unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Hi, This forum has helped me over the past few years and I wanted to give something back with a patient review. I had fue surgery with Dr Bisanga at BHR clinic in Brussels, Belgium two days ago a total of 2400 grafts to restore the front hairline and temple recession. Being from England this wasn't a decision I had taken likely and had took many years to decide on who to have surgery with even harder with lockdown and forever changing regulations. Eventually I decided to have a consultation with Dr Bisanga in London this past October. It was then I Decided on my decision. Ian the advisor was brilliant always there there any questions or concerns, I can't thank him enough. Post after care he is still available to help and give advise and reassurance. Graft breakdown 1 follicular units: 472 2 follicular units: 1198 3 follicular units: 717 4 follicular units: 13 Day of the surgery I arrived at 7.30 signed the relevant forms. Once surgery was underway Dr Bisanga started the punching and incisions.I think I may have fell asleep through this, from the anesthetic. After lunch and a nice salmon meal the techs did the extractions and graft placements. If any more pain the techs would ask if I needed any more anesthetic. Painwise it was fine it was more uncomfortable lying in one position for such a long peroid of time. All in all surgery was completed around 17.30. After this there was more pictures taken. I was bandaged up and a post op care briefing was given by a lovely lady, I'm sorry I didn't take her name. She went in great detail with me. She made sure I got the taxi to the hotel. The next day in the post op she went through everything again again did the saline spray and cream. I saw Dr Bisanga he asked how I was feeling and was happy with how the surgery went Any questions I am happy to answer and i'll update the forum with my progression Edited November 17, 2021 by unfinished_sentenc Sleeping mistakes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2021 Really nice work from Dr Bisanga, thats one very nicely designed hairline ! Thanks for the detailed write up and great pics. One to follow 👍🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ITA Posted November 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2021 @unfinished_sentencYou've chosen one of the best surgeons in the world, and your baldness rate on the Norwood scale doesn't look high, even though there are no pre-surgery photos, so you were starting from a pretty good situation. You will surely have a great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Thank you, at moment I've got a lot of swelling, trying to be careful not to bump anything, painwise I'm fine. Wearing a bandana on two flights home was a breeze nobody took any notice and border Control didn't ask to remove it either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Pre op photos Edited November 17, 2021 by unfinished_sentenc More photo's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2021 Looking great so far. Dr. Bisanga does amazing work. Are you on finasteride and minoxidil? My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Yes I'm on finasteride. I was looking at having oral minoxidil, however no joy getting this in the U.K that I know of. The Pharmacy BHR use don't ship to the U.K now with brexit. Been using finasteride about 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 @unfinished_sentenc Congratulations on completing your surgery and thank you for your documenting your experience and sharing your photographs. This is much appreciated and I have no doubt that the community will take great value in your journey and offer much support along the way. It has been a pleasure to be able to assist you and I look forward to the next 12+ months of progress and exciting months ahead. I will share clinic photos with you shortly and as you well know, you have our full support. Ian Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww 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 Mike10 Posted November 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2021 How old are you? And are you still losimng ground on Fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 I'm 39, fin has definitely helped slow it down this photo was taken 7 years ago when I started taking it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 4 hours ago, unfinished_sentenc said: I was looking at having oral minoxidil, however no joy getting this in the U.K that I know of. I can provide a UK based contact/doctor who is able to provide prescription and source the medication for you @unfinished_sentenc He provides brand name Loniten with the UK. Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww 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...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Yes that would be great, do you have my email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 This is Ian. I have emailed you now. Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww 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...
unfinished_sentenc Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 11 days post op pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nolocks Posted January 12, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted January 12, 2022 Any update? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 12, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Nolocks said: Any update? +1 👍🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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