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23 minutes ago, BackFromTheBrink said:

To paraphrase - you saw one case in the public eye and despite knowing nothing about their situatio, concluded all hair transplants fall out, despite being on a hair transplant forum where that clearly is not the case.

Yeah youre right. Its just that I'm going by Perez's yt video. Plus I'm freaking out at the slightest issue which may be a reflection of what could happen to me. I'm just worried about outcome, thats all. Didnt mean to alarm folks.

Youre also right that it was just ONE case. Looks like thats enough to send me over the top.

8 minutes ago, A_4_Archan said:

@wprevil

It's important to understand that hair transplant surgery is not a guaranteed fix; it has its limitations. The success of a hair transplant varies from person to person, and it's crucial to assess the risk-to-reward ratio for your specific case. Communicate your goals clearly with your doctor to determine if they can be realistically achieved. Additionally, be prepared for the possibility of multiple procedures, as more than 50% of individuals may require them.

Appreciate your views. Regarding communicating with my doc, we had a phone chat in which he said I was a good candidate from my good donor area. He said he can supplement the procedure with PRP in ensure blood/oxygen of native hair blood vessels arent cannibalized by those of the transplanted hairs (shock loss). He also said he would add distance between the native from transplanted hair to help reduce shock loss.

I wont I'll get another transplant if I elect to get one in the first place, fyi.

Hair transplants aint no joke, that much we agree. Just a tough decision to make especially with no crystal ball around.

56 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

 Keep researching and just put it on the shelf for a while. Remember you can always have a hair transplant 'tomorrow.' 👍

Yeah thanks boss, I greatly appreciate that. But what about the $$$$ I already sent the clinic? It aint peanuts ya know.

2 hours ago, Cooper48 said:

You seem to work a comb over well.  If that is too much to lose then why consider this as an option. This is a great community of people that have made the risk reward decision or are realistically weighing it. You clearly have made up your mind it is too risky. 

So youre right to an extent. But 2 things to consider... with a comb over, the hairstyle looks good bu doesnt stay in place with wind involved. Add to that, if I had a bit more density in the temple area, it would help with styling it consistently and making it stay in place and now warp out to the side.

The 2nd thing is, I already paid the clinic a lot of money and they wont refund it no matter what. I also bought a plane ticket and airbnb that also costs $$$. So I'm stuck.

But I hear you loud and clear. I also apologize for dragging this. Its that I'm very much indecisive about this given the money already spent and being nonrefundable. So hope you understand.

4 hours ago, DomTransplant said:

 I have no interest in arguing so wish you luck on your hair transplant and hope it goes great!

Theres no argument. But with all due respect, I shouldn't have to repeat myself about not being able to take meds due to my medical issue after posting it. Then insisting its still a good idea to, defeats the purpose of my health.

Youre more than welcome to contribute but seriously, understand that everyone has circumstances beyond their control. Some babies are born with leukemia, people have unexplainable bouts of seizures and others are born with incurable diseases. As such you cannot prescribe the same remedy to each sufferer. It'll make things worse.

1 hour ago, DomTransplant said:

Commented on your previous comment but it's also almost certain that the hair he's losing at the front is not previously transplanted hair but native hair.

Correct, I've never had a hair transplant.

1 hour ago, DomTransplant said:

You don't need to be scared mate.

All @Melvin- Admin is saying is completely fair and reasonable.

It is always best to take medication if you're considering a hair transplant. A hair transplant is not a miracle cure for hair loss, but a good way to make the areas in which you have lost hair look more dense. But, if you are losing hair and are receding, a hair transplant will not stop you from continuing to lose hair on other parts of your head. That's why it is advisable to be on Finasteride & Minoxidil, so that we can limit the hair loss in other areas where transplanted hair does not exist. It really depends for you though, if you are in a position where you're not really losing hair at a rapid rate and your recession is controlled, then you may be okay without medication, but it's not the better of the two options imo.
 

Its very strange how mentioning a medical condition doctors personally advise to avoid taking meds for, that some people take it upon themselves to override doctors' advice like they went to medical school and dont even know your medical condition. Its extremely strange.

35 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said:

 If you're not on a medication that blocks DHT you will continue to go bald, despite getting multiple HTs.

But what about someone in my case who cant take meds because of an existing medical condition? I'm really scared now cuz I really dont know if I should get the surgery.

2 hours ago, ITA said:

Did Perez Hilton say how long after he started losing his hair after his first second and third transplant?

He didnt say in the video.

Hope everything works out for you. HTs are a risk.

Listen dude I dont mean to add more worry to you. But getting a transplant I think is a very bad idea. I recently found out that a known celeb had 3 transplants which caused his hair to thin.

This is highly worrisome cuz I'm thinking now of calling off my surgery.

Looking forward to you guy's replies on the matter. This is something I never came across

2 hours ago, Melvin- Admin said:

Hair transplants do not stop hair loss.

So let me get this right. If youre saying that transplants can cause thinning hair, I dont see the point to getting a transplant.

In 3 weeks I'm scheduled for a transplant with a good doc. But now I'm heavily worried that the transplant will force the good hairs on my scalp to go away for good.

If you have thoughts on this let me know because I'm very confused.

4 hours ago, KSA91 said:

This is why people have to continue taking medicine! You have to tackle hair loss holistically and from several angles, not just surgery. 

