Hello there,
It’s been a long time since I last posted on this forum.
I feel I have to share with some of you ,who may be interested in having an HT, my story.
I am 28, a Norwood 5 going to 6 and without hair I look ridiculous.
My head is small and pointed and my face is small too.
I was desperate. I decided to go for surgery. My two choices were Dr Hasson and Dr Bisanga.
I sent pictures to both. Both told me that they could help and that from the pictures it looked like I was a good candidate for HT.
I booked an appointment with Dr Bisanga in the UK. I was full of hopes.
Dr Bisanga took a good look at me and calmly explained that I should not under any circumstance undergo surgery.
He kept on saying that my density was below average(70)and that my hair were fine and straight. The possible outcome from surgery could have only been pathetic or mediocre.
He told me in a very straightforward manner that I could have easily found many a doctor willing to operate on me. His last statement was : I wiil not touch your head as you are a bad candidate for HT.
I listened. I collected myself. I got up, thanked Dr Bisanga for his honesty and left.
I feel my story is important for two reasons.
The first one is that there are honest doctors out there that put the patient’s health and interest before profit.
The second one is never ever ever trust pictures. They can be deceptive for many experienced doctors. Only a personal up close examination can determine wether you are a good or bad candidate for HT.
Hair loss is ruining my life, sure, However I feel that a big scar on the back of my head and poor results on the top would have made things even worse. Much worse.
My consultation with Dr Bisanga made me wake up to the fact that Hair tranplsants can be life changing decisions not only for the better but also for the worse.
I was so adamant that HT would have solved my problems that I didn’t even considered the possibility of not being a good candidate. I was repeatedly assured by Joetronic that my density was fine even better than his by the look of the pictures I sent him. I am sure he geniuely thought so. This proves once again that pictures mean NOTHING.
Please think carefully before you decide to go under the knife. YOU may not be as lucky as I was. I met an honest doctor who just told the truth. Plain and simple.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Bisanga for his honesty.