Regular Member jay80 Posted December 18, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 18, 2021 I'm considering De Freitas for my transplant. Can anyone who has had surgery with him please tell me how long you waited for your pics to be looked at by him and then how long you waited to have your actual surgery? I was told it would be 2 months before he looked at my pics and replied (it's been just over 2 months). I asked how long the surgery wait time was but didn't get an answer. I'll wait another week or 2 and chase them up, was just curious how long others had to wait. I'm able to go at very short notice too if any of you had cancellations? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MachoVato Posted December 18, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted December 18, 2021 I waited 3 months for an online evaluation. I never received it, so I cancelled the request. Good luck! HLC Ankara | 4261 Grafts | Nov 7, 2020 (Hairline) Dr. Bisanga, BHR Clinic in Brussels | 1528 Grafts | Aug 12, 2021 (Crown and Temples) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 18, 2021 Administrators Share Posted December 18, 2021 Let me tag the clinic , they respond to forum members @De Freitas Clinic 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...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 18, 2021 @MachoVato thanks mate. That does seem far too long to wait on a reply. @Melvin- Moderator thanks Melvin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Falconary Posted December 19, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 I sent My pictures in the beginning of July and was told it would take 2-3 months to get the evaluation from Dr Freitas, and atleast one year after the evaluation to Book available time. But I have still not received an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 @Falconarywow that's pretty poor. Thanks for letting me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fabulous Posted December 19, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 (edited) Hi. I scheduled with him recently. Submitted the photos, details, medication etc on the website (online appointment) in the end of June - beginning of July 2021. I received the answer on 10th of September. In mid October I was offered 9,10 January 2023 and I accepted. Maybe there will be some cancellations in the meantime and then they could re-schedule me earlier, but is not very likely. Edited December 19, 2021 by Fabulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 @Fabulous Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 19, 2021 Administrators Share Posted December 19, 2021 @deeznutsis scheduled to go De Freitas, he’s one of the best in Europe, so expect long wait times, but it’s not impossible. 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 deeznuts Posted December 19, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 I consulted with their rep on here (De Freitas Clinic) in June of this year and got an appointment booked for May of next year. So I'd say from start to finish it's roughly 11 months. Not really as bad as Ignacio (their rep) said it would be but he mentioned they had some sort of promotion to forum members where I think we'd get an expedited consultation? Not sure if that's a thing still but yeah 11 months timeline isn't so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 @deeznuts cheers for the info. I'll chase them up tomorrow and they may reply here, 11 months isn't too bad. I'm in a fortunate position that I can take Any cancellations with just a couple of days notice, not sure how often they appear though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deeznuts Posted December 19, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, jay80 said: @deeznuts cheers for the info. I'll chase them up tomorrow and they may reply here, 11 months isn't too bad. I'm in a fortunate position that I can take Any cancellations with just a couple of days notice, not sure how often they appear though yeah np. I think my consultation took them like a month only though. If you end up getting a cancellation could you post your results here? I'd be super curious to see how your experience turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 19, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2021 1 hour ago, deeznuts said: yeah np. I think my consultation took them like a month only though. If you end up getting a cancellation could you post your results here? I'd be super curious to see how your experience turns out Definitely. Think I'm either going with de freitas or Bisanga. Whoever I go with I'll document my surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Overthinker Posted December 20, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2021 I was about to ask someone the same think but then I read at Bjorn’s thread that Ignacio from the clinic told a member to contact him in private so I found his number on his profile and sent him a message on Saturday on WhatsApp asking him about this and I I haven’t received a response yet. I also had completed the form they sent me on October and I still haven’t received a response to book a consultation. On their email they told me it would be approx 2 months for the response and on WhatsApp which I contacted the other number back then told me approx 1 month for the response. I don’t write it as a complaining , cause I have really decided to go with Dr De Freitas and I can’t wait to book my surgery . And that’s the reason I’m trying contacting with them , so u can build a timeline , cause I am at the same boat as you @jay80 , I am all set up I am just waiting for the date, and if they told me they have a free spot tomorrow I would write from Plane right now 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, Overthinker said: I was about to ask someone the same think but then I read at Bjorn’s thread that Ignacio from the clinic told a member to contact him in private so I found his number on his profile and sent him a message on Saturday on WhatsApp asking him about this and I I haven’t received a response yet. I also had completed the form they