Eddieboy,

Welcome to our community. I see you figured out how to re-register .

Dr. Epstein is a first-rate hair restoration physician. Congratulations on choosing to consult with him.

Yes it's true...

Some physicians will charge more than others though I have found that the majority of them are close in price.

I have found that it's best to narrow your choices down to a few top quality physicians and then use price as the LAST consideration in your decision.

Best wishes,

Bill

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Well, just 3 days.... I'm so exited!!!

One last question-.. It's important to not smoking these days?

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2804 grafts
1104 single hairs
1318 2 hairs
382 3 hairs
and a few 4 hairs

for a total of just around 5000 hairs

yes DO NOT SMOKE WARNING...!!!!!!!

DONT SMOKE AFTERWARDS FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE...DR> EPSTEIN WILL TELL YOU WHY

and before?

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2804 grafts
1104 single hairs
1318 2 hairs
382 3 hairs
and a few 4 hairs

for a total of just around 5000 hairs

Good luck Sabravo!!!

You are taking a big step, a great one which will change your life. I can honestly say it is one of the best things I've done that changed my life

Try not to smoke

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JOBI

1417 FUT - Dr. True
1476 FUT - Dr. True
2124 FUT - Dr. True
604 FUE - Dr. True







My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor.

Total - 5621 FU's uncut!

Hi Sabravo
You made a great decision. You'll be in good hands with Dr Epstein and his crew. I just had my first procedure yesterday, 10/2. I write this from the Hampton Inn in Miami, awaiting to head back for my follow-up and wash. I had around 2,200 grafts. I am virtually pain free this morning. Tightness around suture area but no great uncomfort. I'll be heading downstairs after I post this for a nice breakfast.

Here's what to expect for the day: Enjoy a nice light breakfast (toast, fruit, yogurt, decaf coffee). Don't fill yourself up too much to allow medication to work well.

You will arrive. Check in with Roxy and crew. You'll fill out patient registration docs. You'll then be taken to a room to meet with Dr E. There you will both discuss your goals.

They will then bring you into a changing/recovery room. You'll remove your shirt and put on some patient garb. They'll give you a valium and Tylenol w Codeine. This will relax you a bit. They will give you a menu to select your lunch (I got the club sandwich). Dr E will mark out the hairline and fill in area with a marker. He'll take some photos.

Then you will be escoretd into the procedure room, where you'll be seated in the center-- it's like a dentist chair. Along the wall are stations setup with about 10 microscopes for dissecting/cutting grafts.

Once seated and comfortable, they will inject some novacaine. This is a sharp tingling feeling, but not exceptionally painful (well worth it).

Once numb (about 5 minutes or so). They will remove your strip. This doesn't hurt at all. I didn't even realize they were doing it. With the relaxant medication and numbness to head it's very comfortable.

The girls now to start to arrive and sit at their stations. They all work on cutting. They are professional but very personable and open (not stuffy). You'll hear them chatting about families, gossip, etc.

Dr E will now start to slice the spots where grafts will be placed. They do this in sections. They will work on your hairline first and then fill around from there. The cutting/slicing of grafts takes time, it's not like they have 2,000 or so grafts waiting. Timing of cuts and placements are done in accordance to available grafts at time. You'll hear "who's got grafts" quite often. Grafts come in three types (1'2, 2's, 3's). These are the amount of hairs within each graft -- 1's are placed along hairline, 2's and 3's are placed behind hairline to fill in.

About halfway through you will be offered lunch. You should take this break even if you're not hungry. They will escort you into recovery room. Make sure you get some food in you, and then take another valium and Tylenol if needed. This helps. Also, request some more novacaine if you are starting to feel any pain at all.

Then it's off to finishing up job. Same procedures. All placement cuts are performed by Dr E. This is the artistry work, and he does it all. Some grafts are transplanted by the doctor, but most are performed by two of his assistants (who are competent and so nice). The doctor comes and goes (he has consults, business, etc), allowing him to check transplants, perform more cuts, and just to keep things running smoothly.

Once done, they will clean your head down with water spray, towel combo. You will be escorted back into recovery room where you change back into shirt. They will ask if you need anything to drink. They will spray on some Graftcyte, and place a strip of tape on your forehead to help with swelling. You will then gently place a bandana over your head. You will be given a baggie full of medicine including Tylenol w Codeine and Alleve (for any pain), Antibiotic (to fight possible infection), and Prednisone (for swelling).

You will then be escorted outside to an awaiting cab or shuttle. They set this up for you.

I arrived back at my hotel around 5pm, took my medication, and sprayed on some more Graftcyte (you need to spray this on every waking half hour for 3 days). For the rest of the evening I just kind of chilled out, relieved it was over and excited about future. I order some delivered Italian food, surfed the web, and watched TV. Dr Epstein called in around 8PM to check on me. He's very personable. Didn't just do it as a PR/obligatory service. He honestly cares!

All and all, the procedure experience with Dr Epstein and his great staff was extremely positive.

If you need any answers simnply reply. Otherwise, best wishes and good luck You'll be so happy when it's over.

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Dr. Jeff Epstein 10/2/2007
2,376 grafts
810 1 hair
1,180 2 hair
486 3/4 hair

Hey jddidt,

Did Dr.Epstein have to shave the top of your head at all ??
I met the Doc last week for a consult but didn't ask.
I've seen pics from other docs(Feller) and they shave the top of the head...looks real strange even a month after surgery.
I'm between a nw4 and nw5 and have some coverage...would hate to lose that.
I'm not worried about losing the hair thinking it wont grow back...just that having most of my original hair will disquise surgery soon after the redness is gone.

Thanks...also best of luck

Hi,
I'm new here and am interested in having HT done. I was wondering what type of costs were involved, I saw that some people have used Dr. Hasson, how much does he charge for like 4000 grafts? I have a brother in law that had his done but his hair hasn't grown back that thick. Any help is appreciated. thanks.

Hi MORE HAIR
No, Dr Epstein does not shave head. This is one the main ressons I chose him, not to mention is great reputation and friendly staff.

I am impressed Hasson/Wong but they shave the head, and this was a definitely not for me. I have a fairly high profile job, and to loook like a clown for 2-3 months was out of question.

Good luck.

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Dr. Jeff Epstein 10/2/2007
2,376 grafts
810 1 hair
1,180 2 hair
486 3/4 hair

Hi jddidt,

Thank you very much for your comments.
What is your norwood scale?

Congratulation for your procedure!!!!

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2804 grafts
1104 single hairs
1318 2 hairs
382 3 hairs
and a few 4 hairs

for a total of just around 5000 hairs