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Clinic Options in the UK and Europe for FUE

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ethan_rogers10

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Hi Guys. New to the Forum (as a member) but have read many a story on here when doing some research.

I'm looking into FUE to help with a receding hairline. I've met with a couple of clinics, though this was over a year ago when first researching. Mixed experiences. I've also met with Spencer of Spexhair. That has been the extent of my research and experience so far.

Regarding the clinics I visited HRBR, spoke to a patient representative (in person) for one of the Harley Street clinics and spoke to a patient representative for Dr Farjo (on the phone).

My experiences were mixed. The Harley Street clinic representative was helpful and spoke to me at length with no pressure within the appointment. However it did feel a little like a sales pitch with dates being offered almost immediately. Also I couldn't find a lot of information, in terms of patient results, on the Dr that would be performing the operation and ultimately this put me off.
Dr Farjos representative was nice and polite but, to keep it brief, asked about my hair situation then just suggested I look into medication before a transplant, which while being useful advice which I appreciated, basically meant I was sidelined for any appointment with the surgron or team, which is ultimately what I was looking for. As while medication is a good starting point suggestion this wont, in all likelyhood, lower my hairline.
Finally I had an in person consultation at HRBR. The fact that there wasn't a patient representative to deal with to be honest I actually preferred. The consultation went well, felt very looked after. Lots of information. No pressure. However the two main issues at the end of the discussion were cost and the preference for FUT over FUE.

So now, in continuing my research, I'm hoping people on this forum will have some advice (preferably based on their own experience rather than just opinion) on any good clinics in the UK (other than those mentioned already) or in Europe, that are worth considering and booking a consultation with for potential FUE surgery.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
Pete from Farjo

Pete from Farjo

Valued member
Hi Ethan,I can assure you we don't sideline anyone. I can only assume it was from the information you gave us that medication was suggested - age, family history etc. An important first step in a 'plan of attack' is to try to stabilise the hair loss. Did you email us any pics as we usually ask for them? We are always happy to see people in person to discuss their options as this is of course the most accurate way to gauge your situation.

Can you put up some pics to show us your current situation? Have you taken any steps so far to address your hair loss? It would also be useful to know your age and if hair loss runs in your family.

Pete
 
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Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
There are plenty of patients from Uk and European clinics who have posted their story in the patient section. Take a look in there and post some questions to them. You will get a feel for the clinic via the patient feedback.
 
bullitnut

bullitnut

4 awesome repairs with SMG
Having seen work done in person by both the Farjo clinic and the Maitland clinic i think the quality of work they produce definately warrants an in person consultation with both. There are also a lot of really excellent FUE clinics around Europe too...many off which post regularly on here and worthy of a consult as well imo.
Consulting with the clinics in person where ever possible is always a good idea in my opinion, as this way you get a feel for the place and get to ask your questions face to face.
Good luck with your research and the choosing of a surgeon/clinic;)
Welcome to the forum by the way dude
 
JoeTillman

JoeTillman

Valued member
Hi Ethan,

Your story is a bit confusing as you said that the Harley Street clinic representative started offering dates after being informative and helpful but you felt because you were seeking an appointment with the surgeon your appointment with the Farjo representative left you feeling sidelined. This is somewhat contradictory as you were given what you wanted from the HS rep but not from the Farjo rep.

Regardless, I think that if you do the following you should get a stronger idea of what your options are and whom you should consider as your surgical finalists.

1. Contact each clinic through their respective online consultation forms and send your photos as they require.

2. Compare the various response you get and decide which replies are the more thorough and direct regarding your case and your stated needs/wishes.

3. Arrange in person consultations with each of your finalists.

4. Ask to speak with patients of that clinic to get their perspective on the overall experience.

5. Make your decision.

Of course, you have to ask yourself if this really is something you want to go through with because no surgery is, or rather should be, guaranteed as the only guarantee you can realistically expect is the best effort of the clinic to deliver what you want.

You should consider coordinating with Pete from the Farjo clinic, my friend David Anderson at the Maitland clinic, and Dr. Lupanzula when he comes to London on January 27th for consultations, and of course any others that you feel may have the skillset to deliver what you seek. In the meantime, take the advice of the Farjo clinic and give medical treatment time to stabilize your loss before you commit to anything as the medication may alter any surgical plans if you have significant regrowth, at best, or your loss continues unabated at worst.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

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Staff member
Some good advice from Joe. Have you progressed any further with your research?
 
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