Barney Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Hi everyone, in December 2019 I spoke to 2 friends who had recently had FUE transplants. They showed me the before and after pictures, and I was amazed by what could be achieved. Since around 2005 I had been going bald and from about 2012 onwards, resigned myself to a shaved or near-shaved head at all times. I was an NW5 - see first photos below. I spent a while researching my options and originally booked myself into a bargain-bucket clinic in Turkey. Then Turkey went onto the UK's red travel list. Around the same time I started reading about horror stories at some of the cheaper clinics and realised I wasn't prepared to take risks with something as important as this. I spoke again to one of the friends who had had an FUE and he strongly advised me to invest the extra money and go to a reputable clinic. My research then led me to Doron Harati (via www.hairrestorationnetwork.com). Doron told me about the excellent work at HDC in Cyprus. He gave me a very realistic assessment of what could be achieved, without hype or exaggeration. I took the plunge and had my FUE transplant at HDC in June 2021. The procedure lasted 2 days, with a total of 3,400 follicles transplanted (see 2nd photo immediately post-op). This gave me a strong hairline for the first time in almost 20 years, and filled in most of the mid-scalp. The third photo below shows the regrowth after 5 months and the final photo montage is after 7 months (today in fact - 16th January 2022). I'm very happy with how natural it looks, and I am now planning a second procedure to cover my crown (which is still bald as you can see in the photos). But from most angles, I already look like I have a full head of hair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairman22 Posted January 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2022 looks very good. Good plan as well to cover the crown in the 2nd procedure 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2022 Very nice 👌 Thanks for posting 🙏 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member follically challenged Posted January 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2022 Great stuff man! Are you on any medication to stop further loss? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 16, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 16, 2022 Looking great, are you planning to do the crown? 1 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...
Barney Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yes- I’ll be going back for a 2nd procedure to cover the crown in the next couple of months. I don’t take any drugs to stop hair loss. Never tried them as I don’t want to become dependent. Plus, I figure I’m 46 now and my hair loss has stabilised (fingers crossed!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkington Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 How much did it cost? :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 I paid something like £6k but that included private accommodation and a week’s worth of follow-up appts. Their prices have gone up in Jan 22. Also, there are different prices for different doctors so treat this as a guide. I am aware that Turkish clinics charge €1500 all-in but I made a conscious decision to pay more for a reputable clinic and it was worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 17, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Barney said: I paid something like £6k but that included private accommodation and a week’s worth of follow-up appts. Their prices have gone up in Jan 22. Also, there are different prices for different doctors so treat this as a guide. I am aware that Turkish clinics charge €1500 all-in but I made a conscious decision to pay more for a reputable clinic and it was worth every penny. 6k is a bargain for the quality of work you received. Guys paying 1500 are paying to be a repair case in 12 months time, they end up going to a place like HDC anyway. @Doron Harati can confirm. Best to do it right the first time. 1 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 Doron Harati Posted January 17, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2022 @Barneyso happy for you, glad I could assist! Thank you and everyone for the kind words 🙂 1 Doron Harati - Patient coordinator for HDC Hair Clinic, HT procedures are done by MD Doctors with Microscope FUE. For consultation contact me: WhatsApp +972526542654 Mail:doronhdc@gmail.com HDC Instegram: https://instagram.com/doronhairadvisor_hdc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= * All comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice, all comments are only the personal opinions of the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted January 19, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2022 Very nice result...especially since it looks as if your hair is fine in caliber. You are on your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mrmane85 Posted February 21, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2022 Any updates @Barney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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