I’m a 30-year-old bloke and keep seeing ads for them now and then. I probably won’t go for it myself, but I’m curious how it actually turns out. My hair’s generally alright, but the corners of my forehead have always been a bit empty, even when I was younger. My facial hair’s also on the thin side.
Would love to hear from anyone who’s had it done. Info like where you had it done, what it actually cost, healing time, what age is ideal, long-term results, and whether it’s just a money grab or something that left your face worse off would be helpful. I’m in Canada if that makes any difference.
If you’ve got a good or bad story to share, I’m all ears
I had one done last year. All went fine. I’ll need to go back for another round since my balding’s been quite aggressive. I went to Turkey for it and had no issues at all. Healing takes about one to three weeks, but proper results show up around the nine to twelve-month mark. I had a solid experience overall. Just make sure you do your research.
Quite interesting you mention results taking 9 to 12 months, yet needing another round just a year later. I always thought it was a one-and-done sort of thing. Any other insights? Also curious how nearly every clinic seems to be based in Turkey.
I knew I’d need another session since there’s only so much they can extract in one go. Any clinic that says they’re happy to pull 10,000 grafts at once is a red flag. During my consultation, they were upfront about doing their best to cover as much as they could.
Yes, it’s worth reading up on the different types of transplants – FUE, FUT, and possibly even newer methods. I never took finasteride or anything like that, apart from what they gave me post-op like antibiotics, aspirin, and a couple of other things to help my body accept the transplant and cover the medical bases.
“Also curious how nearly every clinic seems to be based in Turkey.”
They’re not only in Turkey. It’s just that the pricing over there is far more reasonable. All in, including flights and the procedure itself, I paid under £2.3K. About £500 of that went toward the ticket. For the exact same treatment here in the UK, I was quoted anywhere from £13K to £20K.
Personally, I’ve been fortunate when it comes to hair, still going strong well into my 40s.
What I’ve noticed over time is how different the outcomes are for blokes who tackled hair loss early compared to those who ignored it. More and more, I see it as one of those issues that can be managed. It’s not like your height or knob size, things you’re stuck with. Hair loss is something you can actually do something about.
Transplants are getting cheaper and more accessible. They’re still a luxury, but one that can change how you see yourself, help in the dating world, and maybe even give you a leg up at work.
Balding shouldn’t be something you just accept. Either shave it and own the look or start looking into options. Try the generic stuff like Rogaine, and if that doesn’t work, consider going further. Doing nothing just makes it seem like you’ve given up or haven’t come to terms with it.
Andrew Garfield sorted his recently. A bit thick up front if you ask me, but it’s still a good result for someone whose job depends on how he looks.
The tech is there. It’s no longer a pipe dream. It costs a bit, but for most working-class or middle-class blokes, it’s within reach.
I don’t get how it doesn’t all just fall out again. If the front’s thinning, that’s down to genetics, so they take hair from the back and sides and stick it at the front. Wouldn’t it just fall out eventually since your genetics don’t grow hair there?
The follicles at the back of your head are a bit different and less likely to fall out. People who get hair transplants usually take Minoxidil and Finasteride too, as they help slow down or stop further hair loss.
