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From the input I've received here, as well as my online research, it looks like I would need 4000+ FUT grafts, provided that I am a good candidate for that procedure. I'm going to narrow my search to surgeons who can do 4000 FUT in one sitting, or on 2 consecutive days...if that's possible. I see that Hasson & Wong does 4000 FUT in one session for 16k. Right now, they are at the top of my list. Thanks MPBsucks4545 for the suggestion. I found a Dr. Robert Jones in Canada who did 7600 FUT grafts for $16,000. It didn't take much research on this board to see that his work and reputation are questionable. Can anyone else provide me with surgeons who do FUT 3500-4000 grafts in one sitting that you feel does quality work and has a good reputation? I know not all doctors who perform hair transplants do sessions of this size, and I'm also learning that there are docs out there that perform mega-sessions who are to be avoided at all cost....so much research! So many thanks for any help. I'm gonna keep on lookin' and learnin'. ~Rich

Thanks MPBsucks4545, I just checked out Hasson & Wong's site, and I see they do 4000 FUT grafts in one sitting for 16k. The travel reimbursement they offer also helps. Looks like there's nothing negative to be found about their procedure and results. Still looking to see who else has comparable offers. Also gonna see my dermatologist next month and see what meds they suggest, too. Thanks!

Thank you Shampoo and 1978Matt for your input. Well, I already got one response back from a Coalition Surgeon and he suggested a 2500 unit FUT procedure to restore the hairline and add fullness to the front and top of my scalp. This is encouraging, but I'm thinking 2500 FUT would be one of two or even three procedures needed to meet my goals. In looking at the prices on his website, it looks like I would get more grafts for my buck from some other Coalition Surgeons. 1978Matt, I agree with you on the cost. My research of some of the Coalition Surgeons shows that some of them do a 4000 FUT procedure in one sitting for around 15-16k and also offer some travel reimbursement for a procedure of that size. The docs who show those prices on their scale are highly regarded on this board. I like the fact that cost goes down as the number of units transplanted increases and this entices me to stretch my budget. Shampoo, I am not currently taking any meds or topical solutions. Maybe I should look into that in the meantime, and expect that I will have to follow a regimine after a transplant. I'm doin' my research and looking forward to hearing from the other docs I submitted pics to online.

Thank you for your response. From what I've read, it looks like that FUT is the way to go for me as far as quality, coverage, and price. I requested online consults and submitted pics to several Coalition surgeons who are in my surrounding states. I'm starting to figure this out a little and am hoping that they can at least give me a ballpark figure with regards to number of grafts and cost. Thanks so much for welcoming me.

I'm so thankful to have found this site. All the research I've been doing on the internet over the past few days was starting to make my head spin, but everything here is so well organized. I'm glad I came across this site before scheduling a consult here in Western Pa, especially after seeing the info posted about places like nu/hart, Bosley, Dr. Brandy, etc. Looks like I'm gonna have to travel a little. I'm going to look into Dr. Lindsey and Dr. Haber, as well as some of the doctors mentioned in NYC and Canada. I can't travel too far. Money is of great concern, and it looks like I have 10k right now to put into this venture. I don't mind if I'm left with a small bald crown area, which runs in my family on mother's side, but everyone else on both sides of my family retained full hairlines throughout their 60's. I'm 45. I don't even mind if I'm left with a slightly receeding hairline, or receeding temples, but would just like to have a strong hairline again, and no scalp showing through from my hairline to front of crown area. I really need to have some idea what I'm getting into financially before I even take a trip for a consult. My temples started receeding at age 28, but still had lots of hair on top. At age 35-40 I could still grow my hair longish and it didn't look like I was balding, but now my only options are a buzz cut or a transplant. My hair is thick from the back of my crown to my neck, so I think I have a lot of donor area. I'm thinkin' that I'm about a stage V or VA and need somewhere between 2000-4000 grafts, but am really not sure. And so many other things to consider. FUT, FUE, single or multiple sittings, and some "patent pending" methods advertised that make me skeptical. I hope it is proper to ask here if this seems viable for around 10k, as well as your opinion on what procedure works best while being at least somewhat cost effective. I'm gonna stick with the docs recommended on this site. Any input would be so much appreciated. I hope to one day be one of the many here who have shared their experiences, progress, and final results on this site. Thanks! ~Rich