I had a hair transplant a month ago – this is what it was like
I had a hair transplant a month ago – this is what it was like
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In December 2024, Metro’s assistant opinion and first-person editor, James Besanvalle, underwent a hair transplant. Here, in the first installment of his experience, he documents the reality of having the procedure. As my barber held up the mirror to the top of my head, my jaw dropped. There it was – a small bald spot on my crown. It was 2019 and I was just 28 years old.
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My dad is bald so I knew it was a possibility that I’d end up the same but I thought I had more time. Ever since, I’ve tried numerous things to cover it up – from strategic hairstyles to hair fibers (a powder-like product to fill in gaps) but it only seemed to get worse.
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By the start of my 30s, I noticed my hairline was receding too and that’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands and get a hair transplant. With locations in Manchester and Essex, the British Hair Clinic has built up an impressive list of celebrity clients, like Love Island’s Nathan Massey and Rykard Jenkins or soap stars Owen Warner and Stephanie Davis.
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In fact, when I went into their Essex clinic last November for a free consultation, I actually saw TV presenter Tyler West coming out of his five hour procedure. (Something he’s posted about since.). As part of my consultation, I met the clinic manager, Af, who had actually had two hair transplants himself, which made me feel like I must be in safe hands. He told me about the whole process, including what to expect on the day and during recovery, as well as results from other clients.
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