Hair Transplant - UK or Turkey?

[Sunny]

Having tried minoxidil, finasteride and some other stuff for around a year now, reluctantly decided I need to get a HT. From my limited research I gather getting anything less than 3,000 grafts is a waste of money/time and more than likely to require another procedure. Been told my donor area - back and sides have great hair density so very likely to have a successful HT.

Has anyone had a HT within the last 12 months? Any recommendations? So hard to pick and choose where to get it done.

[badsin]

Each to their own , I shave my bonce once a week.
Does transplanted hair actually grow?

[Colston36]

Having tried minoxidil, finasteride and some other stuff for around a year now, reluctantly decided I need to get a HT. From my limited research I gather getting anything less than 3,000 grafts is a waste of money/time and more than likely to require another procedure. Been told my donor area - back and sides have great hair density so very likely to have a successful HT.

Has anyone had a HT within the last 12 months? Any recommendations? So hard to pick and choose where to get it done.

I haven't, though very lacking in the hirsute department, but I certainly advise you to be very careful and cautious before deciding

[Eggbert]

Haven't had one myself but I know a few people who've gone to Turkey and had great results. Don't go for the cheapest option. Find a reputable clinic led by a surgeon who ideally will also be doing the implants himself/herself.

[Stevelondon]

I’m not having a go at you Sunny…….. promise.

But why do you feel the need. ?

I’ve always wondered as to why some men go through this kind of thing.

A friend of my son had a transplant. It worked very well. No idea where he went or how much it cost. But the thing that got me. He’s not really a good looking bloke. So with hair or no hair……. He’s just not good looking.

Neither am I for that matter. Pleasantly average I should think 

When the old hair started thinning on top. I cut it short. As the years went by I just kept it at a number two (I think) ……. All over. Not shaved but near enough.
To be totally honest I couldn’t be arsed with having hair now. 

[JontyR]

A friend of my son had a transplant. It worked very well. No idea where he went or how much it cost. But the thing that got me. He’s not really a good looking bloke. So with hair or no hair……. He’s just not good looking.

But this sort of makes sense. He may not be able to compete on cheekbones or jawline, but hair is more of a level playing field.

To have that whipped away when you are young you can see why he may have wanted to give it a go.

[Roger111]

keeping eye on this thread.
kee. to see responses

[Ali Katt]

I think I'm pretty average in the looks department. I went bald when I was late 20s. I kept it short and then went for the "Larry David". I don't play the victim, but as always there is a double standard were it's seen as acceptable to joke about when it causes men a lot of discomfort as it signifies ageing and possibly losing looks. Bald women are seen as lesbians or tragic victims, men just get laughed at.

I've probably got the money for a hair transplant or growth formula, no idea what it costs long-term. However, like most people I never wanted to go bald, but I've honestly met or fucked very few women who actually care. I've had more meaningful relationships with women since going bald. Some people think it looks bad ass, it still has the military/ prison / hard man / bad boy image. I've saved money on expensive hair gel Fudge was about £12 last time I checked. Haircuts I do myself or they're £10 or less. Getting hair wet not a problem dry within minutes.

Ultimately I think hair transplants are about vanity.

[PepeMAGA]

Personally I would stick with the UK. If something good wrong or you need follow ups then it's going to be easier than Turkey.
My understanding of that some Turkey clinics pay celebrities to have transplants with them and promote them, but the quality doesn't always match.
I have considered it myself, but don't like the jam jar lid look that most seem to have, like a straight line. You also have to stay on finasteride to stop further recession, in very cautious about using finasteride because of the potential side effects, particularly the sexual ones

[Sunny]

I’m not having a go at you Sunny…….. promise.

But why do you feel the need. ?

I’ve always wondered as to why some men go through this kind of thing

I don't have an issue with going bald or having a buzzcut (number 1) I look decent with short hair. The problem is when I leave it for a few days I get like thinning/uneven hairs growing at the front. So I have to constantly trim it to keep everything in shape and recently my back and sides have been growing faster than my front. Spending once or twice a week trying to keep everything symmetrical is tiresome. 3 years ago I had full set of thick hair could go months or even years without needing to get a haircut or worry about my hair.

