My hair transplant journey: from pre- to 18 months after
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2020
- If there's one thing I've learnt from having a hair transplant it's that there is no point keeping it a secret. They're gonna notice you're not bald anymore. You'll also find LOADS of people are curious about it and considering it for themselves.
So with that in mind, here is my journey. Open and honest, warts and all, from beginning to end. From baldie to... not so baldie!
If you're considering a hair transplant, do the research. Ask questions. Know what you're getting yourself into. Check out this video or others. Read articles. And most of all, if you go through with it, BE PATIENT. Results. Take. Time!
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I watch a lot of these and never seen someone so genuinely happy and realistic with their result
Thanks PokeDez! 😄
One of the best reviews here in youtube, so orignal and down to earth! Keep it up mate!👏👍🤝
Thanks Ivan. Lovely of you to say.
I agree one of the most revealing and transparent transplant videos. All the post opp stuff and the many "stages" of recovery are great.
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What a great comment, so special and grounded. Keep it up mate
Do you know the hair transplant clinic in Turkey is this?
One of the best reviews here in youtube, so orignal and down to earth! Keep it up!
That’s very nice of you to say. Thanks!
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This is by far the most honest, comprehensive and fun review for hair transplants that I have found. Very happy for your results. Thanks for sharing.☺️
Thanks Tetsuo. Lovely of you to say. 😁
damn man, I was somewhat horrified by the first half of this and really worried about the outcome but it fucking looks amazing my dude! Really awesome job documenting your journey, this was fun to watch. You don't need a second round, you look great.
Thanks Arctan, appreciate that 😀
Looks amazing bro honestly can tell your confidence has skyrocketed happy for you honestly
Thanks Collin! 😄
One of my favourite videos on HT. Looks great and well done you! Result is excellent. Thanks for the effort and time this took.
Cheers Matthew. Glad you liked it.
Hands down, the best hair transplant journal on the tubes! Glad it came up on my feed, thanks for the the great video mate 😎🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
That’s very kind of you to say Beefy. Thank you! 🥳
love seeing a KING glow up like this. i get emotional over this shit, im literally tearing up over here
Cuteness! Thank you 🥰
Thank you Kevin for sharing this. I am struggling with balding at 27 and it's horrible. Watching this has reassured me to go ahead with transplant..
Glad it’s helped Anoop, but you’ll be just as awesome with or without hair I’m sure.
Sincerely, I'm soooo happy that you are happy. Best hair transplant video I've seen. One of the very few feel-good videos on the topic. I've just had my procedure done in Barcelona 3 days ago. I am a norwood 2, so only got my receding hairline done and I hope I will be happy with the results. All the best!
Thank you! They still doing procedures in Barcelona? Wow. You’d think they’d be stopped for the time being. Good luck with yours, and all the best to you too.
By far the best review I have ever seen. Thx a lot mate. This helps a lot
Really glad to hear that. Thank you. 😁
Loved seeing your transformation..... it’s amazing how different it is ..... so happy for you Kev ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for sharing xxxx Tina
Ivory Moon Thanks Tina! X
Possibly the best HT review video on TH-cam
Wow. Praise indeed! Thank you.
best video I've seen thus far. I just had mine done and your video really raised my hopes. You look great!
Aww thanks Jian! Some extra tips for you, once it’s all healed up. If you use a sea salt spray after washing and drying it really thickens up the shafts. As does a few bleach highlights if you’re feeling brave! 👍🏻
Brilliant! Best HT review I’ve seen, looks good too.🤘🏻
Thanks Rosco!
Looks good brother! Best of luck!
Thanks Buddy!
@SimpleGuy1989 4500 I think? (Might have been 4000). It was the max they could do in one sitting.
Congrats with your patience ! It seems a long journey until you get results but you keep getting motivated it definitely looks good !
Good luck
Thank you!
Kevin, Excellent, excellent video! I've seen a lot of videos on this subject as Im thinking of getting it done. Well 'Im convinced, your honesty about your journey has convinced me to get it done! Thank you!
