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    YouTuber/Bodybuilder Greg Doucette Gets a Hair Transplant

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted · Edited by aKaWonderKid

    On 12/13/2021 at 4:57 PM, Melvin- Moderator said:

    It’s very possible. I’ve had a couple of verified people dm me on Instagram asking for a free HT in exchange for advertising. It’s a shame because these guys are pore too ruining so many young mens lives. All we can do is promote this community. You get no nonsense information here. 

    honestly, im not sure if you get no nonsense information here. Did you pay for all your treatments? Did you pay for to stay in the accomodation in India?

    Dr Arshads work in UK has recently been awful, there was a reason they were literally offering nearly everyone free top ups yet you kept defending them?

    I hope you dont think im having a go, just trying to be neutral.

    This forum has definitely made me know about hair Mills and how to look out for them. No questions there. Its also told me about the best in the world. The truth is though, are they honestly the best?

    I went to see bisanga and he basically said he would refuse to do me. Now for that im grateful and that makes him sound the best. Another doctor who is very well recommended here said they'd have no problem doing it. Who do you honestly believe? The truth is, I dont think anyone knows whether your result will be a homerun or not. 

     

    Youve got that guy in Bulgaria who does like mad transplants, 15 000 grafts ina  day and his results seem unbelievable yet none of his staff speak English? Find it hard to believe. A guy who looks to be one of the best, in an industry where he can easily make 1 million pound a year and he cajt afford English translators or technicians who speak English?

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    donor area miniaturizing advice

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Just an update on my case - Moved to oral minoxidil around 1 month ago and still shedding... Jumped on dutasteride around 3 weeks ago too so this shouldve stopped by now. 

    Starting to lose a lot of hair.

    Confidence never been this low in my life. I will upload photos either tomorrow or saturday as ive just put toppik in so no point in doing it now!

     

    Dr Arshad Hairdr UK

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    Mate honestly the best in UK is dr ball in Portsmouth but he is crazy money...and i mean crazy.

    The truth is  the best are abroad. Belgium Spain Portugal are the closest to us.

     

    Youd think there would be a website which shows the approved surgeons bht there just isnt

     

    Dr Arshad Hairdr UK

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    My experience with Dr arshads  clinic was awful. It was a video call with sales advisor who basically said look up, down, left , right and then give me a quote. This was just before everyone started getting top ups from them

    Scary scary industry.

    donor area miniaturizing advice

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    On 3/29/2022 at 11:16 PM, Raphael84 said:

    Thanks @aKaWonderKid

    It is great that you have posted your consultation summary. You often hear Dr. Bisanga speaking about the importance of in person consultation and being able to provide honest feedback based on empirical data that he is able to attain which is completely objective, as opposed to the often cited subjective donor evaluation of "4/5" or "good/strong donor".

    A big factor in being able to achieve consistently excellent results is based on thorough assessment and evaluation pre surgery and whilst the patient at times may feel frustrated by such a summary detailing that candidacy is not currently recommended, the frustration of less than optimal yield post surgery or concern with longevity of any result is far more impactful.

    I wish you the best moving forward and with a positive response to medication such as oral minoxidil having a positive impact on your donor area, you may find yourself in a more favourable position in 12+ months.

    Hi mate

     

    And thats exactly why dr bisanga is one of the best in the world. He tells you the truth, doesn't matter if you like it or not! Its the truth.

     

    So I said before I'm oj oral minoxidil and oral finasteride daily. Is it worth me chucking in dutasteride daily too so I'm taking 3 of them?

    Also I've seen some on here say they take vitamin tablets, what ones are the best?

    Also I've seej someone say help hair whey protein. 

    donor area miniaturizing advice

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, MAIZE1694 said:

    Hmm the donor looks ok to me. The nape looks thinner perhaps its your haircut? A "thinner" nape, maybe slight retrograde seems normal and most clinics will still operate. 

    Bisanga, a world class dr., seems to be particularly more selective than most.

    Whats your plan going forward @aKaWonderKid?

