fatsam
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If it is of any interest to anyone. I thought it was about time I added my experiences to the now very fashionable subject of Hair Transplants. Having undergone my first transplant around 18 years ago. Allthough I could be a year or so adrift, as time flies when you are having fun. It was in the very early days of micro graft surgery.
I started losing my hair in my early twenties and tried every cover up job going to try and mask the thinning of my pride and joy. Cover up sprays, hair replacement systems, you name it I looked into it and threw away several thousand pound in the process.
I even ended up in the chair of a well known London based clinic. After booking myself in for the old 'Dolls Head' surgery. Only to get up and walk out 5 minutes before the procedure as the surgeon had made a statement that just didn't ring true. Causing alarm bells to start ringing in my head.
I eventually ended up at the door of Dr Henry Clamp, who at the time was working with the now long defunct LST clinics. My BUPA doctor recommended him, only to pass me his home phone number, by mistake. I consequently was quizzed by a rather puzzled Mr Clamp as to how I ended up ringing him during dinner. I never liked LST, and was glad in a way that they disappeared. However Dr Clamps work was excellent, and I liked the fact that he was very direct in what he said. His early work with 'cocktail' sticks (to hold open the sites for planting) was like something out of 'Hellraiser'. I had three surgeries with him and slowly my original hair was replaced bit by bit as it fell out. At that time far less hair was moved in any one go.
Once he retired I ended up researching a new surgeon and found David Cuddis, who took me through another two procedures. He was always pulling my leg that he wanted to do another one, just to keep up with Henry. For a small time David left London and moved to pastures new. He never got his wish, as my next surgery was sub contracted to Dr Farjo Snr. The next few years pass by and Dr Bessam Farjo takes me on, and ends up putting up with my rather larger than life approach and humour.
I have had 7 or 8 procedures over the years. To be honest, I have lost count. All this could be done in 2012 in probably two visits.
Yes I have FUT scars at the back of my head. Maybe, the hairline could be a little lower........But I am proud to say I was there in the early days.
IT WAS & IS THE BEST THING I EVER DID!!!!!!!!
Advancement in technique means, one day I may just go back again. Just for old times sake.........
The moral of the story is do your research, and talk to people who have been there and done it. Know that despite surgery your original hair will still thin out, and you may need to go back again in a few years time, to top up. In the long run moving your own hair can be a damn site cheaper than paying for wigs, lotions and potions........
I started losing my hair in my early twenties and tried every cover up job going to try and mask the thinning of my pride and joy. Cover up sprays, hair replacement systems, you name it I looked into it and threw away several thousand pound in the process.
I even ended up in the chair of a well known London based clinic. After booking myself in for the old 'Dolls Head' surgery. Only to get up and walk out 5 minutes before the procedure as the surgeon had made a statement that just didn't ring true. Causing alarm bells to start ringing in my head.
I eventually ended up at the door of Dr Henry Clamp, who at the time was working with the now long defunct LST clinics. My BUPA doctor recommended him, only to pass me his home phone number, by mistake. I consequently was quizzed by a rather puzzled Mr Clamp as to how I ended up ringing him during dinner. I never liked LST, and was glad in a way that they disappeared. However Dr Clamps work was excellent, and I liked the fact that he was very direct in what he said. His early work with 'cocktail' sticks (to hold open the sites for planting) was like something out of 'Hellraiser'. I had three surgeries with him and slowly my original hair was replaced bit by bit as it fell out. At that time far less hair was moved in any one go.
Once he retired I ended up researching a new surgeon and found David Cuddis, who took me through another two procedures. He was always pulling my leg that he wanted to do another one, just to keep up with Henry. For a small time David left London and moved to pastures new. He never got his wish, as my next surgery was sub contracted to Dr Farjo Snr. The next few years pass by and Dr Bessam Farjo takes me on, and ends up putting up with my rather larger than life approach and humour.
I have had 7 or 8 procedures over the years. To be honest, I have lost count. All this could be done in 2012 in probably two visits.
Yes I have FUT scars at the back of my head. Maybe, the hairline could be a little lower........But I am proud to say I was there in the early days.
IT WAS & IS THE BEST THING I EVER DID!!!!!!!!
Advancement in technique means, one day I may just go back again. Just for old times sake.........
The moral of the story is do your research, and talk to people who have been there and done it. Know that despite surgery your original hair will still thin out, and you may need to go back again in a few years time, to top up. In the long run moving your own hair can be a damn site cheaper than paying for wigs, lotions and potions........
