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Hello everyone I thought I would share my progress with my FUE procedure with Dr. Reddy. Im not going to write a long winded review but I will say that service was top class, I was really looked after, a friendly helpful team. Anyway here is me before
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Hi folks, First and foremost, as this is my first post on the forum it's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm not really one to do something like this as i) I wanted my transplant and experience to go unnoticed and ii) hair transplants aren't the solution for everyone. For myself however, it has been profound, as well as giving me a real confidence in my day-to-day and I'd like to share the results of my experience, to help those individuals looking to do a transplant to make an informed decision in their hair loss journey. The transplant was done over the course of two days by the Dr and his team in his Harley Street clinic mainly addressing the temple recession that I experienced in my hair. They took a very careful approach with minimal pain, faff and ensured that I was as comfortable as I could be. The clinic have been available for any queries that I had (pre and post operation), and I must stress that the after-care was my main reason for doing it in the UK, and I have not been disappointed. I have only ever had prompt responses, as well as consistent follow-ups to track the progress of the transplant. I am now taking a 1mg oral finasteride, as well as the, "meat & potatoes" of hair loss treatment in the use of a minoxidil/topical finasteride solution, nizoral shampoo twice weekly and derma rolling twice weekly. Through his safe hands and careful, measured approach I can safely say that my hair is back where it used to be. Pics attached are a timeline of events. I am currently at the 7 month mark. -
As far as the UK goes, I don't think it's wise to look beyond Dr Reddy or Dr Ball of the Maitland Clinic (Portsmouth). If it's really a matter of a distance if you need to return, then you should definitely be looking at Belgium. It it were me and I could afford Reddy/Ball or any of the top Belgian clinics, I'd go for Belgium - probably Lupanzula but there's others like Feriduni, Mwamba, Basinga. You'd be in good hands with any of those, frankly. Absolutely avoid KSL like the plague though! -
Hey all, After lots of research, I have decided that I will get a HT next year. (Ran out of holiday at work so will have to be early next year) i am looking at FUE, 2,500 grafts.1500 at the front and 1000 on the crown, as previously advised at a consultation with Dr Shahmalak in Manchester. after further research, I have now decided that I would like to go with either Raghu Reddy or Christian Bisanga. (Based on results I have seen on here) my question, is who is likely to produce the best results? Many pics I see are on the front and not much on the crown so am reaching out to you guys for some adevice? many thanks in advance.
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Still weighing up the options. I looked into Dr Ball but his website says they are not taking on new patients at the moment due to long waiting lists, and to contact them after September 1st, so consulting with Dr Ball is on hold. Dr Reddy I had a phone consultation with the Private Clinic who he works for, and they just kept trying to push me onto a Dr Ismal. For the UK, at the moment Farjo is my front runner. I’ve looked over some patient results on the forums and haven’t found one I didn’t like yet. Saw a few impressive ones on this forum, and one that was only done at the start of June so watching that thread closely for updates. I am going to look at clinics abroad to compare their work to Farjo’s. I did have a video consultation with Harley Street Hair Clinic (was a free consultation and the first one I set up…. I bought into the media hype cause Wayne Rooney went there), and they said similar to the others. Difference was they insist on shaving the whole head. Would be a Dr Greg Vida. Not really even considering them and only had the appointment as it was free, already booked, and could do a price comparison. Lastly, if I go ahead with a procedure, I'm hoping to do it discreetly without everyone knowing, so am considering how long I’d need off work before being able to return with my usual ‘cover up’ hair style hiding the recede whilst the magic works underneath. That’s my update so far -
