My Own Journey.........

[Runner]

I'd been thinking about HT for some time but never really got round to actually doing anything about it, then I'd have other pressing things in my life that would take priority and it would always just be "I need to get round to ACTUALLY doing something about it".

 

Fast forward to now and I'm really keen to get something in place and get fully booked up for start of next year - next year seems far away but really only 4-5 months and I want to get a slot booked in as soon as I've picked my surgeon if possible.

 

I'm hoping to keep this thread running to share my overall experience and I would love constructive input and help from you guys as I'm sure a vast knowledge has been built up by many of you due to having this surgery or just by sheer research on various sites which will ultimately help me.

 

Firstly, I plan to go for FUE so best getting that out there early and I stay just outside Glasgow and ideally would like my treatment in UK - I'm 40 and would like the front of my head done (don't want total transformation and an Afro just a subtle increase in current amount without everyone immediately knowing I've had HT).

 

So rather than jump straight in to any clinic I've to date visited 2 as I wanted to see the place for myself and also get a feel for the professionalism as I want to be fully comfortable overall with the full experience.

 

1st consultation -

The Glasgiw Clinic (West George St)

Good initial contact and able to fit me in within 2 weeks to "review my hair" and discuss treatments. Arrived on the Saturday morning and the place was empty apart from manager (poss owner). Started to tell me and my wife his own story on his hair loss and quickly wanted to just show pics on computer of folk that got thier hair done. At no point wanted to check my head/hair and I was particularly concerned that he wanted me to almost book thier and then.......especially when I asked what doctor would be completing op and he advised it depended on what surgeon he "was able to bring up to his practice and what date I went for". Portrayed the image that the place just gets an old surgeon into thier premises to complete work and that surgeon could change frequently. This might not be the exact case but when we asked some detailed questions he wasn't able to provide any real confidence on who would be the person but only in getting a quick booking.

Verdict - don't plan to use as didn't enjoy experience at all.

 

2nd consultation (last week)

KSL (St Vincent St)

Completed thier online contact and took 2-3 days to return call to me. To be fair caller went out thier way to fit me in soon as I advised him I would struggle to catch up if not pretty soon due to work commitments and travel. Got consultation with 4 days. Excellent welcome and made to feel at ease from outset. Seemed keen to push previous footballers stories on work by them but suppose if they did carry out the work then entitled to share thier workings. Good chat about what I wanted and did take time to examine head/hair. Cost was a bit steep but maybe a place to consider.

Verdict - perhaps as its local but will London etc be better work completed?

 

Next - I've been keen get get a view from Farjo and might get something arranged with them, not sure if I should hit Manchester or London and if any difference on what one I try.

 

This is my story so far and I hope to keep it updated, as by helping one person who may come along in same position as me it will have served its purpose

 

Really happy to get a steer/or some help folks as I know lots will have been in my shoes and want to do this right.

 

Thanks for any posts.

[voxman]

Welcome aboard, Runner.

 

I may as well dump this out as you will hear it a lot. You will need to consider widening your geographical area if you truly want a world class procedure. Just because your head is within 10 Km of a clinic, doesn't mean your head won't be serve better elsewhere. The States, India, Portugal, Turkey, are all places you should be researching.

 

Your 1st call seems definitely suspect if the clinic will just recruit some old codger on holiday to stop by and have a go at your noggin.

 

Use the search features on this website to look at physicians and results.

 

The world awaits.

[Runner]

Thanks Voxman for welcome and input buddy.

 

To be fair I have considered wider geographical locations but for a variety of reasons many will not be possible (I'll not cover of the reasons as far too boring for site). Even if it was possible I'd like to be treated by premises that I can get back to if I am concerned about something, and not have to wait a few months to get more lengthy time away from training and other considerations which would prevent me getting to see them.

 

Anyway, back to what I can do within my remit..........totally agree wider options if I take in far reaching countries and for those that can do this then they have greater choice but I need to deal with what I am truly able to commit to and that is ideally in UK (potentially Madrid at push if proves much better option).

[hairshopeing]

Hi mate

Your In a similar position to what I was in, I was late 30s only interested in fue and I did at least a year of research, would look for hours on end everyday researching the different surgeons and their results, ethics and specialities! I eventually opted for Dr feriduni in Belgium had never travelled alone before and everything went well, great surgeon and person! I'm extremely happy with my result which has been life changing! However that's not to say you should use him,consider him yes,research him and the other well respected Dr's in Belgium, busanga, mwamba, if Madrid is an option and cost isn't to much issue then lorenzo is probably the best fue Dr around! Certainly it seems for consistent yield!! I prefer Dr feriduni s hairlines which is what I had done, but for consistent results you can't top lorenzo!!!

