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what do you think your graft survival rate was in the other 3 surgeries?

I think its crazy that Dr Diep is the only guy that can give such a natural looking hairlines imo.

I would max it out at 2200 and call it a day, not sure how I feel about having my scalp renumbed again the next day

grammar

its not terrible but Diep usually delivers much better results than this

test and find out bro, everyone has different hair characteristics... its not rocket science

great solid result! congrats

you dont need an HT yet imo

I cant understand why its so hard for some fully commited doctors to do an HT. I mean they study it so much, go to all the conferences learn tips from other docs and have thier life commited to it. just doesnt make sense to me.

I actually had two techs do my HT 10 years ago and had atleast 95% growth.

If your gona go to Turkey also consider Rr Demirsoy and Dr Keser they are good too

17 hours ago, LaserCap said:

So you had a bad transplant, what exactly happened? Can you provide photos?

Many people, particularly those with al large balding pattern and little to no donor are opting for SMP.  I think they do it mainly to create a sense of a hairline.  This helps to frame a face and it actually looks good. In your case however, it is to address what you feel is a mistake.  Consider, SMP is an organic pigment the body metabolizes.  Eventually you'll have to do it again to keep the effect.  When there is hair, it helps to minimize the contrast between dark hair and light scalp.  It can also help camouflage a scar.  I am afraid, however, if you plan on shaving, this will look more like a collage than what you are truly trying to accomplish.

The fact that others are OK with the scars they have, that really does not mean that you will.  It all depends to the width, length etc.  I am sure someone with a smiley face in the back of the head all across the back would have a few choice words to say in comparison to the individual that perhaps had 200 grafts a a very small linear scar.

If your scar is long and wide, you can have the doctor re-excise.  The problem here is the doctor has little to do with the way you heal.  This is a function of wound healing. You could improve, be about the same, or be worse.  Keep in mind, by definition, there will be less elasticity if you choose to go this route.

There is one doctor I am aware does possibly the best SMP I've seen so far.  They'll do it 3 times.  The 2nd and 3rd times are to enhance the SMP.  They do guarantee the work for an entire year.

 

 

whos does the best smp in your opinon and whats the best kind of ink to use

I only know of him on instragram. Seems very dedicated to his work,

He used to work for Zierling medical if im correct. I cant vouch for anybody so do some research.

Good luck!

Try Dr Chris Varano, He's reasonable with fue and located in Cali

17 hours ago, paddyirishman said:

Great post Mark2010 . Its very important patients are made aware of the pros and many cons of this drug. There are many posters on this forum who keep telling people to " get on fin " which I dont agree with. I know they are trying to be helpful by saying this, however I believe the best advice they should be giving is to advice people to speak with their own doctor about taking the medication as the doctor can make an overall assessment of the person sitting in front of them to discuss the pros and cons of taking the medication. Thats only my opinion Im not saying Im an expert in any way shape or form.  

Pharmaceutical companies are experts in disguising the true numbers of patients with side effects to ensure the drug gets to market. Dont believe the low figures for a minute. At the end of the day if one is considering taking the medication, there is a 50/50 chance you could be affected.  

......Your health is your wealth ......

....................Paddy............

 

One of the smartest statements I have read on this site. In the states we pop pills like popcorn and dont think nothing of it but when you travel to foreign countries you couldnt pay them enough to take meds.

going to wait 6 months to go back to Nizoral!! BTW has anytone tried a shampoo called Pura d'or? Its suppose to have lots of natural ingredients to combat hair loss

20 hours ago, zach0786 said:

As i stated at the onset of this thread, i had a skype consult with Dr. Wong and felt very good about it.

However, after waiting this long, a video consult just wont cut it. Plus, i am curious to meet Dr. Hasson also, and he doesn't do video consults.

Booked a consult with both. Flying from New York. Their rep, Chris, was very helpful in working with me so i could see them both same day.

I have no doubt Dr. Konior is great, and we have emailed back and forth, but the guy is just so freaking busy. Getting a consult can be hard enough. I haven't closed that door, but leaning towards H & W, unless i get a really bad vibe after the in person consults.

Wish me luck:-)

Youve got the right idea but just keep in mind somtimes you catch docs when they are busy or tired from surgery so dont base everything off of the consol.

no offense but your videos need an upgrade!

There was a senior member on here thats speaks very highly of that clinic, forgot his name but if I remember correctly I think hes from Australia or somthin.

9 minutes ago, aaron0d3 said:

Man, first of all thank you so much for your detailed information, I have my surgery with Doctor konior in 3 months, I am going to have the surgery with my best friend who is doing it a day after me, very excited.

No doubt that your results will be amazing, I wish you all the best and will follow your thread!

Dam you and your friend are saving yourselves some big time hassles by going to a top notch Doc from the getgo. good luck!

Most docs simply dont care about their patients somtimes you have to learn that the hard way! Only ht docs seem trustable to me would be Dr. K Dr.Cooley and H&W

Im sure there is more out there tho.

I dont think theres any real answers to that!! Just some educated guesses

not bad!!

Hopefully your sides and crown dont dip to low, If they dont than a good HT would work for you

Yes it is in the neck area

Hi all,

Anybody know if a CT scan affect an HT 2 months post op?