Hi guys,
Just wanted to say hello as a new member here and get some advice. Firstly I just want to say how great it is to have forums such as these and such a supportive network available. I've always been so sensitive about my hair loss; I cannot yet find the courage to discuss this with anyone face to face, my wife included. I see how I have internalised my insecurities and this has led to deep unhappiness with my self-confidence. I feel great about having a platform to discuss this, so thanks to you all!
So I have been losing my hair since about 20 years of age, I am now 37 and about a Norwood 5.
I paid £100 for the privilege of a consultation of with the Crown Clinic in Manchester, UK who quoted me £12400 at £4 per transplant for 3100 units. This was apparently a NHS discount from their usual £5 per unit.
This has led to me wrestling with the choices, I was advised that I would likely need further procedures in the future, the thought of spending £10's of thousands on myself rather than my family makes me feel incredibly guilty. It has led me to think I should maybe bite the bullet and go for the big shave; something I know I'll be very unhappy with as I have always been very proud and attached to my hair.
I looked more deeply into the reviews of the aforementioned clinic and found not everyone was very impressed. Some of those discussions led me here a few days ago and I have been insatiably reading contributions since! Money is somewhat an object (albeit not completely restrictive) I have narrowed my search down to HDC in Cyprus, Eugenix in India or Dr Bicer in Turkey.
I'd welcome any thoughts or advice on these places and the whole process generally before I take the next steps.
Yours appreciatively,