 

In the UK I'd only really consider Dr reddy from Hatley street he seems to get good yield with low graft numbers and has some very impressive results, but is very expensive!

 

I did consider Hatley street hair clinic who don't post on here but iv seen patients who have posted personal experiences and they have had great results, I had a consult with them and almost had my procedure with them but decided to wait and research a bit more and eventually settled for Dr feriduni!

 

Research and research, look at which Dr is best at what you want to achieve and if you get a bad vibe from that one then continue your search!!

 

Good luck and choose wisely!!

[hairshopeing]

Bisanga not busanga!

[Runner]

Hi hairshopeing, that's exactly the type of post I'm looking for as great to hear personal experience.

 

Did you complete a thread of your journey and pics?

 

Before your HT did you try/use any products, and at same time after HT do you now need to?

 

Are you UK based, and note you mention Dr Reddy but did you not consider Farjo at any point?

 

What costs was the Belgium one and did they assist with recommending close hotels etc.....?

 

Cheers mate.

[hairshopeing]

Hi mate

I'll pm you now!

[pax]

You're doing the right thing in doing your research before booking a HT I wish I had!

 

I used KSL for mine & I can tell you that they're completely different once they have parted you with your money, they left me with bald patches with no grafts in & my result is poor & patchy.

 

At first they told me that if it didn't come good in 6 months that would redo it for me, then after 6 months that became a year! If you want my advice they're not to be trusted.

 

I'm now facing the prospect of spending a fortune again to get their mess fixed. There are others on here with similar poor experiences with them too, so going outwith Glasgow is probably a good idea from what you mentioned about your experience with the Glasgow clinic earlier in your thread.

 

Good Luck in your search anyhoo mate.

[needmoarhair]

I consulted with Farjo, Bisanga & Lorenzo, I've booked with Lorenzo because he spent the most time explaining everything and his results for my hair type, fine-blond, are great.

 

3 months till my op.

 

Get yourself over to Madrid and Belgium for some consults.

 

I was very impressed with Farjo's setup and the consultation was good but I didn't get to speak to a doctor and that put me off in the end.

[Runner]

Thanks for all the comments so far folks

 

Hairshopeing - I'll have look at PM thanks mate.

 

Pax - was yours KSL in Glasgow and if so how long ago?

 

Needmoarhair - did you go over for long weekends to see Belgium & Madrid places? If you don't mind me asking what's the pricing like with Lorenzo at Madrid?

 

Thanks all for help to date.

[needmoarhair]

Thanks for all the comments so far folks

 

Hairshopeing - I'll have look at PM thanks mate.

 

Pax - was yours KSL in Glasgow and if so how long ago?

 

Needmoarhair - did you go over for long weekends to see Belgium & Madrid places? If you don't mind me asking what's the pricing like with Lorenzo at Madrid?

 

Thanks all for help to date.

 

I went for a day, stayed 1 night in each place.

 

Prices for Lorenzo and Bisanga are on their respective websites but Lorenzo is 6 Euros for the first 1000 grafts, 4 Euros for the second 1000 grafts then 2.5 Euros for all grafts after that - don't quote me but I believe that to be correct.

[Shmiggy]

I consulted with Farjo, Bisanga & Lorenzo, I've booked with Lorenzo because he spent the most time explaining everything and his results for my hair type, fine-blond, are great.

 

3 months till my op.

 

Get yourself over to Madrid and Belgium for some consults.

 

I was very impressed with Farjo's setup and the consultation was good but I didn't get to speak to a doctor and that put me off in the end.

 

Hey needmo, I sent you a PM

[Runner]

Thanks Needmoarhair - what was your view on Farjo and given the travel/hotel of your chosen one did it work out a lot more expensive than if you had used Farjo?

 

Are you using any pre-op stuff on your hair currently?

[needmoarhair]

Thanks Needmoarhair - what was your view on Farjo and given the travel/hotel of your chosen one did it work out a lot more expensive than if you had used Farjo?

 

Are you using any pre-op stuff on your hair currently?

 

Hi. Farjo cinic was impressive. I didnt even get into pricing with them so i didnt go any further with them. Lorenzo provided the best responses via email and put me most at ease when i met him in person.

 

Im using Propecia, Minoxidil & Nizorel shampoo. I take Biotin suppliments daily.

 

Ive been on the propecia about 5 months, no sides so far.

 

Costs didn't factor into my decision, I just want the best result I can get.