He was taking his meds

10 hours ago, manutd4545 said:

You can do, in my case most of my hair from my first 2 HT thinned/ went.

So youre saying that your transplant made your hair thin??

But then whats the point to a transplant? This is getting me sick since I'm scheduled for a transplant myself and I really dont know what to do now.

9 hours ago, Nawaba said:

Stress to find new gossip can cause hairloss

I dont know if youre trolling or not. But if you are I ask to be polite and not violate the forum rules

Perez Hilton has had 3 transplants. His result from his 1st transplant looked very damn good. The surgeries involved the front scalp by my understanding. But now after his 2nd and 3rd transplants, he's been losing hair in the front as he admits on youtube. But if he's had 3 surgeries, he shouldn't be losing hair at all.

Why did he lose hair given 3 transplants?? If anything the surgeries shouldve been a locked solution at least for many, many years to come.

I dont understand this phenomenon. Would someone explain this strangeness?

Do most patients go through this hair loss even after a transplant? If so, whats the point to getting a transplant?

9 minutes ago, alexmillne said:

My understanding is that men over the age of 50 are less affected by DHT, so you might be able to forgo using Finasteride at this point.

It has nothing to do with DHT. There are cases of people who have had procedures without the aid of fin and have had amazing results 6 months postop, even more so 6 more months later

2 hours ago, Steady45 said:

'Far more skilled than Rahal'.... Haha, jeez. Rahal is cautious yes, but is also very, very skilled. Don't mistake caution for lack of skill

Not as skilled as a surgeon who works with diffuse hair apparently.

On 11/1/2023 at 4:44 PM, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

@wprevil,

If you are interested in information session with Dr. Rahal, feel free to send me a private message and I’ll be happy to set this up for you.

Appreciate the recommendation of Rahal. But I had a friend who went to see Rahal for an in-person consultation. Unfortunately, Rahal told him that he cannot work on diffuse hair. So at this point I'm booked to see a doctor far more skilled than Rahal and is well known to work with diffuse hair.

But thanks anyway.

57 minutes ago, mr_peanutbutter said:

another example would be signs of lichen planopilaris which basically rule out any form of hairtransplant but not necessarily can be seen in pictures

Quick question involving that. What about scarring alopecia? Could docs work the scalp if its still active by any chance?

14 minutes ago, TheGreatPretender said:

Couto is the obvious choice.

Every Good clinic produces bad result once in a while, while every bad clinic produces good results for once in a while. Transplants are never a guarantee but you'd rather have the peace of mind that you chosen a good doctor and increased your chances to the maximum capacity to get the best out of your surgery. 

Yeah, you're right. The bright side to this is the fact that Couto has a long waiting list.

If we apply basic math, It's quite possible Couto has worked on +1000 cases (assuming 50 patients/year for 10 years or so). If he weren't a good doc, most of these 1000 patients would've flooded the forums with complaints. But only a handful have to variable degrees. So in essence, you're right and the numbers back that claim.

1 hour ago, donpizmeov said:

Maybe you are just less educated, but it doesnt require you to be Superman in order to acquire knowledge and being able to make a sound and safe judgemement understanding both pros and cons thus coming out with a outcome which you can sleep well over. Now I am done wasting more precious time.. Ciao…  

So says the dude with poor grammar who couldn't even attend community college.

It's good to know that some of us can afford a top surgeon like Couto while others can afford budget surgeons.

You'll be ok super troll.

7 hours ago, mrmajified said:

If you do plan to go through with the surgery, make sure you UNDERSTAND and are PREPARED for the process. I went through hundreds of results on this forum so I knew there was a chance of shock loss, slow growing, undesired results, etc. I also knew there was a very high chance I would be happy with everything at the end of the road if I chose a great doctor. 
The first few months did not look great, but I trusted the process and made sure not to worry about something that's out of my control. After only 5 months, I'm already extremely happy with my results.

Yes, the process is slow. A lot of guys here, based on what I've read, report growth enough to celebrate by month 5 postop.

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Do you think you're capable of just trusting the process and not worrying all the time? If the answer is no, then I would suggest not going through with it.

I have to say no. But I'll still go through with it given Couto's assurance of reducing shock loss through PRP and distancing the grafts from native follicles.

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Stress could also have a negative effect on results.

Yes it could as Couto indicated over the phone as he advised against it by refraining from ANY talk, article, online, etc upon the subject of transplantation. That entails being very mentally strong, highly positive and consistently disciplined. That in itself is a challenge I admit.

On 10/27/2023 at 11:02 AM, Jamie_Finndust said:

I did ask in advance for a copy of any contracts/ liability release forms to review; and was told there weren’t any. Then, the day before surgery I was asked to sign something… 

Huge red flag. Or, its possible that since there were more grafts estimated than initially assessed the doc figured it could turn out to be too much of a risky surgery.

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 between the first face to face meeting; and the time of surgery; which was the very next day; the advice changed from; you need 7k of grafts to achieve your goals, to; you need 10-12k, but thats not available to you due to insufficient donor

That sounds sus. Its good no surgery occurred since all this sounds more than strange.

Chalk this up to experience which you have already, so good for you. One has to feel out a doc or situation which comes from proper communication as implied.

Dont worry... in the near future you'll be able to find the right doc you feel confident and comfortable with given good communication.

All the best