To Hell And Back – A Hair Transplant Patient’s Journey

For anyone who underestimates the importance of choosing the right hair transplant surgeon, think again! Listen as Topcat, long time forum poster and hair transplant repair veteran, discusses his journey of strength, hope and recovery.

The bottom line: Do your homework so you can fully understand your options and choose your surgeon wisely!

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My Hair Transplant Nightmare – Adrian’s Story

I wish I was one of those happy guys in the after pictures that I see on the internet, but I guess I’m not so lucky. Four years ago I had a hair transplant. I thought that I did my research by ordering a couple of brochures and DVDs from television and by reading the internet boards about hair transplants.

I went to three different hair transplant clinics to have face to face meetings, and I spoke with my family doctor before I made the decision to take the plunge. After a considerable amount of research I decided to go to a very popular clinic (I prefer not to mention the name) in Beverly Hills. I was so excited the day of my surgery. Everyone seemed so professional.

After I changed and was given some pills I was asked to sign a bunch of paper work. I was not told that I would have to sign anything more than I had already signed when I scheduled surgery. At this point I was a little out of it from the relaxation medication so I just kind of signed the papers and figured that there’s no turning back now. I found out later that this was all the stuff that discussed the complications and the fact that there are no guarantees and such. [Read more]