UK - first move for getting a hair transplant?

[Kirby]

My hair loss has probably progressed too far for my hair to be salvageable with finasteride so I need to seek a hair transplant.

Trouble is, I know that you've got to avoid hair transplant clinics in the UK because they're notoriously terrible. Unfortunately, I've never been outside the UK and am terrified of travelling to non-English-speaking countries because I only speak English. However, countries in the EU I will be covered by under EHIC for medical emergencies, which seals the deal for EU countries and rules out the US, which doesn't have a health system.

What is my next step? I'm so psychologically crippled by hair loss that I need a hair transplant to feel happy, particularly with the lack of response from finasteride.

 

[RP3X]

Yeah I have typically heard of bad hair transplant done in uk.... but don't forget wayne rooney has had good success in a london clinic, and prices seemed well.

There is also :

http://www.hassonandwong.com/

website states they now have uk consultants, they look pretty good.

Your better off reading all the pages on this section and seeing what and where most folk went for there hair transplant operations, and give it time others hopefully post on here too.

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just an example :

http://www.hairlosstalk.com/interact/showthread.php/67915-Hairtransplant-London

 

[DoctorHouse]

Kirby, I am seeing very good work from Dr Raghu Reddy. He is in London in the UK. Check him out.

 

[Kirby]

I'll have to investigate, although anything in Harley Street, London immediately rings massive alarm bells.

DoctorHouse, from what you know, what sort of transplant should I aim for? I mean, how many grafts do you as a layman think I would need? Hypothetically.

I don't know how I'm going to afford this, as I'm too mentally incapacitated to work or leave the house at the moment, and do not even have savings. The hair loss has ruined my life completely and I need to 'sort' it before I can think of going out at all.

 

[DoctorHouse]

I'll have to investigate, although anything in Harley Street, London immediately rings massive alarm bells.

DoctorHouse, from what you know, what sort of transplant should I aim for? I mean, how many grafts do you as a layman think I would need? Hypothetically.

I don't know how I'm going to afford this, as I'm too mentally incapacitated to work or leave the house at the moment, and do not even have savings. The hair loss has ruined my life completely and I need to 'sort' it before I can think of going out at all.

I would have to see a photo of your situation and you would have to tell me where you need it.

 

[AlexJ1]

My hair loss has probably progressed too far for my hair to be salvageable with finasteride so I need to seek a hair transplant.

Trouble is, I know that you've got to avoid hair transplant clinics in the UK because they're notoriously terrible. Unfortunately, I've never been outside the UK and am terrified of travelling to non-English-speaking countries because I only speak English. However, countries in the EU I will be covered by under EHIC for medical emergencies, which seals the deal for EU countries and rules out the US, which doesn't have a health system.

What is my next step? I'm so psychologically crippled by hair loss that I need a hair transplant to feel happy, particularly with the lack of response from finasteride.

I wouldn't say avoid ALL clinics in the UK, Wayne Rooney has had a good experience with a London Clinic, and I can recommend Crown Clinic and Dr Shahmalak in London also, he's done a few celebrity hair transplant such as Callum Best, Dr Christian Jessen etc.. usually seen in the media.

Think just need to do thorough research, check reviews and testimonials, go for consultations( if you can get free one even better), and ask all necessary questions. Normal to feel a bit wary at first, as if you read one bad review then it can taint a company, even if there are 99 good ones!

 

[Quantum Cat]

Dr Christian Jessen

he's had a hair transplant? for definite?

 

[talmoode]

he's had a hair transplant? for definite?

I think he's just had his second or third hair transplant..

 

[Quantum Cat]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...y-hair-implants-Twitter-mocks-bald-patch.html

so he has. Although it sounds like some of his hair loss was from pneumonia.

Kind of ironic that he presents a show whose tagline is 'there's no shame, we're all the same' - and constantly reinforces the belief that we shouldn't be embarrassed about our bodies. Then he gets a hair transplant. I'm not sure if that's setting a good or bad example actually...

 

[Bowser]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...y-hair-implants-Twitter-mocks-bald-patch.html

so he has. Although it sounds like some of his hair loss was from pneumonia.

Kind of ironic that he presents a show whose tagline is 'there's no shame, we're all the same' - and constantly reinforces the belief that we shouldn't be embarrassed about our bodies. Then he gets a hair transplant. I'm not sure if that's setting a good or bad example actually...

I see what you're saying man. But he actually does take good care of himself, and cares for his image.

I think the quote "there's no shame we re all the same" is actually referring to equality in people as general, and is rather using this as an enticement for people to seek second opinions about a condition their own GP has been unable to sort. Often referring them to specialist treatment that wouldn't normally be accessible, including hair transplants for people who have lost hair through all sorts of reasons.

I think it's great he's had one. If he's happy to refer his patients, why not himself.

 

[AlexJ1]

I see what you're saying man. But he actually does take good care of himself, and cares for his image.

I think the quote "there's no shame we re all the same" is actually referring to equality in people as general, and is rather using this as an enticement for people to seek second opinions about a condition their own GP has been unable to sort. Often referring them to specialist treatment that wouldn't normally be accessible, including hair transplants for people who have lost hair through all sorts of reasons.

I think it's great he's had one. If he's happy to refer his patients, why not himself.

I agree with what you're saying 100%. He's saying that you shouldn't be ashamed of any little part of yourself as no one person is perfect, but if you find there is something you're unhappy with then there is always help, and always people who will be willing to give you reassurance and confidence whether it is through any procedures medical or otherwise. He has had two hair transplant and is very open about them and talking about the confidence they have given him. He talks about them in a positive way giving quite an uplifting message to people who may be on the fence!

 

[ozric123]

I'll have to investigate, although anything in Harley Street, London immediately rings massive alarm bells.

DoctorHouse, from what you know, what sort of transplant should I aim for? I mean, how many grafts do you as a layman think I would need? Hypothetically.

I don't know how I'm going to afford this, as I'm too mentally incapacitated to work or leave the house at the moment, and do not even have savings. The hair loss has ruined my life completely and I need to 'sort' it before I can think of going out at all.

Why does Harley street ring alarm bells?