Harebrained

LA Hair clinic? Really? Run away as fast as you can.........

Looks good. Hang in there, this is going to a good improvement for you!

Great results. I'd be proud to show my face at this point too!

Congratulations!

Looks natural. Looks as if your hair grows fast. If your concerned about the denisty, you look like you have more than enough donor to thicken it up later as much as you want. A bit of Toppik would probably do wonders in the mean time. Otherwise I think you have a good result.

Thanks for posting! Please continue the updates. High NW cases are always intriguing, espessially when it comes to changing ones overall appearance and life.

Just curious, what was your scheduled wait time for your procedure?

As an additional data point, I recently had my FUE surgery with Dr. Hasson and my transection rate was 2.2%.

Incredible transection rate. Another example why H&W have earned their credentials. They admittedly took their time getting into FUE and have now mastered it on their own terms, using well trained techs and practicing strict protocals. This on top of remaining very competive cost wise.

Dutchie!

 

I hope all is well. I plan to update this every few months and hope to have the 1 year update as well.

 

HairLostyears:

He has high expectations so it wouldn’t surprise me if he considered round 2. But I have told him to wait for the full result.

For this case if we assume a total of 7,000 grafts, the patient would have very nice coverage and density and would essentially be done. If he continues to take Proscar he would not likely ever need another procedure. If he had FUT and 7,000, we can assume the result would be virtually the same. The only major differences would be with FUT he would have in theory another 3,000 or more grafts in the bank. With FUE he would be about tapped out. The factors such as medication, the scar, styling options, costs would all be considered. You can make a case for either method here.

Another 3000 grafts in the bank is avery significant number of grafts to give up. Personally I would have kept them there for a rainy day. Considering what that many grafts can mean and that the patient has such high expectations was the scar a major part in the patient decision?

Not sure what it means but I remember seeing the exact same phenomenon when I had very aggressive MPB in my early 20's.

Even though it is thin, the donor area at least from this image appears well healed.

Nice textbook closure.

Nice feathering. Really like how the original hairline was kept and just enhanced. Looks like a good conservative use of the grafts

Wow! This is certainly one of the best transformations I can remember seeing. I'm sure the minoxidil is doing you a favor but from where you began and having your work done by mostly techs this is just incredible. Congratulations!

Wow that's some packing. High no shave graft extraction, very impressive!

Should this Dr ever been recommended? He was performing FUE but had no documented results? So we were assuming they would have been on par with other highly recommended Drs results? The Dr. himself actually stated they wouldn't post their FUE results until they were satisfied with them. Still learning?

The before and after images that were presented lack consistent lighting, angles etc....

I would say his results appear to be average to slightly above, I'm hoping were striving above mediocrity here. Did any mods or for that matter members even visit and report out on this clinic?

Looking forward to your before and afters! Good luck.

I certainly dont want to get in the middle of this debate, however I would like to say I have a great amount of respect for Dr. Vories for being 100% involved in his patients procedures. Also his pricing for FUE is very competitive across the industy. With that said I would like to add there is a previously mentioned patient advocate that has written an entire article outside this forum about the concerns of Dr.Vories using concealers in his post ops. That article goes so far as to use some of those very photo images of concern outlining the questionable areas. Personally I really have no opinon other than to say regardless of the accusations, before/after photos or videos that emerge from top Drs. or clinics should be unquestionable and consistent. With todays technology there is very little time or money needed to make this investment, and certainly no excuses. I feel strongly that some type of optional protocal inregards to how this is achieved along with a rating system makes sense. Reqirements such as lighting, bulb type, background, image angles and room dimensions are all easily achievable. I work in an unrelated industry that requires these type of imaging requiements right down to the model of camera used and its settings. I certainly dont want to sound anal but you could go so far as removing physician involment and using a certififed third party. I'm no doubt sure that would get tremendous pushback from a number of Drs./clinics.

JohnCasper, I know you have had a great result from Dr. Vories. I've seen your results prior to your post, and I'm sure as unintentional as it may be, the lighting in your before and after posted in this thread is itself questionable to this very subject, not to mention the image sizing differences.. You are a patient advocate for Dr. Vories and have had over 7,000 grafts. Given your level of prior baldness I would expect nothing less from a top HT surgeon, especially from those recomended here.

At the end of the day it's about honesty and integrity. Why would any talented or reputable hair transplant surgeon even want their images to be subjectively questionable?

My last comment would be to commemorate and thank the moderators here for allowing and being open minded enough to allow the questioning of images from an HRN recommended surgeon. I have very personal reasons for wanting to see the hair transplant community and industry to continue ascend to a level of unomprimising standards. It's forums and threads such as this that makes me feel were still headed in the right direction (hopefully)…..................

I would go with the Drs advice. You may respond well to the Finasteride. Otherwise or in the meantime with all that surrounding hair you have, some creative combing and toppik would make that spot dissapear!

Impressive. Nice hairline and everything blends naturally.

Thanks for posting. Please keep us updated.

This will be a good case to follow. Its always intresting to see beard integrated with scalp.

Looks like some good planning done by the Dr.

Very encouraging especially considering you have months of growth left. Please continue to keep us updated. Thanks for posting.

Some good advice previously posted for you. First and foremost do not limit any of your future transplants based on location. Many individuals travel around the world in order to receive the care and proper individualized treatment necessary to increase their potential for a successful transplant. There are no guarentees. However choosing clinics like Colorado Hair or Bosley you are really stacking the odds against yourself. Do your research! Here and elsewhere. Do not rely on one forum or source to make any future desicions. Take your time. You look to have plenty of donor so dont waste another follicule based on location or price per graft.

Very natural looking hairline!

Absolutley amazing!

Although the fuss/fue debate rages on, when the doctor himself is that involved in the complete procedure from extraction to placement there seems to be less of an arguement.

When a Dr. is as involved as Dr. Vories, he/she leaves their personal signature on that individuals scalp and life.

Dr. Vories overall results should make anyone considering a technician ran clinic run for the hills.

Although being a high NW myself and considering a strip procedure for later this year, I again will reevaluate my own situation.

So far I had a consultation with the first doctor, DR. Bauman, he's the one who quoted me $60,000

Wow $60,000 for 6000 FUE. That's a hell of price for a Dr who has been rumored to draw you a hairline and leave you with his technicians to complete your surgery. Not bad for a days pay.

Anyway thanks for sharing your story in detail citizenkage. Please keep us updated as to your progress and any future additional procedures.

First of all this is a great result. Congrads to you and the patients.

As for megasession I feel that anything over 4000 should be considered a megasession. I am sure that the majority of the doctors that are part of ISHRS would consider 2000 a megasessions. This website the standards are much higher and more difficult to be accepted. We need to base our standards amongst the best doctors where in my opinion 2500 is considered a small session.

I assist the Italians patients and 5000+ in one session is the average. I was there to assist a patient that received 9200 grafts and many that received over 7000. What do we call these sessions?

Regardless this is a great result!

The ISHRS has standards? I always thought as long as you pay your dues you get your badge.