DISCLOSURE:
The below is a review of my experience with Dr Luis Nader, his staff and clinic in Reynosa, MX. It is based on my personal experience and is not indicative of a suggested procedure for anyone. Consult with a health professional should you consider this or any other procedure(s).
THANKFUL:
First and foremost, I want to thank Dr Nader and his wonderful staff for giving me a renewed self image. F.U.E. hair transplants are an art and science. When choosing a doctor for this procedure, word of mouth and reviews are key to selecting the right doctor. I personally know several people who have done the procedure and they ALL HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Nader. When a doctor performs successful procedures over and over again, it is important to write an honest review detailing the experience, hence this review.
BACKGROUND:
As someone in his early 40s, my hair loss started in my early to mid-20s. It was gradual but began quite early. I chose to do the procedure for myself and no one else. Everyone has their reasons for doing such a procedure. Before starting, you should have your why.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Dr. Nader gives you detailed instructions before, during and after-care. He provides the medications and anything else that is required. The initial steps are to seek a consultation via email. You can reach out to them via the below email address. Give it a few days as he is busy but he will respond to your email personally. Sending pictures will help as well. Also, you should fill out the form on the website. It will give them a good idea about your situation. Once you get thru the consultation and you decide to move forward, Brenda, his office professional, will schedule the day(s) for the procedure. You can either have them or you book the hotel/airfare to McAllen, TX.
DAY(S) OF PROCEDURE:
You will be picked up in the morning from the lobby of the hotel by Dr. Nader's driver. He will then drive you into Mexico and to the clinic. After an initial sit down where the doctor marks up your scalp, (hairline location, etc) and a discussion of what to expect, the procedure will begin where applicable. After the procedure, you are driven back to the hotel. If your procedure will take longer than 1 day, you will be picked up in the morning, driven to the clinic and then back to the hotel after the procedure.
TRANSPLANT:
-Final figures-
Day 1:
3117 hairs pulled from the sides and back of the head - implants as well - same day.
Day 2:
769 hairs pulled from the neck/beard area - implants as well - same day.
1011 hairs pulled from the remaining side of the head - implants as well - same day.
Total implanted hair: 4897
IT IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT:
Week 1-2 - Healing, scab removal, wetting the scalp, biotin. If you pull hair from the lower beard, you probably will get ingrowns.
Weeks 2-4 - Some hair shedding will occur. Do not worry, the bulb/root is still in there. You will get some dandruff. Up to week 4, avoid the sun as much as possible!
Months 1-2 - The doctor may direct you to start using minoxidil for the apex to supplement the new growth.
Months 2-4 - Some ingrowns and pimples may form. This is the new hair pushing thru. A facial scrub on skin for pimples as needed.
Months 2-6 - The "ugly duckling" phase. The hairs on the side, top and back of the head will grow at different speeds.
Months 1-12 - New hair growth.
Months 12-16 - Full evaluation of the procedure results.
Suggestions: Keep stress low. Slow down any strenuous activity the first few weeks after the procedure.
IN CONCLUSION:
I highly recommend Dr. Nader and his wonderful staff for the care during and after the procedure. I regularly keep in touch with him and show him updates of the growth. The after-care is phenomenal. It's all well worth it!
Melvin, I emailed his office. Email address is listed at the bottom of the post or you can go directly to Dr Nader’s website and fill out the request for consultation. Include photos, etc. Dr Nader responds to each person directly. There may be a day or two turn around time.
