CAMPBELL

I use the Kirkland Minox 5%. Works fine 'for me.' I use it every other day otherwise it can give me pimples I've noticed if used daily (that's just me!). Used it for about 4 years now

Visual & written updates are on my profile page Gents. No point in a full appraisal until the 12 month post op mark.

Kindest Regards,

Campbell .

Everyone has different benchmarks to what is good in their mind.

It'd be pretty mundane if we all saw things exactly the same.

I standby my original impression. Plus, as was stated initially this is a two step process

Looks great. Good choice of surgeon!

Outstanding !!

Whenever I'm out on the town having a cocktail or two with George it always looks natural..! Brad's too!

So... No decent UK online suppliers...? Can anyone recommend any reputable retailers at a decent cost? Please

Never asked to remove bandana at either Istanbul , Amsterdam or UK on return flights. More likely to be asked to remove a floppy hat that sits too high on a bandaged head!

ADVICE...wear the bandana on head & not around face otherwise security might just stop you

I was a Norwood 5a up to four months ago. If I were to believe some suggestions that a Norwood 5 upwards is beyond successful HT help then I'd still be a balding 5a with little prospect of hope regarding a head of hair.

So...I guess my very actions (& those of other 5s and upwards) of getting HT states that I disagree with such generalised & sweeping statements. You've got to take each individual case on its own merits Gents.

Kindest Regards, Campbell .

Great, in depth, well thought out and communicated piece. Thank you.

Grand!

Bring a large bandana (or two) with you. The floppy hats that clinics seem to issue their clients with look daft sitting proud on ones head & draw attention (& pretty impractical really). Bandana (I found anyway) blends in better is easy to wash & covers the bandages..etc). Also an inflatable travel neck support for night time & plane.

Just thinking 'off the top of my head' (so to speak!) on things I adapted to in Istanbul as I found I needed them

I've been using 5 per cent minoxidil for three to four years now. Twice a day as you (morning and early evening).

It is liquid solution. Came with a dropper but I decant it into a small 'spray' bottle. Just easier for me to use that's all.

Three to four light sprays and massage in with finger tips. Then wash hands well. Takes 30 seconds!! Yes, that quick. Human nature is such that unless you can do something reasonably quickly, conveniently & effectively then you'll give up doing it eventually ! This works 'for me.'

Often I'm wearing a cap within 10 minutes of this process to go outside.

Never had a problem

Marvellous!

Pre load a travel card that you can use at ATMs in Turkey. That's what I did. Safe & easy.

Purely my own 'personal' view here.

Check my profile for photos & write up. I had FUE HT with Dr Karadeniz & team 4 months ago.

Talk to him via email; phone; Skype before making a decision. But remember... HE is the surgeon (& 90% of the time HE will be 'hands on' with the procedure, NOT anyone else). Longevita is merely an Agent/middleman for MANY practitioners.

If you have concerns with using an agent, then deal 'directly' with the surgeon.

But (& again I can only speak for myself ), MY EXPERIENCE of this surgeon (& a great team ) was VERY POSITIVE.

Good Luck with your final decision, 'I know' it's not easy & the consequences of it going wrong are traumatic.

Patience Gents. Really early days yet.

Nonsense. Try telling 'that' to all the female fans of Telly Savalas, Yul Brenner or Sir Patrick Stewart to name but a few.

There's always somebody for someone out there in this amazingly diverse and complex world of ours

Thankfully hair can be transplanted these days. However personality cannot.

Totally transformed..! Outstanding.

Excellent.

You're most welcome. Good Luck in your journey! Campbell.

I've posted on my profile my experience with Dr Karadeniz (with photos). It was extremely good and positive. Am updating the progress of my FUE HT periodically to show the visual development of the HT. Regards, Campbell.

Three months FUE post op. Ive got a good crop of pimples in the recipient area. Some pus and bleeding.

Been advised that NERISONE Cream 0.1% should clear it.

Any further advice to this prior to my getting some?

(I'm not overly concerned but want to clear this up).

Thanks in advance Gents.

I'm 3 months post op & the pimples are having a party on my scalp. Some mild blood blotching too (left on pillow at night... I know! Not what you want to read!!). But its slowly improving & not something I'm overly concerned about. So just wanted to reassure any others out there that you're not alone & just a natural part of the process & journey just see the finish line towards the 12 month mark & go with the flow until then

Well done..!