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I'd say that the statement the doctor told you about the FUE success rate being 50% is pretty much BS. Maybe in that doctors hands or maybe 10 years ago, but today in the right hands FUE yield can approach that of a strip procedure. The main advantage today strip has over FUE is the total amount of grafts available to the average patient over their lifetime. If you don't have extensive loss and want to keep the option of shaving down to a 1 or 2 guard along with a minimal recovery time then FUE probably is the procedure for you. What is the extent of your loss, what norwood level? If you post up some pics ( you can crop out all distinguishing features) everyone here can give you an unbiased opinion of your situation. Are you planing on getting on meds like finasteride? I ask because hairloss is progressive and if you transplant your hairline and continue to lose more hair you could end up with a strip of hair at the hairline with nothing behind it.

Everything I've read in the passed few weeks points in this direction. That's the main reason I decided not to go with Dr. Meshkin.

Not sure about the norwood level but my hair line looks pretty close to this:

http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/hair_transplant_photos/Dr_Feller/1500_grafts_2s_Dr_Feller.jpg

I have pictures on my phone I'll try to get them up here asap.

No I'm not planning on using Propecia/Finasteride - mostly because of my lifestyle, potential side effects, and my general sensitivity to all medication. If I loose the hair behind the new hair line I'll go back in for another procedure.

Thanks for the help guys I have two more viable options in California

My History

Started loosing my hair at 17 it's receded quite a bit over the passed two years. Had a consultation with a Dr. Meshkin who recommended a FUT and 2000 grafts. When I asked about FUE he said it costs double and the success rate is about 50%. In addition I'm concerned about taking too much time away from the gym because of the FUT.

Now

I am ready to have surgery asap, but I'm having trouble finding recommendations for surgeons in California. So far I have found Dr. Sanusi Umar who seems to have impressive results. I really like Dr. Bisanga's results but unfortunately he's isn't in the USA and I would prefer to avoid international travel to have a HT.

Anything would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone.

Oh yea, I tried using the search function tool on the forum but it keeps forwarding me to advanced member search.

edit: political correctness