Hi Brendan, Joanne & Susan,

Having had confidence issues for some years with my receding hairline I decided to seek out the best hair transplant specialist. I had various consultations in Ireland, the UK and abroad. Dr. Fogarty was the only specialist I felt the upmost confidence in. The first of many consultations was genuinely pleasant and interesting with Dr. Fogarty providing professional advice based on his many years of experience. After this first meeting, I knew he was the right person for the procedure.

Dr Fogarty and his staff provided excellent care throughout the entire process. They were professional, kind, and very considerate as to my needs and comfort throughout the the FUE procedure.

The consultation process was thorough with all steps for before, during, and after the procedure clearly laid out. Expectations of what could be achieved with regards to hair growth and the healing process were considerate and supportive.

The procedure itself was well explained beforehand, with a great deal of care taken throughout to ensure comfort and understanding of what was next. The team were also incredibly professional and a pleasure to be around, constantly making sure the procedure was successful and

Dr. Fogarty provided various in person aftercare advice sessions to ensure full growth and to avoid any health issues. Now at the 6 month mark growth has begun and Dr. Fogarty has offered further in-person consultations to ensure everything is going well and that strong growth continues. My hair is starting to look thick and full, people have commented on how good it looks.

The FUE has improved my confidence and genuinely changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend Dr. Fogarty highly enough for a perfect professional FUE.

KB Belfast

A year ago I was hesitant to avail of any hair transplant procedures: “it’s too painful, too expensive and the procedure too ineffective”. Each of these concerns were completely unfounded. In fact in each instance it was the opposite.

The procedure itself was a breeze with Joanne and Mr. Fogarty putting me completely at ease from the outset. I actually fell asleep! As for the cost, this has been the best investment I have made in myself. It has been transformative for me. I hadn’t fully realised how much my receding hairline was negatively impacting me until I had it restored. I now have a huge amount of hair coverage. Much more than I expected.

So for anyone who needs to and who can avail of this procedure, I would say do it now. Your only regret will be you didn’t do it sooner.

KI Newcastle NI
March 2024

Hi Brendan, Joanne & Susan,

I was in for my first consultation after my procedure & Brendan asked if I could write a testimonial on my experience, which is my pleasure;

My hair had been thinning gradually for years; as I hit my mid thirties it was becoming much more noticeable, to the point where I could see my scalp through my hairline. It was the only thing I would see when I caught a look at myself in the mirror, to the point that it was affecting my confidence.

It took a couple of years of consideration before I decided to seriously consider a hair transplant procedure, after watching loads of youtube videos and reading. Naturally, I enquired with a number of companies - I found that the majority were very sales driven, with repeat calls and emails after my initial enquiries, which didn't sit right with me.

When I got in touch with Paradigm I had a consultation with Brendan. He explained the whole process and gave a realistic idea as to how the procedure would look. It was all very informative... and Brendan finished the meeting by saying there was no pressure and that if it is for me then I can get back in touch - the portfolio of work and this no pressure approach made my decision to go with Brendan & the Paradigm team an easy one to make.

The procedure itself was pain free and actually an exciting experience and the aftercare from Brendan & Joanne was fantastic - even a text sent on a Sunday afternoon was responded to immediately.

I am now seven months post procedure and the results so far are brilliant. The thinning look to my hair is gone, it looks so much fuller and there is more growth to come. My hairdresser was literally taken aback that I had a transplant as the results look so natural.

This has been an amazing experience & I am so happy I have went through with it as my confidence has been restored alongside my hair, which has had such a positive impact on my sense of self.

Thank you so much to Brendan, Joanne & the team, you are the best.

Cheers!

OL Belfast

The biggest thing for me is that it would look natural and that’s pretty much what I got, a hairline that I’m really happy with. I’ve got thinning hair which is something that would look quite natural for a man in their 50s. People don’t necessarily look at me and think that I’ve had work done, they look at me and think that I look good for my age.
Brendan was really honest with me and showed me what they would do and what I was probably going to get. I was never under any pressure to make a decision there and then, I was always encouraged to go away and think about it and reflect on it. I really liked the fact that there was no hard sell

DR Glasgow

As a woman in my late 50’s I was becoming more concerned about my fine and thinning hair. I have always had very fine hair but it had gotten so bad it was starting to affect my confidence. After doing some research online I approached the Paradigm clinic for a consultation.

Brendan was great and assured me that a hair transplant would be a very good option for me and that more women were now using this treatment.

The day of the procedure was quite long but Brendan, Joanne and the rest of the team were great and made it as smooth as possible. There was very little discomfort afterwards and I found Brendan and Joanne very approachable about any concerns.

