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My first consultation was with Bosley in Atlanta. I met with the salesperson and then a doctor for 15 minutes or so. I did not have the feel I wanted from a doctor. So, I called Dr. Griffin's office and they did not call back. And then I found Dr. Cooley in Charlotte, NC and I have two consults with Ailene and Dr. Cooley and then I schedule my procedure in November 2008. Dr. Cooley and his staff were great and the procedure was no problem. I was recommend you have a consult with Dr. Cooley. Good Luck!

Kaounis, Hello! I just had a 4516 FUT session with Dr. Cooley 2.5 months ago. He and his staff were great..best in class. I emailed his office and Ailene answered me back and then I had an in person consult and Dr. Cooley came in and then I had another consult 3 months later. And then I set the appt for the procedure and now I am in the waiting stage. But, I can see some shadows of a hairline. If you select Dr. Cooley you will not be disappointed. Good luck!

FormerlySamson, Good luck! Your hair loss is very similar to mine. I had a 4506 session with Dr. Cooley two month ago and it lasted from 7am (the first hour or so was doing some paperwork and getting some med's) to 11:30pm. So, I was there for 16.5 hours. It was a great experience and be ready to watch some movies. I watched 7 movies and had a lunch and dinner break. But, I do not know how your Dr. is going to do a two day strip procedure. Either way good luck.

jma101, I had this same question if Finisteride 5mg or Proscar 5mg split in half so taking 2.5 mg of Finisteride every M-W-F is what my doctor said to go with. And to the ED fear the positive has worked with me. I had the fear also but I have had a positive reaction to the Finisteride but all bodies and systems are different. I am Polish-America .

Never heard of it. But, why don't you get a presription from your doctor for Proscar 5mg's and cut it in half and take M-W-F ? That is the least expensive and effective way I have found.

Sunny 575, I take 2.5 mg of Proscar M-W-F. It is hard to cut the 5 mg Proscar pill into 1/4's and my question is...Is the medicine in the 5 mg evenly distributed ? I would think not and that is why I go with 2.5 mg. And to tell you the truth I had the ED side effects in the first month and now if is like I am on Vigra all the time. So, I have had a positive side effect not a negitive one with ED. Keeps the wife from thinking that you are not attracted to her . Take care.

Canadian, If you are getting the front 1/3 shaved you are going to feel and look alot different than you do now. You will be 19 days post-op and if you didn't have to shave I would say it is not a big deal. But, since you are going to have to shave (why is that ?---using Wong or Hasson?) I would ask not be to shaved if you would like to make attend the sales event and not feel your best. Good luck. And for Abedogg I would not go to the dinner or change it. Really the first 20 days without shaving you very aware of your HT procedure. If doned the on the hat in public for the first 45 days because of the "donor cut" and the line in the back and sides that showed. But, you are doing an FUE which is a different story will you have little red marks everywhere the Dr. removed the hair ? Good luck!

Arion, I will watch your progress because you pre-surgery hair loss looks close to my hair loss. I had 4500 grafts with mostly 1's and 2's and about 300 3's. I am 2 months out so I am in the waiting stage. What clipper did you cut the back of your head with ? I just do not what to have the "donor cut" show. I think that your progress is great. You should be happy with the results so far.

Royrover, Your donor scar is looking great! How is the scar on the sides ? I am 40 days behind you and I hope my scar looks as good as yours. I think that the donor scar pictures are great for people to view to see what the "cut" looks like after the procedure and how it heals month by month.

Ski, Who are you going to and how many grafts are your getting transplanted ? I am my HT with Dr. Cooley in Charlotte, NC and they say that 99% to 100% will grow. It is all in the oxygen and the solution that a Doctor uses that the grafts are in between the donor removal and the transplant time. They need to keep them healthy is the key.

schalke04, I am 5.5 weeks our from my procedure and I have had about 4 to 5 pimples. Not that many...Have you had a lot of pimples in the HT area ?

Jensen, What did you HT doctor say how to sleep in there post-op information ? You would figure that if you spent $5K to $15K for a good HT procedure that you would have a detailed post-op from the doctor ? I also would say if it is NOT in the post-op instructions from the doctor then you do not have to do it.

Bill, I think that #1 reason to not do it for me was the "cut" in the donor area. And after talking and reading alot they seems to be one of the #1 reasons NOT to do it. Once my wife said suck it up I have had two C-sections at least your scar will be covered with hair. So, once you have got by that obstacle to me it is clear sailing. It is a large decision to have your head "cut" on. But, I did it and am 5 weeks out and all is good.

Repo-man, Do you have any before pictures ? How many grafts did you have ?

Try taking 1mg of propecia just M-W-F. That is what alot of HT Dr's suggest. The 1mg propecia (Fin) will stay in your system for 72 hours. The for first month I noticed an issue with the sex drive and then all is normal now or even better. I have been on FIN for 5 months today. If you invested in a HT than you should follow the system for success rogaine once a day and 1 mg of Fin M-W-F. And wash your hair with Nizoral 1% or 2% three times a week. That is the plan I was given by Dr. Cooley and I am sticking to it. The propecia is stop or slow down the future hair loss in the crown area. Good luck!