Anyone had a hair transplant?

[Chicken_Satay]

hotchy said:

I'm bald. I have the odd strand on top but really its gone. Back n sides intact fully. Is that even possible to get a decent looking head of hair? Iv already had smp so I suppose density could be less to avoid "shine through"

In my experience, it will depend on the quality of your hair at the back and sides, to be used for the transplant. You'd probably have to get the front done first and then the crown as part of a second transplant. Expect about 60% density at the front. It's an interesting point about the SMP. I wonder if that's a good way of reducing 'shine through'. Not sure if it's beneficial/would be needed, depending on how long you grow the newly transplanted hair.

[mr_spock]

Thanks largely to this thread, I just placed a deposit on a FUE procedure to deal with loss on the front/mid. Looks like I may not have enough hair to do the crown but I can live with that so long as I can look in the mirror again. USD9500, so about 6K before Truss messed up the exchange rate! Will be back with pics mid-November.

I am a little scared.

[lord trumpton]

hotchy said:

Hairsurgeon said:

Hi Everyone

I have been following this forum for a little while now, but I’ve decided to sign up and make my first post today.

I am a Hair Transplant Surgeon based in London and Cardiff, and I’m open to helping anyone out with any questions you may have whether you’ve had, or thinking about having a hair transplant.

I'm bald. I have the odd strand on top but really its gone. Back n sides intact fully. Is that even possible to get a decent looking head of hair? [b]Iv already had smp[b/] so I suppose density could be less to avoid "shine through"

Would you post up a pic please?

[Barchettaman]

mr_spock said:

Thanks largely to this thread, I just placed a deposit on a FUE procedure to deal with loss on the front/mid. Looks like I may not have enough hair to do the crown but I can live with that so long as I can look in the mirror again. USD9500, so about 6K before Truss messed up the exchange rate! Will be back with pics mid-November.

I am a little scared.

You’ll be fine.

It’s a long old day in the chair but pain free as the technicians use local anath on the donor and implant areas.

The first week post-op is rough. Uncomfortable, nights aren’t great, facial swelling.

The second week is bloody itchy.

After that, you’re good to go; just wait for the follicles to come through.

[Carl_Manchester]

mr_spock said:

Thanks largely to this thread, I just placed a deposit on a FUE procedure to deal with loss on the front/mid. Looks like I may not have enough hair to do the crown but I can live with that so long as I can look in the mirror again. USD9500, so about 6K before Truss messed up the exchange rate! Will be back with pics mid-November.

I am a little scared.

I would not be afraid, you should feel great post-op. During the operation I only felt real pain until the end of the second day. The two diazepam post-breakfast that the doctor gave me on both days helped me sail through the procedure.

Once you have washed your head for the first time 48 hours (or whatever the doctor tells you to do) after the operation, you'll be well on the way but yes, the first two nights can be messy.

I did not suffer itching on the implanted area but I did get some painful spots where the hair had been removed from.

[mr_spock]

Thanks! Having it on a Sunday, camera will be off for work for a while. They offer a hair wash next day so will go back for that I think. I’m really wondering if it will improve my self image like I hope. Hairline will be age appropriate so I hope not to look silly.

[mr_spock]

1600 FUE grafts later and a few days on and I have a headache. All scabs from the donor site pretty much gone, it was a long day but they got it done.

[Abdul Abulbul Amir]

Pictures?

[shirt]

has anyone tried, or researched , PRP injections?

[mr_spock]

shirt said:

has anyone tried, or researched , PRP injections?

I had that. They threw it in, normally $900.

Pics will follow, just need to take some today and edit a bit.

[Stedman]

Anyone tried minoxidil tablets?

[Blown2CV]

Stedman said:

Anyone tried minoxidil tablets?

i was on minoxidil for years. Not sure if it actually made any difference as i can track my hair loss continuing gradually the whole time i was on it. Maybe it slowed it down but it's just conjecture.

It messes with your testosterone so not sure it's a very good idea despite any vendor telling you it's very safe. I had some symptom or other one day and at the next routine check with the vendor they told me to stop taking the drugs and never resume. They weren't really terribly clear about why, however there was a long list of side effects which they say are red flags. So that was that...

Better than the other one that starts with a P as I only took that for a week and it just (temporarily thankfully) entirely deleted any ability to get a boner.

[Acorn1]

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

[Blown2CV]

Acorn1 said:

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

Super contribution. Does trying to shame other people make you feel better? Who is more insecure there then?

[Acorn1]

Blown2CV said:

Acorn1 said:

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

Super contribution. Does trying to shame other people make you feel better? Who is more insecure there then?

I'm sorry? It was a serious question, why would I want to shame anyone?

I'm a baldy

Who's insecure?

[the-norseman]

Acorn1 said:

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

I'd say yes, I've always had my hair cut on #2, #1 ad #0 all my life apart from when I was 13-17 where it was quite long, it started falling out at 17 and was almost gone by 21, I've had the "old man" hairline since I was about 22.

It definitely hampered dating, my fiance said after a few messages that she usually wouldn't look twice at a bald guy but I must of stood out!

I have to Bic it every other day, I'd like to be able these days to cut it when I want maybe even to have grown it longer but cant because of the old man hairline. unfortunately for me, to get a transplant it would be a significant amount because of the amount of grafts I'd need.

[Blown2CV]

Acorn1 said:

Blown2CV said:

Acorn1 said:

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

Super contribution. Does trying to shame other people make you feel better? Who is more insecure there then?

I'm sorry? It was a serious question, why would I want to shame anyone?

I'm a baldy

Who's insecure?

because you know the answer to your question. It is obvious that many men do in fact not really want to go bald. Fine if you don't, but then why ask?

[hotchy]

Acorn1 said:

Are people really that bothered about going bald, they resort to surgery?

Are people bothered when their front teeth fall out?

I see no difference. Both are disfiguring. Why not fix that issue. I like to look at nice cars. Why not have yourself looking the best it can.

[Acorn1]

As a bald man myself since 27 years of age, the thread intrigued me, it looks like I've stumbled into a hornet's nest.

Do whatever you think will make you happy, I'm pretty happy with the way I look.

I have seen some bad thatches in my time, it's not a good look, I hope it works for you guys -peace

[Blown2CV]

Acorn1 said:

As a bald man myself since 27 years of age, the thread intrigued me, it looks like I've stumbled into a hornet's nest.

Do whatever you think will make you happy, I'm pretty happy with the way I look.

I have seen some bad thatches in my time, it's not a good look, I hope it works for you guys -peace

good for you. Bye.