Wonderful to hear! So pleased it’s been helpful. Gimme a shout if you have any questions down the line.
Thanks so very much for sharing your personal journey with the world. Absolutely appreciated, and respect for having the courage to do it!
Thanks Britz! And you’re most welcome. 👍🏻
Very nice video, and honest! Plus I love your positivity and sense of humor!! Good job 👏 👍
Thanks George! 😁
I must admit that’s a great job they did. You look great, bruv. I might just consider it myself now
Cheers Guinness! 👍🏻
Great outcome! Looks very good. Way to go, Kevin!
Thanks Bruce! Though I had absolutely no control over the outcome… lol 😀
Fantastic!! You look great and you made me laugh out loud when you did the hair blow thing!
Thanks Pamela 😆
Thats an amazing result!!
You got hair my man 💎
Lol. Thanks Madix!
Hi Kevin
Just watched your vid and I feel u are such a likeable down to earth honest fella giving fellas the great insight of the procedure while being very upbeat. Made me laugh a lot as your a good man that I’m sure would be loved a lot by your partner, dog and many friends. 😁😁 I do wish you lots of luck and health for the future.
You look good with or without.
Cheers
Thanks, thanks, and thanks again Don, what a lovely thing to say. ☺️
Your smile is infectious bro I'm so happy for you. I had no idea they were getting them done this cheap. It looks so good my man I really can't express how happy I am for you right now I cracked a smile and you did. Must be the best feeling ever. Looks great
Thanks Sarms! I appreciate the online love!
Thanks - appreciate the honesty about the whole process. Congrats too - it looks great.
Thanks Vikram! 😀
Amazing. Having that hair framing ur face makes a massive difference. I think that’s the part that counts the most. I’m amazed at how good it looks
Thank J0nnyism! 😀
Great result, thanks for a detailed and honest video. I had mine two months ago, only 2000 grafts and I was getting a little impatient with the results so far, but thanks for setting my mind at ease a little. I know you said you might rule out a second one, but I think a second go at the crown only may be beneficial, will probably only need 500 or so. You gained a new sub! Congrats on the new hair!
Thanks for the great feedback Jim! Glad it was helpful. Yeah… kinda thinking I may go back for round two after covid has eased a bit. 🤷🏼♂️
Appreciate the time and journey you have created to help people know what they are upto is simply great, good luck and Thank you
Thanks Ganesh! 🙃
Excellent Review! tells it as it is and no BS. Best of luck with it!
Thanks Andrew 🙂
Having a framed picture of the Queen on your wall must be most british thing I've ever seen as a german. Take care and thx for sharing your story. This was very informative for me.
Lol. Thanks. And look closer! The picture is an art piece with the Queen made to look covered in tattoos and piercings. Proud to be British, but happy to be a bit quirky whilst I’m at it. 😁
@@kevinpittuckbennett Didn't notice that. I'm gonna rewatch it
Well she is German after all...
@@Andy-Bodhi:lol 😆
Such a happy man, I laughed when you blew your fringe.
Congratulations I did as well and I'm really happy after 6 months.
Thanks Blackdevil. 🤣 Glad you’re pleased with your results.
Yes that was so funny 😆
Good on ya fella. Looks great. Fantastic vid. Very relaxing to watch. Stay safe.
Thanks David.
Great video, and even better to see your progress over a decent period of time. And it looks great - good decision!
That’s Alan, I’m pleased with it.
31:05 the smile on you're face is real I can feel 🥰
It was! ☺️
Brother Kev, I waited until I was 71 (three years ago) to have an FUT operation. Done here in California, it cost about $9,000 USD (almost 5,000 grafts), was painful for a full month afterwards, then itchy for months after that. Pre-operation, I looked a LOT like you -- a donor area in the back but pretty damn bald on top. Nine months later, I looked like a different person and now wonder why I didn't make the decision when I was in my 50s. Thanks for this vid and bravo for your bravery. You look great now !!!
Thanks Reggie 😀
where in California did you get your procedure done?
@@derikz6234 Er, I didn’t. Went to Turkey!?
