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  1. Not sure where you are travelling from but for the UK you can take any amount but you have to declare more than 10k pounds in cash. I would just say be careful travelling with a lot of money in terms of security. I used to live overseas and would take the limit with me regularly to facilitate that but never left the money in a check-in bag and always kept it on me with no problems. If you can check how much the clinic will charge more on a card. We do not ourselves charge more and most pay on card traditionally. You may also be able to pay by a bank transfer as an option so worth asking if they charge the same as cash for that. I would guess there should not be an issue and if so pay most that way before going and a balance in cash for at most a few k for any graft fluctuation, so you have got most paid and carry a far lighter amount. You will have a lot on your mind with surgery and possibly a new country and language and if you can avoid risks that can be reduced in other ways. All the best!
  2. As said above, a lovely outcome and thank you for sharing all that you have! We really appreciate it.
  3. Sincerely all the best for this...rooting for you.
  4. Yes Dr.Ron Shapiro has a lovely character as does Dr.Mwamba.. Make sure to ask Dr.Bisanga this also when he is on. From knowing Dr.B 16 years I can agree also with Patrick on all he said..an excellent surgeon and a warm and generous person and also strict in the things that matter. Excellent Video Mel..you deserve credit for all the transformations you have brought to this forum and your case exposure also!
  5. I have sent more today..if any who asked don't see the email then please check spam! Thanks Steve
  6. Thank for the question and to those who also commented. Ian, aka @Raphael84 is Dr.Bisanga's rep and would be happy to answer questions and liaise with Dr.B for anyone who is interested. Online consultations, be it pictorial or video etc only give an idea, an outer layer really of how things are but not any real empirical verifiable data that we are known for, so there really is no replacement for an in-person consultation and we also are known to go very in-depth and detailed with the state of the art equipment and approach that Dr.B has honed over the years. This does not mean photos or videos are meaningless and for some it may be enough to book a surgery but for the real actual data then being seen is advantageous and especially if there are concerns or doubts on the photos etc. Even a zoom call will mean there can be live discussion but not real bespoke and personal data given. Some will buy a USB scope to send photos also under magnification and that is also a step further. We do consult in London as said and other international cities periodically and Ian for the UK/USA would be able to give dates. In the first instance we ask for nice clear photos from all profiles, age, medication, goals etc and can give then a preliminary analysis and move onto a personal consultation if that is recommended. More so for repair work this is also important as there are more often than not some challenges and irregularities that are not present on virgin scalps and it really is worth being on the same page on this and having then realistic goals. This video here will show some of the aspects we cover in an in-person consultation that you will not get remotely. Please feel free to contact Ian directly to arrange an assessment: ian@drchristianbisanga.com Take care Steve
  7. Not dealt with this patient myself but as it is years, my hunch was topical to be honest and I checked and it is 1x day topical applied at night from the consultation form originally submitted.
  8. Yes I can guarantee it is 5! Actually I sent this case yesterday to 2 repair patients we will do soon and one I have known 11 years and the other 4 years and both said ..Steve If I didn't know you I would not believe this..It is a nice compliment and yes this is 5 month update..so more to come!
  9. Since repairs seem more common now, here is a bump of this case that is outstanding and to think also done a decade ago.
  10. Be it density and naturalness it is really fantastic and the hallmark of Dr.Bisanga and the team. Thank you for coming to us and for also sharing your case also!
  11. Mdc2021 many thanks for sharing so far and looking forward to more updates as things continue to develop.
  12. One email just received and PDF sent..so please check spam incase you don't see it.
  13. Please both email me stephen@bhrclinic.com and l will send. Remember to check spam if you see nothing as at times it can end there.
  14. Redness is normal and part of the process as there is inflammation and neo-vascularity for the new grafts. It will depend on several factors such as skin tone...check the Fitzpartick scale to see yours..lighter do suffer more. The donor is not usually red for FUE ..the extraction points usually heal well in a few weeks. If you are talking Strip then 3 months is not uncommon either. The recipient is more red in higher density areas as the hair line.. For some it goes fast in a few weeks and for others it can linger but not cause a problem for growth. In-fact I have case to post soon that got really an outstanding result but was red for ages and I mean well into 4 months. But, he is more of a red head and very white skin and this is usual. If you have concerns then your clinic should be able to tell you what to apply and some will use a cortisone if they think it will initially help or other creams and instructions as to keep out of the sun and away from artificial heat, hot water, sauna, hair dryer etc while healing. It will heal and here are also some hints and tips that some use such as distilled witch hazel, LLLT, Arnica Cream or tablets etc that are also anti-inflammatory. Redness will also usually look worse under bathroom type lights as opposed to natural light ..so some also look worse in photos than real life. If you would like a copy of a post surgery hints and tips I wrote for patients then let me know and I can send you a copy. It will not replace the instructions of your chosen clinic but may give you some insight and tips that may be helpful and is a few pages on a pdf. Take care
  15. All the best for your surgery..ask the clinic for eateries and recommendations as they should also be able to assist. Janna is a very good tech there with a lot of experience.
  16. Thank you Gatsby..hope you are well pal..You are a great inspiration for many..
  17. It is a good question and here is a video I did that is relatively short at 7 minutes and you can go forwards a little but colour, coarseness etc are factors to look at for compatibility as you rightly see also. If you fast Fwd to 3.55 you see a list of things to consider for body hair to other areas.
  18. Hi Christopher..thank you for sharing so far and here is a small video summary of your case in under a minute.
  19. It is rare but it has happened but in the very small minority but we have seen a few scratch out grafts but as said above...not the majority by a long shot. One who did posted his case on this forum but got a great result, so the few grafts were not a problem that he lost.
  20. Some will wear washing up gloves or mitts to effectively stop you being able to scratch out a graft..We had a patient have his shirt buttoned up with his arms inside the main trunk of it but I would not recommend this in case you fall out of bed and cannot break the fall with your arms! He also then tied his arms to the head board he told me but I do think protection on over the hands is a better option.
  21. Further to the above video, Dr.B did punch-outs as promised and re-used the grafts as possible and harvested more for the filling work..Very nice and clean. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xEHYhZGIURE
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