"Maitland Clinic Review"

I'm now 5 days post op after a 1600 FUE procedure with Dr Ball at the Maitland Clinic.

After an enourmous amount of research, and two previous consultations with other clinics, I was no closer to understanding whether hair restoration would be a good idea for me. At 46, my hair loss wasn't severe, however the front had been thinning since age 40 and I could no longer grow my hair out and style it the way I wanted. I had parked the idea waiting for that eureka moment.

That eureka moment came when I saw a case study of a 23 year old ballerina who had her hairline reconstructed by the Maitland clinic. The skill and refinement appeared way beyond what I'd seen from other clinics who showed me photos and videos of their "completely natural and undetectable" results......they were mediocre thatch jobs in my eyes. Part of the problem for me in committing to the process was being aware that my expectations were very high, however as I looked at the pictures, I doubted they were any higher than the young ballerina's would have been.

Further research into the Maitland clinic revealed more of what I considered to be outstanding results, and a growing list of extremely happy clients.

I drove to Hampshire for my initial consultation where I met firstly with David Anderson, senior patient advisor and then Dr Ball. I won't labour the point about what fantastic guys David and Edward are, as I know several fantastic guys back home, but sadly none of them can perform a world class hair transplant. Everything David said about my case tied up with my research.

Going into the consultation I already had no doubts about Dr Balls credentials, my main concern was actually me......were my expectations too high? Was I bringing the right materials to the table to allow a top notch job to be done? Dr Ball examined my hair firstly with a comb and then using magnification projected onto an iPad so we could see the extent of the thinning. As he sat back down still gazing at my hair, working things through in his own head, I could see he understood exactly what needed to be done, and from the look in his eye I could tell he genuinely believed he could make an outstanding job of my hair. Unlike other clinics, he didn't overstate that point - I didn't want or need to hear hollow marketing or promises, I just needed to see that look in his eye. For me, this was an essential confidence builder.

I left convinced that this was the clinic for me. Further research revealed Janna Shafer an award winning Technician trained under the esteemed Dr Shapiro from Minnesota was also working with Dr Ball in Hampshire, this really was the A-team right on my doorstep.

The night before my op I met with Dr Ball to go over the plan. To say I had some opinions on how my hairline should look is a bit like saying that the Pope has some opinions on the existence of God. That said, I'm not so silly (or arrogant) as to think that my ideas in this area exceed Dr Balls, the blueprint had to be a coming together of my aspirations with the insight and expertise of somebody who has carried out 1000's of proecedures. I think it's very important as a patient that you understand what your objectives are, and what sort of hairline you will be comfortable with - you will see it every time you look in the mirror for life, so if you brain doesn't immediately recognise the shape, then you probably need to work on refining it. It took us around an hour just going through this process before we were both comfortable, and even then, there was further refinement the next morning after I'd spent the evening in the hotel studying the lines on my head Dr Ball had drawn.

The op itself was beyond smooth, after a terrible nights sleep, I dozed through most of the day. Pain wise, you hit about a 5 out of 10 when the numbing injections go in, and after that, you feel little or nothing (you hear the odd crunch which is quite amusing).

When I left around 6pm, I couldn't believe how clean I looked, not remotely like the pictures of the "war wounded" you see on YouTube, my head was just a bit red and I was wobbly on my feet, but I was feeling good, good enough to spend 5 mins chatting to another prospective patient David was consulting with.

It's early days, but I couldn't be happier, the speed with which my scalp healed tells me the graft uptake should be very high and I just have a feeling......this little feeling, that I'm going to love the final results.

If you think you'd be happy with a mediocre thatch job, or are inclined to go with the lowest bidder, then there are other clinics in the UK perfectly capable of meeting your needs, but if like me your looking for world class results in the UK then I believe this is the only place to go.

Finally, big thank you also to Jessica and Mo for their great work and care on the day.

Ben.

"fantastic service and sound advice"

I would have no hesitation recommending Dr Ball and the Maitland clinic. The advice I received from Dr Ball and David Anderson was second to none, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thankyou for their advice and most of all for their honesty which is very difficult to come across in the hair transplant industry.

"a brilliant consultation."

I had a brilliant consultation experience with David right from a warm welcome till the last minute of honest and fruitful discussion which is dedicated to helping me (patients) know what is best for me (them) and make the right decision. Hence It boosted my confidence and gave me a very good insight into hair transplantation procedure as well as a clear understanding of what steps to take for a best result. Thank you

"Wonderful in depth consultation"

Wonderful in depth consultation, I am far more knowledgeable and comfortable now about surgery, and absolutely trust Dr Ball as the one to go ahead with the procedure with.

