Regular Member momo99 Posted October 12, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Ok so a little about me first.... I'm 33 from Manchester Uk a place where losing your hair is certainly not cool when you have the likes of Oasis, Stone Roses and up the road the Beatles as icons all with incredible haircuts. Luckily as a kid i had great hair and bad every hairstyle under the sun growing up... Fast forward to mid 20's and i started to notice my hair wasn't quite what it was slightly receding...anyway cant notice it at the minute I can easy cover it with my fringe....heaven forbid it would rain or a gust of wind would expose for the fraud i was! Certain hairstyles were now not an option....sweep it back or a side parting were no no's as i had to cover up at all costs! Late 20's now and im running out of time fringe is getting whispier oh god what am i gonna do! Oh hang on Wayne Rooney has had it done, James Nesbitt, Rob Brydon, Callum Best oh wait maybe there IS an option. So i started researching. All my spare time i would read review after review on this superb forum. I wanted value for money without sacrificing quality of surgeon (don't we all) i couldn't justify spending 15k+ on a hair transplant as my gf and i were currently in the processing of buying a house. I wanted someone i could trust who was reputable but didn't cost an arm and a leg. Thats when i stumbled across Dr Bhatti.... So after numerous excellent reviews i messaged the person who's story had inspired me most on here...Shera as most people know him on here. Within an hour or so i had an email back and we spoke and went through everything and my mind was made up...INDIA it was. 1 problem try explaining that 1 to your mates and your missus when you live in Manchester! So my best friend and myself (he also wanted to get it done) decided together we'd book flights and head over there.... So flights are now booked and Shera who's fantastic guided us through every step from visas to travel pillows on the plane to hotels and things to do in Chandigarh. After lengthy discussions with the gf and friends it was time to board the flight...we both had nothing to lose now was the time to act no way im going bald without a fight... Flight was a breeze arrived in Chandigarh to be greeted by a chauffeur from Darling buds who took us to our hotel Ab's which was like a premier inn back in the uk got everything you need and was ridiculously cheap. We explored Chandigarh which is a beautiful place and felt like we were on holiday. Next day was the consultation with Dr Bhatti was so impressed with the clinic so clean and modern all my fears about Indian stereotypes went out of the window this place was better than anywhere in the UK. So hairline was drawn and ready to go... The procedure was a breeze also stopping off for lunch inbetween then when all was done we got a lift back to our hotel for lots of rest. The clinic gave us meds and a care package to adhere too which we did religiously. As we headed back to the airport we both looked at each other and were like "what was all the fuss about? We've had a hair transplant, a holiday, seen new cultures, met some great people and its all cost probably half of what it would have cost in the uk" Im currently 7 months post op and have attached my pics from along the way. My advice to anyone thinking of going through with it is...whats the worst that can happen? If losing your hair is bothering you that much then act now, do your research and go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted October 12, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Looks good would be great to see some better quality pics , especially wet or from top view .... do you feel your transplanted hair has blended into your existing hair at the correct density ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member momo99 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Yeah I'd say its blended in very nicely i don't think you could even tell I'd had a procedure done to be honest. There's a pic of the hair just as i was getting a shower and a closer pic of the hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted October 12, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thanks for that the pictures look great ! Are you on meds to prevent future loss ? How much does dr bhatti charge per graft did the clinic sort out accommodation food etc and you just sort flights ? How was booking confirmed deposit etc ? Thanks (I'm a fellow northwest uk man so very interested in how you went about choosing dr bhatti ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member momo99 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 I think it worked out at around ?1 a graft which when you compare it to some places is an absolute bargain. They recommend biotin and propecia with abit or regaine for the first 6 months but im gonna carry on with them as luckily had no side effects. Shera (Iggy) is your man to speak to regarding deposits, flights etc he sorted everything out for us everything was a breeze. We were both very sceptical about going all the way to India but for the sake of catching a flight you get the same (if not better) service for a fraction of the uk price so it was a no brainer really for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted October 12, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thanks again , is that 1 pound per graft ? For some reason this site doesn't like currency signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted October 12, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Or emojis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member momo99 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Yeah a pound or as us northerners call it 'a quid' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member California Posted October 12, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2016 Hi Momo99, Thank you for sharing your HT journey so far. Excellent write up. You really make it all sound like a "breeze":)....which is what it really is....once you decide on the HT Surgeon that you would be going with. Love your attitude....... Your hair looks very nice. Please do keep the updates coming. Best regards, California North America Representative and Patient Advisor for: Dr. Tejinder Bhatti, Darling Buds Hair Transplant Center, Chandigarh, India. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shera Posted October 18, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Hi Momo99, Great write up, everything's looking rosy on top just as planned. Thanks for the mention, absolutely thrilled that my posts helped inspire you and your friend to make the trip to see Dr Bhatti. Personally, I loved helping you guys out, your attitude towards your transplants was spot on, you did your research, you had realistic expectations and you went for it just as I had done previous. There was no fuss, no getting worked up about micron measurements, you made your decision, stuck by it and both walked away with fantastic results and a lifetime experience that will live with you forever. I applaud you both, enjoy your new hair. Edited October 18, 2016 by Shera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member momo99 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2016 7 1/2 month update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member starscream Posted October 20, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 20, 2016 Looks great. Do you have close-up pics of the recipient area immediate post-op? I happened to read a post by you saying you had worries about the grafts being too spaced apart. Just wanted to see how it looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted October 21, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 21, 2016 Great hairline! Dr. Bhatti does excellent work. 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 California Posted October 22, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2016 7 1/2 month update... Hi Momo99, Thanks for sharing your HT progress. Please do share some additional pictures...... Best regards, California North America Representative and Patient Advisor for: Dr. Tejinder Bhatti, Darling Buds Hair Transplant Center, Chandigarh, India. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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