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Wes310

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  1. Consider yourself fortunate for holding off. You are soon approaching the age will you will know whether or not it is a good decision based on what native hair you have and can make a more age appropriate hairline. Best way to predict is family history/genetics.
  2. Results look good. Quality pictures are always appreciated. I hope the patient was first encouraged to consider doing nothing first though because this is borderline unnecessary in my opinion. I think she looked fine before. But the work does look good so as long as proper patient planning and discussion was taken then I will give a rare thumbs up to a female hair transplant. You should of course show a picture of the surgical scar as well though. With long hair like hers it will be a piece of cake to hide as long as she is okay with having one.
  3. No. Shut up and enjoy your plentiful head of hair.
  4. I've never seen a loss pattern like that for someone your age. Very odd. Anyway, density lay out looks appropriate. Just make sure you can maintain that native patch that was untouched in the front. If you start to loss that it will start looking odd as hell. Hopefully meds work great for you. Work looks clean.
  5. Even with you fighting the war of hair loss you will still lose hair. Something you have to accept. However, a lot of it grow back assuming the follicles didn't die off. Look at other males in your family, especially your father and try to see what their hair loss pattern looks like. Propecia might be something to consider depending on your case. Minoxidal is fairly cheap and has a decent reputation to help prevent hair loss in the crown of the head. It's worth doing. But know this....if you are going to do something about hair loss you have to be committed and diligent about actually using the products and drugs. This is why I don't suggest younger patients even attempt to do anything....most are not mature enough yet and are just wasting money while messing with their physiology for nothing.
  6. I'm sure this topic will be popular in the next couple of years. If there is stock I am buying! Hopefully some good research is released soon to the public so we can at least read on it and get a basis for the topic. Unfortunately, it won't be something I can likely benefit from in my lifetime, but the young ones will most certainly benefit from this some day.
  7. I do not see how Fin/Prop would increase bleeding. Who is your doctor? Maybe they are right....but I've never heard of that before. Any doctor want to chime in?
  8. Having actually worked as a technition in the hair transplant community as well as for other cosmetic surgery clinics I feel that I can help contribute to this topic and answer some basic questions for new comers. I am no longer working in the industry, but I do stay up to date with current news in the industry so that I can continue my battle against baldness. I am extremely concerned with the misconceptions that I have seen on this board for those entering into this procedure. Having had negative results myself due to being mislead I think I can shine some light on the topic for those of you considering a hair transplant. First, you need to realize that there is NO surgery available today that can give you more or additional hair. What you have at this point of reading this topic is the absolute most you will ever have as far as hair count. Keep this in mind because this is very important when talking about being a good canidate for a hair transplant. I see on this board many postings of people who have 2000+ grafts added and sometimes, not always, they seem to write like they have more hair than they did before. This is not the case. What we do is simply hair from the areas of the head that are not as likely to be effected by DHT. This is not to say that the hair can not be effected by DHT, it's just not as likely. We can do this in a way to create a more full looking head of hair. Keep in mind you DO NOT get additional or even NEW hair. It is your same hair, just relocated to another part of your head. By doing this we can drastically someone's overall look if the conditions are right. Unfortunately, the majority of clinics will work on patients where these conditions are not right and will do nothing but lead you down a road of many hair transplant procedures and a battle that you can not win. You need to realize that medication is a must for someone who is going to do a hair transplant. If you are losing your hair it is because of the effects of DHT. You need to help block this chemical from attacking your hair. Propecia is a common choice for this. However, Propecia does not absolutely stop all hair from falling out. Again, what you have today is the most you will ever have. Propecia and other drugs do a good job at slowing down the effects of DHT, but you will continue to lose hair as you age. Don't believe me? Look at those who have had great success with hair transplants. Ask them how many hair transplants they have had. It is not typically just one, two, or even three. This is because hair will continue to fall out and we will have to touch up areas in order to keep a desired look. Perhaps the most aggravating thing I see on this board is doctors who treat patients who are not even on any type of medication for hair loss. This is setting a patient up for failure while lining their pockets with patient for life. A patient should be on medication for a good amount of time, typically a year, in order to see if the medication actually helps and that they don't experience the highly undesirable side effects that can be associated with these drugs. If the patient is having good results and no side effects then they should be looked as far as current hair loss, expectations, future hair loss based on family genetics, ect. These are all things that are going to be huge factors in deciding if someone is a good candidate. Rarely these topics are fully discussed with patients. There is often pressure placed on some clinic workers in order to just get a down payment and move on. This should throw up a red flag for the patient. You have probably noticed that doctors seem to have better results then you run of the mill clinics. Doctors have a reputation on the line that sticks with them for life. A clinic that uses multple doctors as if they are inter changable does not have much to lose because they can always change their name and move on. Bosely is/was famous for this method. The doctor who works closely with a staff and patient is always your best bet. To sum it up for those considering a hair transplant: You are not getting more hair, just relocated hair. You will continue to lose hair with or without medication. Medication does work, but not for everyone and can bring bad side effects. Medication slows down hair loss, but it will not permantely regrow hair or give you a higher hair count. Doing a hair transplant at a young age will always result in additional hair transplants in the future due to continued natural and DHT hair loss. The hair that is transplanted will not likely EVER fall out, but without supporting hair around the transplanted hairs it will not look good. Doctors who have a lot to lose by having bad results are much more safe then the random clinics that pop up using a mix bag of surgeons. Promotions or typical sales gimmicks should be a red flag. This is a surgery with permant results, not a furniture store. Reputation is everything. No reputation is sometimes worse than a bad reputation. Only talk to those who have a high number of patient advocates that are not on the pay roll. These are just my opinions based on my experience. I am not a doctor. But I do have a lot of knowledge in the field from both working in it and from receiving a hair transplant myself. I hate seeing lives ruined over what I consider a growing population of people trying to make money off this growing trend. Yes, the surgery techniques are much more pleasing these days, but I have yet to hear of a doctor that can transplant hair without leaving a scar regardless of method. Don't let a technition sell you this procedure. If the doctor is worth his weight, then he or she will be the one talking to you about the risk vs. rewards. Hope this information helped someone out there. The most important suggestion I can leave you with is plan for the future. As far as my knowledge, this website seems to be one of the best out there as far as credible information and the majority of it comes from unbiased sources. Good luck friends.