@Falhawk73 You’re a lucky person! 😀
@@derikz6234 Ignore me. Just realised you weren’t actually talking to me! 😬
You look great either way brother. Hope you're doing well I'm glad you're feeling more confident
Thanks Scott, that’s kind of you to say. 😀
Really hope the best for you and that ur really happy with how it worked out
What an amazing honest review. If I was a hair treatment company I’d be giving you free treatment and paying you to be an ambassador!
Lol. And I’d be accepting it and nipping off for a second round. Thanks for the kind words Mayday.
The part you said You ll have to travel like a plum.. killed me😆😆😆👊🏾 nice review
Lol. Thanks Maxxwell #whyistherenoplumemoji?
Wow...At your 15 month check in you had really filled in ! Great results and a good video....
Thanks so much! 😁
I wish most documentaries where this calm and reassuring.
What a compliment, thank you. 🥰
I’ll be flying to Turkey in June to get the procedure done, This video gave me more confidence and I hope I’ll have a happy face like you do after my surgery.... looks good mate
Really glad it helped. 👍🏻 You’ve got this.
How did it go for you update man...thinking about doing the same
It’s been 2 months now, so far as expected, still red and some hair it’s growing but still need some more time to see better results... happy overall....
It’s been 2 months now, so far as expected, still red and some hair it’s growing but still need some more time to see better results... happy overall....
Good video, nice humorous touch, especially the fringe part 😀. Takes away a little anxiety some may have thinking about the procedure. I had my procedure done 4 months ago. Still early stages but i can see improvement. Good luck with yours, you’ve got good results, clear improvement from how it was before. Have you had the PRP injections done to your transplanted area? Apparently that thickens the planted hair. It can be done in the U.K.
Hi, and thanks! No, not heard of those. I wonder if there’s a time limit to it’s effectiveness? I had the procedure almost two years ago now. 🤷🏼♂️ I’m intrigued though.
The best review I've seen, thank you
You are most welcome. And thank you!
Thank you for posting your journey, it really eases my mind knowing what you went through as I will have my first FUE HT next week and I feel a little nervous. I hope you are doing great!
Hi Chris! Thanks for the message. Hope it goes well. I’m doing well thanks, though seriously considering a second procedure once travel restrictions let up.
After all the video reviews I've watched here I am pretty sure I will need a second HT as well after a couple of years. To be honest I favored specifically your video on YT since I noticed we are very much alike both when it comes to the balding pattern, shape of skull and skin color. You are the most reliable source I have found so far on the net. Thank you once again for sharing :-)
@@christsigkas4040 Glad me and my skull could be of help! 😎👍🏻😁
@@christsigkas4040 πως πήγε τελικά;
It doesn't seem like the juice was worth the squeeze.
great video man thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the thanks! Hope it was of interest.
It's looking great my man! Wow! Thank you for sharing this story :)
Thanks Dennis.
Thanks for sharing Kev! Looks great :)
Thanks Mr Buster 😀👍🏻
Just had a procedure done in the UK. Be interesting to see where you are after 2 years. Great video which you concluded well when you said you are happy with what you’ve got. It’s all about self confidence. Well done you.
Thanks Michael. I’m at about the 2 year stage now. It *may* be thicker, but not worthy of a video update. I have, however, got some highlights(!) and am making full use of my newish Barnet. Lol.
Where did you get the procedure done in UK Michael?
Michael kelleher: I'm wondering haw much you paid if don't mind me asking ? Definitely more then £2,500
@@smiah2009 I paid £5000 but worth every penny. Would highly recommend to everyone.
@@michaelkelleher2606 where did you get yours done please?
I'm 5wks post op and most of my implanted hair has shed, good reveiw and it's give me hope for my hair growing over the coming year or so.
Glad to hear it’s helped Stuart. Just gotta be patient I’m afraid! 😅
Hang in there I’m at 4 1/2 months and it’s been a huge jump the last 2 to three weeks
Use minoxidil on a daily basis if you want to see results quickly.
