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Thank you for your comment Jotronic. To protect the patients confidentiality, I would sign a Non-Disclosure agreement. I do think that this is something patients would really want, but have been noticing that the doctors might be fearful or hesitant. I can understand they do not want to be compared to unattainable results, no one would, but I would not be illustrating perfection. I would show the different possible outcomes including a worst case to best case scenario. This way the client fully understands the risks. At the end of the day, I would think the patient would rather see a preview than not. Of course, some people take more risks. If they are extremely confident in the doctor's skills, then the CG render would only aid in the visualization of the doctor's success rate. It's such a valuable resource and I am hoping physician's will take to it. I really believe a HT center can benefit tremendously with this ability. It's for the patients more than anything else.

Hi Bandito. Thanks for the response. You are absolutely correct. The CG render is only to illustrate different possible outcomes including various regrowth rates. It's also to help the patient better visualize their hair line and growth pattern. At the end of the day, the patient must understand it is only a CG Render and that results will always vary. It is more important to have a confident doctor who has plenty of experience and able to show evidence.

Recent CG Render based on 3D scan of prospective client. Different regrowth rates are shown.

Hi Jaydublin, Thank you for commenting. I'm very glad to hear your feedback. Yes I can do it from pictures, but the face won't not be as realistic as from a person's 3D scan. The head and hairline will still be very accurate. I would use photos taken from a variety of angles to build a 3D model of your head. From there, I can add the desired number of hairs and set the hairline. Of course you must understand that the hair placement and density should be based on the doctor's recommendations. In any case, if you can specify to me where and how many hairs to be grown, then I can do the CG render.

Thanks rev3 for the comment. I would be glad to offer you a free scan and CG render if you are ever in the Los Angeles area. You make a very good point that I think HT clients will find very valuable pre-op.

Absolutely Fufture_HT-Doc. I totally agree with you. The CG render is only to help visualize the possible outcomes. We will need disclaimers and honest physicians who don't sugarcoat things. Otherwise, it's just gonna lead to unnecessary issues.

Thanks Future_HT_Doc for the comment. Ultimately, I agree with you. I think the most important factor is that patients understand the best/worst case scenario so they don't have false hopes. Because the CG imaging is only meant to give a visualization, the patient must understand that their are risks associated with surgery and that results will vary. I think seeing other patients photos is extremely important because it's evidence of the doctor's skills. The more evidence, the more comfortable and confident I would be with the doctor. However, it really doesn't help me visualize what the transplant will look like on my scalp. Given how far this technology has come with the ability to generate individual hairs and control its properties, I don't see how any patient would risk going through HT surgery without first taking a look. Otherwise, you'll have no idea what the grafts might look like on your scalp. At least with the CG render, you have something to reference. I just don't see how a person can visualize what 3000 grafts is supposed to look like (it's like looking at a giant jar of pennies and knowing exactly how many there are). The biggest thing is what if they don't like the way it looks in CG? Maybe they won't go through with surgery. Either way, having the CG Render will allow them to have a better idea of what's possible and visualize the what ifs. I would rather be more prepared. I just wouldn't risk going through surgery without know what the grafts might look like first on my head. If you could preview the grafts, why wouldn't you? (given you understand this is only a CG Render and meant to help you visualize the number of grafts/hairs; disclaimer, of course)

Thanks Spanker, for the response. That is absolutely one of my biggest concerns and I think the best way to alleviate it is by showing the grafts with different regrowth rates. At least this way, both the doctor and patient can visualize the different possible outcomes. Since the patient would have seen this before considering surgery, along with the disclaimers, I think they'll understand the risks associated with HT For example: if the doctor is confident in telling me his patients have on average a 90%+ regrowth rate, Why would they hesitate or fear showing the patient what 90% regrowth would look like. More likely, he'll show pictures of other patients with the same scenario. Why not see yourself? That's only logical. Of course, the doctor will mention results will vary from patient to patient, as with any cosmetic surgery. Ultimately, as long as everything is spelled out and different regrowth rates are shown, I feel like doctors will see a lot of value in this service. There is nothing to fear if you are confident and have disclaimers!