Personally I would stick with the UK. If something good wrong or you need follow ups then it's going to be easier than Turkey.
My understanding of that some Turkey clinics pay celebrities to have transplants with them and promote them, but the quality doesn't always match.
I have considered it myself, but don't like the jam jar lid look that most seem to have, like a straight line. You also have to stay on finasteride to stop further recession, in very cautious about using finasteride because of the potential side effects, particularly the sexual ones

Yes aware of celebrities getting free transplants and lots of paid reviews. Staying on finasteride post surgery is optional. I have heard people undergo PRP treatments after HT around 2-3 times a year to maintain hair density. On a side note I have been using red light therapy and have noticed some improvements in my hair more so than Minoxidil and finasteride which I will never take again. Does make me wonder if I just stick with red light therapy for 12 months + I might not need a HT lol. 

I did go for a hair consultation at Harley street but felt like I was being consulted by a used car salesman. There are so many clinics on Harley street I don't know which clinic to choose. Could be wrong but I think Dr Raghu Reddy is the leading HT surgeon in the UK?

[mrwhite]

I know three guys who have done it (in Turkey).  For two of them it has worked really well they have noticeably thick hair on what was once a bald patch, but the third guy it is less noticeable.  He was thinning more at the front than the back and his hairline just doesn't seem to have regained anything.

[PepeMAGA]

I don't have an issue with going bald or having a buzzcut (number 1) I look decent with short hair. The problem is when I leave it for a few days I get like thinning/uneven hairs growing at the front. So I have to constantly trim it to keep everything in shape and recently my back and sides have been growing faster than my front. Spending once or twice a week trying to keep everything symmetrical is tiresome. 3 years ago I had full set of thick hair could go months or even years without needing to get a haircut or worry about my hair.

Yes aware of celebrities getting free transplants and lots of paid reviews. Staying on finasteride post surgery is optional. I have heard people undergo PRP treatments after HT around 2-3 times a year to maintain hair density. On a side note I have been using red light therapy and have noticed some improvements in my hair more so than Minoxidil and finasteride which I will never take again. Does make me wonder if I just stick with red light therapy for 12 months + I might not need a HT lol. 

I did go for a hair consultation at Harley street but felt like I was being consulted by a used car salesman. There are so many clinics on Harley street I don't know which clinic to choose. Could be wrong but I think Dr Raghu Reddy is the leading HT surgeon in the UK?

Which red light therapy device are you using and how often?

[Sunny]

Got it from Wowcher cheap red light cap for £10. Never tried red light therapy before so didn’t want to spend alot. But now I might buy a better quality one because with this cheap one you have to constantly charge it daily.

Use it every morning for 20-30mins. Been using it for a couple of months.

There’s also Green light therapy which is supposed to be great for people who suffer from migraines and also great for eye/improving vision.

[ulstersubbie]

I think I'm pretty average in the looks department. I went bald when I was late 20s. I kept it short and then went for the "Larry David". I don't play the victim, but as always there is a double standard were it's seen as acceptable to joke about when it causes men a lot of discomfort as it signifies ageing and possibly losing looks. Bald women are seen as lesbians or tragic victims, men just get laughed at.

I've probably got the money for a hair transplant or growth formula, no idea what it costs long-term. However, like most people I never wanted to go bald, but I've honestly met or fucked very few women who actually care. I've had more meaningful relationships with women since going bald. Some people think it looks bad ass, it still has the military/ prison / hard man / bad boy image. I've saved money on expensive hair gel Fudge was about £12 last time I checked. Haircuts I do myself or they're £10 or less. Getting hair wet not a problem dry within minutes.

Ultimately I think hair transplants are about vanity.

Agree with you AK, like you I started going bald in my late twenties but it never really affected me the way it does with some men, I just got on with life.

[Harry Monk]

i suppose I had classic male pattern baldness since late 20s, it wasn't what I wanted ideally but got used to it. My hair cuts got shorter and shorter until I just buzzed it all off daily myself.
Approaching 60 now (but look 50ish ) and last few years I've let it grow a bit more and have skin fade back and sides and have whatever's left on top a bit longer....no comb over.

I went to Wimpole clinic in London a few years ago and they quoted somewhere around 8-10K.I couldn't justify that amount if it wasn't a total success so left it until I looked at going to Turkey.
I found Dr Yavuz in Istanbul and felt he looked like a good bet, my barber is from the area where the clinic is and he found out they had a good rep.
I booked in for 3,800 grafts and the cost including 2 nights hotel and transfers was £2,600.
The service was excellent and really couldn't fault them in any way.

I'm at week 3 after the event and things are looking good. I'm pleased with how he has given me my hairline and his advice about where to concentrate the grafts was spot on as well.
It's still early days I guess and probably won't be over for 1 -2 years .
I don't take any drugs to promote hair growth and I hadn't heard of the light therapy...might invest in one of those.

