Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 This will be the year I'll be getting my transplant to fill out my temples and hopefully I'll be able to get that Road House retro look Just a question though, I've never been good with flying and hence I've only done it a few times in my life. I'll be going with BHR clinic and I'll have to fly from the UK to Brussels on my own for the consultation and the op itself. The flight is only about an hour/hour and a half so it's no a long haul for sure. It's all good as I'm seeing it as facing a fear (And some medication from my GP might help as well) but I'm a little concerned about flying back after my operation. I'm not worried about the grafts but I heard that you have to remove all head gear when doing the security check and that includes post-op bandanas and the idea is filling me with dread. Is this true? I can't remember much about airport security and I'd imagine it's very tight but I really don't fancy exposing my fresh transplant in front of lots of strangers (and god forbid I knew anyone!) so it has me a little concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TOharbourfront Posted February 24, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 you have to remove anything on your head when you go through security and depending on what airports you go through passport control. I wore a bandana, it was a lot easier to take on and off Ht #1: sure hair for men 21 years old unk amount of grafts. waste of money Ht #2: 2005 with FUT with Dr Armani. Don't remember the amount of grafts. Great result re building the hairline and frontal thirs HT #3: Jan 18 with Dr Doganay Fue: 2500 grafts, 600 crown, 400 into Fut scar, 400 temple rebuild, the rest into the front third to beef up the hairline. still waiting on results obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 24, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 That is a real downer. I was hoping to be back home and settled the day after my op but I may have to stay a few days to let my head heal a bit so it won't look as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LondonHT Posted February 24, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 Funny as when i went through Charleroi airport a few weeks ago i saw a couple of chaps go through with baseball caps on and iam sure they did not remove them. Will let you know for sure in one months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rootz Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think you might be blowing this a bit of out proportion, if they make you take off your hat when coming back through in Belgium, it'll be off for what... 10 or 15 seconds? The chances of someone you know being in the airport in Beligum (a different country), and just happening to see you during that brief moment, is basically 0%. And who cares if a person in a different country you don't know and will never see again looks at your head and think "hmmm, wonder what happened" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 24, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 I guess you're right. Just a little nervous because I haven't flown much due to aforementioned dislike of flying and this will be my first time doing it on my own as well. Just an addition to save me starting a new thread, can any UK dwellers point me in the right direction of websites that I can book flights? I'm having real problems finding a direct flight from my local airport (Glasgow) to Brussels and I really don't fancy the stress of a stopover but I think I may be looking in the wrong places since I'm new to all this. Flying is a real issue for me so I want to make the flight as quick as possible. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 i worried about this exact same issue too once thru the surgery...it toughened me up one day post-op i even went hat-less in Vacouver @ an outdoor market i was much braver and not at all worried about such things anymore and I was surprised how no one stared, no one even notices people are too concerned about their own lives, their own agenda people just don't really care...i bet you will notice this. also you could ask your regular doctor for some Xanax it makes flying, airport stress, and post-op stress a breeze! take a Xanax about an hour before you head to airport you wont even blink if they ask you to remove a cap for 60 seconds you'll be like "whatever sure :)" Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 24, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 Xanax eh? That sounds just the ticket! I'm not one for taking pills or medication unless it's necessary but something like that would really help. I'm seeing my GP in a couple of weeks for that very reason so I'll definitely mention it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member suarez Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 I went through Ataturks 2 security checks incl passport control with a black baseball hat and a huge bandage and never had to take it off once, the only thing I wish I had was a hoodie because the hat covered the hairline but the new transplanted temple points were fresh and raw for everyone to see, I got some looks but fk it I'm never going to see any of them again, you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 You could try skyscanner app for booking flight ! And i recently came back to Heathrow from Turkey - yes the ask to see your head for all of about 5 seconds. Seems they are pretty used to seeing people after their HTs ~! Certainly no big deal. I came back the day after having mine done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Xanax eh? That sounds just the ticket!I'm not one for taking pills or medication unless it's necessary but something like that would really help. I'm seeing my GP in a couple of weeks for that very reason so I'll definitely mention it! swayzedo....i too am not much on pills. never been anything close to a druggie, but I do suffer from very rare anxiety attacks, so when I fly or am in a dental chair I take a Xanax. For me it's been a miracle. I actually self medicated for my hair transplant surgery after discussing my anxiety with Dr. Wong. Xanax or Klonopin work about the same way...so either will work. Be careful driving on anything above .50 Xanax. Earlier I was on 1mg Xanax and found myself too groggy to drive. Edited February 24, 2014 by Shampoo Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cowhorns Posted February 24, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi - Take the Eurostar and come back the next day. This is exactly what I did when I went to Brussels. I have been for two procedures and was not asked to remove my hat. Security is much more relaxed on the train.