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Hello all,

I am considering a HT with Dr. Timothy Carman in San Diego. This website recommends him, but reviews are limited. I would love to hear first-hand experience from members. Please PM or reply all. Thanks in advance.

Is strip method dead? Does everyone only do FUE?

Hi folks,

What are the differences between these two surgeons? Thanks in advance.

How is this a class 3 vertex loss if we haven't seen his crown? Is the follow definition of 3 vertex correct:

Type III vertex: Represents early hair loss at the crown (Vertex) area, with or without the temples.

Hello,

What are some good questions to ask when interviewing HT surgeons?

Thanks in advance

Hello,

Does concealer on short hair work?

Thanks in advance

Hello,

Was this an FUT or FUE?

May we see pics of the donor site?

Thanks in advance

Corey,

Would you get another HT from H&W? This means completely on your own (time, follicles and $; i.e. unrelated to any conditions set forth from this "mutually agreeable" HT).

If you can explain why you would go through it again that would help me decide on including H&W as a potential candidate for me.

Hello,

What are some good questions to ask when interviewing (in-person or phone) HT surgeons?

Thanks in advance

All physicians have cases of poor growth and unhappy patients. It's how these situations are handled that separate the best from the rest.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

Well said Bill! Thus far H&W unfortunately has not been handling this matter as best as they should in my opinion and as evinced by mav23100gunther's post below.

Wow, I must admit that i'm finding it difficult not to side with Corey on this one. I tried to reserve my own opinion on this matter until I had heard from both sides. Obviously there is a 3rd side to this story - the truth, but based on what I have seen above, it seems as if H&W were less than upfront with this patient regarding managing his expectations, and really trying to be honest about what the final outcome would be, and more focused on making the sale and taking his money. I myself am strongly considering Dr. Hasson for my 2nd procedure, and rate him up there in the top 5 strip surgeons on this planet. Two other things I don't like:

 

1) David admitting that Dr. Hasson is not happy that Corey posted on this thread. Really???. Are you kidding me? What else is this guy sposed to do? That just comes off as unprofessional, and I am extremely dissapointed that Dr. Hasson made that known. He has every reason to not be happy about this thread, but keep that to yourself.

2) I respect H&W trying to defend themselves, but as other posters have mentioned, it looks foolish the way they are trying to claim this procedure as a success. Yes, the grafts may have grown, but if this was always going to be the final outcome, then it is truly shocking that they did not communicate this fact to Corey. Joe's e-mail says it all, and it will be difficult for David to counter that. You can see crystal clear they were trying to make the sell rather than communicating realistic expectations with this guy.

 

Sorry David, I have supported H&W on other threads, but you have lost me on this one. I would do right by this guy, give him a full refund, lick your wounds, and move on.

 

Finally, Corey, I know you don't want to remain with this clinic, but have you considered letting Dr Wong having a full go at repairing your crown? I believe he is the best in the business when it comes to crown work, and honestly, I think you will struggle to find a better surgeon for crown work out there. Maybe H&W can give you thwt procedure for free (more than 1,000 grafts)? Just a suggestion.

Mav is right. It really does seem that H&W was more interested in "the sell" rather than the patient in this example. I'm perplexed as to why H&W is handling the matter in this fashion. It's bad business. Not just for the patient (Corey), but for future patients who are reading this thread and say to themselves, "I don't want that to happen to me, so i'm gonna take my business elsewhere."

Corey spent 18 months waiting for a result which did not deliver, now has a scar for a procedure which did not deliver and had to earn/save/spend $12K on a procedure which did not deliver.

H&W on the other spent roughly 1 day's worth of labor and supplies for Corey's procedure.

It's evident who lost more in this comparison, but just in case its unclear, it was Corey.

I hope the folks over at H&W understand that this business is highly dependent on reputation. Because thus far in regards to the handling of this matter, H&W has received a slight bald spot on the crown of their reputation. Hopefully Dr.'s Hasson and Wong will do whats right and restore density to their crown. I'm sure they can, because as Mav so eloquently stated, "Dr. Hasson is in the top 5 strip surgeons on this planet." Let's hope he does his best to keep it that way by doing what is right today.

Areas in pink are most likely regrowth from fina(1mg), minox, koffeinspray (3 month period doing that)

Hello,

What is koffeinspray?

Hi Matt,

Your progress looks good and we all have our fingers crossed for you.

I'm confused as to why there is still redness in your recipient sites. Rogaine still twice daily?

May you please post some pics of your donor sites (e.g. any remaining shock loss).

Thanks in advance

Did Dr. K use a motor assisted extraction tool or was it completely manually operated? What punch sizes were used?

Would also be interested to know what tool(s) and punch size(s) Dr. K used to extract your grafts, per houtex's question.

I second this quote. Also, per houtex's original request did Dr. K use a motor assisted extraction tool or was it completely manually operated?

Thanks in advance

I agree on holding Dr. Hasson to his previous pledge of full refund.

I'm a first time HT candidate and Dr. Hasson is in my top 3 choices, but if this is how he operates his business then I would choose to spend my time, follicles & money elsewhere.

I'm also anticipating any updates from both sides, so please share when available

Why is Dr. Konier one of the best? I'm considering HT surgeons and need to research

Hello,

I wanted to get your opinion on which is better, finasteride or dutasteride?

Please include the following:

1. how long you have been taking it

2. dose

3. what side effects experienced

4. did you discontinue b/c of side effects

Thanks in advance

Thank you guys

Hello,

Does FUT produce more successful transplanted grafts? Or does FUE? Or are they equal?

Any evidence to support this, that or the other?

Where may I find evidence that FUT yields more successful transplanted grafts?

Gillenator,

celebrity,

 

You appear to have a diffused pattern of loss more so than a recessionary form of MPB. That puts you at a higher risk of shock loss...

May you reference where this info came from (diffuse pattern loss being more prone to shock loss than recessionary)?

Alpine,

May we please see your pics?

Hey,

Anyone know of a good surgeon in Los Angeles? FUT or FUE

Congrats!

How was your experience with the Dr? Can you describe some of his pros and cons?

Hows your donor site looking?

Ezel and all,

I just want to reiterate how important it is for docs to either refund or perform a second surgery (including travel expenses) at no cost for failed first attempt surgeries.

As a potential first time HT patient I will now consider your doc as a result of his good faith gesture.

Thanks for sharing Ezel and please post pics of your donor area when available.

Thanks for all of your comments.

Is it true that most HT patients require more than one surgery?

If so, is their an optimal order of operations (i.e. FUT first then FUE or FUE first then FUT)?