I could have done it when I was younger but didn't have funds then plus the process is so much better than it was 5 years ago but that's luck for me.

[Sunny]

i suppose I had classic male pattern baldness since late 20s, it wasn't what I wanted ideally but got used to it. My hair cuts got shorter and shorter until I just buzzed it all off daily myself.
Approaching 60 now (but look 50ish ) and last few years I've let it grow a bit more and have skin fade back and sides and have whatever's left on top a bit longer....no comb over.

I went to Wimpole clinic in London a few years ago and they quoted somewhere around 8-10K.I couldn't justify that amount if it wasn't a total success so left it until I looked at going to Turkey.
I found Dr Yavuz in Istanbul and felt he looked like a good bet, my barber is from the area where the clinic is and he found out they had a good rep.
I booked in for 3,800 grafts and the cost including 2 nights hotel and transfers was £2,600.
The service was excellent and really couldn't fault them in any way.

I'm at week 3 after the event and things are looking good. I'm pleased with how he has given me my hairline and his advice about where to concentrate the grafts was spot on as well.
It's still early days I guess and probably won't be over for 1 -2 years .
I don't take any drugs to promote hair growth and I hadn't heard of the light therapy...might invest in one of those.

I could have done it when I was younger but didn't have funds then plus the process is so much better than it was 5 years ago but that's luck for me.

Wow that's great to hear

Is this where you booked your HT? External Link/Members Only or another link? There are so many affiliate links out there 
£2,600 is bloody cheap for a 3000+ HT package. Did it include flights (single or returns?) to Turkey as well? Did you get the DHI or Sapphire FUE done?
Doesn't have many reviews online but all positive.

Did you feel any pain during the surgery and post? Did the clinic try to sell you post care medical treatments like shampoos etc
On the way back from Turkey were you allowed to wear a hat or do you have to board the plane wearing those bandages/nappies on the side of your head? 

[WASA38]

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It is popularly believed so but as this article says, 'the truth is a little more complex'.

[Harry Monk]

Wow that's great to hear

Is this where you booked your HT? External Link/Members Only or another link? There are so many affiliate links out there 
£2,600 is bloody cheap for a 3000+ HT package. Did it include flights (single or returns?) to Turkey as well? Did you get the DHI or Sapphire FUE done?
Doesn't have many reviews online but all positive.

Did you feel any pain during the surgery and post? Did the clinic try to sell you post care medical treatments like shampoos etc
On the way back from Turkey were you allowed to wear a hat or do you have to board the plane wearing those bandages/nappies on the side of your head?

Yep that's the place.
Flights booked separately
FUE Sapphire.
A bit of discomfort during the process afterwards there is some swelling on the forehead but that soon went away. Head feels and bit tight and tingly and at week 3 the back of my head where they take the grafts from is a little sore still.

They showed me some other products I could use but definitely not a hard sell, I politely declined and they didn't question my decision.

Told not to wear anything on my head for a least 2 weeks afterwards , I saw some chaps at the airport with headbands on presumably to help with the swelling. I had a bandage around the part of the head where the grafts are taken from the first night but they take that off the next day.

[Bangman]

Just came across this thread now....well I can confirm, I have had a hair transplant in Turkey, Istanbul.
Yes indeed...This UKPunting member has had one..i would love to show you my photos of my transformation, before and after but obviously I won't.. 

Losing hair can be stressful, some men look good bald but some don't. Me, personally... I spent a fortune on minnoxidil, various health tablets, shampoos for years and years BUT Nothing worked.
I then did laser therapy in this clinic near regent street, that was a waste of a £500, I then tried indian herbal treatment in a clinic near Edgware, that was also a waste of around £500. I tried Chinese acupuncture which was also a waste of time..

Finally, I decided to look into this hair transplant thing..so around 8-9 years ago i did the research and attended a few clinics in the UK and was quoted average £10k or more everywhere or even told by a few that my balding pattern isn't great and they won't be able to do anything.

I didnt like the idea of going turkey and what if something happens and you need aftercare. But after researching a few clinics and communicating with a few.. I shortlisted to one and gave it a go..

I used Elithair, their main office is actually in Germany, they deal with the selling side and communications and the hospital was in esenyurt in Istanbul.

It was a Fantastic experience, 8000 grafts for 1850 euros. That included 2 nights hotel, taxi pick up from airport to hotel, hotel to hospital and back and also hotel to airport return and Food.
I had to pay for just the flights for that was about £150 return..

