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Really nice improvement!

Drs. Dorin and Rahal both have outstanding reputations and are close to you. You are doing the right thing by conducting a lot of research. I would not let travel get in the way of your final decision. You should select the surgeon that you feel the most comfortable with in the end. As long as you choose among the top surgeons you will be in good hands.

I agree. The vast majority of people have no side affects. Personally, if I had any I would reduce the amount or stop all together. There is risk in almost everything, but no reason to scare people away from trying something that has a huge potential upside for them.

Listen to what Aaron1234 and others are telling you.........they are giving you good advice. I do understand your desire for immediate improvement, but you have a limited supply of hair to use over your lifetime. Take your time and do a lot of research. It is not worth making a mistake that you will have to live with for a long time. If you take your time and talk to top surgeons only, you will be able to have a long term plan to help achieve your goals, but you have to have realistic expectations as well. Best of luck as you pursue this.

Exactly why I indicated that people should research and discuss with doctors they are comfortable with prior to taking this or any drug. Just didn't want people to rely on lawsuits....thats all.

I don't mean to dismiss or diminish the known or potential risks with Fin, but class action lawsuits have become a cottage industry for some law firms. Most are never actually certified as class actions by the courts. Additionally, the vast majority of class action settlements provide huge fees for the attorneys with little to no real benefits to the consumer, which is why so many are filed. So, in my humble opinion, I would not place any weight on the fact that this law firm (and probably others) are soliciting people to join their lawsuit. I do think that researching the risks and discussing the risks of taking Fin or any other drug with doctors you are comfortable with is very important before taking the drug.

A lawsuit definitely doesn't constitute the truth!

Looks great.....completely natural.

Janna, looks great! He must be very excited.

Really nice result!

Hariri, I had surgery with Dr. Ron 2 1/2 weeks ago. Both he and dr. Paul are doing surgeries ar SMG.

Really nice!

Congrats and happy healing! I concur on the experience with SMG.....you had a great result with your first go around with Dr. Paul, so you must be looking forward to the results this time.

Looks great!

TeaganW, you don't have the option to work with him the rest of his life. There is a limited amount of hair that can be transplanted and if you waste it on this one you can't get that back.

If you have reasonable expectations you should be fine. Any of the top surgeons you find on this site will talk to you about what you can expect based on your situation. Then you just decide if that works for you or not. I disagree with the statement in the article you read.

I switched to foam a couple years ago and found it easier to apply and less messy. It is unscented as well. The active ingredient is the same, so it really is a personal preference.

I agree completely. Do more research and only go to a top surgeon. This is not something that should be rushed into. He will have to live with the results for a long time. Do not go to a surgeon that you have any concerns about. This site will give you a lot of information to find a great surgeon for him.

If you decide to get strip surgery and you choose a top surgeon you should not have an issue with your scar (not saying you won't have a scar, because you will), understanding that there are some limitations on how short you can cut your hair.

I added photos 15 days post op. Got my first hair cut today to blend things in a little bit. Staples out last Friday.....much more comfortable after that!

You chose a top surgeon. Congrats......heal and grow well. Look forward to your pics.

I think the best thing for anyone to do is to talk to several top surgeons about their goals and both types of surgery to determine which is best for them to achieve their goals. In doing my research I considered both and found no "bias" at all in this forum. Their are differences between the two that definitively are important to understand that will impact whether or not you are likely to achieve your goals. It is an individual decision.

Janna, that is great.....he must be very happy. Thanks for sharing!

That is great! I just started Fin 4 months ago.

I had never heard of artificial hairs before. Huge improvement from a bad situation. He must be very happy.