Heys Guys,

Well after couple months of research and several consultations, I have narrowed my choice of surgeons to either Rahal or Ron Shapiro, for a 4000FU procedure.

I seem to be sitting on the fence and struggling to make a final decision.

Any insight/ comments will be helpful.

Thanks

Turnbacktheclock

4000, Im assuming you are talking FUT and not FUE then....Both are excellent surgeons...cant go wrong either way, however, after just having a procedure with Dr Rahal I am very partial to his work! Consult with both and go with your gut..

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Lol, I'm actually deciding between the same two surgeons myself.

I had it narrowed down to the 2 as well and chose Dr. Shapiro for my procedure. I don't really think you can go wrong but I think it's possible that Dr. Shapiro might be a tad more conservative than Dr. Rahal. Dr. Shapiro was also closer geographically to me and was little bit more affordable.

Good luck!

After being a member on this site for a good while now, Dr. Rahal seems to be more aggressive, especially in the frontal hairline. The hairline is the most important part, in my opinion, since it frames the face.

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Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1?

It's kind of like asking who's the better b-ball player, Kobe or MJ?

I'd say you probably can't go wrong with either one. Go with the clinic that gives you the best vib.

Both great surgeons. My personal experience with Dr. Shapiro was excellent. You can't go wrong with your choice.

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I just had my surgury this following monday/ tuesday(jan30/31) couldn't be more pleased with the staff at shapiro medical group. Let me start off by saying that thier operation is second to none. The care and time that they put in to every customer that walks through thier door's, not just me but every person that was being treated at the time of my visit was handled with care and compassion for what their specific needs were. I'd like to personally thank the staff including but not limited to dr ron shapiro, matt, tom, gywen, sylvia and janna.

I went in with modest expectation's, and they far and away exceeded them. Anything i addressed as a concern they all took a personal interest in. You can really tell they care about making the best possible result for you. An example of the character of dr ron shapiro. I went in for an fue procedure and at the end of the procedure he sat me down and told me that he was more concerned about my psoriasis and how can we tackle it(not to say that he tought i wouldn't have a great result with my procedure) first hand.
I just got back home got back home today, i'm waiting for them to send me the picture's. I'll do my best to update picture's as the time progresses. I'm very excited i think i'll have a great result.

Hey Wings....congrats on your surgery. I had the exact same positive experience. I was there on 1/31 for a check up and it was great to see everyone.......you must have been in surgery while I was there. I look forward to seeing your photos and following your progress.

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Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts

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Hi orlhair,

janna, told me that you were there. Sorry i couldn't come out to meet you, i was in the middle of surgery. I just looked at your picture's, they look great. Can't wait to see the final result.

I just posted a thread with some picture's i took last night in my hotel room, there is some swelling in some of the picture's since it was about an hour after surgery. I really think i'll have an amazing result.