traction alopecia, UK, cost!

[howdoifixthis]

Hi All,

I'm not really sure where I should start, so I'll summarise my current situation:

> I'm 25
> from the UK
> have traction alopecia. Hair was damaged when my mother used to comb it and pull it back.
>the front temples are damaged and damage continues round to under my ears
>crown area is also damaged, same reason as above. Not sure if it has thinned.

What I want done:
>have those areas fixed via hair transplant

What I would like to know:
>A reputable surgeon (prefer the UK as I can go back to him/her if needed)
>cost estimation

[howdoifixthis]

Well, i've emailed a few Belgium based surgeons....still curious as to how much it'll cost. From the reading ive done I should go with the FUE method.

[FearTheLoss]

Dr. Coen Gho for sure. He is the only surgeon right now using a procedure that doesn't leave visible scarring and has some donor regeneration so you don't deplete your donor hair so quickly..

[howdoifixthis]

Dr. Coen Gho for sure. He is the only surgeon right now using a procedure that doesn't leave visible scarring and has some donor regeneration so you don't deplete your donor hair so quickly..

Based on looking at my pics, any guesses on how much it'll cost?

[FearTheLoss]

Based on looking at my pics, any guesses on how much it'll cost?

hard to tell, I would need a better pic of the hairline..but Gho is a little on the expensive side because of the donor regeneration and scarless procedure...an FUT procedure would be cheaper, but you would have a linear scar on the back of your head that would be visible if you ever wanted to shave your head...or if your hairloss advanced in the future

[howdoifixthis]

hard to tell, I would need a better pic of the hairline..but Gho is a little on the expensive side because of the donor regeneration and scarless procedure...an FUT procedure would be cheaper, but you would have a linear scar on the back of your head that would be visible if you ever wanted to shave your head...or if your hairloss advanced in the future

here ya go:

[FearTheLoss]

here ya go:

Depends how much you want to move your hairline forward, but to cover the loss in the crown and move the harline forward I would guess you would want 1200 or so grafts which is around 7000 euros

[howdoifixthis]

Depends how much you want to move your hairline forward, but to cover the loss in the crown and move the harline forward I would guess you would want 1200 or so grafts which is around 7000 euros

ahh, what about the top of my head...any ideas on the parts where you can see the skull?

[howdoifixthis]

Dr. Coen Gho for sure. He is the only surgeon right now using a procedure that doesn't leave visible scarring and has some donor regeneration so you don't deplete your donor hair so quickly..

is this the correct site: http://www.hasci.com/homepage.aspx ...also is hair stem cell transplant, FUE?

[mattj]

Are you sure this is traction alopecia? With the frontal recession and thinning at the crown, it looks like male pattern baldness to me.

[howdoifixthis]

Are you sure this is traction alopecia? With the frontal recession and thinning at the crown, it looks like male pattern baldness to me.

I've uploaded some more pictures. It could be thinning at the crown, however look at the sides. The reason my hair is like this is because it used to be covered.

[chrisdav]

Howdoifixthis,

If you want an improved look aesthetically, then forget about going to Dr Gho.

I have not seen any "wow" results whatsoever from the technique although he does smaller sessions and is conservative in his approach.

The unique selling point is the donor regeneration and the jury is still out on that at the present moment.

Take your time doing your research and have a look through the list of recommended surgeons.

[howdoifixthis]

Howdoifixthis,

If you want an improved look aesthetically, then forget about going to Dr Gho.

I have not seen any "wow" results whatsoever from the technique although he does smaller sessions and is conservative in his approach.

The unique selling point is the donor regeneration and the jury is still out on that at the present moment.

Take your time doing your research and have a look through the list of recommended surgeons.

Interesting. Upon pure speculation any ideas on how much it would cost if I used the FUE approach? I also saw your reply and you were satisfied with your results. I'm also from the UK, which surgeon did you use?

[chrisdav]

The price of having FUE will depend on how many grafts you require, what country you are having the surgery in and finally the rate the clinic charges per graft.Additionally you have to filter in travelling and accommodation costs.

My situation was different to you as I had poor work in the past in the Uk and went for strip in the end with Dr Feller.

Every individual person is unique in their requirements.

Narrow your search down to five clinics you feel are best to help you achieve your goal.

Have online consultations with them as I believe they are free or alternatively send your pictures to some of the clinic representives on the site. Try to have a couple face to face consultations as they can look at your hair up close.

Don't let location deter you either as surgery is permanent and you may only ever have one surgery, so make sure you are in the best hands for the job.

Take your time and do your research.

[howdoifixthis]

The price of having FUE will depend on how many grafts you require, what country you are having the surgery in and finally the rate the clinic charges per graft.Additionally you have to filter in travelling and accommodation costs.

My situation was different to you as I had poor work in the past in the Uk and went for strip in the end with Dr Feller.

Every individual person is unique in their requirements.

Narrow your search down to five clinics you feel are best to help you achieve your goal.

Have online consultations with them as I believe they are free or alternatively send your pictures to some of the clinic representives on the site. Try to have a couple face to face consultations as they can look at your hair up close.

Don't let location deter you either as surgery is permanent and you may only ever have one surgery, so make sure you are in the best hands for the job.

Take your time and do your research.

From my reading so far I've emailed:
- farjo
- bhr
- gho

....I don't mind travelling, right now I'm looking for a rough estimation on what it will cost.