Hi England, Thanks for responding. My goal for this was to give patients a better idea of what the number of grafts will look like. It's just so hard to visualize a number in the thousands. The great thing is that I can not only show the growth stage but factor in some no-growths as well. I'm hoping the prospective clients will be less anxious when they see what the grafts will look like. Because each hair is grown from the root, the CG renders are quite unbelievable. I can't think of any other way that's possible right now that will be more real. That's why I'm so excited to share this with those considering HT.

Hi Raul, Thanks for the response. Per your concerns about the where to do the hairline and how much hair in the area: 1) the hairs would be added based on the doctor's drawing of the hairline. 2) the number of hairs and density would be based on the doctor's estimates (i can control the density too) I would do the render based on the specifications of the doctor. (I'm planning on working with HT centers to offer their patients) -- Just looking for some feedback here Of course grafts will fall out and some may not regrow; I think that's an inherent risk that people understand. Now the great part about this is that I can show you what it would like if only 90-95% grew back. I am able to control pretty much every aspect of the hair which is why I want to show people what's possible now. My whole take on this is that with the control over the hairs, you can't find a more realistic render of the grafts. The best part is I am able to show how different number of grafts will look so you're happy with the doctors suggestions. Up till now, no one has been able to do hair. I think you would be pleasantly surprised by my abilities (more the software, but hey…i'll take some credit too…lol).

hi raul, I think it really depends on the type of surgery performed. I agree with you that a 3D scan is not necessary for a face lift. I would not recommend that. However, for certain Cosmetic Surgeries such as rhinoplasty and any bone-augmentations, it is quite helpful, especially for the doctors planning. 3D Renders have never been done for the Hair Transplant industry because of the difficulty in rendering realistic hair, not to mention having control over it's properties. However, recent advancements in software have allowed hairs to be grown with tremendous control. I have been doing professional 3D portrait sculptures for several years now. I realized I can show people different hair styles and came to this forum because my bald uncle wanted to do a HT. I 3D scanned him and showed him what the grafts will look like (5000hairs). The doctors he saw were very impressed with the realism. The great thing about 3D visuals for hair vs facelift is that you aren't altering his face. You are simply specifying the number of hairs and its properties. As such, you won't get a more realistic preview. For example, if you have a 95% growth rate, I can show what 4750 hairs will look like instead of 5000. I think before you make a judgment, you should see an example for yourself. Otherwise, I would agree with you.

Here is a CG render of different growth rates based on 5000 hairs. In order to see the detail, you will need the high-resolution copy. If you would like to see this, simply message me and I would be happy to send it to you. To illustrate to the patients some possible outcomes with the grafts, I generated renders with 60%, 90%, and 100% regrowth rates. To make the renders as realistic as possible, I will adjust the density based on the area of the scalp and the doctor's recommendations. Please comment or message me if you would like to see more CG renders. Thank you!

For those considering Hair Transplant Surgery, I am able to to show you how your grafts will look as it grows on your head. I do this by taking a 3D scan of your head and then growing the exact number of hairs you desire. I am able to control the length, thickness, density and and curliness of the hair. How useful would this be for those considering Hair Transplant Surgery? If you already had surgery, do you think this would be something you would've liked to have seen first? The 3D renders are photo-realistic and quite amazing. It gives you a great idea of how the hair will look. Anyhow, please comment. thank you

Hi Sanjay, I was wondering if you could see a 3D render of your grafts before your surgery, if that would interest you. I am a digital modeler and have done many sculpts for people. I have a lot of experience in doing digital hair and think people would see the value in it. Anyhow, I am able to control/grow the exact number of hairs (it's thickness, wavy, curly, density, length) and show you what it looks like on your 3D scan as it grows. That way, you'll have a better idea of what the grafts will look like before your surgery. The renders are photo-realistic and very precise with the hairs grown. I think the 3D renders will help you better visualize the results and the growth progression. If you have any interest, please respond.