@DaveTayHow is your search going ? The thread had got derailed 😯 back on topic.. For me the Drs/Clinics I would consider if sticking to the Uk would be Dr Arshad, Dr Ball, Dr Reddy and Farjo. However as previously mentioned you could have a lot more choice if you considered travelling. We don’t have that many other decent choices here in the UK. However I do know BHR/Dr Bisanga will be another option in due course. Sure their new clinic is expected to open this year. -
I'd have to take slight issue with this. I joined a few weeks ago (mainly because I discovered that Zoomster actively posts and I was sent his video by Eugenix - and that's the other reason; I'd finally started getting touch with clinics after all this time), but have been independently researching HT's for probably 9 or 10 years, on and off. I've never been banned here, or been a previous poster, or worked for a clinic. But I do feel as though I've put in enough hours to offer thoughts and advice, without ever claiming to be an expert. Let's be honest... it's not rocket science! As far as I can tell (being a UK citizen), there's been a bit of an emergence around HT's and clinics in the UK over the last couple of years. I'm regularly getting Facebook ads for UK clinics that I'd never previously heard of. I've been getting ads for a new clinic in Cardiff recently - I think it's run by or founded by a former pro Rugby player as I remember. There's also a few "clinics" that aren't clinics at all - they consult and then pack you off to Turkey for the actual surgery, always to some terrible clinic. There's one called Clinic Centre that is producing horrendous results for clients, seemingly targeting UK patients predominantly. I'm sure this is all standard practice elsewhere too, but it seems to be booming in the UK just now. I think there's definitely good options in the UK (Ball & Reddy being the most obvious, though I don't doubt there's probably one or two more also), but it's also a developing market that needs to be tread very carefully. Put it this way... Until recently I've always been extremely quiet about my own research into HT's. I'd never heard anyone talk about it openly, never mind heard of anyone or knew anyone who'd gone and gotten one. And as I write this, there's TWO players in my football team that have both had HT's (one has had two even!) and there's another player who is thinking about one. Include myself and that's four from one team. Unthinkable just a couple of years ago. Part of that is due to de-stigmatisation of the issue - people are more happy to be open about it, especially maybe within footballing/sporting circles (think Wayne Rooney!) - but with that has come an emergence of 2nd rate options for blokes in the UK and it's a concern, for sure. And often UK clinics (whether they're any good or not!) are charging premium rates, in line with some of the better known Belgium clinics. Given the proximity of Belgium to the UK, I think it's the better option on paper if budget allows for it, given its higher number of distinguished clinics. I think the UK HT market is risky terrain at the moment and the OP has done himself a great favour by seeking additional advice first - especially if KSL were on his list!
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This 56 year old gentleman came to us requesting a hair transplant following an assessment by Dr Reddy, he was recommended to try oral finasteride to stabilise his hair loss. However, the patient wasn't keen as he was worried about the side affects. As Dr Reddy was not comfortable to operate on this patient without stabilising his hair loss, the patient agreed to consider using topical finasteride. Following some brief trial and error we managed to tailor the optimum dose of topical finasteride that the patient could tolerate without noticing side effects. His hair loss was observed for a period of 12 months on our tailored dose of topical finasteride. We transferred 2247 grafts using a 0.9mm punch in our new practice at 107 Harley Street. Attached are the pictures 6 months after his procedure. We are also pleased to say that the patient has been really compliant with his tailored dose of topical finasteride without noticeable side effects. -