"First class hair restoration service!"

In the next few weeks I am undergoing my second FUT procedure - my 1st procedure was a total success and I was overjoyed with the result. I decided to undergo a second procedure to add density to my new hairline and bring it forward slightly.
From the very first phonecall to The Maitland Clinic I have received nothing but outstanding service. Just prior to the first consultation I was apprehensive and nervous about undergoing a hair transplant - however after the consultation I knew 100% I was making the correct decision. Dr Ball and his team put my fears at ease from the outset, their understanding regarding my concerns about my hairline and their honesty, friendliness, visible expertise and all round professionalism from the whole team was evident from the outset and continues to be first class ever since.
I wholly recommend their service to anyone considering a hair transplant procedure! Great service with fantastic results!

"Warm, professional and would highly recommend"

Very warm and friendly service, felt very comfortable straight away. David is very easy to talk too, reassuring, giving honest and professional advice that i took on board right away. Would highly recommend to anyone.

"Hair loss"

I truly appreciated the honest and knowledgeable consultation regarding my hair loss. Thank you.

"Consultation"

I experienced nothing but Professionalism and warmth with Dr Ball and David (Senior Patient Advisor) at The Maitland clinic.

Contemplating cosmetic surgery for the majority of men is a very isolated process. It's something we can rarely discuss with friends so we have to rely on ourselves to navigate through the exhausting amount of information online. Unfamiliarity and inexperience within the cosmetic/beauty industry can easily lead us up the wrong paths and end in us making horrible decisions, hindsight is not a wonderful thing in this industry. I previously had a consultation with another practice before going to Maitland, the consultation was ok but I left with more questions than i went in with and felt so underwhelmed upon leaving after contemplating and visualising it for so long. I believe in life it will always take one to truly know one and David at Maitland is a hairloss veteran, he initially suffered a bad surgery and since had amazing repair and restoration procedures. I didn't feel embarrassed talking to him because I knew he'd endured the same feelings of desperation and despair suffering hair loss. Also seeing (or not seeing) his results is a testimony in itself, to witness what could be achieved with the right Surgeon and treatment is astonishing and provides so much comfort and encouragement. After we spoke for about 25 minutes, discussing the industry, options and expectations etc Dr Ball arrived. As with David, Dr Ball has also had amazing graft surgery so again I felt no embarrassment being in his company and expressing exactly what I'd been going through. I instantly feel warmth from Dr Ball and he's also immediately likeable - it's a shame these things can't be done down the pub :) He thoroughly examined my hair and we discussed all the possibilities and aligned our expectation. After exploring and answering all of my questions and making sure i was happy Dr Ball left and David and I continued the conversation. About another 10 minutes of formal and informal chat and I was ready to go home and and process all of this possible life changing info. This is also supported by the website, the videos you can find online and I can hand on heart say the literature David provided is among the most honest and practical out there. Which is very important to read asap before you mis-judge what can be personally achieved as many factors contribute toward a final result. And just to put it out there, reputable Surgeons won't typically operate until all other options have been explored, this includes the taking of Propecia for approx 6 months. If you're experiencing hair loss and not ready or can't attend a consultation please see your GP to rule out other conditions and get prescribed Propecia to get a head start (no pun intended lol) That said, it's a free consultation and if you have concerns new or old i can't recommend more positively that you visit David and Dr Ball at Maitland Clinic. I hope this helps anybody considering action.

"Outstanding Experience"

I had my first consultation a few weeks before the procedure itself. The Senior Patient Advisor, David Andersen was extremely helpful in going through the processes and answering all my queries whilst Dr Ball explained the realistic options available to me and I felt very informed throughout.
I can’t fault the procedure itself or the top quality care I received both during and after the procedure.
I have no hesitation in recommending The Maitland Clinic for anyone wishing to see great results and experience first class service and thank the entire team.

"Consultation and treatment. First class, highly recommend."

I had my consultation where I met with Dr Ball and David Anderson. Both were absolutely fantastic guys to talk with, and straight away was made to feel really comfortable. I was giving really honest advice in which I was recommended to start with taking Propecia, but discussions afterwards I decided to try the PRP treatment.

My three PRP treatments have all gone really smoothly, Dr Ball and the team again were superb and I was made to feel at ease all throughout the treatments. I have just had the third treatment so must wait and give it a chance to develop then re visit Dr ball to asses the results.

Straight from the start I knew the Maitland clinic had my best interest at heart and they have always been on hand for support and advice. I really cant fault them one bit, the service has been outstanding and I would thoroughly recommend anyone to have a chat with Dr Ball and the team at the Maitland clinic.