Hair Transplant Experiences

david_1888 wrote: »

Not taking Finasteride as Ailesbury absolutely advises against the use of it due to it's side effects.

I did hear of a case where a guy was taking a quarter of a tablet every two days which dramatically decreases the chances of side effects but as I don't want to be infertile (just yet), I'm holding off on using it at all!

can't understand why any experienced HT surgeon will advise against Fin. Only Fin will maintain your existing hair.
Perhaps they want to promote their own products....be vigilant!

Hi Guys.

Im a 28 yr old male and receding from the front and also very light on top. Ive noticed my hair thinning since 23/24 years of age.

The last year Ive being using Toppik on top to cover it but of course at times (weather etc) it doesnt always look well.

Recently Ive started using Regaine 5%, does people find it any good?

Im looking into a hair transplant in the next year so in regards to that whats a good clinic in Ireland that is reasonable cheap? I see Hrbr based in Dublin but there stated between 8 to 20k which is bit steep for me. Is there any where else in Ireland considerd cheaper?

I know the number of grafts etc come into cost. But all in all would I get a good deal in Ireland or even UK? OR am I better off going to Turkey or else where?


Thanks for any replies.

Paladium30 wrote:

As a substitute to Finasteride, I use a 300 diode laser helmet 3 times per week, I take a sea kelp supplement in the morning, Resihi Mushroom in the evening along with pumpkin seed oil, Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2. I also use a dermaroller about once per week and take collagen poweder mixed in a glass of milk daily. It sounds a lot but it's fairly easy once your routine is set up

Sounds like a hair routine Patrick Bateman would be proud of!

Can anyone advise the cost of a consultation at HRCB and whether it's worth it.
I have done a small bit of research. I was thinking of getting their views first and then at least I'd have something to go when looking elsewhere?
The common view online appears to indicate they're overpriced

kneejerk wrote: »

How did you get on?

Hi got a few PMS so here I am day 10 after the op, the op itself is relatively pain free, getting the head numbed bit of pain but not bad, the Thursday night I met with Dr nel to do the incisions in the recipient area, this took maybe 2 hours. Back to the clinic at 7 am and donor hair was harvested and that afternoon implanted into recipient area. Surgery finished approx 6pm. Back in the Saturday at 7am and had bandages removed and was shown how yo wash the hair and instructions yo follow for next 2 weeks. Given pain meds for next week but all in all a straight forward experience . I got 2041 fue grafts and at day 10 my grafts can't dislodge anymore so back to gym tomorrow. I didn't shave the top o my head so when the scabs fall the next few days I should be able to cover the transplant with my hair. My donor hair is already nearly back to normal and he told my I have like 10000 grafts so nlenougj for another 3 transplants but he said I should get very good result and not need another one if I follow the meds.

iebamm2580 wrote: »

Hi got a few PMS so here I am day 10 after the op, the op itself is relatively pain free, getting the head numbed bit of pain but not bad, the Thursday night I met with Dr nel to do the incisions in the recipient area, this took maybe 2 hours. Back to the clinic at 7 am and donor hair was harvested and that afternoon implanted into recipient area. Surgery finished approx 6pm. Back in the Saturday at 7am and had bandages removed and was shown how yo wash the hair and instructions yo follow for next 2 weeks. Given pain meds for next week but all in all a straight forward experience . I got 2041 fue grafts and at day 10 my grafts can't dislodge anymore so back to gym tomorrow. I didn't shave the top o my head so when the scabs fall the next few days I should be able to cover the transplant with my hair. My donor hair is already nearly back to normal and he told my I have like 10000 grafts so nlenougj for another 3 transplants but he said I should get very good result and not need another one if I follow the meds.

What is the latest update buddy, hope all is well!

Was the face initially swollen for long? How many days did the swelling last. Also how many days do you think one should take off from work so that the whole procedure goes unnoticed

DonalB1 wrote: »

Does anyone know how things will look with a HT in 20 years?

I’m seriously considering it but don’t want to be left with a great hairline at my temples and then random bald spots behind this

My thoughts are that I will keep up with finasteride for couple of years, lot of haisloss products in the pipeline that hopefully can maintain what I have when they come to market and can get off finasteride then.