FoyKohler

Thank you!

Hi - I was thinking of having another procedure living on east coast was thinking of traveling to west coast but could be complicated with work and family obligations ... Is there a short list of "best and brightest" practitioners on the east coast Thank you -

Any thoughts on Hasson & Wong?

This is potentially awkward - I have used the same surgeon for several procedures and I'm contemplating another procedure I have total confidence in my physician, who is reputable and local to me (Northeast US) BUT this is elective surgery and I'm paying for it and I can afford it and I can afford domestic travel to see the best surgeon - not sure who that is? I was thinking - this may be my last procedure, I want it to be my best - if the best doctor is in Chicago or LA or Miami I can afford a plane ticket and a stay in a hotel I'm sure I'm inviting some marketing responses from people in the business but can anyone provide a short list of the 1 or 2 or 5 most acclaimed surgeons in this field - hopefully those individuals are in the US - I have an ample supply of donor hair but again I want to make sure that I'm working with the best in this industry, and also do some price shopping that I haven't been able to do because I've gone with one provider Thanks - F Kohler

OK can I shift gears ... I've had three transplants which have taken me from bald to pretty good - I'm considering a FUE procedure Did you think your surgeon did a good job? How did you decide who to work with?

Yes I'm talking about generally washing hair not immediately after surgery which I know has different protocol - FK

Hoping that I can get answers to some long-held Qs; When showering (talking well after procedure not post-op - last procedure was 1 year ago), and applying shampoo and conditioner - should application be light or vigorous? Vigorous application of shampoo and/or conditioner stimulates scalp and you just hear all kinds of good things associated with that, seems to cleanse the scalp more, but seems to dislodge a few hairs, light application doesn't do that but is that missing out on some scalp contact I'm not talking about scratching the scalp we all know not to do that I also get the fact that hair that comes out in shower grows back (probably) - just wondering what people do My hair doctor advised a more vigorous application Thoughts?

Not trying to hijack this forum how do we post new threads - I want to but can't figure out how to do it - sorry can anyone help?

I have wondered about these issues for awhile - I had three procedures, 2014 2015 and 2016 How hard should I be applying shampoo and conditioner? My concern is that if I go to easy/soft my scalp isn't being stimulated Too vigorous could cause hair loss or at least hair being dislodged Obviously I'm not scratching my scalp we all know that isn't good Any wisdom on this? FK

Thanks for these great replies - I'm 3 months removed from surgery I just mean generally - will towel drying cause hairs to come out or fall out or is probably OK once hair has been established?

Related to my last post - do members typically towel dry their hair, in the recipient area or donor area, either or both? Of course I don't do it vigorously but I lightly towel dry my hair after showering, before I comb it - Is this recommended? Thank you! FK

Does this type of washing cause hair loss or can our hair typically withstand it? Thank you for your reply -

Hi - Really hoping for some insight here - Ever since I got my first HT I've taken a gentle approach to washing my hair, almost like a soft patting - My surgeon advocates more vigorous washing, with fingertips, to remove dead skin etc. - not scratching of course I must say I haven't noticed any increased amount of hair in my hands when shampooing - I feel as though I lose 5 hairs in the morning shampooing (that I notice) regardless of the method - patting or more vigorous rubbing So I'm using my fingertips when washing, not scratching - but certainly more rigorous than the patting I've practiced in the past Bottom line - help! What should I be doing? I have dry skin sometimes even on my scalp and I'm just trying to get my shower routine straight here - My wife saw me doing the fingertips thing and she felt it was too vigorous Thank you for any insight you can offer - FK

I feel like I have a daily anxiety attack about all things hair, scalp, etc. OK within the last 72 hours I've noticed dry skin around my front hairline, starting at the top of my forehead, now starting to enter my front scalp I haven't changed my routine or anything, I shampoo once per day, condition on Wednesdays and Saturdays - I used hairspray for 2 days 2 weeks ago my Doc told me not to so I stopped - I don't think that's it I live in the Northeastern US we definitely have air issues and my skin is dry all over Real question - will this impede growth, hair retention, I had my last transplant on 1/8/15 And what can I do about it? Wondering if dietary - I'm losing weight from diet and some exercise I feel like a small hair came out w/ a graft this morning in the shower but overall I'm not experiencing any loss Really I'm just trying to stay on top of it and not let this situation become threatening to my hair transplant Thanks and Help please - FK

Thank you for your advice and reassurance!