It is now 8 months since the procedure and I am delighted with the result. My hair looks so much thicker and it was done in such a way that no one would guess I have had a transplant. My immediate family knows but all my friends just think my hair is looking great. I would definitely recommend a transplant to any woman who is concerned about thinning hair and the team at Paradigm were very pleasant and professional.

HB

“Over the last four or five years my hair had been thinning and although it wasn’t noticeable to others just yet, I knew it was only going one way. So, I decided to reach out to Paradigm and had the initial consultation about a hair transplant with Dr Brendan Fogarty. During the consultation, we discussed other options as well as the hair transplant so that I was able to come to the best-informed decision for myself.

The next step was to have the design consultation with Brendan and Joanne, the hair transplant specialist with Paradigm. They were able to highlight where my hairline used to be and talked about restoring this, as well as building out my existing hair so that I would have results that lasted a lifetime. I was happy and excited to get underway with the procedure.

The day of the procedure was long, but it certainly did not feel like it. From start to finish it was a relaxing experience and it was clear to see that everyone in the team has an abundance of experience. Naturally, I was nervous at first, but this was put at ease very quickly as the whole team were caring and professional.

The aftercare instructions were clear and easy to follow. It took less than a week for the hair from the donor area to grow back and you wouldn’t know that I had a procedure at all.

Five months on, the results speak for themselves – and this is only the beginning! I couldn’t be happier with how the whole experience went from start to finish. Thank you to Brendan, Joanne and the Paradigm team for everything. "

NU Belfast

“As a child, I was badly burned on my scalp which resulted in a 'bald' area approx 4cm x 4 cm above my right ear. As a women, I’ve always been very self-conscious about it and have been limited in the ways I can wear my hair as a result. Last year I contacted the team at Paradigm to see what my options were.
From initial consultation though to the procedure itself and the aftercare, Brendan, Joanne and the team at Paradigm made me feel very relaxed and talked me through things every step of the way. They answered all my queries both before and after the process in an extremely professional and personable manner.

On the day I was made feel very welcome and was put at ease straight away by the whole team. The procedure was straightforward and practically painless. The atmosphere was very relaxed and I couldn’t believe how quickly the day went.

Paradigm are experts in their field, very professional, highly skilled, friendly and caring. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a hair transplant.

Its been 8 months from the procedure and the results are amazing! Far better than I could ever have imagined - It really has been life changing!

Thanks again to Brendan, Joanne and the team for making this one of the best decisions I have ever made!"
MH Armagh

“Being a young man I was always self conscious about my hair and hairline since the age of 16, scared of being caught in the rain or the wind messing my hair, self confidence was low and paranoia high. Beginning my hair transplant journey with the paradigm team was the best decision I ever made, their service was first class.
I began looking into Turkey for a hair transplant, however the idea of getting a serious procedure carried out abroad made me feel uneasy and this is when I enquired with the leading experts of paradigm clinic. From start to finish the whole experience was flawless beginning with a consultation with Mr Fogarty and talking through my options, next up was the design consultation with Joanne the senior nurse, at no point did I feel uncomfortable they made me feel at ease from the get go. The procedure itself was not what I expected, I thought there would be a lot of pain however the team made the surgery extremely relaxing with minimal discomfort I am now 8 months post hair transplant and seeing amazing results and excited for the future. I cannot thank Mr Fogarty, Joanne and the rest of the team, they have truly changed my life and i couldn’t recommend them enough."
KD Omagh NI, February 2021

“I’ve seen quite a few hair transplants in my time (some good, some not so good), but without a doubt, this is the best I’ve ever seen. The procedure was carried out at the Paradigm Clinic Belfast, by Holywood plastic surgeon Brendan Fogarty"

Gary's Barbers, September 2019

The testamonial below is from the patient pictured above.

The short answer, going to Paradigm was the best decision I’ve made in ages.

The longer answer. I’d been conscious of a receding hairline for a couple of years but I once I hit 30 others were starting to notice. I’ve always been confident but I found the comments really undermined my self esteem. I happened to pass a poster for paradigm and decided to get in touch.

From the start Joanne and Brendan were fantastic. Knowledgeable, understanding, friendly and most importantly discreet. And what a team! A quick Google will tell you Brendan is a leading plastic surgeon, and Joanne is an expert in hair transplantation, having been at the forefront of the industry for years! If you’re going to get a transplant, you couldn’t be in better hands.

From the initial consultation there was no pressure to have the procedure, just honest and helpful advice. They gave me the confidence to go ahead and I ended up really looking forward to the surgery.

