Hi All- firstly I would just like to say thank u to everyone who contributes to this forum, it has made a huge difference to me, in giving me the confidence to finally going ahead with MHT ( don't underestimate that guy's!).
I thought it only fair that I share my story to help other people in a similar situation to myself, I have never written on a forum before, so bare with me.
I am 41 years of age and had a HT 10 years ago which has been one of my regrets for years, I paid nearly 5K and gained very little hair for it. I am a NW 7 and for the last 9 years have worn a unit ( a glued on wig to be blunt) whilst this has made me feel better for years, I have always worried about people noticing it or it coming off etc.
I am one of the lucky ones, as when I had my consultation with Ian, he said it was the best he had seen and it was undetectable. Whilst I do believe it generally looks natural, there are many downsides, like being conscious swimming, someone sat directly behind you, having to tap your head regularly, having a trim every 2 weeks and a the unit cleaned and put back on every 4 weeks. I am also lucky that my strip scar is clean and I have no plug scars.
My first treatment is next Wednesday 22nd Feb in Birmingham and treatment 2 and 3 are booked in the following 2 Wednesdays, then I go ski-ing the week after to really feel what it's like with a bald head.
I have just left a business that I have worked for the last 17 years with, so I feel it's a perfect time to go for it as I will not be starting a new role till May, so I just have to get the family and friends used to it. I am nervous, but I feel more excited about it than nervous. Reading the forum has helped me understand that the 1st treatment is a base layer and not to panic after that as treatment 2 is we're the magic happens. I have already bought an R91 shaver and L'oreal pure& Matte to help with shiny head syndrome. I have also bought an I-stubble Babyliss stubble trimmer which is great to get the look with my MHT.
This forum becomes a huge part of your life as i am sure it has for alot of u reading this when you are thinking of or preparing for the treatment. One thing I have learnt is that we are not on this planet for long and when this treatment makes me enjoy it even more, it will be money well spent!
Bring on next Wednesday - hope this was useful?
Had my first treatment 22nd Feb, 2nd was 29th Feb and final one is 7th March 2012