I think we'll just have to agree to disagree. To play fair, I'm not saying that my statement you've highlighted there in your reply isn't assertive in any way, I just vehemently believe that it is correct and in the best interest of prospective patients; I wouldn't have a procedure in the UK myself (which is where I'm from), I wouldn't recommend anyone I care about in my personal life does either and so I'm just extending that to people on here as there are better options nearby. I also don't think that it or anything else I have said equates to me somehow presenting myself as an authority figure. By it's very definition that would insinuate that I am sort of commanding people to do as I say, or at the very least suggesting that I have some sort of power over them and bashing them if they do the opposite, which I absolutely don't have (and would never do). If someone chose a surgeon I wasn't a big fan of, I would simply wish them well and hope it works out in their favour... I simply offered the truth that the UK has generally poor options for HT surgery, or would you say that we are on par with the likes of Belgium, for example? I certainly wouldn't. Dr Ball and Dr Reddy are the only two who are experienced enough and have enough patient posted results, both generally speaking and with good enough outcomes in my eyes, to even be a choice in my opinion. I then simply stated that I think there are better choices very close by, at a fraction of the price at that. I in fact did state there were some ok choices in the UK, just not really worth it when you consider what's on the doorstep. I don't really understand what's suspicious either; I could If I was bashing a certain clinic, or promoting a certain clinic, but I'm not. I would also say that the majority of all countries in the world are poor choices, not just the UK, it's nothing personal. Anyways, I really don't care to go back and forth and create drama on an online forum, I'm just here to give a little information back where I feel I can before I have my transplant and likely leave the forums alone and forget about my hair for as long as I can (until I inevitably lose more and come back at some point, hopefully way down the line). -
Yeah, that's fair enough, I understand. Well, I can understand your logic behind wanting to stay in the UK with the option of easily access to the clinic if any issues arise etc, but the blunt truth is that the UK generally has poor options for HT surgery, the very few one or two who are ok (at least in my opinion) are very expensive (and not as good as cheaper options abroad). In addition to this, there is really only so much that's ever going to go wrong with a HT performed by a top surgeon. I've seen this sort of reasoning posted countless times by other people, but I can't think of any real problematic possible post op complications that are even anywhere near likely to happen in the first place with a good performing Dr. If you were that concerned, you could stay 5 days or so to let the scalp heal up to the point that an infection is extremely unlikely (even though it's unlikely in the first place) and then what else can really go wrong that you need to be close by? But, if you must stay in the UK, Dr. Reddy does seem to be a pretty top notch surgeon. He's going to cost you probably in the region of more than double than some of if not all the other surgeons I mentioned (as well as others I didn't) abroad, whilst in my opinion not being *as* good. So it just seems a bit crazy to me. But he's a good bet; the only person I'd consider in the UK personally. As far as the other two you mentioned, Farjo has been around for a long long time, but they're not known for outstanding results. They've had a couple of decent ones on here recently, but you want to pick a clinic that has many amazingly consistent patient posted results from start to finish, results that make you think wow I wish I could have that (especially if it's a similar case to yours and this is actually feasible), rather than oh yeah he looks better than before but there's X, Y and Z I can instantly critique it on. That's not to say HT's are perfect, be reasonable, but go and compare your listed choices in the UK to someone like De Freitas (patient posted on the Spanish forum) and tell me the results are anywhere near similar. As far as Arshad goes, I've said before I'm not a huge fan and I think he does mediocre work with some pretty decent results sprinkled in here and there along with some pretty bad results sprinkled in. I imagine I'll catch some flack for that, again, so I'll leave it at that. But he has a decent amount of patient results on here and the UK forum, so as I say, look them up. If upon seeing them you think 'wow, these are all consistently really good and I'm really impressed', then by all means go ahead with him. Yeah, your idea to compare UK and surgeons abroad is probably the best thing to do, just try to make sure they're majority patient posted, and then forget everything else and go with the surgeon who's results impress you the most and who you get the best gut feeling with upon speaking to the clinic themselves.