Great video, I had mine done in the UK in November so just starting to sprout now 👍🏻
Exciting times!
great video mate.. u defo look younger now, they done good job of it.
im 10 weeks in now and like u was frustrating having to wait so long...
Looks amazing!!! I’m 3 months post op!!! Can’t wait for my journey to mature 🥰
Thanks Nichole. Be patient and I’ve no doubt the results will look awesome. 😄👍🏻
Which clinic did you go for? happy with it? Tks
@@jeli81 Clinic Center, Turkey.
Thanks for putting up this video I've made my mind up about getting it now as soon as we are aloud travel again ha thanks
Glad it’s helped! 😄
Good stuff man. I'm 5 weeks in now! Still itching like crazy!
You’re past the hard bit. Well done! Just gotta be patient now...
Where did you have it done? Many issues due to the pandemic?
Brilliant video loved your honesty, I’m looking at options atm for transplant 👍👍
Good luck! Hope it all goes well. 👍🏻
Ahhh mate, thanks for this, I am belly laughing here with some of your lines.
*Slowly wipes mouth* "Tastes goood!" 🤣🤣🤣
Lmao! Ha. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
I think in addition to the transplant, for the best or even better results, you have to use (or try) Midoxidol and/or Finasteride (Propecia). And maybe even 1 or more other therapies too. Everything counts (with caution of course) in this battle. For him and others that suffer from such strong male pattern baldness. But I was thrilled when he was able to blow up and felt his top hair move once again. So exciting to see.
Lol. Thanks John. 😁
Finasteride can really mess badly with your hormones though, be careful with that. Maybe google up Post finasteride syndrome or something like that
@@N2OOldschoolHipHopMixesthese sites and people promote fake theories, everyone interested should look up the hairloss show on TH-cam or directly go look at the scientific studies. Which shows how safe finasteride is.
@@talonmain12345 Oh okay I'm going to check it out
@@talonmain12345 I cant speak for the world but after the first year, I began to get achy testes, weaker erections, heart palpations (occasionally) which lead to a lot of anxiety. I took Fin between 18-21 years old, so there's no reason for any of the health concerns due to age. They were brought on by the medication, and it took about a year after I stopped to feel normal again. In my case I wish I hadn't used it to begin with, but each to their own risk.
Muchas Gracias por tomarte tu tiempo para enseñarnos tu experiencia. Eres un hombre gracioso y original. Gracias
cu plăcere. mulțumesc!
Picked at my hair a lot a couple years back and now have a weird hairline 😄 been thinking a lot about getting it fixed and this video has made my decision easier! I'll get it sorted around Christmas time now
Good luck with it! No picking this time!
Hey Kevin, looks awesome buddy! I love how you could see the happiness and confidence in yourself grow throughout the video and you’ve got a great sense of humour. Just wondering how much it hurt for you? I’ve heard the first 5 minutes of the procedure is nearly unbearable. Also, do you wish you had done it earlier?
Hey Cod. Thanks for the kind words. It’s true, the beginning of the procedure - ironically the injecting of anaesthetic - is pretty painful. And you might need a top up of them a few hours in. Knowing this in advance is helpful. I was prepared for it. If I’d done it earlier, I might still have been losing hair. 🤷🏼♂️ No regrets waiting.
Thanks Kevin - nice video and good to see you got decent results. Did you use other treatments after the transplant such as finasteride or minoxidil?
Nope. Didn’t like the idea of more drugs. Have to say it’s only continued to thicken up since I finished the video. Very pleased. 😊
@@kevinpittuckbennett Thanks. Wow still thickening more than 18 months after transplant! I thought you would have the end result by then...
Im so happy for you im sure it has been ups and downs but great positive energy.
Thanks Osama!
You are so adorable! Your hair looks fantastic!
