From all our previous experiences.
Example:
(patient 1) Dr. so-so gave me 3,000 grafts.
1 yr. later: I had little growth.
(patient 2) Dr. so-so gave me 4,000 grafts and less than half grew.
From this assessment, we will hold that Dr. so-so is not doing quality work.
With the extent of your hairloss, why would shaving be a factor to you? Definetly listen to docs on giving the meds a chance before hitting the vertex/crown.
It seems every clinic I've never heard of, claims to be the leader in their country, and the ones that don't claim to be the leaders, actually are.
The only clinic in the UK, that is recommended, is Farjo.