I was so impressed with the hospital, very modern, state of the art equipment. Surgeons were very knowlegable and experienced. No wonder everyone goes there for surgeries..It's the British media always witch hunting and making turkey look bad, especially the sun newspapers.

I got my hair grown back, it's been nearly a decade and so far I'm very happy..

Unfortunately I don't know the current prices..

[Watts.E.Dunn]

And i grumble about a 12 quid pensioners cut;!....

[PepeMAGA]

For the two guys that have had it done, what kind of hairline do you have, is it a straight-line or have they made it look more natural?

[Harry Monk]

For the two guys that have had it done, what kind of hairline do you have, is it a straight-line or have they made it look more natural?

Natural

[Sunny]

Finally, I decided to look into this hair transplant thing..so around 8-9 years ago i did the research and attended a few clinics in the UK and was quoted average £10k or more everywhere or even told by a few that my balding pattern isn't great and they won't be able to do anything.

I didnt like the idea of going turkey and what if something happens and you need aftercare. But after researching a few clinics and communicating with a few.. I shortlisted to one and gave it a go..

I used Elithair, their main office is actually in Germany, they deal with the selling side and communications and the hospital was in esenyurt in Istanbul.

It was a Fantastic experience, 8000 grafts for 1850 euros. That included 2 nights hotel, taxi pick up from airport to hotel, hotel to hospital and back and also hotel to airport return and Food.
I had to pay for just the flights for that was about £150 return..

I was so impressed with the hospital, very modern, state of the art equipment. Surgeons were very knowlegable and experienced. No wonder everyone goes there for surgeries..It's the British media always witch hunting and making turkey look bad, especially the sun newspapers.

I got my hair grown back, it's been nearly a decade and so far I'm very happy..

Unfortunately I don't know the current prices..

Wow so it’s been 10 years and you haven’t had any issues since? Hair thickness/density still the same? Experienced any shedding? Have you been taking any hair meds?
8,000 grafts that can’t be right? That’s way too much. Wow your baldness must have been quite bad I don’t think you are allowed to have 8,000 grafts in one sitting. I guess you had the Larry David look?

How long did it take before you started seeing hair growth post surgery? 9-12months? Have you been using any special products to help maintain your hair? Microneedling? Did the docs tell you whether you'll need to get a 2nd hair transplant in future or will 1 last you a lifetime?

Thanks I have shortlisted Elithair they seem to have a ton of positive reviews. Probably going to book a consultation with them this next week. I prefer to meet in person for an initial hair consultation but I guess it can only be done via Zoom unless they have a London office.

[Bangman]

For the two guys that have had it done, what kind of hairline do you have, is it a straight-line or have they made it look more natural?

Natural..

[timsussex]

.....

Ultimately I think hair transplants are about vanity.

Of course it is but isnt just about everything you do about your appearance vanity ?

nice Suit, shirt, trousers etc Jewellery? watches  ?

[Bangman]

Wow so it’s been 10 years and you haven’t had any issues since? Hair thickness/density still the same? Experienced any shedding? Have you been taking any hair meds?
8,000 grafts that can’t be right? That’s way too much. Wow your baldness must have been quite bad I don’t think you are allowed to have 8,000 grafts in one sitting. I guess you had the Larry David look?

How long did it take before you started seeing hair growth post surgery? 9-12months? Have you been using any special products to help maintain your hair? Microneedling? Did the docs tell you whether you'll need to get a 2nd hair transplant in future or will 1 last you a lifetime?

Thanks I have shortlisted Elithair they seem to have a ton of positive reviews. Probably going to book a consultation with them this next week. I prefer to meet in person for an initial hair consultation but I guess it can only be done via Zoom unless they have a London office.

Just checked my files..it wasn't 8000 grafts but 4600, no where near, so apologies..it's because I was told numerous times I need about 8000 grafts for a perfect transplant over 2 sessions..maybe that's why the number 8000 is stuck on me..
You asked a lot of questions..I'll try and answer..
I was happy with the 1 x session. It depends on your hair, very difficult to explain without photos or pictures.
Every man has different balding pattern and it depends how much grafts you need. Me, personally, i was more like no.6 in the attached photo below. I was told I need a total of estimated 8000 grafts.
On my transplant day, I agreed with the surgeon to focus on my front, make the hairline nice, which he did.. and the rest of the grafts were put on my back. My entire back was obviously NOT done as they only got out 4600 grafts from my donor hair. I was happy with this because my hairstyle last 10 years is the same, I comb my hair back and have enough hair to cover the gaps at the back. I think it's fine for me, only when I'm swimming or theres strong wind, then you will see the last of my baldness, otherwise, my hairspray and good combing works fine and on events I use toppix to look extra better.

