trelat007

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Guys, Thanks for the feedback - it's really helpful to know that there are guys out there going through the same things and are so willing to help and give advice. Several of you asked about my donor hair, so I've attached a photo which hopefully gives you guys a better idea of my situation. Can anybody else recommend Dr. Diep? I haven't read much on him, but would definitely be interested in finding out more. Thanks, Gentlemen!

Hi Guys, Over the course of the past 5-6 years, I have been steadily losing my hair and am looking for some answers about hair transplants. I've read about a hundred different threads and reviews of different surgeons, techniques, etc. and want some more perspective into what is the right fit for me. I recently looked into picking up the generic Propecia, Finasteride, which I've started using and am waiting a few months to before I see any results from the drug. I am optimistic about it helping to stabalize my hair loss, but am looking fore more. At present, I shave my head mostly due to my insecurity surrounding my hairline. My own assessment of my hair resembles an NW5 - NW5A, with the hairline having receded significantly. Because my hair is light on top of my already pale-white skin, I don't believe I look quite as bad as others with darker hair. I sat through a Bosley consultation last year and was told that because of my skin and hair color combination, I would be a good candidate for a hair transplant as these characteristics help to create the illusion of more hair. Goals and Expectations: The most important part of having this procedure is "framing my face" so that I don't appear to be 10 years older than I actually am. I have lost a significant amount of hair in the temporal regions as well as the frontal region. So the two overarching goals of a hair transplant is a realistic, defined hairline and some fortification in the frontal region of my scalp. I am fully aware of the risks and the commitment of both the FUT and FUE procedures, and after some research on this site and others, I prefer the FUE. As I mentioned, I shave my head and am not entirely uncomfortable with the look - but would like to make a change. That said, because my hair and skin are both very light (especially when cropped short), getting a FUT transplant is out of the question (at least at the moment). I know that there can be scarring with the FUE procedure as well, in addition to the higher overall cost, but due to my complexion (pale skin with freckles), I'm not too worried about a few more dots on me (LOL). Questions: 1. Who are the best FUE surgeons in the US or Canada? Traveling is not an issue. I have read about several doctors around the country: a. Dr. Alan Bauman in Florida b. Dr. Ron Shapiro in Minnesota c. Others? Since I live on the West Coast (Pacific Northwest), are there any better FUE doctors that might be closer? Am I totally wrong with going with one of these guys? Testimonials/pictures of a FUE hair transplant with one of these or another doctor would be awesome... 2. What can I expect the procedure to cost for say, 2,000 FUE grafts? And what does the entire bill typically include: anesthesia, transportation and lodging, food, etc.? 3. I know that traditionally, younger patients are discouraged or in some cases rejected altogether by clinics. Being 25-26, with the Norwood pattern and expectations that I have, would it still be frowned upon to get a hair transplant procedure? 4. Anyone who's recently had a hair transplant, can you tell me how long the healing process takes for both the scabs and other pain goes away? Thanks so much guys, I really look forward to hearing from you on these things. I've attached a few photos as well. BTW, this site is awesome. Cheers!