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Rocky, i started using saw palmetto about 3 months ago. i have never used meds, so i dont know how much shedding they cause. As for saw palmetto, i dont think i experienced any.

how effective would you say MSM is?

Paris.

C2,

from what i hear, you are in very good hands. Dr. Feller is one of the top surgeons. He doesnt employ any salespeople. does all the consults and other correspondence himself.

you mentiones 1500 grafts. FUE or Strip?

Speaking of propecia, someone had told me Dr. feller was not big on prescribing propecia to his patients. Now, this was a few months ago, so i dont know if anything has changed. when you do your consult with him, ask him of his opinion if you can.

best of luck

Paris.

Hi there Neil,

i am no veteran, but i have navigated many forums, talked to many people and yes i have heard about donor shock loss, and quite severe in some cases, but reversible, mostly.

i will agree with someone who said earlier that the smartest thing you are doing is keeping your doc aware of each and every thing.

best of luck.

paris.

Hi Phillyhair, how is it going? havent heard any updates from you in a while. hope you are doing well. how is it looking so far?

hey guys, refreshing to hear positive feedbacks on HTs, for a change.

Philly and Neil, thanks for the 3 week update. i would still love some pics, if you can philly.

next few months will be exciting for both of you.

good luck.

Hi neil, very happy to hear you are feeling good about the HT.

Hi Notsohairy, good to hear about your positive results. I tried contacting you a while ago. i guess we spoke on one of the forums. Anyway, i am curious to see your before/after pics, since you are almost at the six months post-op.

i have been looking into Dr. E for a while and any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

Philly, you are absolutely right. I am very thrilled to have tracked you guys down. Its exciting and informative to watch you guys' progress. I will ask Roxy for Ron's pics as long as i have his permission.

Ciao

Hi Philly, it looks very good and i am sure it's going to get better and better.

Ron, i was wondering if you could post some before/after pics. i am very interested in seeing as much of Dr. Epstein's work as possible, and i would appreciate it.

thanks.

Hi philly, i understand now. would love to see some more pics.

hi Ron, good luck to you. Dr. E has done consistently good work.

Any pics?

Also, when you say shock loss, are you talking about the transplanted hair or the existing hair?

Paris.

Neil, i think i know what you mean, now that i look at your pics again.

Hope it works out great. you have a very good of hair to begin with and with some fine work, it would look awesome.

Philly, i do have a question. since you had your hair buzzed pre op, and you said no one is able to tell you had anything done. I guess, i would think that if you have some hair on your top now, especially hairline, you would wanna see a difference. i would. Or, is it that most of the transplanted hair haven't started growing, and there is no sign of it where it was transplanted. i hope i am being clear, cuz i think i just confused myself, haha.

talk to you later guys.

hi Neil and Phillyhair,

happy new year to both of you.

how is the healing Philly?

Neil, your pre-op pics looks pretty good. If i remember correctly, you went to Dr. E for repair. who was your original doc, and do you have any pics before your first procedure. If you ask me, your pre-op pics look very nice. what exactly was the problem?

thanks

phillyhair,

looks very nice for 2 weeks out. i am very curious to see the final density. its a long wait, and i am sure you have been thoroughly preped on patience.

later

Hi gavin,

i have heard similar stories from others. keep taking it, and go for HT for the hairline. i am assuming you are taking 1mg every day.i havent yet taken it myself. the side effects have been hyped up so much. how bad was the rash. and how long did it last. did you have any other side effects? i have even heard your facial features changing and stuff.

good luck

nice job by Dr. E

how does the front look?

hi robert, kinda new here. how do i private message someone? cuz, i think i did send one to philly but where would i see a reply?

thanks

Philly, it looks like the site is having problems with pics.

Dr. Epstein, you mentioned you dissuade your younger patients from getting crown work done. i am curious, how young is young? what other factors determine your decision?

i think that crown work is as important as the front. essentially, if you have a bald crown, you still look at yourself as "bald", which sorta defeats the purpose of HT. Just my opinion. would appreciate your views further elaborated, if you can.

thanks

paris.

Hi Robert, thanks for your advice. i am very aware of the "agenda posts". trust me, i take just about everything with a grain of salt. i have been researching surgeons for over 3 years. for now, its dr. Epstein, until i hear something negative. moreover, i have to tell you, there is nothing that potential patients like myself value more then the feedback of people like Phillyhair and Neil Nelson. they have been so thorough in their details, that i feel like i have been there every step of the way. i am looking forward to seeing their pics. but, still a long way to go before i decide on a doc. your help as well as that of philly and neil is immense.

thanks.

Hi Phillyhair, very good to know you are progressing so well.

i would love to see your seven day post- op pics, as well as the donor scar.

will you post them on here or would you rather share them privately?

thanks

Paris

Neil,

thanks a lot. that is a big help.

now, i am looking forward to your updates and pics, as well as those of phillyhair.

very good luck to you both and enjoy your holidays.

Paris.

headsup, from what i have come to understand on these forums and doctors's websites, 20-25 per sq.cm wouldn't nearly be enought to get a full look. most docs talk in the range of 45-50 to some even considering upto 60. i am not an expert on this, so its just my opinion. do your research.

hi there Phillyhair and Neil, i am pleased to hear about your experiences with Dr. Epstein.i have been researching for what seems like eternity, but settling on a surgeon seems to be the hardest thing to do. everytime you think you are sure about a doc, you end up hearing something negative about him, and back to scratch. So tiresome. for now, i am surely focussed on Dr. E. no bad expeiences so far. and you two provide hope. i will be anxiously awaiting your updates. a few questions to both of you. Bear with me please.

did you see any of his patients in person?

if so, could you tell the guy had had HT?

what kind of density does Dr. E usually end up with?

how well does he close the donor area?

And, most important, what does his patients say about shock loss, which i think is the best judge of a surgeon's skill in placing the grafts.

guys, i would love to hear about your responses.

happy healing to you and happy holidays.

Phillyhair,

first off, i am glad to hear about wonderful experience.

Gotta tell you, my hair is very much like yours right now, so i will be very much looking forward to your updates. Did you have any crown work? Also, one issue that has been talked about on these forums is how the hair looks after 3 weeks or so ( people working in offices and all). Again, i look forward to your updates.

very good luck to you, and happy healing.

Hi Phillyhair, good luck to you in the coming months. I did do a search but didn't come across anything of you with pics.

Pleade do describe your experience with Dr. E whenever you are upto it.

Thanks

great, good luck to you man.