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You're right Robbie. Reckon I'm about 1000 grafts short, however the greater the density on the first pass the more you are out the safe zone in terms of yield, so there's a trade off. I'm resigning myself to needing a second pass now of around 1000-1500 grafts. Sometimes you wonder what you've started!

Just an update for everyone. The calibre of the hair has improved even in the last few days and I've been in touch with a couple of other clinics for their advice and opinions. They feel the work done could not have been better and what I probably need is a few more grafts to thicken things up. So I may have been unfairly harsh on my Dr. What I would say is this does highlight the limitations of such a procedure even when done by some of the most highly skilled and trained. Anyone thinking about it go in with your eyes open and prepare for the long haul.

Thanks Johnny. Like I say, I'm weighing up options and would not discount the likes of BHR which has a very good reputation. Got to get saving again anyway while I ponder.

Mainly because of customer service to be honest and I think the benchmark there is higher. Keeping my options open though, so not ruling out the continent entirely.

Wish I'd read this prior to my procedure. Really don't like the texture of transplanted hair and I think it is little talked about. As important as placement and density.

Yeah I'm now resigned to going to the States if anyone there will agree to help me. Pretty annoying that I now have to effectively put my life on hold again, fork out more money and travel further afield to get this sorted. Bit of a personal disaster really. Can't quite believe I'm worse off than when I started! Good luck to you too and hope you get sorted.

I'm sure there are more poor results out there Rob. Yes, it's disappointing as I was expecting a good result with him. I would really warn against anyone thinking about this procedure anywhere. I did plenty research and planned it for over 2 years, but have still ended up with a poor result. My worry is compounded by other doctors not willing to help me because of the fear of damaging existing grafts. This is a serious business. My job, life and relationships have all seriously suffered as a result of this so be sure what you're doing anyone thinking about it.

Have to chime in and say I agree with Rob and his points. Wish I'd gone to the States now. I had around 2100 grafts to the frontal third with Dr De Reys last year and I'm now around 15 months. Not good. I asked for density over coverage, but the grafts are spaced quite far apart and the hair itself is thick and wiry looking in the hairline. I also don't like the design of the hairline. He went for a very jagged approach on the right side and it looks weird grown out. Think he took this too far as I know an inconsistent hairline looks more natural or as nature intended. Mine doesn't. The follow-up correspondence with him has also been pitiful even though I've highlighted the procedure has made me depressed and unable to go out and socialise. You'll be dealing with Nick rather than the Dr. Been offered more grafts at a reduced rate, but doubt I'd go back. He is cheap, but I imagine there's much better Doctors out there and it will cost you in the long run. I'm now looking at stateside docs for a repair and getting the job done properly. Glad there's more posts on Dr De Reys as there was little when I was looking around and what I did see, particularly from his time at Prohair, we're pretty good. Looks like he's actually less consistent. Agree that he and Gina are very nice in person and don't hold anything personally against them apart from my result!