Yes, its been nearly 10 years..
My hair was already thinning before transplant over 10 years. After transplant, honestly, my hair was nice and thick the first year or 2, that's because I bought the recommend hair tablets the surgeon advised after the transplant, for very cheap in Turkey, 12 months supply. My friend and I believe this kept my hair thick.
I made sure i use shampoo with biotin also, but after 5 years, my hair started to get thin slightly, I wasnt losing hair, just a little bit of thinning. I then bought hair thickening oil and more tablets for another 6 months,
Again this helped and I left it.. another 4 years later, NOW..same thing, it's thinning again, no hair shedding though, so I once agin intend to buy more hair thickening tablets and shampoo.

I wasnt as bad as Larry David, I had a ball of hair in the front which kept shrinking.

Post surgery, it took about 7 or 8 months for my hair to grow and look good.
 No microneedling, as already mentioned elithair wanted me to have a second transplant but as i already said, I'm satisfied with one. Also, I don't wanna go though the experience again. The actual surgery, the needles, the lying down for hours. The aftercare, how to manage it for the next 2 or 3 weeks. You have to be so careful, plus the sleeping for that first 2 or 3 weeks with neck cushion was so uncomfortable, can't sleep on left or right side,has to face ceiling.

My certificate says 50 year guarantee. I used the products recommended at the time of surgery 9 years ago. 3 x products, can't recall name but already mentioned i bought 1 year supply of the pills from a shop I researched and tablets i researched while in Istanbul and negotiated a deal with that pharmacy. Can't remember price but it was super cheap. I remeber googling the products on eBay and boots / superdrug website and in Turkey they were much cheaper.
Remember : 100s of people all over the world go turkey for transplants daily, there experts. I remember talking to a guy who came all the way from Brazil, and many other guys from all over Europe.

Co incidently Elithair contacted me last year (from Germany number) asking me if I would be interested for interview and photoshoot as they will launch a clinic (I think) in UK.
The shoot was in Manchester, I declined even though they offered to pay for travel. So maybe they have a UK clinic or consultancy.

I think i answered all your long list of questions. All the best

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[Bangman]

Just found my neck cushion in the attic...I left a note

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[Sunny]

Yes, its been nearly 10 years..
My hair was already thinning before transplant over 10 years. After transplant, honestly, my hair was nice and thick the first year or 2, that's because I bought the recommend hair tablets the surgeon advised after the transplant, for very cheap in Turkey, 12 months supply. My friend and I believe this kept my hair thick.
I made sure i use shampoo with biotin also, but after 5 years, my hair started to get thin slightly, I wasnt losing hair, just a little bit of thinning. I then bought hair thickening oil and more tablets for another 6 months,
Again this helped and I left it.. another 4 years later, NOW..same thing, it's thinning again, no hair shedding though, so I once agin intend to buy more hair thickening tablets and shampoo.

Post surgery, it took about 7 or 8 months for my hair to grow and look good.
 No microneedling, as already mentioned elithair wanted me to have a second transplant but as i already said, I'm satisfied with one. Also, I don't wanna go though the experience again. The actual surgery, the needles, the lying down for hours. The aftercare, how to manage it for the next 2 or 3 weeks. You have to be so careful, plus the sleeping for that first 2 or 3 weeks with neck cushion was so uncomfortable, can't sleep on left or right side,has to face ceiling.

My certificate says 50 year guarantee. I used the products recommended at the time of surgery 9 years ago. 3 x products, can't recall name but already mentioned i bought 1 year supply of the pills from a shop I researched and tablets i researched while in Istanbul and negotiated a deal with that pharmacy. Can't remember price but it was super cheap. I remeber googling the products on eBay and boots / superdrug website and in Turkey they were much cheaper.

Appreciate the response. Sounds like you will need to get a 2nd hair transplant in a few years to keep your hairline alive before it's death. On the Norwood scale I am 2 - just have thinning hair at front. Hopefully I can get it fixed. But to have a 6 on the norwood scale the docs must have done a great job on you. I can see why the docs in the UK weren't convinced they could help you with your hair pattern.

