Regular Member BensonTT Posted July 2, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hey guys, am feeling pretty bummed out. I was scheduled to get a hair transplant done in chiang mai by dr pong. Upon arriving to chiang mai to have my consultation on June 24th and surgery was suppose to be on June 25th. I was told that I would not be able to get the surgery done because I had high blood pressure. I wasted about $3000 in expenses to get there for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 BensonTT, Wow! I'm very sorry to hear about this experience. This is the first time I've heard someone report this kind of problem when traveling for hair restoration surgery. Do you have a history of high blood pressure? David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted July 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 How high was it? Couldn't you tell them it was anxiety and nerves before the procedure? go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BensonTT Posted July 2, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2013 David - I knew I had high blood pressure but didn't think that the dr would refuse me cause of this. Hsrp10 - it was 158/111 when tested at the drs office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted July 21, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2013 Is hypertension something that occurs naturally with you?? Are you on any hypertension medication for your condition? That's a huge bummer that the clinic turned you away AFTER you traveled there for your restoration! Sorry buddy! =( Where did you travel from? Any chance the clinic would discount the procedure for you if you came back to them.....after you get your hypertension under control! I would think it wouldn't hurt to ask....... Best, Mike 4737 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 11/16/2012 Daily regimen: 1/4 Proscar (1.25 mg Finasteride), Rogaine Foam (twice daily), 1000 mcg Biotin, 1 combo Vitamin D/Calcium/Magnesium, 1500 mg Glocosamine, 750 mg MSM, 1200 mg Fish Oil, 2000 mg Vitamin C, Super B-Complex, 400 I.U Vitamin E. I am not a medical professional. All views and opinions expressed in this forum are of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thickandthin Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 BensonTT, sorry that happened to you. I find that a bit strange, when I read other people's experiences with Dr Pong, they never mentioned anything about getting their blood pressure measured, but they did mention a HIV test. Could it be of your medical history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BensonTT Posted July 30, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 30, 2014 BensonTT, sorry that happened to you. I find that a bit strange, when I read other people's experiences with Dr Pong, they never mentioned anything about getting their blood pressure measured, but they did mention a HIV test. Could it be of your medical history? I think its because of me that they updated their prerequisite. Take a look at #2. lol Thailand Hair Transplant | Looking for Hair Transplants and Hair Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted July 30, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted July 30, 2014 Are you under a Dr's care or medication for your HBP? I have had HBP since my mid 30's and I keep it under control with simple daily meds. Consequently, when I had my HT, my BP was perfectly normal. With that said HBP is known as the 'silent killer' there are little to no signs of it and it does need your attention. Now. I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tah323 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 try to get yourself more active..many people have been able to control their HBP with steady exercise and proper dieting!...I know I was given a sedative during my surgery..good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxmac Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 All surgeons want to protect themselves and their staff....so patients are tested for HIV, many clinics test for HBV (hep B). Surgeons are concerned about operative hemostasis (stopping the bleeding), uncontrolled high blood pressure could present bleed out challenges. Uncontrolled blood glucose, seen in diabetes, can encourage post operative skin infections. Surgeons want excellent outcomes as much as patients. Regarding preop hypertension, immediate evaluation by an Thai Internal Medicine MD who could prescribe meds with lowering effects seen within 72hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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