Hello high spirit.

I suggest you go through this process:

1. Reflect on whether this journey is for you. Have you tried buzzing down your hair? Are you prepared for all that comes with HTs - the expense, the "hair greed" (see other posts), etc. Believe me when I say that it is much better to have no procedure at all than to get it done by a clinic whose main virtues are lower price and closer location.

2. Try medical treatments and see if they make a difference first. The only two treatments that have proven results (although they don't work for everyone) are minoxidil (regaine) and finasteride (propecia or proscar).

3. If you still wish to go for an HT, seek a number of consultations and ask lots of questions. Farjo is a very good clinic, and the only one in the UK that this forum recommends. Avoid Norton, Hospital Group etc. You could look into European clinics as well, e.g. Devroye. As Richie says, don't let geography determine your choice. I would add the same about price. Of course money is a factor, and the recent fall in the value of sterling does make the US and Canada less competitive in price terms than they were this time last year. But that is where, in the view of many of this forum, the world leaders are based. Petchski, Richie and I are all from the UK, we all researched the issue extensively and, as you can see, we all chose to go to the US (in fact, we all chose the same surgeon, but he is certainly not the only world class one out there).

4. Keep researching. You can never do too much research into the issue. It's a big decision and you need to weigh up the pros and cons. Like all surgery, it can have tremendous benefits but it is not without risk.

Good luck mate.

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i agree with acrobaz! good post mate!

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Hi High Spirit
I would advise you to visit Drs Nilofer and Bessam Farjo in Manchester.They are the best in the uk and as good or possibly better than usa/canadian doctors.There is really no need to cross the atlantic.I received 2198 grafts in feb 2008,outstanding work,you can view my photos under DR BESSAM FARJO PATIENTS on this website.
I hope this assists you
best wishes
Greg

high spirit..did you eventually choose a uk surgeon?????????

Dont limit yourself to just the UK

I've been posting about how bad my surgery was in the UK :s

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I went to Transmed in Turkey and its cheaper than UK - cost about 80 quid to fly out with easyjet and you can get rooms for about 30 quid per night in decent hotels.

Three of us from the UK have been there since May and we all post here. ( and probably many more who dont post ! )

High Spirit

I would echo what the guys are saying and don't restrict yourself just to the UK. Use the forum to research as much as posiible before jumping in.
I travelled from the UK to Dr Alexander in Phoenix and his office made it so straight forward, it was a piece of cake. Many top US clinics also offer travel incentives to help with flight costs.

Cheers