Davy (43) went abroad for a hair transplant on the advice of his dermatologist. He did no research himself and booked his ticket. However, 5 to 8 months after his hair transplant, it dawned on him and he realized that his procedure was actually poorly performed. His hairline was too low and pluggy grafts were implanted in the front hairline, where the angle and direction of these grafts were also incorrect and there was generally a weak density. Davy talks about the impact of his decision and how he ultimately found his way to Dr. Feriduni. It was a psychologically difficult period to live with this realization and result. Davy contacted Dr. Feriduni and decided to make his repair a priority. He had 4 procedures in about one year and a half, with a great result in the end and above all: Davy is a happy man again.
Extraction of wrong-implanted grafts and FUE for hairline reconstruction
Davy's treatment plan consisted of an initial extraction*, then a FUE to reconstruct the hairline and another part extraction*. This was followed by 2 smaller interventions for extraction* and to optimize the density.
* Extraction of wrong-placed, - directed and -angled grafts from FUE ex domo
Other patient blogs about repair cases
May it be any consolation, but you are definitely not the only one who has had to deal with a bad hair transplant. A number of our patients were able to express themselves by writing down their story. Below you will find some links with their blog and the process of their repair. Hopefully this can help you out if you want to get out of a similar predicament. Dr. Feriduni and his staff understand all too well how difficult it can be to live with the results of such a procedure gone wrong. Our advice; Don't give up and seek advice from respected doctors who are worthy of their name. Inform yourself, read about other people's experiences, be critical and watch out for promotions, marketing tricks and scenarios that are presented as too good to be true. It is what it is: there is no Undo button. But a good hair transplant surgeon will do everything he can to achieve the best possible result. This may take some time, but the patience will be worth it.
Choose the right hair surgeon
A hair surgeon must have the right knowledge and skills. These include utmost care, professional qualifications and knowledge of all surgical techniques and hair restoration methods, together with the right sense of the principles of aesthetics and harmony. Correcting or repairing a hair transplant that has gone wrong is therefore a treatment that places very high demands on the doctor. The point is not only to correct the poor results (for example scarring or an unnatural appearance) of a previous transplant, but also to recreate a completely natural result. The team supporting the doctor is also a crucial factor, because the hair surgeon's technical staff must not only fully master the techniques used and have years of experience, but also be able to work flawlessly for 8 to 10 hours - the duration of a hair transplant. full concentration. A flexible team is one of the success factors for every hair transplant. Another factor is also membership in an internationally recognized association such as IAHRS; Members of this association are all experts in the field of corrective hair transplantation. Dr. Feriduni has already successfully carried out hundreds of repairs in his clinic and therefore has the necessary experience and know-how. This is confirmed by the fact that in approximately 20% of all our hair transplants, previous transplants are corrected.
Possibilities
The hairline frames the face, which is why creating a natural hairline is an art that a good hair surgeon should master. An unnatural or non-aesthetically shaped hairline can be greatly improved by a professionally performed FUE hair transplant. This will shape the hairline more beautifully, taking into account the natural hair density. However, the possibilities of corrective surgery depend not only on the competence and know-how of the surgeon, but also on the availability of suitable and sufficient donor hair. The methods used to restore an unnatural hairline include complete removal of misplaced and oriented grafts, removal of individual misplaced grafts, or placement of follicular units between the mini-grafts.
A hairline too low looks unnatural and unfortunately also "wastes" the reserve of donor hair. Therefore, grafts below the natural hairline are completely removed, restoring the natural appearance of the hairline. The extracted grafts can be reused, with individual grafts extracted and scheduled elsewhere. Complete removal of grafts may also sometimes be necessary when they have resulted in unnecessary scarring, when hair grows out of the grafts in the wrong direction, or when their placement looks unnatural. In some cases it is possible to conceal or correct such defects by implanting individual follicular units, although in many cases the grafts still require complete removal. In contrast, grafts that are implanted in the correct orientation and aesthetically arranged may still look unnatural from an overall perspective. Such a so-called 'pluggy look' can be softened with a FUE hair transplant to remove individual grafts from the affected area. In cases where larger areas have been affected by unnatural looking grafts and where more is involved than just removing individual hairs, the traditional punching technique can be used to remove them. Each repair case is individually prepared by Dr. Feriduni studied and assessed. During a personal consultation, it can then be estimated which steps will be needed to restore the current hair situation beautifully and naturally.
Treatment plan
A repair is almost always executed in several steps. It all depends on the current hair situation, when the failed hair transplant took place and also what the patient's expectations are. During a personal consultation, Dr. Feriduni examines the options and draws up the treatment plan.
Article - The risks of cheap hair transplantation
Many clinics try to attract patients with extortionate hair transplant prices. In most cases, it turns out that their only option to make it cheap is to compromise on quality and a long-term approach. Low-priced offers are tempting, especially if you have a limited budget. But it is highly advisable to inform yourself extensively before opting for a hair transplant at certain clinics in your country or abroad. Because unfortunately the majority of those clinics do not keep their promises. Most hair transplants will result in poor results that greatly affect the patient's self-image. In most cases, multiple hair transplants (repairs) are required to achieve an aesthetically satisfactory result. This means that the costs will still be high and the damage done can hopefully be limited as much as possible. Hair transplantation is the last step, "look before you leap".