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I have to agree that I have seen some questionable posts recently too. One thing I don't understand is how certain members apply different standards to the treatment of others than to themselves. Many posters recommend their own doctor because they have had such a wonderful result. But sometimes, these same posters accuse certain other posters who do so of being paid for it. The member named Lorenzo is someone who comes to mind. I notice that he has to go out of his way to NOT recommend H&W anymore because people continue to suggest that he is being paid to do so. That is not fair to him. He has had a great experience with H&W so why should he feel guilty about recommending them to others? Another recent example is from two posters, Hairthere and Corvette, who recommended their own separate doctors and the same financing option they used to a new member who was asking about financing options. Along comes another couple posters who attack and accuse Corvette of having a financial stake in his recommendations, but the attackers didn't mention anything about Hairthere who had stated that he had a positive experience with the same financing company, but a different NY doctor. They just singled out Corvette and accused him of working for his doctor and credit company. I do not see any reason to believe that Hairthere or Corvette are working for their docs or the credit companies. To accuse either one is bad etiquette and a form of mudslinging. They are both just like Lorenzo, telling about what worked for them, and both even went so far as to recommend to do plenty of research before choosing a doc or financing company. One more very recent example that I saw was a poster attack one of the moderators, David Taking the Plunge, for allegedly giving bad advice or misleading the OP of a thread. It was clear to me that David Taking the Plunge had simply made a human error of misinterpreting what was a poorly written and ambiguous question from the OP. I also had misunderstood the OP because he wasn't very clear in his writing, but another poster came along and attacked the moderator for a simple misunderstanding. One important detail I think I should mention is that the victims of the attacks, Lorenzo, Corvette and David Taking the Plunge, all three have one vital thing in common: they are three of the few members who actually reveal their identities, while their attackers are all anonymous! These are just a few of the things I have seen that I dislike. I don't see why people can't be given the benefit of the doubt and why some feel that they have a right to make outrageous accusations against others, especially considering that from what I have seen, it is mostly the anonymous posters that do all the attacking, mudslinging and have the poor etiquette.

This is a good thread that raises a lot of important issues. The strange thing is that I find myself agreeing with both sides of the argument... On the one hand, Shadow makes a good point about the importance of foresight and strategy for younger patients. This patient clearly does not have luck on his side and the chances of him having a long-term successful result are significantly lower than many, if not most. I also think Shadow has very high standards, as he should, and that a lot of NW6/7s or diffuse thinners would be very happy with what he or I would consider a subpar result or unacceptable coverage. It's kind of like a morbidly obese man going from 450lbs, to 350lbs. It's a big difference to him, but not so much to the rest of us. Other posters make a really strong argument for the importance of "now" in a young man's life. I too agree that although this patient is likely to still care about his hair and appearance in his later years, it will be much more socially acceptable and he will not stick out so much then. Because that is what a lot of this is about, sticking out, being the odd guy out, the one who looks different in an unflattering and potentially demeaning manner. At the end of the day, it's almost a gamble either way. At the very least, this patient was being proactive. He wasn't happy with his current situation, so he did something about it. He currently enjoys a better appearance as the result of it. Hopefully it will last him well into his 40s. But if I understand correctly, he still has more donor left so his case is not hopeless by any means.

Bisanga regularly produces the most outstanding FUE results on the HTN. I too am considering my procedure with him. Check out usernames Can't Decide, Stingray, Levrais or Danny Noonan... among others. IMO, Bisanga is to FUE what Rahal is to hairlines: the best! If you're dead set on FUE, there is no other doctor that I would go to.

Freagin Awesome!

I see improvement too. It just looks like it's coming along slowly for you. Your hairline has the most improvement. I totally understand your concerns though cause you had 5,300 grafts and you're expecting one hell of a result, and rightly so. You didn't have a lot of hair loss to start with, IMO. So 5,300 grafts should really give you a home run result, just give it time. I don't like the looks of your scar though. Your scar in your 4 month pic looks unacceptable. I don't know if scars really shrink or not, so maybe it will improve, but it does look like 5-6mm in the 4 month pic. So maybe the trichologist was right when she measured it. I actually thought that scars only stretch, not shrink, but I could be wrong. Because I was under the impression that when docs talk about healing time for your scar, they mean the time it will take for the redness to go away and for it to smooth out to the same surface level as the rest of your scalp. So I'd be interested to know if we should expect to see your scar improve in terms of width over the next couple months. Post some updated pics of the scar when you get a chance. Good luck and grow well.