  9. I have considered getting the scar revised then using FUE into the scar, but if I shaved it with a straight edge I wonder how much of the shaved head you'd see. The problem is...I don't want to proceed and shave it completely in my desire to have a bald, shiny head and then have a big scar that is ugly on the back of my head that I have to constantly explain. I noticed that Joe Rogans is pretty difficult to see with his new shaved head, but I'm sure everyone is a case by case basis.
  10. The worst thing that a doctor can do is make a patient think that most cases are a one and done case. Many people who have had successful experiences with hair transplants end up putting a great deal of money into multiple transplants, medication, and other related products. Do not think that you can just go get a hair transplant as if it is as easy as changing your tires on your car. It is a life style and it does cost a good chunk of change. Don't believe me? Look at those on this site that are big advocates of HTs. How many have they had? Some are in double digits. But most have had 3-5. Of course with the more modern HTs it is not as likely that people will have to go under the knife as much, but it is still very likely. If money is something that seems to be a constant concern in your life then DO NOT go down this road. Unfortunately, and as elitist as it sounds, it is for the wealthy. I feel bad for young men that get a HT and can't pay for it out right because little do they know sometimes, the financial cost does not stop there.
  11. 12 months is not the official deadline. But it will certainly tell you where things are going. I say it takes a few more months then that, in general. Everyone is different though.
  12. After getting a HT and have poor results along with not being able to successfully block DHT with medication I am finding myself on that ledge of whether to shave it or not. I still take fin, but the DHT is far to strong for the drug and I just don't feel like being on medication for the rest of my life. I would give anything to not have started down this expensive path that in my case only has one result which is not going to look good as I age. I feel it would be liberating to shave my head bald and just deal with the issue of the scar. I'd never know how bad the scar looks with a shaved head if I don't do it. If you know of Joe Rogan's story then you know what I am talking about. As time goes on I think the scar is less noticeable on a completely shaved head. Has anyone on the forums done this? How'd it work out? Willing to provide any photos?
  13. I don't know too many people that would recommend a laser cap. From my research, there is little to no science behind that theory. If it makes any difference whatsoever it is such a small amount that it is not worth it. I'd be curious if anyone feels that this has actually made a big difference and can actually prove it.
  14. I think it looks very good. Based on your pre-op photos and your age I don't think a surgical procedure was necessary, but of course by doing it you have managed to improve the look of your hair. I think it is an improvement.
  15. There is no reason for doubles in the hairline bro. This is a sign of poor techs. Doubles need to be surrounded by many singles. If that was how much hair they got from the donor then they should of reconsidered the hairline in order to not place doubles. Try your best to get your money back. If they said they would not put doubles in the hairline and then they do I would assume you have a case against them. As far as fixing it. I wouldn't pluck too much because of the sparse hair. I'd just get some more follicles planted. No reason to have that kind of work done this day in age. You need to drop the name of that doctor on here so the community can have a fair opinion when choosing who to go to. That is what a fair market economy is all about. Let the top dogs in the field get all the clients because they are the ones that deserve it, not frauds.
  16. Well said. Unfortunately most doctors do not give a fair evaluation of the donor area and will hide behind statements since as "I can't predict the future" and crap like that instead of using science to give a fair, educated guess on the donor area. At the very least doctors should look at the donor area and refuse to operate on people who are not candidates instead of just taking their money. I am glad to see a doctor on this site talking more about miniaturization of the donor area. This is something that most patients don't understand and most doctors don't want to talk about because it will hurt their income.
  17. If his first scar turned out so poorly then why should he go back for a revision? We only have so much donor area and risking it to a doctor that produced a scar that wide is not something I would do either. The doctor is simply going to offer a free scar revision (some free grafts that come with the scar revision). Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is not smart. It boils down to what the doctor said prior to the procedure. Did he prepare you for this possibility? If not, I feel it's on him. "He is renown amongst his peers for his excellent repair work and advanced techniques." - This website regarding Dr. Vogel. This scar makes me a little skeptical regarding that statement. I'd like to see an explanation. I hate seeing subjective write ups. What I like seeing is objective photos. I have not looked up many of his cases that have been posted. Maybe you should start there and compare what you got compared to what he can do.
  18. Did the doctor offer to at least do a scar revision for you? Can't really tell from your picture of the front, but it probably isn't as bad as you think.
  19. My recommendation after looking at your pics is simply no. However, if you are looking at this as an option then you HAVE TO BE ON MEDS FIRST!!!! I can't emphasize this enough. If your doctor doesn't want to prescribe medicine such as Propecia first and then checking on you as a candidate then you should be running like hell. I would recommend starting medical treatment at least 6-12 months before a follow up with a doctor. At this time you may also consider blood tests to make sure that the medicine is not having any negative effects on your body. If you can't stop the apparent DHT flooding to your scalp then why would you transplant follicles to the top of your scalp if you are just going to continue to lose hair? The hair that is transplanted will not be enough to cover your whole scalp. Thankfully you have a lot of hair still and I would recommend starting a photo journal of your hair loss. If you notice it progressing start with medicine first and hope you don't have the side effects. If you do, then you are not a candidate for a hair transplant. No one can predict what your hair loss will be accurately, but looking at those in your family is a decent guess.
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