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I had 2700+ grafts with Dr. Feller on October 3, 2005. I'm now beginning to see the early signs of growth. It was an overall excellent experience.

I would recommend you also get a consultation with Alan Feller in Great Neck, NY, on Long Island. I had 2700+ graft procedure with Feller in October 2005.

Dhuge: Like everyone else here, I wish you the best. Many men have been permanently disfigured by this surgery, and none of us want to see another guy suffer that fate. I've skimmed much of this thread, and I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but it's a fact that a lot of the top HT surgeons refuse to operate on anyone under 25, let alone someone who's only 20. Doesn't that give you pause? I'm not sure you realize what a life-changing experience a strip HT is. You're going to be someone who's had major cosmetic surgery. That's a big deal, even in 2006. And there's no way to reverse it. Once the back of your scalp has been cut open and sewn back together, there's no returning it to its original state. I was 26 when I had my first procedure, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into or what the psychological ramifications of it would be. Please, do more research and make an informed decision. Since you're in Eastern PA, my recommendation for you would be to take a drive to Great Neck, NY, and get a consultation with the surgeon I had my last procedure with, Dr. Alan Feller. There's no charge, you'll meet with the doctor personally, and Dr. F has a reputation for giving honest appraisals and doing excellent work. Good luck.

I would recommend you get a consultation with Dr. Feller in Great Neck, NY. You'll meet with the doctor himself, not with anyone else. I had a 2700+ graft procedure with him in October.

JW: I'm relieved to hear that your dad is going to Hasson & Wong and not to one of the thousands of awful surgeons who are out there preying on insecure people, and I'm glad that you are going to encourage your mother to learn more about this subject. Remember, you only have one scalp. There are guys your age who have had HT and basically ruined their lives as a result. Take your time and don't rush into anything. Marc

21 is WAY too young to even consider HT--most ethical doctors will not perform surgery on anyone under 25. Your father has already scheduled a procedure? How much research has he done? Is it with one of the top surgeons, e.g. those recommended on this board? If not, PLEASE advise him to slow down and reconsider. This is a huge, life-changing experience, and a negative result can be disastrous. Good luck and be careful. Your parents would benefit from viewing this site as well.

Unless you're really lucky and heal exceptionally well or maybe are having a very small procedure, you're probably going to need to take more time off work than a day. I had a 2700+ graft procedure in October 2005. Everything went according to plan, and I've healed very well, but the week after the procedure was pretty rough. I had swelling all over my face which took about four days to drain away and clear up, and I didn't even have it as bad as a lot of guys. It's not uncommon for eyes to temporarily swell up, which thankfully didn't happen to me. Regardless, good luck. I hope everything works out for you. But don't think this is some minor procedure.

Kamin: Everyone on this community is happy for you that you got a good result with MHR, and no one denies that MHR may have some good doctors. However, the way they market themselves, e.g. their "It's the Hair, Dude!" ad campaign, is, in my humble opinion, sleazy and unethical. It preys upon men's insecurity and promises unrealistic results. The ads are available on their website if anyone wants to check them out and judge for himself. Marc

If you're looking at NYC doctors, you might want to consider Dr. Feller as well. He's in Great Neck, NY, on Long Island.

Time to grow: One thing to keep in mind is that a hair transplant, even an outstanding one, is not a substitute for having a full head of natural hair. The goal is to create an "illusion of coverage," framing the face with hair. Under everyday circumstances, hardly anyone would suspect that your hair was not completely natural. However, your hair is still likely to look somewhat thin. No one has enough donor hair to cover their crown. You're still going to have a bald spot. But the harshness of stage lighting, I think, is another matter. My guess is that you would still need to wear a wig when you were performing unless of course the character you were playing was a man with thinning hair. These are just my thoughts. Spend a lot of time on the boards and talk to as many patients as you can. Best of luck to you. Marc

You might want to get a consultation with Dr. Feller as well. He's in Great Neck, NY, on Long Island.

I tried to upload seven photos, but it looks like the experiment failed. Sorry about that! Jacob S: I'm not sure of the exact count of the number of grafts I've had. I'd estimate it being around 2800 or so total.

I am 33 years old, and I have had 7 (that's right, SEVEN) strip procedures. My first was when I was in October 1998 when I was 26, and my seventh was in December 2002. The first five were with a NYC doctor whose name I've never heard mentioned on this board. The sessions were extremely small, probably around 300 grafts. The next two were with a different doctor and were a little larger, about 650 grafts each.

I am 33 years old, and I have had 7 (that's right, SEVEN) strip procedures. My first was when I was in October 1998 when I was 26, and my seventh was in December 2002. The first five were with a NYC doctor whose name I've never heard mentioned on this board. The sessions were extremely small, probably around 300 grafts. The next two were with a different doctor and were a little larger, about 650 grafts each.

Thanks for the reply, Robert. I'll post some photos soon.