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Traction Posted February 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2014 Why not relax there for a days and not take any risks? You could bump your head etc If you're close to the dr, you can ask him any more questions in person. 4066 FUE Grafts with Dr Bhatti, India 9&10 Jan 2014 For my pics and thread click the link:http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/173658-4066-fue-grafts-dr-bhatti-india-restoring-more-than-just-hair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted February 25, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would stay at least 3-4 days if possible before flying back, there could be some remaining puffiness or swelling but your docs seems to do clean work and you could look reasonably clean by then (less blood etc.) You would also want the clinic to give you the first wash and checkup post-op, this can help healing and remove some of the larger crusting areas. For my first and largest procedure, I asked for a private room for the airport customs check, upon recommendations from this forum. I just told them I had surgery on my head and they agreed. Good luck 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 TOharbourfront Posted February 25, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 25, 2014 honestly staying a few days just to go through customs wont make much a difference visually, you wil still have scabs all over and you may even start swelling and look worse. Going through security is really a non issue. Put all your stuff on the xray belt and make sure you wont set the detector off, wait until the last second and take your hat or bandana off right before you walk through the detector then quickly put it back on. Its funny theres lots of people in the line but everyone is so concered getting there stuff ready that no one even looks at you Ht #1: sure hair for men 21 years old unk amount of grafts. waste of money Ht #2: 2005 with FUT with Dr Armani. Don't remember the amount of grafts. Great result re building the hairline and frontal thirs HT #3: Jan 18 with Dr Doganay Fue: 2500 grafts, 600 crown, 400 into Fut scar, 400 temple rebuild, the rest into the front third to beef up the hairline. still waiting on results obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted February 26, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2014 don't forget to pre-select your seat on the plane in advance on the airline's website, towards the back and near the bathroom for spraying grafts and a little more privacy (or your preferred location on the plane) forgot to mention that 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 LondonHT Posted February 26, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2014 hsrp10 That is a very good piece of advice. Much better than worrying about going through security! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member greatjob Posted February 26, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi - Take the Eurostar and come back the next day. This is exactly what I did when I went to Brussels. I have been for two procedures and was not asked to remove my hat. Security is much more relaxed on the train.... I was going to mention this as well. If you're really that anxious about flying you could just take the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted February 28, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2014 Totally best to take the train you can be there in two hours from St Pancras, the security is much more laid back and you will arrive right in the city centre. I went to Bruge in December and arrived it Brussels so have done this journey very recently. More leg room and space on the train and you can get a return to London for ?70. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 28, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2014 Oooh now that sounds like a very tempting option, I do enjoy a train journey. If the Xanax works out I may fly over for my consultation but a nice train journey back home after my procedure sounds very relaxing! and less stressful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted February 28, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2014 I got through NY customs without having to take my hat off, when I got to the UK at Heathrow they did ask me to remove the hat but I said I'd had an operation on my head - the lady kindly allowed me through. It was all a breeze. The worst part was the actual flight, I had a gorgeous girl next to me so my hopes of a hat-free flight were gone! Felt so claustrophobic 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member swayzedo Posted February 28, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2014 What'she deal if you keep your head wrapped in bandages when going through the security? I wouldn't mind that at all as it could be for anything and surely they wouldn't ask you to remove medical bandages? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcd0000 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I didn't remove the hat for the security check, I said I had a surgery and they let me pass with my famous "Maral-hat" on. The immigration also let me be without taking off the hat. The person at the check-in asked to see, and another guy at a security post a few days later. But you will be post-surgery and it is OK to explain and ask for understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LondonHT Posted April 3, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted April 3, 2014 Swayzedo, just to let you know i have just come back from Charleroi airport and no one asked me to remove my bandana at any point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnnyDrama Posted April 3, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted April 3, 2014 Swayzedo, just to let you know i have just come back from Charleroi airport and no one asked me to remove my bandana at any point. Hey London, you went with BHR too if I recall, ya? How'd it go? 2,200 FUE + PRP with Dr Bisanga - BHR Clinic, 22-23 August 2013 - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/171950-my-fue-2-200-prp-dr-bisanga-bhr-clinic.html Current Regimen: - Rogaine 5% Foam 2x daily - Jasons Restorative Biotin Shampoo 2x daily / Nizoral 2% 2x weekly - Nettle Root 500mg, MSM 1500mg, Biotin 5mg, Multi Vit, Omega 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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