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Thanks All.. Matt - I have spoken to the team when I had my transplant done.. I had my surgery on May 30 and we discussed buzzing my head around June 24 which was was deemed sufficient. The redness is already minimizing which is great to see.. Prior to me leaving Ottawa, I met with the team who mentioned I was healing much quicker then normal.. However - i am still taking all the precautions over the next few weeks (and following instructions closely).. I am wondering what is the lowest guard that people have gone with an FUE? My crown is still quite bald so was hoping to blend it in as much as possible. Also wanted to make sure i don't disrupt the transplanted hair.. Thanks!!

Hi All, I recently (end of May) had a 2700 FUE procedure done w/ Dr Rahal and everything appears to be going well. I am looking to keep my hair short as I eagerly wait for the results. I was wondering how short I could shave my head? I have read some mixed comments but am still unsure. I was looking to use a 0 guard and shave it all but I do not want my donor area to show little dots.... Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

I agree with the number of comments posted on this issue. This is not a pointless thread but one that illustrates how important communication is. I recently had a HT surgery with Dr Rahal whose team was very straightforward and forthcoming. Reading the back and forth between the two parties is unfortunate. Like many others, I don't believe that a top clinic like Fellers lost any money as I can assure you there are many people that wouldn't mind changing their schedule or filling a cancellation. In fact, Dr Fellers response really surprised me.. it was fairly negative and not very customer focused. Hopefully both the clinic & Bob can get this sorted out but it sounds like this won't happen unless some small claims court has been involved.

thanks.. the anesthesia process is what i was referring to... what medicines are usually prescribed? i heard you have to sleep at a 45 degree angle as well? FUE is less invasive then the FUT treatment so assume the pain in the donor area is slim to none?

hey guys - wanted to get your feedback on the FUE procedure.. reading up on it some more -it sounds like the most painful part of the process is the freezing of the donor and recipient areas. I am looking at getting 2500 FUE grafts initially - and want to know what type of pain and discomfort to expect? How much swelling occurs and when should I be back to "normal".. Thanks!

does H&W do FUE?

Has anyone actually had a procedure done by Armani's clinic on here? Just reading the mixed reviews and I hear many people who are not a fan of his work but where is the feedback coming from?

Thanks! Any other recommendations of FUE hair docs?

Heard okay things about Dr Baubac.. but not about Alvi Armani as a whole.. so really cautiously exploring options.

Thanks - i have read mixed reviews but heard that Dr. Baubac (who leads the Beverly Hills clinic is good)... still uncertain and will likely not go down the Alvi Armani path. How is Dr. Feller.. does he really charge 10 dollars/graft?

How much does Dr. Fellar cost?

Hi Johnny, Did you ever see or get and feedback on Dr. Baubac? I am currently looking at getting a procedure done by him?

I am just looking for feedback on ALVI ARMANI's clinic. Anyone have any thoughts or feedback on some of their doctors and associates? Would greatly appreciate.

Thanks - i have reached out to Dr Shapiro.. any other recommendations? Doctors in Canada? Feedback on Dr. Jones? Thanks.

Thanks all for the feedback thus far.. Have any of you heard of Dr Robert Jones? Any comments or feedback? I spoke to him today and sent him some pictures.. he said he could do the FUE treatment and do about 2500 grafts. I have read a few things that are not very postive on the internet but those posts were dated back to 2008 so not really sure... would appreciate your feedback or thoughts.. Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the comments and the replies. A few other details I should share.. I did see two doctors (one who does the strip and one from hair club who does FUE).... the strip doctor mentioned that 2900 grafts would help w/ the frontal and center baldness but would not adress the crown. The FUE doctor suggested 1500 for now (as I am still young ...also i think its b/c they can only do a max of 1500) and said that he would just concerntrate on the front as well. I did tell him about the 2900 recommendation by the other doctor and he mentioned that the FUE process may be able to grasp on to "thicker" hairs that he could transplant. Both doctors said (whether it was 1500 or 2900) that the crown would be untouched but that i was likley "not finsihed" balding.. I don't have any financial issues.. and right now am using a crap load of toppik..I want to make a decision soon and get this done right. I wouldn't mind just having the frontal fixed for now and then fixing the other part afte.r. what is worrysome (and is exactly what I am thinking) is that 1500 grafts is not enough and I really don't want to get the Strip method... Thanks again for all the feedback and advice.. in the short time this is really helping!!

thanks.. are you with hair club? do u recommend it?

thanks for the reply all.. i was thinking 1500 might not be enough.. but maybe enough to cover the front (and not the crown)... what are your thoughts on hair club? getting a hair piece?

hey all, im new to the site and looking for advice.. im a 28 year old male..and as you can tell from my picture suffering from some hair loss in from the front and extending back to the crown. I have met w/ 2 surgeons in western canada (1 does the 'strip' and the other fue).. I am leaning towards the FUE but want to find a reputable surgeon. right now i use a lot of toppik (a little bit too much) and i dont like it at all. any advice or feedback on the FUE treatment? is it really as painless as the doctors make it seem? also - the recommendation was 1500 grafts to do the frontal and a bit of the crown (not all of it) b/c we are unsure on how much more hair i would lose. is 1500 a lot? in any case - i would like to get a transplant soon (i think) but would appreciate any insight or feedback (and/or recommendations on doctors!!)..currently i am in calgary, canada but would be willing to travel within canada or the US!.. thoughts? advice? feedback? thanks!!

hey all, im new to the site and looking for advice.. im a 28 year old male..and as you can tell from my picture suffering from some hair loss in from the front and extending back to the crown. I have met w/ 2 surgeons in western canada (1 does the 'strip' and the other fue).. I am leaning towards the FUE but want to find a reputable surgeon. right now i use a lot of toppik (a little bit too much) and i dont like it at all. any advice or feedback on the FUE treatment? is it really as painless as the doctors make it seem? also - the recommendation was 1500 grafts to do the frontal and a bit of the crown (not all of it) b/c we are unsure on how much more hair i would lose. in any case - i would like to get a transplant soon (i think) but would appreciate any insight or feedback (and/or recommendations on doctors!!).. thanks.