I forgot to add that last I knew, most clinics were shaving patients down---those who have moved into doing regular sessions of 3K+ that is.

I think Spex is correct in his comments--most docs do have a threshold where they will require a patient to shave down---Or they simply take the easy way out and refuse to do larger sessions.

I believe Dr. Cooley will do between 2000-2500 unshaved, but not more (last I heard from a patient!)

Anyway, some people cannot shave down---so you make allowances, but it does restrict session sizes.

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Thanks for the clarification on Dr. Shapiro.

I too happen to be a fan of shaving down as it makes for an optimal work environment. On a personal note, it was actually kind of fun sporting a shaved head for a little while, and it is also more difficult to notice any shock loss .

I also agree that there are not a lot of first-rate doctors. However, in my opinion, all physician members of the Coalition do first-rate work.

Only a few doctors shine online because they regularly present their work. Kudos to them for getting involved. We are hoping and expecting other physicians to get more involved in the near future.

Patients should research all physicians they are considering.

Homeslice, if you have narrowed it down to Dr. Feller and Dr. Epstein, you are clearly doing your homework. Now the difficult part will be selecting between them. View many photos and talk to and meet with patients if possible.

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Doesn't anyone do something in between? Not shaving, but cutting it short, say maybe 1/2 inch. Wouldn't that make it easier on the Dr and techs than keeping the hair longer while not being so bad on the patient? At least then the patient would have a little bit of hair there after the procedure to help hide everything and the native hair will grow back a lot quicker since it already has a little bit of length to it. Of course this all depends on how much native hair the patient has to begin with.

Cooley and Alexander, among others, don't shave. Hassan and Feller, among others, do. I don't think anyone can fairly and knowingly say either group isn't "tops".....

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Good points All.

How about some feedback from the DRs?

I have been told that Dr Feller wouldnt do a Transplant if the patient/customer mandated it.

Is this correct Dr. F?

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Homeslice,

I'm not sure what you mean. Can you clarify?

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Thanks for clarifying J.

If this comment refers to shaving down specifically then you have been told incorrect information. - If you refer to someone telling you that Dr Feller demands shaving down for all cases which i think is what you were told or you refer to here - then this is not the case as Dr Feller will perform on certain individuals whos requirements are very small without shaving but does shave down for large cases as can been seen from his numerous pictures online - His reasons for shaving down go hand in hand with the info mentioned above. I wouldn't put words in Dr Fellers mouth though. I would recommend meeting him for a consult and get HIS take on YOUR situation firstly and get his opinion directly - Also seek other consults and compare - Thats what this is all about.

Research, research, research!


You are correct though - Dr Feller does not let his patients DEMAND anything from him and does not let his patients dictate their own surgeries. - - If he did there would be many unsatisfied patients of his out there.

Bottom line if you do not want to be shaved down and absolutely will not compromise regardless of the particular Doc's advice if he feels your requirements warrant it - then there are clinics out there that will perform it for you without shaving - so all the very best.

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There are cases where Dr. Ron Shapiro will only trim the native hairs to the length of the graft hairs. The hairs are about 1 cm long. We like the flexability of being able to trim or not to trim the hairs if the patient does not mind. Many of our patients don't mind, they will do whatever is recommended for the best outcome. It's easiest if there is an open field rather than contending with native hairs. However, there are patients who cannot trim or shave down due to their profession. For these patients we may do a slightly smaller session. We have a resident hair stylist on staff and she generally "cleans up" the patient to tie in the short and long hairs to make it as presentable as possible after surgery.

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Sorry - that didnt make sense.

I was told that DR Feller would not do a transplant if the patient/customer mandated that their hair NOT be shaved.

Is this true?

Thanks

Homeslice

Spex-

In order to get a direct answer on this, I would like to add to my question.....

"I was told that DR Feller would not do a transplant if the patient/customer mandated that their hair NOT be shaved AND the patient/customer explained that his profession was the reason for the request AND the transplant would be at least 2500 grafts"

Is this true?