also does anyone know if doctor Limmer does the mega session and should I consult to him?

sanjayahair,

Welcome to our community.

I actually just posted to you here: Question About a Megasession Procedure

BUT...as I said...due to Dr. Limmer's involvement with a hostile site, I have some reservations recommending them to anyone until this matter is cleared. It's a very long story...but if you have the time and want to know more...the original thread can be found here: Doctors bypassing your input

Bill

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Hello and thank you for the information that you have provided to me. I hope to find the information mostly about mega sessions. I am new to this but I am do not want to be involved in that type of information. I do not know the problems of Limmer and I only intrested in his recommendation of a mega session. I am trying not to involve in the matters and find the useful information. Thank you.

sanjayahair,

I understand you are interested in a megasession, but I wanted you to understand why I was not directly recommending two doctors in Texas at the moment.

I still think it's in your best interest to travel to find the right doctor based on your goals and expectations.

How old are you? What is your hairloss like? Norwood level? What is your family history of hairloss? What do you consider a megasession? What are your goals/expectations of surgery? Can you provide any photos for us?

Bill

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Hello Bill. Thank you for helping me to find a doctor. I am 48 years old and I dont know of the Norwood scale yet. I need to learn about this because I feel very new to the moment. I dont have any pictures to make available but I plan to put some on the web when I can get some pictures that dont make me look too bad.

My hairloss is what is called the typical hairloss pattern. I have very thin hair in the front and had a transplant in India many years ago and it was seemed good but I am seeing poeple talking about the mega sessions. I hear they are similar to 3000 hair grafts or more.

My goals of hairloss would be to just look younger and fill in the front and top of my head which is very thin. My family father had the baldness also but he died in some time ago.

I am afraid to post my pictures too because I dont like when some people say bad things about the hair pictures of other people but I guess I will have to get better about that so that I can get more help. Thank you.

sanjayahair,

The good news is at 48, you are at least a good candidate according to age.

Are you on any medication to stop hair loss? Finasteride? Minoxodil?

Unfortunately, the typical hair loss pattern you are referring to can happen in one of many ways. Doing a simple search on "google" for the Norwood scale will help you determine more accurately where you are.

I recommend reading the following post: "What should I consider when researching hair transplantation?" Link below.

http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=569...071019713#5071019713

Hopefully this will help you a bit.

Regarding posting pictures...to give people an accurate idea of where you are, it's the most accurate way of determining this.

I know that posting pictures allows the public to scrutinize, however, one thing that I love about this community is how dedicated many members are to HELP people who are seeking. So any constructive criticism you may receive from most would be in efforts to help you. But you will have to decide on whether or not to post them.

If you need help editing your pictures so your face is blocked, feel free to PM me with the pictures and I can edit them for you.

Cheers,

Bill

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So are recommendations based on results or politically charged website affiliations? By all accounts the Limmers deliver excellent results. Isn't that what matters most for a prospective patient?

Spoon,

I don't believe the word political here is applicable.

I believe character and integrity are important. Supporting a malicious website attempting to rob patients of their rights to have a voice regarding the very field he is an expert in (hair transplantation) shows bad character.

I have questioned other so-called quality doctors on their ethics which ultimately comes down to character. I've chosen not to personally recommend them when people ask for X or Y reason.

Though Dr. Armani, for example is extremely skilled, I don't personally recommend him for 2 reasons:

1. Megasession/Densely packed hairlines on extremely young patients (disregard for long term goals of patients in the event of future loss)
2. False advertising (FUE being advertised as non-surgical)

It comes down to character...ultimately, what a person is TRULY passionate or concerned about. Dr. Armani appears to be more concerned about the money in his pocket than the long term goal of the patient...shows bad character.

If Dr. Limmer continues to support a site that disempowers and sensors patients which also recommends doctors who do less than credible work, then I have serious question about his character. Skill without character is questionable IMO. I would simply not trust someone to operate on me if there is an ethical question, regardless of how many positive results they've had.

Of course...this is my opinion.

Bill

People can choose who they like...but I won't recommend them until this issue is resolved and hear good explanation.

Bill

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i have not posted in a long time, but coming back to the site, i am very displeased at what is happening.

all the regulars need to step back for a second and think alittle. this is getting to a really bad point, and the tactics are getting dangerous on all sides.

please, get away from agendas. and yes, i believe that Pat himself has an agenda, he makes his living from this website, although it is in many ways a benefit for many people, but the politics should be his concern, and the helping should be the forum members concern.

this is not a flame, this is an opinion, i am entitled to one, so please use good sense.

Bobby Limmer is often sited as the father of follicular unit transplantation. There was a time when he was very cutting edge and, when a mega-session was 1000+ grafts, he did do the mega HT.

Honestly, I do not hear much either about Dr. Limmer or his son these days. I would be interested to see what sort of work they are doing.

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