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Kenz9, Which option you choose, whether a system of Hair Transplants depends on your pattern of hair loss. It's not the Norwood level that you presently have....it's how much more you're going to lose. Are you on any hiar loss therapy (propecia, rogaine, laser, etc)? Are you still losing a great deal of hair? There are several questions you need to answer before deciding. If you are going to be very bald to the point of not having enough donor to meet your coverage/density goals, then you might consider a hair system. If you are not losing a lot or have balanced out due to therapy, then hair transplants are more liberating and believe or not more cost effective in the long run. Best of luck to you!

I agree with Jotronic. It would be helpful to see what you're game plan is. However, you seem to have a nice donor area. You could probably harvest 2500-3000 grafts. You could start in the frontal area and go as far back as possible....either front/mid areas for more density and then another surgery for crown OR do all grafts front/back and then come back for another surgery for more density in all areas. Most patients prefer the first option. Good luck!

MAGMUNpi, Take your time researching which option is best for you. If you visit ishrs.org (click on articles and then find the one on FUE) you will get a great deal of independent information. Then, try finding a clinic that offers both options, considering a clinic that only performs one will promote that specific option. The main benefit of the FUE is if you're going to wear a tight hairstyle (whether you're a military lifer or just don't want to lose the option of a tight hair style). When it comes to transection, the higher yield will be the FUT "strip" method considering you are separating grafts under microscopes compared to the FUE method which is a blind harvest (meaning you have to guide yourself by the direction of the hair when harvesting, not allowing you to obviously see under the scalp to find the follicle). BOTH methods leave scarring....a linear scar compared to small, round scars (round, small scar all less noticeable with tight hairstyles). However, if a patient is going to need more than one surgery, FUE might create a difused look in the donor area, compared to the Strip, being performed by a skilled surgeon, leaves one line but the rest of the area is as full as when you were born. Just a few thoughts....good luck in your research.

Pre/Post Op: 1. Rest up day before surgery 2. If Dr. doesn't wash your hair before surgery, you can do it at home before arriving. Any shampoo should do. 3. If they don't give you a dressing afterwards, you can wear a baseball cap that doesn't rub on your scalp. 4. You should rest the day after....if you have enough hair you might be able to cover where transplants were placed. If not, get permission to wear the baseball cap for a few days. 5. You'll be washing your hair via cup for a few days after...Dr's office will teach you. 6. Should sleep with 2-3 pillows behind your back afterwards for about 3-4 days after surgery...helps to avoid puffiness around the eyes and forehead. *Speak to your medical team....each office may vary.

It's always nice to see to see your HT doctor before leaving....but not essentially required. Any local doctor can remove sutures. You can do follow ups over Skype in order to keep track of your growth.

Mostly effective mid/crown areas. Some doctors recommend using Rogaine in front/mid/crown areas....since it can increase blood supply in the areas. Again...not as effective in front...but to some it can help.

Aramis, How a donor hair is in the donor area...it will be in the recipient area. This includes color, thickness, curly or straight....

If you study their website...looks old...outdated....they offer a variety of surgeries....low price equals low results. It's best to take time to research and interview with at least 3 HT specialist before making a decision.

First flag was "saw plastic surgeon." Should always decide on a hair transplant specialist....not a plastic surgeon who does a plethora of services and is the perfect candidate to be sold the NeoGraft, without HT experience...and techs are flown in to do the surgery...which is unethical and even illegal in some/most states. At his point you're in a "wait and see" situation. If you decide to do future HT surgeries....make sure you choose a specialist.

Therapy til you're about 25 then see how well it's holding for you and if you're a candidate for HT sx. Take it slow...

1200-1500 Grafts. 2200 grafts seems a bit aggressive. Not sure if you'd want to go within your present hair at the moment consider how tight it is. Might hurt present hair in the area and replace it with transplants....which makes no sense. Might need touch up in future for more density.

Dr. Rose use to be in Tampa but merged with Dr. Nusbaum in Miami. There's also Dr. Barusco who offers consults in Tampa but does surgery in Port Orange (close to Daytona Beach). I'm sure they both comp travel. Good Luck!

First....you need to be clear of what your goals are....then see if you have enough donor to achieve those goals. Fore example, if you want Elvis Hair...you'll never achieve it. If you want coverage..but still with a thin look...might be doable. I'd get at least 3 opinions from respectable HT surgeons and balance the information obtained to make a smart decision.

I would visit with at least three: Epstein (miami), Charles (boca raton) and Barusco (Port Orange).

Although slight swelling is normal, if a patient swells up like a balloon it's probably due to the doctor using too much saline water during surgery....which really isn't necessary. Many doctor do this to spread the scalp...making it easier for them to transplant hair tighter (at the expense of the patient swelling a great deal afterwards)....which really isn't necessary if a doctor has the latest tools that allows them to pack hairs.

Can be due to over splitting of grafts...which shouldn't be done. Grafts should be left in their original state of 1-2-3 or 4 hairs per graft and transplanted as such. Over splitting can ruin the biological make up of a follicle...thus causing it not to grow when transplanted. This patient should have a lot better results for the number of grafts transplanted. Did he go to the same doctor for all 3 surgeries??? If he's not happy with results...GET ANOTHER SURGEON'S OPINION!!!

If a doctor recommends to shave the area that is being transplanted...it's only to his benefit of not wanting to take the time to go between hairs...at the patient's expense of having to shave his/her head. A patient should not have to shave the transplanted area.

TaxGuy, I also have had a few hair transplants...luckily...have had great results. NeoGraft is just a harvesting tool. It all comes down to a surgeon's artistic skill that delivers natural results. That being said, my question about the doctor you mention is Does he and his team specialize in hair transplantation or do they offer a plethora of services? You have to ask yourself....if a doctor offers so many services...how many hair transplant surgeries does he/she do per month and how good are the results? How long has he been doing hair transplants for??? Also, some doctors who don't have experience in hair are having technicians do the work....so PATIENT BEWARE!!! My recommenation to you is to find a specialist in hair transplantation...for many years, check credentials (how involved are they in the industry) and check testimonials on this forum, Google, RealSelf, Doctorscorecard, etc. Best of luck!