David1980

It doesn't sound like this is a typical issue- that the part specifically looks too sparse?

That's the result after 2 surgeries. Can I go somewhere else to get the density in just that area increased?

We have some good surgeons here in NYC but after being on these forums for 5 years and having FUT twice, its clear that the best surgeons are NOT in NYC. There are surgeons here who are good enough if travel or other reasons don't permit going elsewhere. You can DM me and I'll give you my unbiased opinion of the surgeon I used. We all have positive confirmation bias, i.e. we look for the responses that support our position. It can be difficult to look past that and see the issues people bring up, but it sounds like you hear what people are saying here. It's a good group to lean on.

Hi All, I saw a surgeon in NY recommended on this forum. Experience was fine overall. But, the area where I part my hair just looks sparse. Is that typical? He told me prior to that it would be thin and that this is always the case and there is nothing he can do about it.

Thanks, Phil. I was not aware of how much or little is shaved at the donor site for a strip. I see your point. Then I really only need to be concerned with finding a good doctor who doesn't require shaving the recipient site. I like Dr. Dorin, just want to make sure I do my due diligence. Just to reiterate my question to all: Who does good hairline work who also doesn't require shaving the recipient site?

Thanks JJ and Phil for both responses. I met with Dr. Dorin since he doesn't shave either the donor or recipient. You asked why I don't want to shave the donor? It's tough to hide it, no? My hair grows pretty slowly, what do people do in the meantime?

I know this is an old thread but I'm looking to find out which doctors don't require shaving the recipient and donor sites. I'm in NYC but would consider traveling to get to the best doctors, as I've seen many suggest on these boards. I had an online consults set up with Dr. Rahal and I emailed them this question but they haven't responded. It looks like, from the posts of others, that Rahal does require shaving. I met with Dr. Dorin and he doesn't require shaving either. I have a family member who got pretty nice results with Dr. Dorin and didn't shave his donor or recipient site. Dr. Dorin suggest FUT, since I don't have a super dense donor area. But, he said I would need two surgeries to get a dense hairline, that's why I would like to try Rahal or someone else to see if I can get a dense hairline with one surgery. He suggested 2000 grafts. Thanks in advance for any replies.