Aw thanks! ☺️
Hi Kevin, i have tried to locate a real life video of someone undergoing a hair transplants as I was considering getting it done, I decided to take the plunge and here I am on day 5 and I found your video, it was one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen on TH-cam, you have a honest and hilarious way of expressing your thoughts and views pal and I must say I laughed a lot through the video. You look great and I'm glad you are happy with your results. Take care of yourself and stay safe pal. 🙏
Thanks Jamie! What a lovely thing to say. Day 5 means you’ve got through the hard bit. Now you just need patience. Hope you’re pleased with how it went. 😀👍🏻
@@kevinpittuckbennett Thanks Kevin 😊. Fingers crossed it'll work out for me. Can you recommend any supplements and shampoos that might help me?. Needless to say I will be stocking up on them 🤣. Still thinking of that video you done and I've told the wife about it and she will be watching it later. Take care
@@jamiesherry8116 The clinic gave me some medicated shampoo and vitamins (if you get the bigger packs it won’t be accepted in your hand luggage and it’ll need to go in a suitcase). I couldn’t tell you what they were called as it was written in Turkish! Once finished I switched to a salon quality ‘revitalising’ shampoo for thinning hair. I also got hair vitamins from Holland and Barrett. They sell hair vitamin gummies too which help nails also. But any decent quality supplement for hair growth/support would work. I took them for 18 months though many people I know who went through this stopped after 3 months.
@@kevinpittuckbennett Thanks for the advice, I dodged the bullet with bringing home the medication shampoos, I just threw them in the case and hoped for the best, once they passed security it took the pressure of me as I knew if they noticed they would be taken off me 😊. I'll look in a store here for some advice on the supplements. 18 months taking supplements would not bother me. Again thanks for the reply and stay safe. 🙏
hell yea, you look 20 years younger now mate!
Yeah I do! Lol. Thanks. 😄
Great documentary, thank you and well done
Thanks Huckelberry! 😎
Great review, mate!!!
Thanks Killer! 😀
As a bald man of 20years myself I couldn’t think of anything worse than to have to bother with hair anymore😂😂😂 but fair play to you for being so open and honest and if it makes you feel better that’s fantastic 👍👍👍
Lol. Fair point. It’s a lot more work than I remember. 🤣
Make sure you take finasteride and minoxidil to increase density, maybe you can use any left over grafts to improve density in a second hair transplant too
Had my FUE in Turkey - Dec 2019.
The price was similar.
Results for me are not great though, my donor area is now very weak and patches are quite visible sometimes. My front hairline looks ok from far away but is quite sparse when close.
A refreshing, genuine and honest review, very similar to my experiences. Thanks, best of luck with it all!
Thanks David. Sorry you’ve been so disappointed by the process.
Looks awesome man... Way younger and better looking
Thank you.
“Hopefully I won’t have to see them again” 😂😂😂😂
Pretty good results mate, specially with fine light hair to. I'd still be tempted with a second one for more density, maybe DHI method and shave less so its not so much of a hardship. Great video, these are helpful for people. Top bloke.
Glad it’s helped. Would I put myself through it a second time? Hmm. That’s a question.
@@kevinpittuckbennett How uncomfortable and painful were the injections? Did the 7 and half hours fly by or a real struggle.
DHI is a scam.
You look fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Wayne! 😀
Such an insightful ht journey, honest and open.
Some hair fibres sprinkled on top and you'll rock a very decent looking head of hair.
Good on ya!
Thanks!
Oh wow. Congratulations, you look younger and more happy. Love you journey and story, am having mine in Mexico ($2500) I have Norwood 3, in the USA the same surgery cost $15,000
Thank you! Good luck with your journey. 👍🏻
Seems like every one gotta learn to love them selves a lot more. Even if you beat balding you won't beat aging. Then it's death for us all.
Lol. Can’t argue with that. 😂
So live to your fullest, do what brings you the most joy.
What wisdom. So deep!
Dude looks good! Helluva transformation! Seriously!
@@rickr2029 deaper than ya hair follicles, Rick with a silent P.
@@primaryson3131 .......and once again you've dug deep again!
Let's write these pearls of wisdom down. This stuff is unprecedented!
Looks good!!! Thank you for a such detailed review!!!
Thank you for the compliment! Hope it was helpful or at least vaguely interesting 🤣
I could not personally do it I am happy being bald. Bravo shows real character to share with us all 👏👏👏
Thanks Andrew! I’d honestly come to accept being bald but when I realised how (relatively) inexpensive it was to do in Turkey a part of my brain just went, “what’s the harm in trying?”!