I've never heard anything good about them and I cannot trust a chain clinic for something as delicate as a hair transplant. There is just too much that could go wrong. When companies get big like that, quality is impossible to control because you are not relying on the reputation of one surgeon, but rather a inanimate and impersonal corporation with no real accountability. I'd reconsider if I were you.

It freaks me out because what if I'm one of the few that has sides! But taking the pill each day isn't such a big deal to me.

Very well done. It brings back the feminine frame to her face nicely. She should be happy.

Yes, but over either one or two procedures. You had good growth, IMO. I think that you will need a second pass for density though.

Coming along well, in my opinion.

As a NW4/5, I don't think Rahal is going to close your temples or lower your hairline. It's true that he is the king of hairlines, but that is only when it's appropriate for the patient. He'll probably give you a very appropriate hairline depending upon your personal characteristics. It's only ever the NW3s and below with good donor supply that get the 3-4k graft hairlines and temple closures. They're the only ones who can afford it both in terms of donor and long-term planning. That being said, both are good docs and both will be aggressive enough so that you shouldn't have to go back for a second pass.

I wouldn't go so far as to say Konoir is plastered all over this site. I think the Chicago doctors don't get much coverage on the HTN, maybe they just keep a low profile, I don't know. That being said, why not consult with Konoir and Keller and Pannine? It's worth the time.

Thanks Hairupthere, What I was trying to say is that there doesn't appear to be any pattern emerging. I've only lost my hairline and temples and some of my forelock. The midsection and crown are strong now. Almost no MPH in my family either, just one grandfather. I'll be starting my consultations soon. As recommended by the community, I'm going to go see several doctors in the tri-state area and perhaps further if possible. I'll let you know what they say.

Your crown looks all sorted out. Especially with the short buzz, completely natural and normal looking. Congratulations.

The more consults, the better. It can't hurt, and you'll only learn more.

Thanks for the repsonses. Am I really risking it if I don't have any loss yet in my midsection and crown at age 32? How likely is it for a 32 year old, NW3A to lose more hair? Or am I looking at it the wrong way?

It looks completely natural as if nothing had ever happened. She must be deighted.

It looks great, but I'd still like to see what it looks like when it's not combed over.

Very natural result. The density looks to be close to native. I'm very impressed.

Interesting topic and funny video. I don't blame the man for bailing on the poor lady. I would have done the same thing. I don't blame women for doing the same either. At the end of the day, it's about personal preferences and who is to judge anyone for their personal preferences. I'm not shallow for wanting a beautiful woman (according to my standards), nor is a woman shallow for wanting a handsome man.

How old are you? That looks like what is called a "mature" hairline. Perfectly normal and appropriate for any adult male. I still think you could use some grafts if you wanted to, but it's not necessary. The rest of your head looks very dense.

Killer result and outstanding work... I'm so jealous of men with his hair characterstics. They're alwyas the ones with thicker-than-honey hairlines.

Hey guys, I've been perusing this website and discussion forum for the past year or so debating upon whether or not to get an HT and / or start meds. Well, after seeing so many fantastic results, I think I've made up my mind to go for it. Unfortunately, I'm pretty iffy on whether or not to take meds. Yes, I've read about all the potential side-effects and the likelihood of them. My hesitation is a little different though. Here is why... Basically, my crown and midsection is pretty solid right now. I'm 32, NW3A, Caucasian and have little MPB in my family. I know that Propecia isn't really supposed to help with the frontal third that much. I know that Propecia has been on the market for 15 years now and the way I see it is that shouldn't something else be coming along soon? I mean, if I understand correctly, Propecia wasn't even developed for hair loss in the first place. It was a sort of accident that they realized it helped with that. So long as my midsection and crown hold for the next couple of years, is it reasonable to hold off on Propecia for a future, better drug, cloning or cure for hair loss? Will it be too late before I realize that I've lost a lot of my midsection and crown? Is it worth the risk? Obviously, if I had any side-effects I would stop, but it seems to only happen in a few people. What are my options?

Fascinating topic. Thanks for posting this thread. This has been very educational. There really are a lot of variables to consider in deciding between FUE and FUT... and many to consider as well once you've made your choice.

Excellent result. Thank you for posting this Dr. Beehner. I'm really glad to see the outcome of FUE into donor scars because it is a topic that I hear about quite often, yet rarely seen the final outcome of.