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I had about 20 plugs excised and was not charged since it was done during a transplant procedure with Dr. Bernstein. I think the charge without the transplants would have been about $1,500. The old plugs were in my crown and the sutures have been out about three weeks. The skin is now almost totally smooth and the red dots where the plugs were are fading very quickly. I am very pleased and expect that shortly my crown will be back to its pre-plug days.

3,500 grafts and you will probably look like their brother. Good luck-I just had 2,400 done by Bernstein in early January and am very happy with the healing and what appears to be an excellent process.

Some folks on this forum swear by emu oil. I don't know if it affects the growth of the grafts or not. Based on what I have read, it apparently does not.

If you are not sure you are losing your hair, does anyone know the downside to getting on Propecia.

If you are not sure you are losing your hair, does anyone know the downside to getting on Propecia.

Slade: Thanks for the information. Bill

I meant regimens not regiments above. Thanks. Bill

I am scheduled with Dr. Bernstein on January 12. I am getting about 2,300 and some repair work. I have read various regiments to use after a procedure including ocean water and mega C above. Are there any generally agreed upon things that will help get rid of the scabs and speed up the healing. Bill

Good luck Ken. You could also email him a picture to get a quick take on your situation. Bill

Ken: I just re-read my response and it sounded a little "stuffy" with regard to not being concerned about my hair loss. The reason I am not concerned is that I have very little hair left and have accepted the fact that I am bald after years of going through the trauma most of us have gone through. Would I love to have my hair back-you better belive it and my memories of losing my hair have made me very sensitive to my boy's hairlines. Bill

Hi Ken: In the 70's when I had a full head of hair I decided to take the "bull by the horns" and get some transplants in my crown area when I noticed it starting to thin a bit. That was a mistake because the shock loss was worse than anything. Thus, I have about 15 to 20 plugs in my crown that are still growing. If you are concerned about making an appointment with Dr. Berstein, let me assure you you should not be worried. I have met him twice. Once in NY and I also attended an Open House in New Jersey. He was very nice as was his staff. In fact, you may want to sent him an email first detailing your problems or concerns. He responded to several of my emails on the same day they were sent. My initial reason for writing to him was to ask some questions about my sons who are in college and still have very good hair and are not candidates for transplants. He said he would be more than happy to look at them and there was no charge. Frankly, I am beyond being concened about my hair loss. I have four kids and have a lot of things going on. However,I have always taken care of myself-run marathrons, lifted weights, etc. and after seeing the curent state of the technology, I really wanted to get those plugs out. The additional hair will be a bonus if it works as I hope it will. Good luck and let me know if you have additional questions. Bill

Pat, thanks for your work on the site. I have set a date for early January to get some repair work and about 2,300 FUT's done at the Fort Lee office. I have met with Dr. Bernstein twice and he has been very professional. His staff also appears to be on top of everything. I will keep everyone informed of my experience. Bill

Pat, thanks for your work on the site. I have set a date for early January to get some repair work and about 2,300 FUT's done at the Fort Lee office. I have met with Dr. Bernstein twice and he has been very professional. His staff also appears to be on top of everything. I will keep everyone informed of my experience. Bill