Hi Guys,
I've been a member here for a few years now.
I've had two strip surgeries during the last 20 years or so with varying degrees of success in the UK.
I researched long and hard on many forums and I narrowed down my next operation with Dr Bisanga.
I had my first consultation with Dr Bisanga about a year ago . I was very impressed by his conservative and non-selling approach and telling me what I really didn't want to hear !
Basically, when Dr Bisanga had a good look at my hair density under a microscope he informed me that I had a lot of follicles going into miniaturisation; in other words dying off. The most I could expect from my scalp hair was 600 grafts.
I REALLY didn't want to hear this but guys, but when a top Doctor says things like that you really have to listen !
He suggested beard hair as an alternative. At that time I was very very wary of such a surgery.
The main concern, of course, was scarring to the face; and that worry is still there.
I went back home and real life took over but I did begin researching beard hair as donor hair.
I visited Stephen, the BHR rep for the UK, twice to see his own transplant. Wow !
Firstly, what an amazing job. What a great result for Stephen.
I was very keen to see how his face looked after 1400 beard grafts . When I arrived he had a slight stubble but was very happy to shave for me.
I honestly could not see a thing. Nothing , even very close up to indicate anything; very very impressive.
Stephen wears a very short crew cut and it looked amazing, particularly the hair placement on the crown. The 'swirl' pattern was a work of art; totally natural and nothing to indicate a transplant.
So, I decided Dr Bisanga was my 'man' and that I would try a beard hair transplant. I think my beard is good for such a procedure. If it goes well then I will do much more, but one step at a time.
Basically it will be a simple 'fill in' operation to the top of my head. Later I will fill in the strip scars which, in all fairness, are pretty good and then fill in my temporal humps too.
Although Dr Bisanga really doesn't believe in body hair other than beard and a little chest hair , I will ask for a test from my leg hair to be done too.
I will post regular updates, particularly regarding the face scarring concern for those of you who may be considering such a procedure but are , naturally, worried.
Secondly, I wish to say how much Stephen impressed me. If there was such a vocation as an 'anti-salesman' then Stephen would be it !
He spent more time trying to dissuade me and telling me to take my time than trying to sell me anything. He was clearly very concerned to do what was best for me and not hyping things up or telling me what I wanted to hear; quite the opposite in fact.
And he is a really nice guy too ! Always returns calls asap and always willing to talk and listen about anything that concerned me . A real credit to BHR.
Wish me luck guys; its very scary !
PS any advice on healing etc , most welcome .