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Florence
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Hi all, I am 39-year-old, with hair loss that began some nearly 15 years ago or more. I had just over 6000 grafts done in a two-day FUE session at Hattingen in Switzerland. The choice of clinic for me personally was an easy one. I always liked Dr Mursanu's no BS approach and long term planning. I initially thought I would do FUT but was also given the choice of FUE. From what I know, Hattingen can be selective with big FUEs. I was told I had an above average donor and could choose either method. Dr Muresanu suggested FUE (which I favoured anyway).
The Hattingen clinic is in a small village in Switzerland, some 30 min drive from Zurich and close to German border, very discreet, beautiful modern house with a view. The procedure took two days, very long days, with a whole team engaged and led by Dr Laura Muresanu, Dr Sever's wife. From what they told me, and from what I could see coming in for regular post-op hair wash, that week there were three patients including me, two two-days and one one-day procedure.
Starting with the most difficult aspect of it; it’s having to stay in one position for long periods of time during the extraction phase. Short breaks are allowed but soon after, after half an hour or so, you start feeling stiff again. Otherwise, the procedure was, as I or anyone else who did their research, as expected. No surprises there. I don’t know how other clinics work, but the whole Hattingen team works like a Swiss clock. Lunch and snacks were also provided. I stayed in the area close to the clinic for ten days. Personally, it was important for me to have the post-op contact live, rather than be far away and consult via messages, phone, or a camera. Swelling was quite extensive, as is expected after 6000 grafts and a two-day procedure. I was given a post-op kit for self-care including written out explanation of post care and some tips for expectation management. Hattingen team washed my hair every day from day one for about ten days. In the first few days after washing, they would put non-adhesive pads on which I was to keep moist with saline solution (later with water) and a bandana over it. With a doctor’s OK, I would pull over a loose hoodie over the bandana to look less conspicuous After five days, I was told I don’t need non-adhesive pads, no bandana, I can sleep normally, and I can wear a loose hat when I go out if I want to. Below are some pics pre-op, post op and 11-12 days later. Shedding already began in the second week. First I didn't notice any hair shedding, but when they told me at the clinic that some of the transplanted hair already fell out, I started noticing it too in places, on t-shirt, pillow, etc., tiny little hairs. Now its the waiting game.
Thanks for reading. Hope this helps someone.
The Hattingen clinic is in a small village in Switzerland, some 30 min drive from Zurich and close to German border, very discreet, beautiful modern house with a view. The procedure took two days, very long days, with a whole team engaged and led by Dr Laura Muresanu, Dr Sever's wife. From what they told me, and from what I could see coming in for regular post-op hair wash, that week there were three patients including me, two two-days and one one-day procedure.
Starting with the most difficult aspect of it; it’s having to stay in one position for long periods of time during the extraction phase. Short breaks are allowed but soon after, after half an hour or so, you start feeling stiff again. Otherwise, the procedure was, as I or anyone else who did their research, as expected. No surprises there. I don’t know how other clinics work, but the whole Hattingen team works like a Swiss clock. Lunch and snacks were also provided. I stayed in the area close to the clinic for ten days. Personally, it was important for me to have the post-op contact live, rather than be far away and consult via messages, phone, or a camera. Swelling was quite extensive, as is expected after 6000 grafts and a two-day procedure. I was given a post-op kit for self-care including written out explanation of post care and some tips for expectation management. Hattingen team washed my hair every day from day one for about ten days. In the first few days after washing, they would put non-adhesive pads on which I was to keep moist with saline solution (later with water) and a bandana over it. With a doctor’s OK, I would pull over a loose hoodie over the bandana to look less conspicuous After five days, I was told I don’t need non-adhesive pads, no bandana, I can sleep normally, and I can wear a loose hat when I go out if I want to. Below are some pics pre-op, post op and 11-12 days later. Shedding already began in the second week. First I didn't notice any hair shedding, but when they told me at the clinic that some of the transplanted hair already fell out, I started noticing it too in places, on t-shirt, pillow, etc., tiny little hairs. Now its the waiting game.
Thanks for reading. Hope this helps someone.
