride is necessary when that is not TRUE. I have asked you three days ago where this info comes from and still no reply, just insults. Also do you honestly think the Dr doing your transplant does 10% extra for free ?? and doesn't mention this in the advertising blurb. Now I think you are the un-informed one, or perhaps you counted the hair on your head afterwards.

    When you come back on here with your stupid response can you please post a pic of the before and after treatment you had done.


  • #446
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    Your a prick, you were arguing with another poster few weeks ago, dont quote me again.


  • #447
    20/20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭20/20


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Your a prick, you were arguing with another poster few weeks ago, dont quote me again.

    Nice. Now we can see the level of your intelligence and people will see you talk sh1te.

    I also asked for some pics before you came back. Where are they.


  • #448
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    HBC08 wrote: »
    In most cases this is true.If, for example you are receding and have your hairline restored then if your MPB continued your remaining native hair will still fall out (see Stuart Hogg for example)
    If you are a diffuse thinner and you have a ht,the remaining native hairs will continue to fall out leaving you back where you started.
    Do you see the trend here? A ht is not a cure for baldness and finesteride will help keep your native hair.
    If someone was a Norwood 6/7 then I imagine there would be less need for a DHT blocker as most of the hair would be gone.

    Summed up perfectly. Any decent clinic will recommend finasteride.


  • #449
    Kav_Piero
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Kav_Piero


    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


  • #450
    iebamm2580
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭iebamm2580


    Been on it for past year 1.25mg 3 times a week no sides, was on it for 3 years about 5 years ago daily and gave it up - watery semen only side i noticed which this time around i dont have as i am taking less, 3 times a week is enough is to block further loss. Any reputable transplant surgeon will recommend it, whats the point in having a transplant if the hair around it will still fall out.


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  • #451
    Kav_Piero
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Kav_Piero


    iebamm2580 wrote: »
    Been on it for past year 1.25mg 3 times a week no sides, was on it for 3 years about 5 years ago daily and gave it up - watery semen only side i noticed which this time around i dont have as i am taking less, 3 times a week is enough is to block further loss. Any reputable transplant surgeon will recommend it, whats the point in having a transplant if the hair around it will still fall out.

    Been weighing up a transplant for a couple of years now but like you said what's the point of getting one if your not going to bite the bullet with finasteride this has always prevented me from going ahead with it. Pretty much given up on Minoxidil at this stage, been using it for the last 5 years and it's only slightly stabilized the hair loss at best.


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