Hi guys

Well most of you probably dont know me, as I was on another site until recently, but decided to post here now.

For a few years Ive been looking into having a transplant, and after much debate, decided to go for Dr feller. I had my op done in December 2008, and am now at about the 3 month mark.

To be honest, the whole process was pretty easy going! As you can see, my hair loss wasnt too bad to begin with though. I started taking propecia a while back, and thankfully, my hairloss was stopped at that point.

I stayed at the Days Inn in New York-very near the airport, and a nice small hotel with friendly staff. I left very early that day to get to the Docs office-I wasnt sure how bad traffic would be. The day went by easily for me- but not so easy for Dr Fellers staff, as I was one of the harder FUE cases, but true to his work, Dr Feller got about 1400 grafts out of me that day. Being a Doctor myself, I was very impressed with his skill and his staff. They really are fantastic, and do their best to put you at ease. Honestly, I'm not just saying this! The flight home was ok, most of my journey was spent in a fitfull sleep.

I took a month off work, which was really overkill- 2 weeks would have done the trick!
I was very careful with my head for a while, and had baths instead of showers, and never touched the area. Within 10 days the redness was all but gone- and here I have an interesting find:
Distilled witch hazel really works! How can I prove it? Well I decided to put it to the test, and only dabbed on the stuff in the front portion, but left some areas alone. Sure enough, in a week of application, the areas i left alone were visibly more red than the areas I treated! will put up some pics, see for yourself!
After about 2 weeks, the grafts started to shed. My God I got the fright of my life- I dont know why, since I knew they would come out eventually, but let me tell you, nothing prepares you for waking up and seeing them on your pillow! They look very strange too.

So all in all, after 3 weeks, I was pretty much back to square one! I lookied much the same as I did before the op! Very little shock loss, actually, not even sure if I had any!

But I guess everyone is different.

I got back to work, and no one guessed anything!
The Donor area grew back and looks untouched.

I am now at 3 months, and will put up my latest pics. Things are beginning to happen now, and i look rather furry in the areas where the grafts were placed.
My hairdresser is very confused! hahaha if only she knew...
Please feel free to ask any questions, and comments good or bad are welcome...
Good Luck to you all if you are taking the leap!

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Is that the white South African...? Great to see you back online mate - How are you doing? I will dig out your pre ops and add them here - Hope you are well!

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Consultant for Dr. Feller, Coalition Member and Dr. Lindsey, Coalition Member.

See my results --->>My Hair Loss Website

I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. "Research-Research-Research"

Haha hey spex, yup its me! Good Grief I hope I dont have to hold up My ID again!

Ha - Give it time mate ... you never know.

Grow well mate and keep in touch with updates!

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Consultant for Dr. Feller, Coalition Member and Dr. Lindsey, Coalition Member.

See my results --->>My Hair Loss Website

I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. "Research-Research-Research"

Hmm I have to be off now, but stay tuned for more pictures...

1981 - I look forward to seeing your pre/during/post-op photos. Good growth to you.

M&M

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1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006
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Hi guys

thanks for the warm welcome!

anderson- i respect your concerns. Guys, we ALL know how this industry is! But surely if youve been around long enough, you would know dr feller is one of the good guys. Im not sure how I can convince you I am not a "made up" patient?
You are welcome to pm me, and ill give you my contact details.

My browser seems to crash when i try to post pics? is there a limit to the size of pics you can post here?? very excited to show you chaps a very fuzzy rec. area!

Also, I have a question, my right side seems to be a bit behind- a little thinner than the other, any1 else have a similar experience?

1981, do not worry mate its very common for one side to come faster than another - its about blood supply.

Got your pics through from your session and will post below - Grow well mate! Send me over your recent pics via email and i will add them on here too

At 3 months you have a long way to go ! See BHUK's recent rollercoater topic about the ups and downs along the way. (I doubt Anderson C will comment on his topic..)

The Rollercoater



Your pics - Pre op/immed post op:

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Consultant for Dr. Feller, Coalition Member and Dr. Lindsey, Coalition Member.

See my results --->>My Hair Loss Website

I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. "Research-Research-Research"

"So any direct post op photos to his angles and directions? Any 3 month photos, something's happeing now for sure?"

Are you serious? For someone with a "journalism" background you sure haven't done much investigating to back your questioning of dr. feller's results. since you're a newbie though, perhaps you'll get a pass.

And just so you know, Dr.Feller is one of the best docs at documenting a patient's pre, intra, and post-op experience. he even has a small photo studio set up in the office for taking pics. I know this as a patient of his and from being on these forums for the past 3 years.

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HT #1: Karamikian Unknown # of grafts Sept.2006

HT#2 Nov.23rd, 2007
Dr.Feller
Almost 3200 grafts via strip

HT#3 April 2010
Fue 200/side into temple points

HT#4 February 2011

My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller