The NEW Millennium Dome

[Skeleton 10]

Hi everyone… herewith a quick synopsis of my treatment and results, in London..

 

I had my treatment in London during the Summer, so I’ve had long enough to fully assess my NMD (New Millennium Dome!) In short, I’m very happy I went through with it, and had I known SMP would work so well, and wasn’t a con, I’d likely have had it done years ago. It’s a pity so many false “cures” of the past leave people sceptical.

 

I’m lucky in that my office is laid-back, and people know me as a character; I’d already been wearing hats in the office, not because I had a problem with a bald dome, but simply because I like wearing them; especially when I discovered slouch-style ones in very thin, comfortable material, which don’t seem daft indoors. I wear them all the time, and it’s more enjoyable now, knowing I’m not hiding a blank scalp underneath! Accordingly, I was able to hat-out during the few days where the redness was apparent.

 

1^st session was fine; I really owe thanks to my practitioner, a really great guy whom I got along with so well. I wanted a high hairline like my original one, but he politely pointed out that if I chose a naturally receded style, it wouldn’t show so much from side-profile. That might be perfect for some people, wanting to keep it very low-key, but in hindsight I was so pleased to go with his suggestion. It still starts quite high, but perhaps my recollection of it being naturally receded at the temples was because I only ever noticed once I was egging-out (which was 30+ years ago). I’m a youthful character, and enjoy the idea of looking younger; there’s no need to be TOO modest unless you really want to.

 

After 2^nd treatment, and healing, the effect was good, but patchy. Some areas had taken the treatment considerably more than others, which made me anxious as to the final result’s potential.

 

However, at my 3^rd session, by a different practitioner as the first one had moved to a different branch, I was assured with confidence that everything would be fine. He was very calm, which put me at ease, and again, just a really nice person. And also, extremely talented at his job, and someone who took pride in doing it well.

 

I didn’t touch my dome for a full week afterwards; I was determined that once I exfoliated my scalp, I’d see the ‘real’ effect, give or take some gradual fading in the next 2-3 weeks. The sense of relief when I finally saw it had worked, was enormous.

 

It’s about 90% there. The shading is consistent, not 100% same all over (which is not unexpected, perhaps), but even enough to give a great effect. The only slight issue I’d like to address is that it’s a little lop-sided and slanted from straight-on. They don’t use measurements, it’s all by-hand and very natural, and perhaps sometimes this can result in such outcomes. I’m not after symmetrical perfection, but I do think I need literally one or two hair-widths of dots one side, to make it more level. I’ve been too busy with work to even think about booking this, so not sure if HIS will cover it as part of original deal, which was assessed as 3 sessions. Hopefully, they will.

 

Do I feel different? I do. I never had a big problem with my dome; myself, friends and brother (equally bald!) have relentlessly joked about it our entire lives. But without question, I feel more confident, more ‘complete’. Exactly like ex-England cricketer Graham Gooch said about his transplant: “it was just like getting a broken tooth fixed”. And there are some occasions where the difference cannot be underestimated; think about internet dating and the horrible reality that a fair few girls will ‘pass’ the moment they see a bald head (even though potentially they could fall in love with that person should they meet in person – strange thought – but true!)

 

It’s important people understand the process, results, and manage their expectations. I saw a post in here by someone stressing-out about a smudged affect from some angles; the dye is obviously in a lower skin layer and you will not see “stubble” from certain angles. Further, anyone hoping to change their world via social media photos might be disappointed; in certain light one can look same as previous. In fact the only issue I’ve had is you never quite know how it looks, in any given situation. In some mirrors, at home, or for example in a pub, you’ll go “wow!” and in others, “WTF? Where’s my new hair?!”

 

For me, I’m fascinated by the science of it, I find it incredible, and (finances permitting when I need maintenance), I can’t imagine going back to how I was. Even 3-4 months on, every time I take a piss at work, I stand there looking in the mirror for a moment, not out of vanity, but I guess out of intrigue having been a full egg for literally 20 years previous.

 

The process from start to finish might not be perfect yet, and there seem certain aspects that could be improved given the finances and magnitude of the whole thing, but for me it’s a massive success. Even disregarding the aforementioned preference to have a final tweak to level out the hairline, I feel really good about the whole thing.

 

I’ll post separately on comments received, and my opinion on the transparency of SMP and why (in my view) people should be less concerned about being found out!

 

Note: my phone's camera seems f-ing useless for any detailed snaps but I will try to take some good ones..

 

Cheers all.

 

Skeleton.

[2hanger 38]

Brilliant post Skeleton!   keep us posted how you get on down the line.

[Skeleton 10]

Thank you! I didn't originally mean to write such a long account of things, but I ended up with a lot to say.

 

I realise my photos are naff. I'll try to take better ones.

 

I'm going to contact the London branch about my final tweaks when I get a moment; hoping for some time off work in December so that would be ideal.

[2hanger 38]

Yes Ill look forward to seeing some more pics 

 

Did you tell anyone at work or your friends and family?

Has anybody noticed or made comment?

 

Im still on the fence on having it done, I would go for the slightly receeded look so not obvious like yours.

Thanks

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[Skeleton 10]

Hi 2hanger,

 

Actually I've been so intrigued by the reactions (zero negative comments, I should add) I was going to do a separate post on it! Essentially, I mentioned it to my sister about 2 or 3 years ago, just musing the idea (she said "do it!") and I told one of my best mates who's been on a similar path having planned and now gone through with a full 'hair-tech' solution (the glue-on full hairpiece thing).

 

Skeleton

[ed@hishairclinic.com 495]

Great to read you and your mate confide in each other regarding your hair loss solutions. Would be very interesting to hear you compare notes on the two very different experiences. I take it he is not required to go swimming with the kids? Just one of the many lifestyle choices that goes under the heading "things I used to do" - The good news is that he can throw them away at any point, I say them because you have to buy two, so you have one to wear when you send off the other to be maintained (which they do not do for free).

 

Thanks for the posts Skeleton.