    Hi

     

    No idea on plans going forward. I think I will maybe go to mwamba or Spain like freitas and have a face to face.

    It won't be my haircut as to be honest I havent had it cut in a while. 

     

    I have PRP Tuesday, im not too fussed about growing more. If I could just keep what I have now then I'd be happy.

     

    Thanks for everyone's replies

    donor area miniaturizing advice

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Hi,

    I recently went to see Dr Bisanga in London thanks to Ian for being amazing and linking me up with him.

    Here is the email back which got sent a day after london so the turn around was amazing

     

    Here is a summary of your consultation -

     

    Hair Character - Straight

    Hair Thickness - Fine

    Donor Density  -  60/60

    Miniaturisation in donor - 37% Auricular / 28% Mastoid

    Dermoscopy - Dry scalp (flakes) / folliculitis 

    ——

     

    Consultation Summary and Recommendations

     

    The following has been determined from your consultation -

    • Young individual 
    • Diffuse thinning throughout the recipient area from front to back 
    • Very high levels of miniaturisation in the donor area, especially behind the ears. (please see attached images)
    • Folliculitis in the donor area that may be responsible for miniaturisation 
    • Higher than average levels of miniaturisation present in both the recipient and donor areas which presents concern regarding candidacy of surgery and makes any potential surgery hazardous. When miniaturisation (decline in quality of hair in the process of loss) is present, this can have an effect in success of any transplant effecting yield and growth and also the longevity of the result. At most we would prefer this to be in the 10 - 15% range. As areas of your donor presents much higher than this amount, candidacy is not able to be approved at current Stephen.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95dQGwpM3Ck&t=40s
    • When miniaturisation is present in the recipient due to diffuse loss, this can present a higher risk of shock loss of native hair that may be too weak to return post shedding.
    • To maintain and preserve current hair, and in an attempt to stabilise and reduce levels of miniaturisation in both recipient and donor areas, further / changes to medication must be considered.
    • Dr. Bisanga recommends to begin oral minoxidil 5mg daily (please see attached study in regard to efficacy and safety). 
    • Dr. Bisanga has a colleague, (he then told me an email address to email and they will hit me up with oral minoxidil)
    • See a dermatologist to assess and provide a course of treatment for your folliculitis 
    • Consider PRP treatment with mesotherapy + dutasteride
    • Dr. Bisanga explains that surgery at current is not in your best interests Stephen. Growth and yield will be impacted due to folliculitis and levels of miniaturisation and longevity of any transplanted hair would be compromised.
      Serious regimen and commitment to medication is essential in your case.

     

    ——

     

    I am going ahead with PRP on Tuesday and Dr said because my age (27) i only need one PRP every 6 months. I am still using Nizorail to calm my eczema down at the bottom of my donor area.

    I did move to Oral minoxil but my hair has been shedding for roughly 3 weeks now and this doesn't seem to be going away. I am aware shedding is good at the start but when I was taking regaine (foam) it didnt shed for this long so im a bit concerned.

    I have been taking oral fina and minoxil every day and also been chucking in Dutasteride every tuesday and friday alongside the 2 others.

     

    Does anyone know what else I can do to help

     

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    Recommendations welcome

    in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers

    Posted

    Hey

     

    Just an update - went to see bisanga on Friday. 

    Very honest by bisanga. Not the news I wanted but rather him tell the truth than have a nightmare.

    He had 2 assistants with him, im guessing they were his technicians

     

    Here is a summary of your consultation -

     

    Hair Character - Straight

    Hair Thickness - Fine

    Donor Density  -  60/60

    Miniaturisation in donor - 37% Auricular / 28% Mastoid

    Dermoscopy - Dry scalp (flakes) / folliculitis 

     

    Hes also suggested I stop using foam minoxidil and go to oral which I will be getting prescribed by Dr muhammad who I believe is in Manchester.

     

    Overall thoughts? Sad at this news but happy he is honest and not someone who just wants your money. Thanks for letting me book this in Ian @BHRClinic

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