Worth every penny of it
Cheers Doug!
I’m 2 days post op.
I really hope it’s worth it........... 🤞
You’ve got to be patient, and there’s a way to go, but you’ll get there. Enjoy the fun stage when all the scabs fall off your head. 😬
7th day post operation in Cyprus. I started today getting rid of some scabs. Some shedding is also noticeable, but not aggressive so far.
How did it go Stephano
Awesome, happy for you man.
Thanks Rory. 👍🏻
great log of your journey. shocked at the price and results (in a good way). genuinely considering
Thanks! Hope the video was helpful. 👍🏻
Hi Kevin was you left with any scars?
Nope!
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button :) 😃
Lol
You look awesome. I am so happy to see you happy.
Thank you! 😌
Hi Kevin love your video, it helped me decide to go for a transplant,. I’ve just had mine done at Clinic Centre 2 weeks ago. Your right about the anaesthetic, it was BRUTAL......!!!!!!! I nearly hit the ceiling a few times....lol
Kev I actually watched the whole video from start to finish. Normally I click on the next 1 after a few minutes. You seriously look younger 18 months on. I'm contemplating getting a hair transplant but the after care taking loads of ' pills and potions ' as u put it, is putting me off. I don't think I would need as many grafts as you had and would pay the price you paid for less grafts but the research I've done so far suggests not to go to the cheaper places, your experience seems fine though.
Thanks Twenty4. I’ve had a few snide comments on here recently so that is good to hear. And watching it all the way through? I’m honoured. 😄 The aftercare is a pain for the first two weeks but easy after that. And yeah, the results are good fir what I paid. Any extra money is going to be going on being spoken to in English and treated as a human rather than a slab of meat. I’d use them again, no issues at all.
@@kevinpittuckbennett Yeah good video seems good value for money. I reckon a lot of the pills and potions and just for extra revenue like any company. The gels will be necessary at first for the healing process. The off putting thing for me is the injections and if something goes wrong in foreign lands. Also if its worth it if you are already very bald already. No bothered about the crown its the front both sides too far gone. What you think?
I had my Hair transplant in London 15 days now and only medicine I took was for face swellings for 3 days and thats it :)
@@matthewmatthew9485 Being in foreign lands was nerve racking, and if anything major went wrong I don’t know how it would’ve worked. All I could say is they do these procedures day in day out and seem to know what they’re doing 😅
This is the slowest result i have ever seen
It’s the slowest hair transplant I’ve ever had, too!
Good staright forward review looks good man
Cheers A S!
Great video. I rarely watch anything on youtube over 5 mins long, let alone 30, so that says it all!
Thanks! 🧐
not that bad actually because you literally had nothing left .. looks ok maybe a second one with beard graft would change your life for the better
Thanks... I think!? Lol
Beard grafts have much lower survival rate and very different growth cycle. Years in telogen phase. Very bad
It didn’t seem worth all the effort man lol I’d end up just shaving it all off again personally
nah, amazing results if you think about how little hair he had left.
@@guled72 that is not amazing results brv lol stop chatting wack
Great video , unique funny and covered all the questions, im currently at 6 months and no growth yet so trying to stay calm
Hi Bailey. Glad you enjoyed. It’s frustrating isn’t it! Do you have a phone number for anyone at your clinic to talk through your concerns?
As guy who is been having confidence issues for over than 10 years due to hair loss, you made me laugh so hard when you blew you hair.
It's really, really great to see that is has worked for you and, since I am considering and actually made a few contacts to a turkish clinic, I wanna get in touch with yours as well. Is it Clinic Center - Hair Transplant Clinic Turkey?
I've had a few not so good feedback on the clinic I was thinking about going.
Cheers mate, you just lighted my day up a ton.
You look awesome!
What a lovely comment, thank you! Yeah, that’s them. I don’t have any other clinics to compare them to, but I’d use them again if I felt I needed to.