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Thanks for your reply. When I say I’ve done my research, I mean I’ve done my research into the procedure, when to expect to see results, shock loss, optional medication etc. I’ve only just started looking into different surgeons and having consultations. So I admit to only just starting my research into different surgeons as that is what my post was asking for help with. I’m not from the Manchester area and as mentioned above also have a consultation booked with Harley Street Hair Clinic in London. I am also booking a consultation with Dr Arshad in Leeds as recommended above, and he is also a forum recommended surgeon. KSL was a clinic I came across yesterday, so as I was updating this post, I simply included the question in my last reply….. further research as pointed out above shows no one should go near them! Whilst I appreciate the advice of looking abroad, and I know many people recommend going abroad, I personally am not comfortable going abroad for a procedure. I’m not saying surgeons abroad aren’t great, but if I have an issue I’d like to be able to simply drive to the clinic. I appreciate there may be better surgeons abroad than in the UK, but there are 3 UK recommended surgeons on this forum, Farjo, Reddy, and Arshad…. so are these surgeons not able to produce consistently good results on par with, or at least close to surgeons abroad (granted it will likely cost more)? I will take advice on surgeons abroad and at least compare results with surgeons in the UK to help with a educated decision. Thanks for everyone’s input 😀
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👋 first post here I wanted to make a 'placeholder' thread for my upcoming FUE journey and give something back as this place has been excellent during my extensive research over the past 12 months. I am booked for an FUE procedure this July having been delayed twice now during the COVID-19 lockdown. I believe I may well possibly be the first FUE procedure after the clinics reopening 😄 Clinic Not to be dramatic, but I would prefer to announce the clinic and surgeon after my procedure in a few weeks. It is a fairly renowned & well respected UK based clinic. Procedure 3000 hairs - 1000/1200 grafts Non-shaven (except donor area, of course) Medication I have been on Minox for 2 years. I have been on fin for 6 months. I stopped last month due to sides. I plan on restarting in the coming days with a lesser dosage. About Me I have always had a naturally high hairline, even as a child. I have styled my hair with a fringe for nearly most of my adult life and I have done a fairly good job (I think?) at disguising any thinning or hair loss, unless a gust of wind decides to hit me out of nowhere 😂. Over the past few years, I have suffered typical recession along the hairline, predominately on the front left. Thinning is progressively worsening on the crown area too but I was advised back in February to continue medical treatment for this rather than take the surgical route. I had started fin 2 months prior to that, so obviously there were no improvements at that point. Fast forward another 3 months and I have noticed that my hair feels a lot stronger and even has improved density in the crown along with sligh improvement in density in the hairline. Photo normal style, with hair down Photos day of consultation (02/2020) Photos recently (05/2020) 06/20 My ideal outcome is to have a more natural & dense looking hairline, hopefully giving me the confidence to have a hair cut where I don't require a fringe. The hair line design was a rough example which the consultant drew. Any feedback on this would be appreciated! I also had a consultation with a different surgeon, and his drawing was slightly higher. I felt better about this design posted above however. Along with the several examples posted on this forum of the surgeons excellent work, I am very excited for my procedure! (and a little nervous of course). -
This 27 year old gentleman came to our clinic with a 4 year history of hair loss. He was assessed by Dr Reddy and was prescribed with Finasteride to stabilise his hair loss. He was reassessed 12 months later and following a further assessment, he was qualified for a FUE procedure. We managed to transfer just under 2900 grafts. Attached are the pictures showing his progress 6 months after the procedure. We will keep you posted about any further progress.
