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First of all, a little bit of information about me. I’m 37 years old, I’ve been losing my hair for
about 10 years, I’ve been taking Finasteride and Minoxidil for 5/6 years. I’m between a
Norwood 5 and 5A.
Before deciding on this clinic, I obviously did a lot of research. I visited 2 clinics, one
specializing in FUT and the other in FUE. I was also advised by Andreas Kraemer, who advises
several clinics including Hattingen Hair.
So I contacted the latter and I immediately felt comfortable and well advised with Dr. Sever
Muresanu. He took the time to answer my many questions in a professional way. After
several exchanges and advice, either by Email, WhatsApp or Skype, he offered me a big FUT
session.
Wanting to keep the possibility of having very short hair, I felt more oriented towards a
transplant with the FUE method. Dr. Muresanu understood my choice and offered me to
take a closer look at my hair using a USB microscope and Skype.
It should be noted here that I have very curly hair, and the doctor wanted to make sure that
FUE surgery was possible by taking a closer look at my donor area and the quality of my hair.
After that analysis, he offered me a big FUE session of about 4000 -4500 Grafts spread over 2
days.
We made an appointment about 3 months later.
I met the doctors the day before surgery for an in person consultation and to take care of
the first formalities in order to save time the next morning. Immediately upon arriving at the
clinic I knew that I was not mistaken in my choice. The clinic is new (they moved recently),
clean and tidy. In addition, the 2 doctors are really endearing, friendly and above all
competent. To After 5 minutes, we talked and I felt confident. They are fluent in English,
German and Spanish, in addition to their native language, Romanian. We began to talk
quietly and naturally about my expectations, my resentment, my front line, my temples, my
history, etc. Then they shaved my head and took their time to draw my new hairline
conscientiously and accurately, asking me for my opinion at every moment. They insisted on
the natural side that the transplant should take. I was in good hands. At the end of the
consult, they told me to have a good nights sleep and advised ing on having a hearty
breakfast at the hotel before going to the clinic at 7:00 a. m. the next day.
The Hohberg Hotel, where I was sleeping, is located a 30 minute walk from the clinic by
taking a road that crosses woods and fields, with a view of the Swiss Alps, weather
permitting, arriving at the top of the village where the clinic is located. There is also the
possibility to take the bus or to book a taxi directly at the hotel.
The operation begins with the bites of local anaesthesia. That’s the most painful thing, but
it’s bearable and it doesn’t last long. Then it’s the hair removal from the donor area. It
should be noted here that Laura and her team, perform the entire operation manually
without an electric instrument and/or robot.
The day, quite long (until 17. 30/18. 00) takes place between extraction and implantation.
The positions change according to the process: on the back, on the stomach, on the side. The
operating room overlooks a small green space with trees where it is possible to spot all sorts
of birds. Perfect for relaxing and thinking about other things. There is a break of about 30
minutes for the meal (possibility of vegetarian and vegan meals) and of course many small
breaks to go to the toilet and stretch the limbs. The team is always on the lookout during the
operation: they always asked me if everything was okay, if I needed to move, take a break or
if I felt any pain. At the end of the first day, about 2000 Grafts were implanted.
I went back to the hotel with a bandage that I had to moisturize every 2 hours with a spray
containing a saline solution. Over the bandage, I wore a pirate bandage to cover up the
operation. No one noticed anything.
The night went astonishingly well, you have to sleep with the upper body slightly raised, and
head at 45° with the help of a pillow for the cervicals.
The second day runs almost like the first. Everyone is always nice and smiling, even me
telling myself that half is behind me. The last two hours of the day, Laura realizes what it
calls the “fine tuning” with direct implantation of about 200 remaining Grafts. The aim is to
finalize the graft in detail and make it as natural as possible. I can’t believe it.
Second day, about 2300 Grafts.
The following night was a bit more disconnected, but I still managed to sleep about 6/7
hours in several times.
Finally, on the last day, the next morning at around 10. 00, there is the follow-up check and
the first shampoo. Sever first showed me how to wash my hair/implants in the first few days,
handed me a bag with different creams, shampoo, spray, compresses, and explained how to
use it. He also gave me several sheets of paper with all the information I needed to know
after the operation. Finally, he made it clear that I could call him at any time if I had any
questions and asked me to send him a message when I arrived home, showing the human
and non-industrial side of this clinic, where every patient matters. I mean, that’s how I felt
during those four days.
In conclusion, I am not at all disappointed with my choice of clinic and very satisfied with the
procedure. Sever and Laura are really competent, the experience they have accumulated in
this branch is often felt and reassuring. The fact that they only deal with 1 patient over 2
days is a major plus. Investing the necessary time conveys a nice sense of calmness. They say
that this allows them escape the pressure of time and they are able to concentrate more on
the details.
Obviously, we have to wait for the result in the coming months, here again I don’t worry
because during those 4 days, a patient who had had surgery a year ago, came to check on
the progress of his transplant. I was able to talk to him, he was also very happy with his
experience with Hattingen Hair and the result of his transplant was simply bluffing.
I will post photos of the progress of the transplant: 1 day later, 1 week later, 1 month, 3
months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year later.
