Hello friends -
I just received a quote from HMR in Tijuana with Dr. Cortez. I was looking at a date of May 3rd for the procedure as I need a Thursday or Friday. Other top surgeons in Mexico seem to booked out for a very long time. I would like some feedback on the quote I received. I don't have an issue with the cost, but the number of grafts I am questioning and people's feedback on Dr. Cortez. It seems HMR has good reviews, but the more I look into the forums it seems questionable.
If anyone can please provide any feedback I would really appreciate it. I have shaved my head for 5 years now. Just accepted that my hair was no longer good so preferred to let it go. Now at 42 I still can't escape my vanity of what once was I didn't think these FUEs were so great.
I have no male pattern baldness in my family, my father still has a full head of hair at 74, my maternal grandfather died at 97 with a full head of hair. I did use some testosterone and other androgens in my early 20s so I suppose that could have contributed. Below is the response from HMR:
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Thank you for reaching out to us. As a specialized company in Hair Transplant employing the FUE technique (Follicular Unit Extraction), we've carefully assessed your case. To restore your hairline and enhance density in the front, approximately 2200 - 2400 grafts are recommended.
Post-procedure, a personalized medical treatment plan is advised to maintain the health of your native hair.
It's worth noting that your donor area appears to have lower density, posing a challenge in achieving optimal coverage. We always strive for the best results and encourage you to thoroughly educate yourself about hair transplantation before proceeding.
The cost for the recommended 2400 grafts is $5520 USD
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I have attached my images. I really appreciate any feedback you guys have.
S