John Doe

Had a video chat today for about 45 minutes. Everything went great with James and Dr Rahal. I might end up trying to get the surgery in May or June and deal with looking like a mutant most of the summer.  Rough quote is 2500 grafts. 

5 hours ago, AnalogFeel said:

guys give me about 4 more months and I'll post pics

I want to give this surgery the proper time to see a difference

Lol smh 

Hair grown out a bit more. Video consultation with Rahal tomorrow.

I have had phone consultations with Tara from Rahal and a rep from H&W. Tara was really helpful and talked for about a half hour giving info and answering questions. Price is $8 per graft with H&W with a 10% discount. Price is $4.4 with Rahal (both USD). I was shocked by the price difference since both clinics do great work.  I was leaning towards Rahal before due to ease of travel. Still leaning towards them 

Definitely lacking for 7 months imo

Looks good. Are you happy with the results?

I’m having a video consultation with Rahal in two weeks. Waiting to hear back from HW. Will try to do in person consultations after I get my passport. I’m to the point of one or the other 

I’ve read a lot of great things about Hasson and Wong, as well as Rahal. This thread has me second guessing Rahal 

This is where I’m at and my dilemma. Interested to hear responses 

2 hours ago, pkipling said:

If I understand your situation correctly, it seems like the issue is less about aggressive MPB, and more about slight recession coupled with the more pressing cosmetic concern of you simply not being happy with the aesthetics of your forehead. Is that correct? 

If so, and a proper evaluation/family history shows that MPB isn't of great concern for you, then undergoing FUE to simply lower your hairline seems like a very viable option. With the proper framing and lowering, it may not even take much to make an aesthetically pleasing difference. 

You’re correct. My father isn’t balding and I don’t believe any of his brothers are, but my mother was adopted so I don’t know the history on that side. I would hope a 2000-2500 fue would fix the forehead and recession. Thanks for the reply 

My high forehead has always been a self esteem issue. Very few hairstyles I can do with it, coupled with the receding points 

Hairs growing out to give a better idea 

I agree with happy

Looks great. I can’t wait to get my consultation and hopefully transplant with Rahal

I don’t get the bangs hairstyle after a transplant. 

Not great, but not horrible. I’d guess that could be fixed. Who did you go to 

So I read that rarely do doctors do the initial consultation, certain surgery work etc.  My question is, how many times would I have to travel to a doctor for initial consultation and other things leading up to the actual surgery?  I read that the doctor often changes the consultation plans that people are told initially by his/her staff.  Rahal's office closest to Toronto is about a 5 hour drive from me and I'll need to get a passport.  I am going to call his office Wednesday after Christmas to see what they say, but figured I'd ask here first.  

3 hours ago, HairLossMentor said:

@JohnDoe all that is great man. Take your time it's a big decision! But you're for sure on the right track. Most guys don't even take the time to research clinics, let alone ask questions. You're doing everything right.

I'll throw in another option… You don't need to have a hair transplant. You can always shave your head and say forget about it. For sure hair transplant can change your life for the better, I know from experience-I feel better, look younger, and happier...hair loss isn't holding me back. But I can also point to a lot of guys enjoying life, despite suffering from hair loss.

It's really a personal decision... And how hair loss makes you feel. But it's a decision you don't want to take lightly. 

Sure, I enjoyed my 20s and 30s with hair, had an amazing time… But I'm looking at another hair transplant in my lifetime, plus I take the big three consistently to keep what I have. Plan for two procedures in your lifetime.

And that's if you want to take meds...

I know I keep on mentioning medications… But they are so important to keep the hair you have. Take them consistently and you keep more hair and need less hair transplants in the future.

Anyway, hit me up if you have any questions. Always glad to share my experience. Good luck man.

Thank you for the advice.  I will probably not take meds... or take the minimum to aid with the transplant.  My hairline is in a very slow regression.  I think if anything, I would get a second transplant to fix the issue if needed.  As high as my forehead is, my hairline wasn't much better when I was in high school, lol.  The only thing that I somewhat notice is the temple loss.  I wish I had pictures of my hairline from 5 and 10 years ago because some of the loss might be in my head.....or appearance because of change in skull structure/extra weight since high school. 

Thanks for the information.  I'm one of those people that continually weighs the pros and cons of things and changes my mind.  As of now, still thinking about RAHAL, but I always go back and forth seeing other surgeons work as well.  

I’m leaning toward Hasson or Rahal. Mainly because of reputation and distance...for follow ups and possible second procedure. Also, they have guarantees you get results correct? 

Thank you everyone for the replies. I am not on any meds. I’m 33 right now. I’d say my hair line has reduced maybe a half inch since high school so i don’t currently take meds. I would like at least an inch transplant, more if possible. I appreciate giving details on certain doctors styles. Hope to have a decision made by late January 

7 minutes ago, pkipling said:

Are you willing to grow your hair out a bit longer so that the pattern, density, and hair quality is more apparent? That would give the surgeon a better idea of what they're working with and be able to better create a game plan for you. Getting an in-person consultation with longer hair is going to be your best bet. 

I sent current pictures to Erdogan and his rep said they need it to be at least 2cm. I’m in the process of growing it out to at least an inch all around. I don’t think I have the means to do an in person consultation (travel costs) unless it’s right before a surgery. 

38 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

For strip you can’t go wrong with Rahal or H&W. If you’re going FUE you’re im good hands with Dr. Vories and Erdogan. However, all things considered the prices may vary, as well as the distance. I encourage you to look at our patient reviews section and research which doctor you feel works best for you.

Thank you... I’ll go through and read some threads in that section. Flight would be around $1,200 to Turkey and $350 if I were to go to hasson (two furthest clinics on my list) Hasson would be at least $15,000 for 2,000+ grafts based on his website. Kerogan I believe would be at least $7500-$8000. How does follow up care work? I know FUT would be more care based on staples, etc. Replying on cell so my info might be a bit off due to going off memory 

I always kept the sides at 3/8 to 1/2” with my hairline. If I were to have something better, I might cut shorter so fue might be the way to go. Any thoughts of the 4 doctors I provided. I have the money to go with the more expensive Canadian or American, but if Erdogan is identical I’d most likely go to Turkey. I’m in Pennsylvania as far as travels go 

10 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Welcome to the board, what are your specific goals? If you plan on keeping your hair short I would seriously consider FUE over strip. 

Honestly, if I had a better hairline, I would grow it long. I usually have it at 1-2”, but I get tired of looking at my big forehead and end up shaving it. When I shave it, I have to deal with the scalp wrinkles. Lose lose