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the B spot

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  1. I bet you he is ecstatic. Very nice work, nice soft hairline.
  2. Excellent documentation. Congrats on choosing a first rate HT doc in Dr. Konior. I will echo the great comments and wish you continued growth! I think your going to be very pleased with your results.
  3. I think for the amount of grafts and the timeline this result is solid. I would highly recommend you do not proceed with another hair transplant before 12 months, regardless of what you hear. You need to wait, relax, let your donor heal, let your hair continue to grow. Another session will serve you well, but I would be conservative since you have put grafts in the crown and you may require more grafts in the surrounding areas in the future. I know it is hard, but just take it easy, do some research, talk to your fellow balding brothers and you will be fine. Jason
  4. Hey Joe.....hope you are well my friend. Anyway, like just about everything, the reality of things is somewhere in the middle. If you opt for FUT-there are some potential risks and downsides. If you opt for FUE-there are some potential risks and downsides. However, stating someone can get 5K FUE grafts out of a persons donor is extreme, in my opinion. Dr. Bisanga correctly limits density reduction because he is ethical and he understands that taking out a lower percentage of donor is the correct approach. Joe is 100% correct regarding Spanish patients, who generally have amazing, deep diving donor, which can yield impressive amounts of grafts. Again, as a 5/6 the reality is your results with FUT are possibly fantastic, but more than likely you will have limited donor---and even with 5-6K grafts will likely yield a thinner result than desired, will leave a scar, will almost assuredly require 2, maybe 3 sessions to accomplish. Certainly, each patient is different, but a person is a 5/6 for a reason...because they have lost quite a bit of hair. My point in all of this, is one has to be accepting of the reality of the hair situation...if you have average density and are a 5/6 and wear short hair, then a couple of FUE sessions will likely meet your goals, establish a hairline, create some density and turn back the clock a bit. If you have average density, want to wear your hair longer, are accepting of the reality of your situation and limitations of hairtransplantation, then FUT is probably the best option. Getting into a top clinic like H&W is an absolute must. Jason
  5. If you are a NW 5/6, you should understand your coverage area and what look you are after. You could probably have a nice soft hairline, and some low density coverage, with an open crown with 2500-3000 grafts. Anything you get from your donor area after that would be icing on the cake. This approach is a nice, safe, long-term choice for a couple of reasons. #1. You get your hairline back, without a scar #2. You can wear a short cut without any issues. I think when you are a NW 5/6 your looking at 5k+ grafts to really make difference, and in many cases you are frontloading the hairline/front half and using low density amounts in the crown, so it really depends on what you personally are willing to undertake. It would be great if you could post some photos of your head and donor areas....you will get some good advice i'm sure. Jason
  6. Nice progress mate. Dr. Konior is a great guy and an even better HT surgeon. Based on your progress to date, by months 12-16 months, your going to be extremely happy with your results. He is one of the very few doctors I would allow to touch my head. Thanks for sharing. Jason
  7. I think Dr. Mwamba has been doing quality work for some time now. I think his work is certainly good enough to be recommended on HTN.
  8. Hi Multiplier, The hairtransplant process is often very frustrating and time consuming...it takes time, especially when you have to do things with smaller sessions. It looks to me like you experienced some shockloss, plus going off the fin probably did not help. On the positive side of things: Your in the best possible hands with SMG and you have only really targeted your hairline...which looks quite nice at this stage. If I had to guess, my opinion on your future hair transplant work would be to do a couple of lower density transplants to minimize shockloss...if you were to do a 1500-1800 graft session and another 1500 graft session, it may help you retain your native hair for as long as possible. Certainly not the most gratifying process...but your looking for an end result...not necessarily the quickest result. Keep the chin flying high and hopefully you can get back on fin/duta. Jason
  9. Hi Aaron...it is truly great to see how far you have come in the last few years. I believe once this session grows out, your going to be a very, very happy man. Dr. Paul certainly does great work, so your certainly in good hands. Take Care, Jason
  10. Hi Guys...well, what can I say? It has been my pleasure to represent a man I consider to be the finest HT Doctor in the business. Dr. Ron Shapiro is a class act, a great doctor, and above all a genuine, caring person. It has been my honor to represent him. I'll see you lads from time to time...please keep up the good work! Jason
  11. You should never limit yourself geographically when considering a HT..however, in FL, Dr. Rose and Dr. Charles are doing excellent work. I believe for the most part both of these doctors prefer to keep sessions in the 2K-3K range, so if you are looking for a session over 3K, you should add another doctor who does larger sessions. I would 100% still do consults with both docs however, it may be you will really connect with a particular doctor. Please note: This is not meant to put forth that not doing larger than 3K grafts is "bad"--there is certainly an argument that doing multiple sessions provides maximum impact, using the minimum # of grafts. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Rose or Dr. Charles. Take Care, Jason
  12. I would start planning to see other doctors and getting additional opinions. I remember when you posted your issues several months ago...necrosis is no light matter.....while it is good to hold out hope, the fact is, your results are likely compromised. Speak with Dr. Mohamed about what he is prepared to do, as opposed to simply waiting. We will be here to help along the way mate. Take Care, Jason
