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Gasthoerer last won the day on February 14 2023
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Gender
Male
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Germany
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AL
Hair Loss Overview
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Describe Your Hair Loss Pattern
Thinning on Top only (Genetic Baldness)
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How long have you been losing your hair?
In the last 10 years
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Gasthoerer's Achievements
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HLC ANKARA 3580 Grafts for hairline and middle section
Gasthoerer replied to FaganBecker's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
This are two separate questions: 1) In a single pass the transplanted density is always below the juvenil density. Typically only around (45-60 % for the hairline). Under certain light conditions this will automatically lead to a see-through effect (the famous bathroom lightning). 2) Still the transplant itself can look undetectable as it can appear that there is just a "normal" moderate thinning. Therefore the first goal is always naturalness first and density second. Regarding your other question: Yes, after 8 month there can be still improvement e.g. singles becoming doubles or an increase of the hair diameter. -
HLC ANKARA 3580 Grafts for hairline and middle section
Gasthoerer replied to FaganBecker's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Thanks for sharing your case. In my option you should get at least one (better two) consultations with clinics who have a strong reputations in hairline design (e. g. Shapiro - US; Feriduni - Belgium; Heitmann - Switzerland; ...). From my point of view the biggest issue is not the growth and not the doubles in the hairline (even it is an truly annoying issue) but the hairline macro design. The hairline has a (too) strong V-shape (surprisingly this cannot be seen from the immediate post op pics) which does not match your facial features and might be even too low in the middle. Also the connection to the temporal peaks is not ideal. Just adding singles in the front might not be the solution. Nevertheless, it is not terrible and can be fixed with a good plan. -
My 50 cents: 1)There are some infos missing to make a clear recommendation for next steps (age, meds, donor, etc.) 2) You focus too much on the availability of the clinic. This is a long way, couple of month make no difference. 3) Meet with several clinics for a personal consultation. Mark the recipient, make pics, review them at home, discuss different options. 4) Decide which plan of 3) you like most and consider to go in 2 steps: Conservative hairline first and after a good result, have a more aggressive hairline and temples. 5) If money is not an issue my short list would be: US - Shapiro; Europe/Switzerland: Heitmann, Feriduni; Good luck
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We had this discussion in the previous thread but in here the pics are even better. This is not a repair, independent what Couto writes on his OR report (This can easily be politics). Your hair in the pre-op pics (2nd surgery from Couto above) look great. I understand the demand for perfection (more density, temple work), as I have this itch myself. But calling the first result a disappointment is not right and gives wrong expectations for newbies. Nevertheless: The new hairline design looks very good (but also very aggressive) and I am sure it will come out great. But you have now used almost 5000 FU while being 30 (?) years. It is a risky path as most people continue to lose even when on FIN.
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Dr. Konior | September 2023 | FUE 1241 grafts
Gasthoerer replied to stephcurry30's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Looking great! Going to follow this one. -
1 day post-op with Dr. Konior ~2k FUE
Gasthoerer replied to puzzleheadedrun's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Works looks clean, and 2000 grafts will look extremely dense. Wish you the best of a journey in the next month. Questions: - The 35 K is a fixed price nowadays? - Do you have a pic showing the facial proportions? -
Dr Couto | 1700 grafts | Sept 2022 | Crown | Confused
Gasthoerer replied to Prof101's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
You can have this (your) opinion that these clinics are three of the Top5, but for sure it is not "definite. I (just as an example) do not share this opinion. But my point is another one: Even if the would be Top5, they are not "miles ahead" of everyone like just mentioned regarding Zarev and previously mentioned in a similar fashion of Couto and Konior. They are not "miles ahead" of clinics like Heitmann, some of the "belgiums" (like Feriduni) or other of the "spanish/portugese" clinics (and I am sure I am missing some countries/names). That is my point and if your opinion is different, then well, that is how it is. -
Dr Couto | 1700 grafts | Sept 2022 | Crown | Confused
Gasthoerer replied to Prof101's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
We should be carefully with such assessments. Until last year Konior was the undisputed King, then Couto was the Wizard of hair, now the flavor of the day is zar zarev. The power of great numbers is very important in hair transplant industry. I am not saying zarev isn't great but let's see more results until we make final judgments. -
Best doctors for NW6?
Gasthoerer replied to thatguy776's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
I think that it is better that you present you case in the "classic" way incl. pics, background info and you goals. Not every NW6 is the same and especially the decision to go FUE or FUT is a major factor in recommending a clinic. -
Dr Couto | 1700 grafts | Sept 2022 | Crown | Confused
Gasthoerer replied to Prof101's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I am sorry for what happened. For me personally, this is very poor planning from the clinic and in general unacceptable behavior. I would honestly visit a few other clinics and get their opinions and also take some time to reflect about the different options. One last shot might be everything you have left and you need to choose wisely where to put how many grafts. I would really like to see some better all around pics (maybe even with shorter hair on the sides).