Reerp Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) Hi, I am 33years old, Norwood Scale 2a and am considering doing a hair transplant. I went to a local hair clinic for a consultation in a secondary city in Spain. The Doctor was a very young lady from Honduras who said she has been doing operations for pretty much each working day for the past 2-4 years. The price quoted was just under €3000 for a FUE hair transplant for the maximum number of "Real" FUEs and I was told that with ~2700-3000grafts we could achieve a natural hairline and density. My question to the community is what would define a good surgeon and how difficult it would be to "screw up" an operation? And what would determine an operation unsuccessful? The reason I am asking is because I am trying to balance the pros and cons of doing it at this clinic. Pros: It's nearby and the timing is ideal as they have availability in a few weeks and I could recover at home as I am still working from home currently. Cons: I somehow didn't feel too much at ease with the young doctor but I don't know if it's just me being judgemental of her age/experience. If a hair transplant is a pretty routine and not difficult then I am willing to give it a shot. But if it isn't, then I might want to wait to do one in Turkey or elsewhere once travel restrictions ease and possible again. However the timing would be less ideal as I might need to go to the office again. Any input/insights would be great! Thank all in advance Edited January 14, 2021 by Reerp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2021 I would say look at the clinics/Drs this forum recommends: https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-transplant-surgeons.asp?sr=HRN-MOB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) If you have minimal loss and are a Norwood 2a then that seems a awful lot of grafts being recommended. Keep researching and get some consultations with other Clinics/Drs. We always say don’t just go local because it’s convenient. Unless you have a elite clinic nearby. So many other options open to you ! look through this forum for real patient results. And if you can please show us some pics of your hair? Edited January 14, 2021 by JohnAC71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2021 In Spain you also have Dr Couto and Dr Freitas who are pretty revered ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caricatura Posted January 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 I agree that, first, you should be strategic/careful about getting a HT with such minimal loss, i.e. don't wast 3000 grafts to fill in your temples/hairline if future loss is down the road, and second, that you should go to a more reputable clinic. If I lived in Spain, I wouldn't go to Turkey, but at least try for Couto or Freitas. Couto's wait time is long, but Freitas isn't as bad--you can email Freitas for a consultation. I've also heard good things about Vila and Lorenzo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Suzuki sz Posted January 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Reerp said: Hi, I am 33years old, Norwood Scale 2a and am considering doing a hair transplant. I went to a local hair clinic for a consultation in a secondary city in Spain. The Doctor was a very young lady from Honduras who said she has been doing operations for pretty much each working day for the past 2-4 years. The price quoted was just under €3000 for a FUE hair transplant for the maximum number of "Real" FUEs and I was told that with ~2700-3000grafts we could achieve a natural hairline and density. My question to the community is what would define a good surgeon and how difficult it would be to "screw up" an operation? And what would determine an operation unsuccessful? The reason I am asking is because I am trying to balance the pros and cons of doing it at this clinic. Pros: It's nearby and the timing is ideal as they have availability in a few weeks and I could recover at home as I am still working from home currently. Cons: I somehow didn't feel too much at ease with the young doctor but I don't know if it's just me being judgemental of her age/experience. If a hair transplant is a pretty routine and not difficult then I am willing to give it a shot. But if it isn't, then I might want to wait to do one in Turkey or elsewhere once travel restrictions ease and possible again. However the timing would be less ideal as I might need to go to the office again. Any input/insights would be great! Thank all in advance Hello, do You use medications to prevent hair loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted January 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Reerp said: If a hair transplant is a pretty routine and not difficult then I am willing to give it a shot. But if it isn't, then I might want to wait to do one in Turkey or elsewhere once travel restrictions ease and possible again. However the timing would be less ideal as I might need to go to the office again. Any input/insights would be great! Thank all in advance A hair transplant definitely isn't routine. There is a lot of skill, knowledge, experience. foresight/planning and artistry needed. Every case is unique because it depends on your own characteristics - your age, level of loss, your goals, quality of donor hair, whether you have fine straight hair or wavy hair, etc. etc. etc. You only have a certain amount of donor hair to play with, once it's gone or ruined then that's it. Which means you must think very carefully, do your research and consult with as many doctors as possible - especially ones with lots of good results and good reputations. Most people spend at least a year here researching before making a decision. I would advise against booking in just because they have an open slot and it's close by. If it turns out that the doctor isn't very good, that's 3,000 grafts potentially wasted. Maybe in a year you'll be confident in that doctor and go and get a great result with her - but caution and patience is key here. 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...
Regular Member Crickhair Posted January 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Hi @Reerp this site has a respectable list of doctors that you should want to look first before moving forward to your decisions. Good luck! Edited January 15, 2021 by Crickhair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2021 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member follically challenged Posted January 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 Does Bisanga just do BHT? I hear that's what he specialises in.... but i have less body hair than i do scalp hair.. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, follically challenged said: Does Bisanga just do BHT? I hear that's what he specialises in.... but i have less body hair than i do scalp hair.. 😂 He specializes in FUE, but he also does BHT. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, follically challenged said: Does Bisanga just do BHT? I hear that's what he specialises in.... but i have less body hair than i do scalp hair.. 😂 FUT/FUE/BHT .. Combo hts he does it all 😂 and hey he’s damn good at any of them tbh. Edited January 15, 2021 by JohnAC71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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