Kixinit

On 4/14/2024 at 3:48 PM, ichigo said:

So in an interesting turn of fate, I have secured a surgery date with Dr Laorwong in early December. I finally received a reply to my LINE messages late last night requesting to send some more information via email, to which I did this morning and after a few emails back and forth, the date was secured and deposit sent. I was actually very close to booking Dr Patty (at Hairtran), but as much as I like her work, Dr Laorwong has a more extensive track record. I am over the moon that this is finally going to happen!

if you don't mind me asking how much is Laorwong charging these days per graft?

Hmm, 5 months would've hoped for some more density.

All the best for the months ahead

17 hours ago, eladnm said:

I initially wanted to book with Dr Laorwong but he avoid scheduling the surgery so I stopped messaging him and choose dr Path(booked for this July) who really impressed me in our video consultation. I think Dr Laorwong is more popular due to his lower price and he produces good results but Dr Path is more expriened and seems like the clinic is more upscale. 

Why did Dr Laorwong avoid scheduling the surgery exactly?

Any progress so far mate? 

Must be time for an update surely?

Definitely would've liked to see some more density.

All the best mate for the months ahead!

Looks great mate, congrats. You must be rapt.

How many grafts are in the average donor area?? Feels like the number varies so much.

Regardless eager to see how this pans out.

Did he say you have an above average donor or what?

Don't know how almost 12k is possible with an average donor site?

Looking good so far, all the best for the months ahead!

Did any of these grafts come from below your neck??

11,000 is an insane amount from just back of your head right?

15 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

Then why would you praise this Australian surgeon? How do you know he puts out consistently great results and is 100% the best bet? If this were true we would all know about him. 

I have no idea how you could misconstrue what I've said as "praise" I am not affiliated with him I was just merely giving the OP an option closer to home as it is his scalp not mine, he was the one asking, not me. If he chooses to go international with the breadth of options available best of luck to him. HRN isn't the be all and end all of forums for hair loss.

Just giving @AgainstAllOdds another option, my goodness.

3 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

It’s your scalp @Kixinit. Personally I have never seen what I would call anything close to excellent results here in Melbourne or in any other city in Australia for that matter. I’ve been trying to for 38 years. If you want excellent results have a look at the surgeons recommended here on patients with a similar hair loss and with goals that are inline with yours. How many thousand patients has this surgeon performed on? 

It is not my scalp at all? I haven't had a HT yet still a year or two off.

I am merely giving the original poster @AgainstAllOdds another option if extensive international travel is not suitable for him, that is all. Up to him as it is "his" scalp not mine?

As for how many thousands of patients I wouldn't have a clue you'd have to ask him yourself.

14 hours ago, Fueway said:

Where are you seeing these great results? Not just on his own website hopefully, seems to care and seems to be ethical isn’t installing too much faith. Have you seen actual patient posted journals?

Yes on independent websites of course. I am not here to instill faith just giving OP another option if he wants to stick close to home that's all, calm down.

Up to him like anyone to do their own research and do the ground work with consultations and the like and find the most suitable option for him.

One doctor that has put out consistently great results from Aus is Dr. Ruk up on the Gold Coast, he seems ethical and seems to care for his patients. if you want to stay close to home then he will 100% be your best bet.

With that being said though it will cost a lot, in the neighbourhood of $16-22k

Will Biotin be the only vitamin you will be buying to help improve your hair or did he recommend any others?

I'm 32, live in Australia

I had side effects on medication Oral Fin/Minoxidil (It was in 1 tablet) so I thought its best to stop, in regards to a hair transplant, is it still an option?

Where do I go from here?

Great detailed write up!

Didn't even realise their were more options in Thailand other than the main 2. Will be following this one along, all the best for the next few months

50 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

With that budget you’ll have to go to Thailand or India, but that wouldn’t include flights. 

Thailand doctors do a high quality of work though right?

Will be following along, hoping and no doubt expecting a great result for you!

Just a general question is Eugenix the only clinic that has their staff transport you to and from the clinic or is this fairly common practice?

Hello, if I were to travel from Australia over to Belgium for a hair transplant, how exactly do I pay for what is a large sum of money?

How exactly does it work, peoples experience in different countries is welcome

Thank you.

Hey just wondering does anyone know roughly how long the waiting list for Eugenix typically is?

I would assume it would be several months etc ?

Thanks!

@Gatsby @JohnAC71 Alright thanks guys, might have to wait a little.

Is Turkey the place to go for the best?

Hello. I have been browsing this forum but when it comes to Australia seems the clinics are very hit and miss based off the testimony of many on here.

But is there a clinic that has proven great results anywhere in Australia? Hard to get out of here with the pandemic and all.

Any answers or opinions would be greatly appreciated.