Marco Van Basten

Following your journey mate

I too was there in October about 3 weeks ago!!

Thanks mate..... will do another post next week, so after 4 weeks

@Fue3361 Oh I am well aware of that lol

Hi guys,

Thought I would post some updates as I am now 13 days post op.

It seems to be healing quite well and I love the hairline. Actually quite like the look as it is!

The sleeping on my back was torture as was the swelling but that is all gone now, so much happier

I will post another update in a couple of weeks time (1 month post op) and try to do one each month thereafter.

Of course, if anyone has any questions feel free to ask!

p.s A special shout out to Ian who works with Dr Bisanga. He has been great since I 1st contacted him, probably a couple of years ago now and is always there if needed. Both him and the rest of the team were fantastic!

Hi everyone, 

Now at 7 days post op.

Sleep has been a real struggle, been getting around 3-4 hours per night.

Think it a mix of my head being really itchy (although that has improved a lot yesterday / today) and also my sleep pattern is just out of sync. My adrenalin was pumping last week before the operation etc so not had a fell night sleep for a while now. 

Tomorrow I will start the 2nd stage of post op, and try to massage the scabs etc

I am hoping that these remove by day 10 and I can get out with a cap at the weekend during the day.

I also got some aloe vera gel to help with the donor for when I go to sleep.

I've been out of the house once or twice per day, however this is usually when it is dark only to walk my dog. Luckily I work from home anyway lol

Let me know if you have any questions.

3 hours ago, Babou1410 said:

Hi Marco,

Yes I am happy about the result, my hairline is back and you don't notice anything on the donor area.
If I want to be picky, I can maybe add some more density to the hairline by a 2nd surgery but honestly I wont.

The result is really good and I need to compare with where I am coming from  

Thanks Babou.... it does look great

Hi Babou,

Thanks for the story of your journey!

Are you happy with the result so far?

I was at Dr Bisanga last week so just at the beginning of my journey :)

1 hour ago, Mike10 said:

To me, it would make only sense if you were losing ground on fin. Besides, NW3 at 41, you were making a great candidate for HT in my opinion

Thanks for the opinion Mike10. Im happy to give it a go and see if it makes a difference

20 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

Really clean work performed by one of the best. This is going to be excellent. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to following your updates!

thanks Gatsby

9 hours ago, stephcurry30 said:

This will be a 10/10 result!

Here's hoping!!!!

12 hours ago, Mike10 said:

Looking good. How old are you? And why do you want to add Minox oral?

Hi mate, I'm 41 and Dr Bisanga recommends oral minoxidil

13 hours ago, Adam7463 said:

looking good - fut or fue?

 

This was fue Adam7463

16 hours ago, Raphael84 said:

Thank you for creating your own thread @Marco Van Basten

Congratulations on completing your surgery. 

Your hairline design looks great and this will achieve quite the transformation in restoring your temple loss and framing your face.

You have shared some nice photos yourself but I will be sure to get clinic photos over to you shortly.

Looking forward to following your evolution. Rest up now you are back home in your own environment and as you know, any questions or queries you have our full support.

Thanks for all of your help mate

17 hours ago, follically challenged said:

Looking great, man!

Thanks mate

Hi everyone,

Been a long time viewer / user of the forum, and following my procedure on Wednesday, though it only correct I give something back to the group.

I arrived in Brussels On Monday and left on Thursday. I had 2 flights each way, so that was pretty stressful with different documents / requirements etc 

Although I am an overthinker / worrier so that probably did not help. lol

I won't bore you with info on the procedure as there has you have more than likely read it all before.

But I will say, that it was actually OK and around 10-11 hours. Although I was probably asleep for around 50% of the time.

I got 2,604 grafts in total

1 Follicular unit - 472

2 Follicular unit - 989

3 Follicular unit - 941

4 Follicular unit - 202

Currently, I take 0.5mg finasteride per day, but may change to 1mg 3 x per week. I also plan to start taking oral minoxidil.

I will try to post when I can and answer any questions.

Below is some pictures from before and some from day 1 at the hotel & 2 when I got home. I've asked the clinic for photographs too, so will post them when I get them.

Now on day 3 my face looks like the Marshmallow Man, so hopefully this goes soon

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Incredible result!!!

Im due to go to Dr Bisanga next week, hopefully it is as good as yours

That looks really good already mate

Looking forward to seeing your progress, Im booked in with Dr Bisanga later on this year!

Happy growing

wow, looks fantastic

any more updates?

I was actually going to contact HLC this weekend.

Them Pekiner and Bicer

Already contacted Bisanga last year and hopefully travel will be available again this year so really have to make a descision

Haven't considered Ferreira due to lack of other reviews

that looks fantastic!!!

starting to look good mate

3 hours ago, JohnAC71 said:

FUE Automated : 1.5€ / per graft (3000€ – 6000€ for a hair transplant), up to 4000 grafts in one session
FUE Manual : 2.5€ / graft (up to 1500 grafts in one session)
Strip (FUT😞 3500€
Beard: 2500€ – 4500€
@Marco Van Basten

thanks mate

p.s what is the price of Dr Bicer?