mistalyle Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi guys... Recently had a consultation with Hospital Group (Ziering) in Belfast after deciding that a hair transplant is for me... Im 30 years old and have lost most of my hair at the front and greatly thinning on top, although a fair amount of hair still grows there in a reduced state. They recommended 2250-2750 grafts for around ?8000. They recommended starting propecia to thicken up the hair on the top and a transplant to restore the hairline, working back and blending through to the crown. They would have supported doing a transplant without any reason for delay. Although I dont dispute their recommendations, after reading the barrage of negative comments on here, I've struck them off my list for local UK based surgeons. It seems like too big a gamble with too much cost! My only other UK option appears to be Farjo who I plan to have a consultation with in the coming months... Ok so now come my quesitons for the experts... 1) Is it worth my while flying from Belfast to London for a consultation with Farjo only to be told to start taking propecia and come back in a years time?? I recognise that I will have to take propecia starting pretty much immediately anyway and that it will take roughly a year to see its effect... I know propecia wont regrow the hair which is lost at the front. 2) Many of you seem to recommend going overseas for the best treatment. Is it possible to have an online consultation with pics then booking treatment? Or would they require meeting me in person first? Thus requiring two trips to NYC for example Ive included some pics of my hair just to illustrate my current hair loss. I'd really appreciate any advice guys. Many thanks, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted January 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi there, i had a HT with the hospital group 4 yrs ago and spent 4 yrs regreeting it til i got it rectified at the end of last year Regarding your questions i would definately try propecia as it will at least slow the process of hairloss. I have been on it 18 months now and starting seeing good results after a year, but you have to stick with it. Regarding online consultations you can do them online, i had my consultation with Dr Feller online through spex on the forum and sending pics in. They were able to give me an estimate of what i would require and we took it from there Hope this helps, best of luck Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted January 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2012 Definitely consider meds. You can send pics & the relevant clinic will give you an online consultation & recommendation. I live in London & flew 5k miles for my operation. I contacted a few clinics then chose Hasson & Wong. But I kept looking online for advice and past results which convinced me to choose the right clinic http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick from Farjo Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 mistalyle, If i were in your shoes i would grow your hair to about 1cm in length and get some good quality pictures taken.Send them to several doctor's on here and you should be in a better position to know which way to move forward. Medications are definitely a viable consideration but try to think of the long term outcome as well as looking at trying to improve things for now. Mick Patient coordinator for Dr. Bessam Farjo who is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2012 Click on the "Consult a Physician" at the top of the page and you can do an online consultation with any doc you want. This is a big decision and a potentially life altering event so do your research, take your time, and make the best possible informed decision that you can. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2012 You can do online consults with good photos. Not a problem at all. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted January 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2012 In addition to doing online consults, some of the docs travel to do consults in other countries. Also, there are some good options on your side of the water, in Belgium for example. 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistalyle Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Guys, thank you all so much for replying. Research, research, research seems to be the best advice. And decent photos lol... Thanks again for taking the time to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member theportchesterpirate Posted March 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hi Mistalyle check out my profile and pictures the pics show before during and up to nine months after my HT. 2200 FUT. grafts Have just returned yesterday after having a further 2150 FUT grafts will post more pictures in due course in total both procedures have cost me ?5450 thats for 4350 grafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jazzy Posted March 30, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2012 look into Belgium Dr Feriduni. Top doc and top service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted March 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2012 USA,Canada or Belgium. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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