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Only 1 year post op seems way to quick in my opinion. I'm sure the doctors will have no problem with it, but I'm speaking from experience of seeing changes take place after 12 months that you may want to be aware of going into the next procedure. You say that you haven't lost additional hair on fin, but in all reality you have. Perhaps you are losing it at a rate so low you don't notice. This rate changes with age on or off of fin so be aware that what you are planning for may change. This is particularly important with your desire to place follicles in the crown area. I would strongly advise against that based on your photos. I think your best bet would be to concentrate on the front and accept a sparse crown. You are not going to get the best of both worlds just based on the sheer number of hairs you have on your head. I doubt you would be happy with the results of the crown so I would argue that you use those hairs for the front. As far as timeline. I wouldn't recommend a 2nd till at least 2 years out, but that's based on my experience that I continued to see changes well after the 1 year mark.

Yeah, but once the hair follicle is gone there is nothing to regrow. Highly skeptical that this could be done.

Agreed with Esrec. If you are limited by geographical location and/or finances then this is not something you should even be thinking about, as it appears you are approximately early to mid-thirties. You have a lot of life left and you will continue to lose hair and continue to require additional surgeries. I base that opinion on your photo which appears to be a very common genetic based pattern of hair loss. Regarding FUE vs. FUT there is a lot of research and forum discussions you need to read. Just because FUE is newer does not make it better, but for many people I could see why it would be a better option. It just depends on what you are looking for and what your expectations are for your results. Bottomline, you need to expand your horizons as far as who you trust with this procedure. No comment on the three docs you mentioned, but I would caution someone of being limited to their geographical location.

I wish you the best and the good news is you have a lot of thick looking donor hair so you can fix anything your not happy with, assuming you are able to slow your hair loss with medication. The biggest critique I have is the overall plan. With your natural hairline and density I would questioned your pursuit of a HT. However, I understand the desire to have a lower hairline, as is the apparent plan in this surgery. The problem is you look young and will likely face additional hair loss which could result in you chasing that newly established hairline. Also when people call it "pluggy" looking I think this refers to the selection of the hair follicles used in the front. It appears there may be some thick 2s placed up front which catch the eye. Thin 1s should have been selected, if at all possible. I know most would not recommend it, but if this is the case and it really bothers you then I would suggest plucking the unnatural looking hairs up front where you see two hairs coming from the same graft. Overall, the appearance is likely not as bad as this thread has made it appear. The lighting you are using is unforgiving and I would bet it looks much more natural in common settings. I agree that it could have been more densely packed, but with your hair you will be fine man. Also, I don't think the scar looks bad. Again, with your hair that won't be a concern unless you desire to buzz. Dr. Feller is highly reputable so I think you will be happy when its all said and done, just might not be as quick as you were hoping.

FUT, better long term look. FUE typically results in thinning in back of the head that looks very unusual. But this is a case by case and depends on the patient. I have seen some amazing cases out of Europe/Turkey, but I think the same level of skill can be found in US and Canada. Just have to go to the right doctor who knows how to plan for the longevity of a patient.

Shedding is common. But Fin will not completely stop hair loss either, rather I believe it just slows it significantly. I have been on it for about 4 years. I have continued to lose hair. No way to know if it has slowed what I would have been without it, but with no side effects I am willing to continue the process. Coming off of it could be devastating. It is not a miracle drug. We are still waiting for that. But I wouldn't even consider a HT without it.

I have seen Dr. Lindsey for about 2 years now, pending a procedure to improve a poor HT from a clinic in MD that is not recommended here. I find that he is one of the most candid doctors with regard to the scar photos that he posts. You will know what you are getting with him. The many photos I have seen regarding scars are about as authentic as it gets. I've actually noticed many procedures on here (FUT) that don't show the scar in as much depth as Dr. Lindsey. He doesn't hide his results and for good reason, he appears to have better scar results than most that I have seen. The fact that people don't post could be a privacy request. Many of us just want to move on and be done with the constant posting, especially once we have gotten to a spot that we are happy with. He treats patients with a long-term perspective and doesn't appear to be one that is just trying to get appointments filled. Your best source is to find patients and have a dialogue with them as to their results and their treatment of hair loss.

This is a quality, informative post. Thanks for your contribution. The results look great and I think it will serve as a useful reference for many patients on here.

Please reference your source to the multitude of statements your wrote regarding what you are referring to as "a known fact". OP, I can only speak for my self, I have experienced zero side effects while being on Fin. There are a lot of reasons for the cause, but before you stop cold turkey I would consult with your doctor.

The website doesn't build much confidence in the customer's natural speculation. Especially when they advertise a photo of a man using a laser comb on the homepage. Just saying.

There are so many factors that play a role in the overall scar width once all the healing is complete. It is very nice to see a variety of scars side by side in a diverse spread. Looks like a lot of those patients have reason to be happy, at least with the result of the scar. Thanks for sharing.

Exactly. This is absolute crap. Genetics are pretty tough to beat. Even FDA approved medication and cosmetic surgery will only buy you time of having a desired look. In the end, you are a fool if you think your genetics will not win the war. This laser treatment is more likely to lead to cancer than regrow a single hair or help keep a hair from falling out.

I'd say a good portion of people who are active in this community are victims of the unscrupulous clinics and doctors out there. A good doctor in this field should have integrity along with talent. I remember my clinic telling me about a "new year discount". This should of been enough for me to realize I was walking into one of the worst decisions of my life. Cosmetic surgery, especially when it comes to something like your face or hair should be something that you proceed very cautiously and not with a bargain hunter mindset. Glad to see a lot of talented doctors on this website. I think the clinic I went to would of done a hair transplant on an 18 year old if they asked.

Cutting a second FUT scar is what I call a red flag. Is it going to give you more yield? Sure. However, it is going to leave you with an additional scar. Doctors should be concerned with the longevity of a patient's look. Even the poor HT docs can make someone's hair look good for the initial few years. The doctor needs to factor in future hair loss and use a scientific estimate on what the patient will endure down the road. If the patient is prone to genetic hair loss and is still relatively young (45 or below) then cutting a second scar seems to be short sighted and possibly selfish of the doctor. With that said, every case is different and if an additional scar will get the results the patient needs for whatever time they have left then this may be the way to go. Two FUT scars would not be ideal for the majority of cases out there though.

Looks like the doctor did some nice planning and design work on this one. I think you'll be happy with the results.