  13. HD---If you would like to call our office and ask for Matt Zupan, he would be happy to arrange for you to meet a patient or two in that area, if possible. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Take Care, Jason
  14. It is a common misconception that Calif. should have the "Best" doctors...there are certainly fine doctors in Calif., no doubt, but the "Best" doctors are those who embrace transparency in ALL facets of their practice, while continually performing world-class work. Dr. Alexander is an excellent start, I would also recommend Hasson and Wong, whom Joe works for, as they are just north of you in Canada. If you are looking for FUE work close by, I would recommend Dr. Harris. Do some research, look at photos, talk to some vets on the forum here. Take Care, Jason
  15. Hey Aaron...glad to see your results my man!!! Wow you look great!! What a change right? Anyway, hope things are going well...give me a ring anytime. Jason
  16. Hey Mercer...congrats on a smooth procedure mate! Please let us know if you have any questions or need anything. Take Care, Jason
  17. Dealing with the costs associated with hair transplantation is difficult. However, we should understand that the inclusion of more qualified technicians is a result of consumer demand, not from doctors. Most clinics employ a sliding scale that reduces a cost per graft for larger sessions. A few short years ago doctors were charging 10-15K for 1000 to 1500 grafts. That same amount of money now gets you a top physician and 2500-3500 grafts in many instances. Gone to are the days of 2-3 assistants, whereas many clinics employ 8-12 technicians, who take time to train and time to bring along slowly until they are proficient. For most of us, getting a HT is a choice between a new car, vacations, electronics, etc... so I understand how difficult it is to plunk down 10-30K on new hair. But the decision is YOURS and yours alone. I wish you well in your pursuit of hair restoration and please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Take Care, Jason
  18. Hi guys...in the process of contacting patients and getting updates...but we have posted a few FUE updates and expect more to come. If your on the fence, please consider Dr. Feller or Dr. Harris...either doctor will produce excellent results...proven over the past years. Remember, when looking for a clinic, cost should be the last factor, once you have decided on your choices of clinics. Take Care, Jason
  19. From the photos I see, at 26, with the advance of your overall loss, getting a HT without finding out if Propecia/Dutasteride can help you would be a huge mistake, imho. You need at least a year on meds to determine if you are a candidate....also be wary of any HT docs willing to go forward without meds... as many are more than happy to slap a few grafts on your head without worrying about your future. Take some time...RESEARCH....and buzz that head of yours down..it's freedom mate. Jason
  20. For those that do not know, Dr. Vogel does excellent repair work, and has done so for many, many years. It is great to hear he is offering those who have a last ditch effort some form of tissue expansion in order to reduce scarring. It takes proper qualification and assessment of a patients donor, then it takes time and effort to properly remove, undermine and close the donor region...all to leave a proper scar. What there needs to be is a set of uniform principles, guidelines and certified training (specific to HT's) that doctors learn and undergo BEFORE they begin doing hair transplantation. The key to combating the malaise of poor closures is to go to doctors like Dr. Vogel FIRST. Take Care, Jason
  21. Norwoodsman, contact Dr. Bisanga in Belguim for FUE (your in Norway) I think that would be your best place to begin. Take Care, Jason
  22. outhere, if you do a search on hairlines, you will undoubtedly see SMG's name numerous times. You will find other clinics who do fine work as well. I encourage you to spend some time looking about the site and pick out some results that you like and start there. As always, you can email me with questions. Good Luck! Jason
  23. Unfortunately, most doctors will not offer any negative information toward other doctors, even if they know for a fact that the doctor has and still does poor work. I can't tell you what to do, but you need to look for years of happy patients, years of excellent results, years of peer review, lectures, etc... in order to make a great decision. You will find that almost every HT doctor bills themselves as a leader in the field....not the case. This site recommends clinics in Texas, I would start there. In addition Dr. Alexander and Dr. Keene in AZ would be excellent choices as well. Wish you well, Jason
  24. This is a tough one...Before I say anything, I want to say that either approach is fine....but your going to want a second HT almost immediately with 1200 grafts...the additional 600 grafts will define your temples a bit and just look better overall. Now, my points of concern...your thinning in the crown. You need 1500-2000 grafts in the frontal zone/hairline/temple regions. If we take the information we do know and couple it with the information we do not know (how progressive your loss will be) it is best to explore options....I think Dr. True is 100% correct that you will need additional work in 2-5 years, so while I think a strip session is a viable option, I believe you should consider doing an FUE session first---build your hairline/temples, then wait to see how meds work on holding off the loss progression. A scar from a 1200-1800 graft session will likely not be very noticeable, so no real worries, but I like to remove the chance when people need 2500 grafts or less. Obviously, this is my opinion, and I believe you need 1500-2000 grafts, but your crown worries me, which is why I think doing an FUE session first would be in your best interests...it gives you options for the future work you will need. Take Care, Jason
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