Hi all

Firstly, great website - this has been a HUGE help in my research as I start looking for a solution for my balding head!

I have been reading the forums and researching on the Internet for about 6 months now and have finally decided that I am ready for a HT.

I need some help from the veterans and experts on this website to help me choose a doctor. So far I have had personal consultations with Dr. Pak from NHI, Dr. Rosanelli and online consultation with Dr. Armani (I know, I know :-)).

also I have sent the online consultation request to H&W and Dr. Rahal.

I think I am a Norwood 6 with black straight hair (Indian by origin)..

I have received the following estimates from the doctors so far:

1. 2200-2400 grafts by Dr. Rosanelli (effectively in zones 1 and 2, a little of zone 3) and
2. 2000 - 2400 by Dr. Pak - starting from the front and thinning as we go towards the crown
3. Dr.Armani quoted 2 sessions of 3000 grafts each (session 1 in zones 1 and 2 only and session 2 in zones 3 and 4 only).

I am still waiting on replies from H&W and Dr. Rahal.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Doctor choice?

FUE/Strip (is Strip better given the number of grafts I need?)?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi all

Firstly, great website - this has been a HUGE help in my research as I start looking for a solution for my balding head!

I have been reading the forums and researching on the Internet for about 6 months now and have finally decided that I am ready for a HT.

I need some help from the veterans and experts on this website to help me choose a doctor. So far I have had personal consultations with Dr. Pak from NHI, Dr. Rosanelli and online consultation with Dr. Armani (I know, I know :-)).

also I have sent the online consultation request to H&W and Dr. Rahal.

I think I am a Norwood 6 with black straight hair (Indian by origin)..

I have received the following estimates from the doctors so far:

1. 2200-2400 grafts by Dr. Rosanelli (effectively in zones 1 and 2, a little of zone 3) and
2. 2000 - 2400 by Dr. Pak - starting from the front and thinning as we go towards the crown
3. Dr.Armani quoted 2 sessions of 3000 grafts each (session 1 in zones 1 and 2 only and session 2 in zones 3 and 4 only).

I am still waiting on replies from H&W and Dr. Rahal.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Doctor choice?

FUE/Strip (is Strip better given the number of grafts I need?)?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Welcome to the board. Some pictures would be a real big help in order to give good responses.

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1526 triples
16 quads
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Here is one of the top

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And one of the front

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3500 - 4500 grafts in one session from;

Hasson, Wong, Feller, Cooley, Lindsey, etc. All good, in no particular order.

I wouldn't let that greasy Armani touch my head. Sorry, but that's it for me. I don't know the other two.

2500 won't be enough for you, but I found that some (most) docs will recommend 2500 as a 'default' amount, even though you might need 4,000. Varying reasons, and none sinister imo.

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I have heard from Dr. Pak that the 2200 number is driven by the laxity of donor skin area and this is the number he has seen mostly for Asian males... does that agree with what most people on this forum think?

Thanks!

Indian,

Research, research, research and then some more. Speak to some Docs or clinics over the phone and you will get a personal "feel" for them. I would agree with DeWaynes comments but definately adding Rahal in there too!

Good luck choosing!

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Hi Indian_guy.
May I suggest looking specifically at many other Indian patients picture blogs and speaking to them? I say that because I have seen quite a few on this board and I believe the hair characteristics may be different. I do not know if 2200 grafts will be enough. This is a huge decision for you so I'm glad you are researching.

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485 singles
2336 doubles
1526 triples
16 quads
9809 total hairs

I guess I should be more accurate about the advice from Dr. Pak - he believes I need about 5000 to get coverage but can only 2200-2400 in one session, given the laxity and hair type.

Also any suggestions on whether FUE is less suitable given the larger number of grafts required?

Thanks!