Edited August 25, 2015 by needmoarhair

[Runner]

Hi. Farjo cinic was impressive. I didnt even get into pricing with them so i didnt go any further with them. Lorenzo provided the best responses via email and put me most at ease when i met him in person.

 

Im using Propecia, Minoxidil & Nizorel shampoo. I take Biotin suppliments daily.

 

Ive been on the propecia about 5 months, no sides so far.

 

For some reason I can only see the Lorenzo one in Spanish only.......do they have English site as doesn't seem to be English option?

 

From taking those items have you noticed any difference in your hair (such as thickness etc) and are these 3 readily available online to get?

[needmoarhair]

There is a british flag under the main banner on his site, that will put it into english.

 

http://www.injertocapilar.com/English/index.htm

 

Propecia is available online, i use Proscar finasteride. Ive not noticed much difference but from what ive read it can take up to a year. The other items can be bought online. Biotin is available from Holland and Barratts.

[Runner]

Thanks I had read through his site. Probably similar to what a few have mentioned on other threads, it really is a shame that many of these sites do not provide pricing as this can and will be part of the overall decision making process.

[needmoarhair]

Thanks I had read through his site. Probably similar to what a few have mentioned on other threads, it really is a shame that many of these sites do not provide pricing as this can and will be part of the overall decision making process.

 

If you do an online consultation you'll get a pricing structure. I know what you mean though, it's difficult to find prices on those sites.

[Runner]

Thanks mate. As per initial post at start of thread I've been to visit 2 local ones so I think I'll get 2 more after some narrowing down and visit them.

 

At present those I have in my mind are -

 

Dr Farjo (London/Manchester) - wonder if any difference in quality of work if I use Manchester one.

Dr Reddy (London)

Dr Lorenzo (((Madrid)

 

I'll visit 2 from that 3 I think.

 

Anyone with any strong views both good or bad on those 3?

[pax]

Thanks for all the comments so far folks

 

Hairshopeing - I'll have look at PM thanks mate.

 

Pax - was yours KSL in Glasgow and if so how long ago?

 

Needmoarhair - did you go over for long weekends to see Belgium & Madrid places? If you don't mind me asking what's the pricing like with Lorenzo at Madrid?

 

Thanks all for help to date.

 

Yup the one in Glasgow, just over six & a half months ago, still time for it to improve but it doesn't look great & I'm pretty concerned that they left some bald patches with no grafts in. I'm still hoping they will stick to their word & fix it if it doesn't come good though.

[Runner]

Yup the one in Glasgow, just over six & a half months ago, still time for it to improve but it doesn't look great & I'm pretty concerned that they left some bald patches with no grafts in. I'm still hoping they will stick to their word & fix it if it doesn't come good though.

 

I'm sure they will mate and really hope they do for you. Did you go for consultations anywhere else and after op how long would you say it was noticeable that you had done FUE (eg would your work mates have known 3 weeks after it? Etc....)

[pax]

I'm sure they will mate and really hope they do for you. Did you go for consultations anywhere else and after op how long would you say it was noticeable that you had done FUE (eg would your work mates have known 3 weeks after it? Etc....)

 

Thanks so do I!

 

I only went to UK hair & Transform clinic, the only reason I went for KSL was that I wasn't keen on the idea of travelling down to London or Manchester to have it done. I never really done my research before jumping in to be honest & I guess I've paid the price for that.

 

Well the difference in my hair isn't exactly huge, so no one has mentioned it to me, so I'm guessing that the difference hasn't been all that noticeable since I had it done. Maybe folks are just being polite though.

 

Originally I was supposed to be getting 300 grafts for receding temples, but the surgeon decided I only needed 100 on the day, so you can imagine it hasn't exactly made a huge difference as you would expect for such a small number of grafts.

[Runner]

100 grafts !!!!!!!! That's literally nothing as I'm sure they told me 3000.............

[pax]

100 grafts !!!!!!!! That's literally nothing as I'm sure they told me 3000.............

 

Yup & I paid ?4000 for it, so that's ?40 per graft I doubt even Wayne Rooney's HT cost that much per graft! KSL might be the most expensive place in the UK if my case is anything to go by! :\

 

Unfortunately I don't have anywhere near a footballers income so it's even more a blow to waste so much money on a poor result.

 

I wouldn't recommend anyone trust these guys especially if you're on any kind of budget, you might not get what you paid for.

[Runner]

I'm sure some places would just tell the person to come back in a few years time rather than do 100 only. You must have full head of hair and just need a mega small tweak in that case.

 

Do you think yours actually looks worse and better before in that case mate?