Recalling back on my first years in Amsterdam, I'm not sure what it was…read more..
Was it the extreme gezelligheid that sums up my life in Amsterdam?
Was it the weed soaked wind brushing through my smiling face ever morning biking to work?
Or perhaps the gezonde broodje... wasn't gezond at all....
Whatever the cause, I had some maaaajor hair loss after coming to Amsterdam. I got a buzz cut, starting wearing hats and despite knowing better, I grew out the sides so I could cover the top.
Well... that was until I discovered the Hair Science Institute. One of the few institutes in the world that does hair stemcell transplants and not just hair t-plants. As cheesy as this almost commercial-like Yelp review sounds, I'm a very happy customer from HSI!
Making my first trek over to the Zuid, where the HSI stands, I was nervous. If you've also been in a balding predicament, you've all probably done the same research as I. The are other options; some painful, some cheaper, but in the end , I chose HSI. So here I stand at the front door, not knowing what to expect.... I ring the door bell and as soon as the thick double doors opened, I could hear my surviving hair follicles sigh in relief. This place is amazing! Looks like a high tech doctor's office, the people are super nice and really welcoming.
You might be thinking... Dennis... kom op! They are just being nice because they want your money. Be that as it may, I really like the guys here. It reminds me of a family clinic like Full House meets Greys Anatomy. After a quick consultation answering all my questions, I KNEW this was the place. Even for the indecisive, the professionals at HSI can give you recommendations for treatment options. You also might be thinking it's too expensive. In some cases, they can give you a huuuuuuge discount if you allow trainees to do some of the implants. It doesn't reduce quality - it just takes more time.
During the treatment, I felt like I was at a spa! Your head is basically numb so it just feels like a massage against your now dry leathery scalp. I got to watch movies and eat whatever I wanted through the day and when I left, I was refreshed, looking like a monk, and now with a new scalp.
It's now three days post-treatment and as soon as I get some before and after pictures, I'll post them here. Either way, GREAT place and really happy with my choice!
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go by some hairnets for my future afro.