The surgery itself ended up being a pretty relaxing experience. 1400 grafts took about eight hours, but it was a relaxed atmosphere and I ended up sleeping through most of it. Pain and discomfort were minimal and I was surprised how quick the day went. Good chance to catch up on some podcasts and it beats being in work. I was sent home with strict aftercare instructions and it was really easy to manage. I was told to take a week off exercise and be careful when washing the hair, but otherwise there were few restrictions. Brendan saw me a week after the procedure to check all was well (which it was).

Following the procedure I had a week off work, by which point you couldn’t tell I’d had anything done. I wear my hair short and not a single person realized I’d had anything done! Some slight redness was the only sign anything was different. You’re told the transplanted hairs fall out after a month or so, ready for new growth after four months or so. I found that a lot of the transplanted hair stayed (I don’t know if I’m lucky or if it’s a testament to Paradigm’s effectiveness), which was a confidence boost.

I’m now seven months in and I love the results. The hairline looks natural and the hairs getting thicker all the time. Brendan and Joanne tell me that the hair will only keep getting thicker over the next year or so, and I’m excited to see the final result. It’s a real boost in confidence to know that this is now my permanent hairline!

In summary, my experience with Paradigm has been great from start to finish. Sure you could probably go abroad and get it done slightly cheaper, but there is real peace of mind having somebody local on hand should anything go wrong. And I honestly don’t think you could find a more experienced team than the guys at Paradigm.

SL, Belfast, September 2019

I am 51 years old and my hair has been thinning slowly for the last 15 years or so. I started researching hair transplants approximately 5 years ago and conducted an immense amount of due diligence, mostly from the internet. As usual there are plenty of scare stories, but you need to factor that in. I looked at many countries and indeed had a consultation in Belgium as well as another in the UK.

My biggest concerns were;

• ‘concealing’ the fact that I had a hair transplant.
• making sure I had someone who was more than capable, that I knew would
  do an excellent job - the last thing I wanted was a botched procedure.

Due to the necessity of shaving the donor site - hiding this was going to be difficult. Having it completed in Turkey, England or Belgium still meant I had to get a flight home with my donor area newly shaven. On further investigation of Turkey my chances of getting a reasonable job done felt at best 50/50 so I started looking at getting the job done at home. After probably too much searching, I finally came across Paradigm who would conduct the procedure in N.I. by an expert in plastic surgery.

I made contact and the ever-efficient Joanne kicked into top gear. I saw Dr Fogarty himself inside a few days- who is so down to earth you cannot feel anything other than comfortable. That plus the fact that he will be the actual person conducting the procedure (I don’t say surgery because the process doesn’t feel that surgical). Within 8 weeks of seeing Dr Fogarty there I was in the chair, having my hair shaved. I had 2200 graphs taken out and inserted over the course of two days. Having the anaesthetic injections is a bit painful, hardly excruciating but similar to an injection you have at the dentists so not overly pleasant. After that it’s a morning of hair removal, lunch, then insertions in the afternoon whilst you watch a box set on your pc. You are there from around 9am to 5pm each day.

I drove to and from the surgery both days, without any issues. As I had kept the procedure secret the more difficult part is keeping yourself out of sight of family, friends and visitors once you get home. After a weekend of this, I decided to book an Airbnb for the next week and that was ideal. I would recommend booking to go away somewhere for a fortnight and just save yourself the hassle of trying to explain the state of your head/hair. Now, to the important stuff - the hair. The first week is a regime of spraying water every 15-30 mins on your head which avoids scabbing and itchiness, you very quickly get into the habit and it does feel soothing. One of the nurses told me that you cannot do this enough, so I sprayed relentlessly.

Be prepared to sleep in an inclined position for a couple of nights. Although not specifically recommended I spent a week sleeping on an inclined lounger with a horseshoe shaped travel pillow which was comfortable. I slept really well and protected my head from any disturbance. You shower and gently wash your hair daily; I followed the instructions given religiously. Luckily, I had no forehead swelling and the puncture wounds healed exceptionally quickly.

I am currently over 3 weeks post-surgery, I do believe that my constant care and religiously following the few instructions has paid dividends, that said, I am pretty sure Brendan’s surgical skills have played an even larger part!

Regarding a haircut, I would recommend you get a high skin fade a few days before your procedure, by about 2 weeks it will have grown a surprising amount. I decided not to go back to work until 3 weeks later just to be on the safe side. It still looks like a short haircut, but no-one would ever suspect it is as the result of a hair transplant. I was able to leave my hair longer on top, as is the fashion at the minute. A good barber will go a long way to having the shaved area ‘grow’ into a passable style.

 

DR, Belfast