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Thanks for your replies. Dr Raghu Reddy was my first choice but The Private Clinic said he's in theatre until August. Sounds like bs. Dr Reddy has a website but the address is the same as The Private Clinic -
Dr Reddy - 1500 graphs
Melvin- Moderator replied to PGDMMB's topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Dr. Reddy has impeccable work, really look forward to an update -
You absolutely don't need PRP, so if the doctor is insisting that you do then he may well be trying to upsell you as you seem to be suggesting. It is debatable as to how efficacious PRP is or isn't, both from anecdotal evidence from clinics/patients and also within the existing literature on the subject. It seems for some that it can help to regrow/maintain hair, but for most I would have to go out on a limb and say that it does nothing but drain their bank account. That's not to mention the fact that there is absolutely no regulation around what actually constitutes/makes up a PRP treatment; most places will employ their own techniques of how they prepare it, some may actually be useful, whilst others may be completely ineffective. What I'm trying to say is that there is no standardisation and you don't know if you're getting the most half-arsed PRP treatment possible or not. In any case, I'm not really a big believer that it does much/anything at all to help. In regards to the surgeon not being able to plant grafts as there is already a fair amount of hair there that is miniaturised, that is fairly common practice. Some surgeons opt not to implant in thinning areas too heavily as they believe it will shock the somewhat unhealthy hairs and they will never come back, others seem to have no problem doing so and will implant in the existing hair, I've seen lots of cases of both, but either way there's nothing suspect about him saying that. As for finasteride, he is right there. It very well might allow for regrowth in the crown and as a result the need for grafts to be placed there may be negated entirely, so it is best to give it a go for a year or so and see if that's the case or not. Also, if you're progressively thinning (as essentially everyone who is balding due to AA is) then you're just going to keep losing hair if you don't take finasteride - with it, clinical studies show around about an 85-90% chance of maintenance or improvement from baseline at the ten year mark, with no data beyond this time, bit it will continue to work. You will still lose hair over the decades, but it will be at a much slower rate and maybe you can stave off another hair transplant for a few decades (- maybe -) rather than (potentially) a handful of years if you don't take it. Yes, that is generally how it works; you transplant hair where you need it, then if/when you lose more hair down the road, you fill those areas in too (donor reserves permitting). To be honest, I would suggest forgetting about Harley street clinic, I believe that's where Dr. Reddy worked, but I think he has left/opened his own practice? I'm not sure to be honest, but you mentioned it would be a dr raja doing your procedure in any case. If you absolutely have to stay in the UK, Dr. Reddy seems like a decent choice, he is the only Dr. I would personally let touch my head in the UK, but for cheaper/a similar price you could easily go to the best options in the whole of Europe: Dr Bisanga, Dr Ferudini, Dr Bruno Pinto, Dr Rafael De Freitas, Dr Bruno Ferreira and Dr Ximena Villa is my personal list.
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Hi Guys, I am new on here although I am a little confused after booking a consultation with Dr Reddy following research and hearing good things about him. I contacted the private clinic to arrange a consultation and was told the next available date with Dr Reddy was in November. I also submitted my details via a different website https://drraghureddy.com/ and found I had a response from an @gmail account. Finding this a little suspicious I questioned the authenticity of the email address and it would appear legitimate. Has anybody else booked in via this method with Dr Reddy? I assume it is a direct way of seeing him rather than waiting to get an appointment via one of his affiliated clinics. -
Hi Guys, If you would like to come and see me at my clinic, please contact Alda and she will assist- alda-hajdari@hotmail.co.uk. Many thanks, Dr Raghu Reddy
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This 30-year-old gentleman came to us with a 5-year history of hair loss. He was examined by Dr Reddy and diagnosed as suffering from androgenetic alopecia and prescribed 1mg oral finasteride. He was observed over a period of 18 months and we planned his FUE procedure following good stabilisation of hair loss. We transferred 2807 grafts using a 0.9mm punch. Attached are the results a week after and 9 months after.
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You could try doing the virtual consultation option on the forum: https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/physician/United-Kingdom/Raghu-Reddy/671
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Thanks Melvin. I tried booking through the website provided on Dr Reddy's Instagram but there was a technical error to I DM'd him. I hope he get back to me.
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Just my opinion(so don't shoot) but I think the forum was too quick to put Dr Arshad on the recommended list, he had a few decent results but too small of a sample size and not over a long enough period of time to say that they are the norm. His more recent active cases aren't looking so impressive - hopefully they will turn out good in the end though. I would 100% wait and go with Bisanga and it sounds like the price may even be in your favour to do so. The only proven Dr in the UK is Dr Reddy but of course he comes with a price tag that many can't afford. -
I’m not sure who the doctor is at private clinic now, but Reddy has his own practice on Harley st. I recommend consulting with him.
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Agree, Dr Reddy is the only UK surgeon with consistent high quality results.