I hope you don’t mind me asking a few more questions. But what were the tablets the Docs advised you to take? 1 year supply of which pills? Oral finasteride? What hair thickening products do you take now?

I have heard people who’ve had hair transplants get PRP injections 2-3 times a year to help maintain hair growth and do micro needling using a derminator tool instead of taking pills….


 

[Bangman]

Sorry,I can't remember what I had for lunch last week, I certainly can't recall the brand name of the pills I had nearly 10 years ago.
I don't have the documents/leaflet they gave after surgery.

Im currently using a brand called Forest and shore Castor oil. I use a little once a week.
Before that, I used a brand called rosemary oil,  me  personally I buy what's well reviewed and on offer, not so much the brand. I was told castor oil is good ti thicken hair and I agree, works with me.

Yes, the clinic did recommend to me to take prp injections every few months to maintain good hair management.
But I never took any after surgery. Mainly due to me not wanting to spend more money and as mentioned, I was satisfied with my hair...

Fyi - My wife and friends expressed my hair looks good, but gave me there opinion, that I should do 2nd transplant and my hair will be perfect.

Don't know about micro needling.

[Sunny]

Not the brand name. The pills the docs advised you take? You bought a year supply?

What were they? Oral finasteride tablets? Oral minoxidil?

[Stevelondon]

Of course it is but isnt just about everything you do about your appearance vanity ?

nice Suit, shirt, trousers etc Jewellery? watches  ?

Yep………. Nowt wrong with wanting to feel good about yourself and if having a hair transplant does that. Then alls good.

It’s about how we perceive ourselves and how we think others perceive or look at us.
I just didn’t think having hair made any significant difference to the way I looked. So as i said. Once thinning on top in my late forties. I just cropped it all over.
Actually it was a bit like having a new look me and I liked it so kept it 

I guess it suited my boxers nose too  .

But hope the OP is taking note of the good advice re where to go etc.

[Harry Monk]

Yep………. Nowt wrong with wanting to feel good about yourself and if having a hair transplant does that. Then alls good.

It’s about how we perceive ourselves and how we think others perceive or look at us.
I just didn’t think having hair made any significant difference to the way I looked. So as i said. Once thinning on top in my late forties. I just cropped it all over.
Actually it was a bit like having a new look me and I liked it so kept it 

I guess it suited my boxers nose too  .

But hope the OP is taking note of the good advice re where to go etc.

Totally agree, there's a difference between pride and vanity. I believe one should have pride in their appearance.

Ultimately it's up to the individual to do what they want if that makes them content imo.

[Bangman]

Not the brand name. The pills the docs advised you take? You bought a year supply?

What were they? Oral finasteride tablets? Oral minoxidil?

For the 3rd time mate.. I can't remember

[berksboy]

Just buy yourself a beard trimmer for under £30 and its job done .

[Sunny]

For the 3rd time mate.. I can't remember

If it's biotin or vitamin tablets then that's fine but If they try to sell me finasteride and minioxidl I will tell them to piss off. Never taking either of those medications again. Completely useless and a waste of money.

I have been using pure castor oil (Not Jamaican one) brand called "fushi" on Amazon. I definitely think this stuff works my hairs do feel thicker but I have very slow growth on the front now so would have to wait a while before seeing any substantial results. But I can imagine after getting a HT this stuff will help the hair maintain thickness. Along with 2-3 sessions of PRP injections and micro needling.

Red laser therapy and castor oil does appear to work but very slow progress. I wish I tried it earlier before wasting 12 months+ on Minixodil/Finasteride.

I don't use shampoos anymore, used to get a lot of dandruff and wonder if hair shampoo (head and shoulders) might have aided in my hair going thinner? I do need to try one of those Biotin shampoos.

[JontyR]

For the 3rd time mate.. I can't remember

I know, but what was it??!!??   

[Maak]

When I started thinning, i just got a number 1 buzz cut & grew out a thick beard.

[Stevelondon]

When I started thinning, i just got a number 1 buzz cut & grew out a thick beard.

On top of your head 


I’ll get me 🧥

[coachman]

I have mates that have all had transplants in Istanbul. £2-3k.. and they all have had great outcomes. some needed multiple trips - but quite sure they would be totally bald by now if they didn't do it. They all went to the same place, will have to get the name of it...
I say, if you can afford it and it bothers you, get it done, the procedures are tried and tested.

Although i did read about some Molecule discovered at UCLA that seems to reactivate dormant hair follicles, but probably years away from getting FDA approval, and if it were to come to market would be really expensive.