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I think 80 baht per graft?

He must be busy and probably clearing the backlog of work. Not sure why there wouldn't be some administrative staff that would be able to handle the bookings etc? To be honest, I'm not too sure. I never really paid close attention over the years but I think for now it has stabilised somewhat.

So in an interesting turn of fate, I have secured a surgery date with Dr Laorwong in early December. I finally received a reply to my LINE messages late last night requesting to send some more information via email, to which I did this morning and after a few emails back and forth, the date was secured and deposit sent. I was actually very close to booking Dr Patty (at Hairtran), but as much as I like her work, Dr Laorwong has a more extensive track record. I am over the moon that this is finally going to happen!

I agree also! Ah yes, great idea!

I have been contacting him on the Line app. My messages have been 'read' but just not replied to.

Thank you for your insight! These are all very good points for me to consider.

After much deliberation, I think I've decided not to go with Dr Path. Despite him being an excellent surgeon with great staff, I just cannot stomach the cost. It is above my price range. But now I have another decision to make - do I keep hounding Dr Laorwong until I get an answer, or, I have found another doctor who seems to be up and coming, and is doing some really good work - Dr Patty at Hairtran (also in Bangkok). Her price point is much more affordable, also cheaper than Dr Laorwong. The surgery won't be until early December but I have very specific dates, so I want to book as soon as possible. Right now, in this moment in time, I'm leaning towards Dr Patty.

I keep flip flopping my decision in between choosing Dr Laorwong or Dr Path. It's been a little difficult getting in contact with Dr Laorwong to book my surgery, understandably he is busy, but my gut feeling is to choose Dr Path, despite the higher cost. They both do excellent work.

Thank you for your advice!

So after more research, and seeing some really decent results, I'm now kinda leaning towards booking with Dr Laorwong, over Dr Path. I know that price shouldn't be my main factor, but when considering he produces decent results for a lower price, I'm definitely going to consider it. Plus he offered FUE, whilst Dr Path opted for a combination FUT/FUE. I'm not opposed to having FUT, but I think I would much rather go down the FUE route. And I don't think my case is particularly complicated. I think I'm NW3(v) leaning towards NW4. I also want to book quite soon before he gets booked out for December. Thoughts?

I don't sorry.

That's a shame, Dr Laorwong does great work at a decent price point. But I think you won't go wrong with Dr Path. Let us know how it all goes.

Hi all, I've wanted a hair transplant ever since I discovered they were actually a thing, but back then I didn't have the money and then when I did, I didn't have the time. This coming December, I will have time so I am going to jump on it. I have 2 months off from work so I will be able to spend plenty of time recovering. I've been suffering from hair loss since age 19, and I am 39 now. In terms of a doctor, I had a consultation here in Australia a number of years ago during my research stages, and if I had the money I probably would have jumped on it back then. In hindsight, probably a good idea I didn't have the money considering I have read that there are no decent hair transplant doctors here. I'm not interested in travelling to Turkey, so instead have decided Thailand as my destination considering I travel there often. I've had consultations with Dr Laorwong and Dr Pathomvanich. Dr Laorwong suggested 3500 grafts FUE (around 10k AUD), and Dr Path suggested a combination FUT/FUE of 4000 grafts (around 18k AUD). Despite the more expensive cost, I am leaning towards Dr Path. The premises is beautiful, all staff I encountered were friendly and spoke excellent English, and all questions I had were answered. And I know that Dr Path has been in the game for a long time. I didn't get the same level of reception at Dr Laorwong's consultation, but then again, it's the results which is most important. I guess my question would be who would you choose, and why one over the other. Regarding medication, I have been on finasteride for quite a while (probably over 10 years) and was currently taking 1.25mg (splitting a 5mg tablet) 3 times a week (Mon/Wed/Fri). As of late I have found that there has been a lot more hair fall than usual which makes me think perhaps it is not working so well anymore, so I have added another 1.25mg each week (on Sun) so 5mg total per week. Or should I add more? Dr Path did recommend getting on dutasteride even just replacing one of my finasteride doses with dutasteride once a week. I've taken oral minoxidil in the past but not for a long time, so this may also be an option. Can oral minoxidil be taken every other day like finasteride or does it need to be a daily thing? I'll need to keep researching this before talking to my doctor to get a prescription for either dutasteride or oral minoxidil. And just one more question - what shampoo/conditioner does everyone use (mainly those in Australia). I'm using an Australian brand called Patrick's and it's good, but just seeing if there was anything better. Thanks for reading, and I'm excited that this all will be finally happening soon. Below are some photos taken at my consultation with Dr Path.

Ah got it! Cheers!

Thanks for your report! I'm possibly looking at getting surgery in Thailand one of these days. I thought that Dr Laorwong was based in Phuket now? Or maybe I am getting mixed up with someone else..