sent me on October and I still haven’t received a response to book a consultation. On their email they told me it would be approx 2 months for the response and on WhatsApp which I contacted the other number back then told me approx 1 month for the response. I don’t write it as a complaining , cause I have really decided to go with Dr De Freitas and I can’t wait to book my surgery . And that’s the reason I’m trying contacting with them , so u can build a timeline , cause I am at the same boat as you @jay80 , I am all set up I am just waiting for the date, and if they told me they have a free spot tomorrow I would write from Plane right now 😂 Haha hope you get WiFi on the plane. Seems most people have to wait, which is fine, but would just be good to get replies sooner and dates confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Overthinker Posted December 20, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, jay80 said: Haha hope you get WiFi on the plane. Seems most people have to wait, which is fine, but would just be good to get replies sooner and dates confirmed Haha agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Freitas Clinic Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/18/2021 at 10:09 PM, MachoVato said: I waited 3 months for an online evaluation. I never received it, so I cancelled the request. Good luck! Dear user, let me inform you that we have sent you the result of your evaluation on July 23, 2021 at 13:03 Valencia time. Please check your spam box in case you do not see our mail in your inbox. Yours sincerely. 1 ▪️Ignacio Torres Blanchard - Representative of De Freitas Clinic▪️https://www.injertocapilar-alopecia.es/en - https://www.clinicadefreitas.com▪️(+34) 681 273 588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 3, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, De Freitas Clinic said: Dear user, let me inform you that we have sent you the result of your evaluation on July 23, 2021 at 13:03 Valencia time. Please check your spam box in case you do not see our mail in your inbox. Yours sincerely. @MachoVato You was only mentioning De Freitas earlier… 😝👊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Freitas Clinic Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/19/2021 at 3:27 AM, Falconary said: I sent My pictures in the beginning of July and was told it would take 2-3 months to get the evaluation from Dr Freitas, and atleast one year after the evaluation to Book available time. But I have still not received an answer. Please, let me help you. Write me by DM and tell me your email address so that I check it with preoperative department and speed your request. Best regards. ▪️Ignacio Torres Blanchard - Representative of De Freitas Clinic▪️https://www.injertocapilar-alopecia.es/en - https://www.clinicadefreitas.com▪️(+34) 681 273 588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MachoVato Posted January 3, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2022 37 minutes ago, De Freitas Clinic said: Dear user, let me inform you that we have sent you the result of your evaluation on July 23, 2021 at 13:03 Valencia time. Please check your spam box in case you do not see our mail in your inbox. Yours sincerely. I did send a follow up email in August, and I was told that it was almost ready. I never received it, so on September 16, I sent an email to cancel the evaluation. Yes, maybe it was in my Spam folder and got deleted. It doesn't matter at this point, since I did go to Bisanga. HLC Ankara | 4261 Grafts | Nov 7, 2020 (Hairline) Dr. Bisanga, BHR Clinic in Brussels | 1528 Grafts | Aug 12, 2021 (Crown and Temples) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 3, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 3, 2022 In the future, reach out to me if you need to speak to Dr. De Freitas I will have Ignacio contact you directly. 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 MachoVato Posted January 3, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, JC71 said: @MachoVato You was only mentioning De Freitas earlier… 😝👊 Oh yes. I believe his hairlines are among the very best in the world, at any cost. If/when I get a third transplant, I'll try to plan ahead and get an evaluation from him. If lockdowns are still in place, I'll probably stay in the US and go to Mwamba. 1 HLC Ankara | 4261 Grafts | Nov 7, 2020 (Hairline) Dr. Bisanga, BHR Clinic in Brussels | 1528 Grafts | Aug 12, 2021 (Crown and Temples) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Freitas Clinic Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, MachoVato said: I did send a follow up email in August, and I was told that it was almost ready. I never received it, so on September 16, I sent an email to cancel the evaluation. Yes, maybe it was in my Spam folder and got deleted. It doesn't matter at this point, since I did go to Bisanga. Sincerely I don't know what could has happened. My registration indicates other information. I apologize for the misunderstanding. We will try to verify where this error lies. Next time, please contact me directly and I will process your requests more quickly. Once again I am sorry for the misunderstanding and thank you for your clarification. ▪️Ignacio Torres Blanchard - Representative of De Freitas Clinic▪️https://www.injertocapilar-alopecia.es/en - https://www.clinicadefreitas.com▪️(+34) 681 273 588 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sportman Posted January 24, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted January 24, 2022 I think the clinic should stop taking new/evaluations/booking and clear the backlog first. I am not sure how good for someone can be wait months and months for an evaluation and years for a transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jay80 Posted January 24, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 24, 2022 After a little bit of work the clinic have come good, apologised for their slow replies and I have my surgery booked for February 2023. I understand they are incredibly busy and apologised for this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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