Matt27

btw if I don't respond to your in particular, it doesn't mean I'm not grateful, just that I don't have anything to follow up with Sounds good.Some people have said that he uses a translator, but maybe he learned or became more fluent while he was over at Farjo. I have narrowed it down to 3, but my list is tentative and could change. Anyway Erdogan is highly recommended even by Mickey on here so maybe I should do some research on him. Thanks a lot. This is a big deal. I think I am starting to lean toward Bisanga. Do Lorenzo and Feriduni use larger punches? I have read that Bisanga uses 0.75 mm to 0.8 mm.

I am just wondering how the process would work in my case from start to finish. I am from Canada and am looking to have a HT relatively soon (1 year or a little longer). I am looking at Lorenzo, Feriduni, and Bisanga all of whom are located in Europe. I understand that you typically have online consultations first after contacting a clinic. In my case, would there be no in person consultations? Would the process go immediately from online/email consultation to pre-surgery appointment(day before surgery)/surgery? Is skype used at all? Also, do the the above doctors provide any compensation for travel? Rahal in Canada for example will expense up to $1000 CAD off of the price of your surgery iirc. Thanks.

Who are your other 2/3? Thanks, I will do that when the time comes. Erdogan is highly recommended, but tbh I am not considering Turkish doctors for the sole reason that regulations over there are different and I want to be as cautious as possible.

Thanks for the responses so far guys. I imagine I will get a bunch of recommendations for all 3. I was leaning toward Feriduni yesterday morning, Bisanga last night, and now Lorenzo this morning. Between Bisanga and Feriduni, it seems that Bisanga is more conservative and strongly values long term planning and avoiding risk over the short term. However, he does seem to be a strategist, which I like. I have read posts like this: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/169476-potential-recommendation-dr-christian-bisanga-brussels-belgium.html Dr Feriduni, Dr Bisanga, Dr De Reys - Hair Transplant-Hair Restoration Topics - Hair Transplant section - Hairloss Experiences Hairloss Forum It seems that he has experience with (and advocates) the vision I have in mind. Also, I have seen great results from him like this: 2850 FUE BHR Dr Bisanga - Sept 2012 - Hair Transplant Patient Results/updates - Hair Transplant section - Hairloss Experiences Hairloss Forum I am not that fixated about my specific hairline, although a natural looking NW2 would be ideal. In my avatar I look like a NW 2.5, but I am a 3 and counting since I am not on propecia yet (I will be soon). I have heard Feriduni described as a "YOLO doctor" and I like that mindset because it's true. Also, YOYO (you're only young once), which is particularly important to me right now. On the other hand, I am concerned that Bisanga will be more conservative than I want to be. However, I have a lot of beard and body hair available and that could affect Bisanga's long term planning given the 2nd link I posted. Does anyone have any information on whether Feriduni plans like Bisanga above? Basically for people opting to have a buzzcut and basing the HT process around that. As for Lorenzo, I haven't heard much of anything negative about him. He's a bit mysterious in that regard and my one worry is that he doesn't speak English and communication may not be ideal.

I am considering these 3 for FUE to restore my frontal third (it is worse than it looks in my avatar. The photo is a year old). I would like to be able to keep a buzz cut, so I am wondering which of the 3 doctors would be best for: 1. Leaving a clean donor zone 2. Providing a natural looking result with very short hair 3. Any other reasons that would be particularly important in my case like hairline design, etc. I also want to be conservative with grafts and have a long term plan in mind. Thanks, Matt

I have the same dilemma my friend. The general consensus is that for big projects (like nw5) Lorenzo is the go to guy for FUE.

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What developments have been made in Taiwan?

Of course you will care at 40. I just don't agree with the typical western idea that we should sacrifice the present for the future. It's like slaving toward retirement to have the best pension years possible mentality, so you can live life to the fullest (if you even live that long) complete with your bad back and ailing heart. I am not suggesting that the OP get a transplant. I am just arguing against the general idea that finasteride is always required... let alone up until the age of 60. That's insane.

I think certain posters on here erroneously consider anything a net loss if you eventually end up in a worse position than you would have been without a transplant. But if you are in a much better position for 10 years (when you are younger and your hair is much more important), that isn't necessarily the case. Especially with the prospect of new treatment options on the horizon. The OP appears to be a 3A at age 25 so I think anything more than a conservative NW3 hairline or forelock restoration would probably be unwise in his case. There is also the likely possibility that he shouldn't do anything at all.

OP, here is a case of a 27 year old who had an FUE done with Dr. Feriduni (one of the best). He doesn't take propecia due to side effects. They will operate on younger men not on finasteride, but they use their expertise on a case by case basis. https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?11540-Chrisis-2650%28ish%29-FUE-with-Dr-Feriduni

This is a tad over the top. Anyone under 60? You realize propecia doesn't stop hair loss right? Many have stabilized loss without it and many continue to lose hair (quickly) while on it. Dr. Lindsey posted on this forum that (I believe) only 1/3 of his patients take the drug. Are you saying he is an unethical doctor? Or do you think all of his patients are old geezers who fit your age 60+ stipulation? It depends whether the transplant would yield a natural looking hair loss pattern with continued loss. It also depends if the patient has enough donor hair and other resources to keep up with the loss, among other things. Lastly, what kind of statement is this? "Propecia side effects are extremely rare and those who report them are typically suffering from ED with or without Propecia." Maybe it's time to just stop posting.

Yep. I'm in NA but I'll be visiting Europe (for the first time!) for my FUE. The prices (and level of expertise it seems) are very good.

I don't think Lorenzo charges that much. I believe 2000 would cost around $12000 with Lorenzo. I remember reading 6 euros for the first 1000 and 4 euros for the next 1000.

Thanks weave. Do you know if he is accepting foreign patients?

Is Lorenzo back in Madrid permanently? Does anyone know how long his waiting list is there? He's still accepting foreign patients? Thanks.