Before OP:
about 10 years, I’ve been taking Finasteride and Minoxidil for 5/6 years. I’m between a
Norwood 5 and 5A.
Before deciding on this clinic, I obviously did a lot of research. I visited 2 clinics, one
specializing in FUT and the other in FUE. I was also advised by Andreas Kraemer, who advises
several clinics including Hattingen Hair.
So I contacted the latter and I immediately felt comfortable and well advised with Dr. Sever
Muresanu. He took the time to answer my many questions in a professional way. After
several exchanges and advice, either by Email, WhatsApp or Skype, he offered me a big FUT
session.
Wanting to keep the possibility of having very short hair, I felt more oriented towards a
transplant with the FUE method. Dr. Muresanu understood my choice and offered me to
take a closer look at my hair using a USB microscope and Skype.
It should be noted here that I have very curly hair, and the doctor wanted to make sure that
FUE surgery was possible by taking a closer look at my donor area and the quality of my hair.
After that analysis, he offered me a big FUE session of about 4000 -4500 Grafts spread over 2
days.
We made an appointment about 3 months later.
I met the doctors the day before surgery for an in person consultation and to take care of
the first formalities in order to save time the next morning. Immediately upon arriving at the
clinic I knew that I was not mistaken in my choice. The clinic is new (they moved recently),
clean and tidy. In addition, the 2 doctors are really endearing, friendly and above all
competent. To After 5 minutes, we talked and I felt confident. They are fluent in English,
German and Spanish, in addition to their native language, Romanian. We began to talk
quietly and naturally about my expectations, my resentment, my front line, my temples, my
history, etc. Then they shaved my head and took their time to draw my new hairline
conscientiously and accurately, asking me for my opinion at every moment. They insisted on
the natural side that the transplant should take. I was in good hands. At the end of the
consult, they told me to have a good nights sleep and advised ing on having a hearty
breakfast at the hotel before going to the clinic at 7:00 a. m. the next day.
The Hohberg Hotel, where I was sleeping, is located a 30 minute walk from the clinic by
taking a road that crosses woods and fields, with a view of the Swiss Alps, weather
permitting, arriving at the top of the village where the clinic is located. There is also the
possibility to take the bus or to book a taxi directly at the hotel.
The operation begins with the bites of local anaesthesia. That’s the most painful thing, but
it’s bearable and it doesn’t last long. Then it’s the hair removal from the donor area. It
should be noted here that Laura and her team, perform the entire operation manually
without an electric instrument and/or robot.
The day, quite long (until 17. 30/18. 00) takes place between extraction and implantation.
The positions change according to the process: on the back, on the stomach, on the side. The
operating room overlooks a small green space with trees where it is possible to spot all sorts
of birds. Perfect for relaxing and thinking about other things. There is a break of about 30
minutes for the meal (possibility of vegetarian and vegan meals) and of course many small
breaks to go to the toilet and stretch the limbs. The team is always on the lookout during the
operation: they always asked me if everything was okay, if I needed to move, take a break or
if I felt any pain. At the end of the first day, about 2000 Grafts were implanted.
I went back to the hotel with a bandage that I had to moisturize every 2 hours with a spray
containing a saline solution. Over the bandage, I wore a pirate bandage to cover up the
operation. No one noticed anything.
The night went astonishingly well, you have to sleep with the upper body slightly raised, and
head at 45° with the help of a pillow for the cervicals.
The second day runs almost like the first. Everyone is always nice and smiling, even me
telling myself that half is behind me. The last two hours of the day, Laura realizes what it
calls the “fine tuning” with direct implantation of about 200 remaining Grafts. The aim is to
finalize the graft in detail and make it as natural as possible. I can’t believe it.
Second day, about 2300 Grafts.
The following night was a bit more disconnected, but I still managed to sleep about 6/7
hours in several times.
Finally, on the last day, the next morning at around 10. 00, there is the follow-up check and
the first shampoo. Sever first showed me how to wash my hair/implants in the first few days,
handed me a bag with different creams, shampoo, spray, compresses, and explained how to
use it. He also gave me several sheets of paper with all the information I needed to know
after the operation. Finally, he made it clear that I could call him at any time if I had any
questions and asked me to send him a message when I arrived home, showing the human
and non-industrial side of this clinic, where every patient matters. I mean, that’s how I felt
during those four days.
In conclusion, I am not at all disappointed with my choice of clinic and very satisfied with the
procedure. Sever and Laura are really competent, the experience they have accumulated in
this branch is often felt and reassuring. The fact that they only deal with 1 patient over 2
days is a major plus. Investing the necessary time conveys a nice sense of calmness. They say
that this allows them escape the pressure of time and they are able to concentrate more on
the details.
Obviously, we have to wait for the result in the coming months, here again I don’t worry
because during those 4 days, a patient who had had surgery a year ago, came to check on
the progress of his transplant. I was able to talk to him, he was also very happy with his
experience with Hattingen Hair and the result of his transplant was simply bluffing.
I will post photos of the progress of the transplant: 1 day later, 1 week later, 1 month, 3
months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year later.
Before OP:
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