folicallychallenged

I just posted my 6 months photos in my blog. If anyone is interested the address is

Looking great mate! crown filling in nicely and you look like a completely new man from your pre ht1 photos!! Fantastic!

Originally posted by TonySC:

Just curious...how much did the 4K graphs cost with Dr. Feller ?

$14k

I paid about ??7300, but the price would now be about ??9125

Cheers Bill,

I have excellent donor, so the plan is to go back in around 2 years and go for a big one again to fill the crown and possibly add density or lower the hairline a bit.

FC

A month has flown by since I had my first ht with Dr Feller. I've only recently received the photos and only now have I had the time to put everything together.

I stayed at the Andrews hotel in Great Neck, which is a US 3* but is more like a UK 4*, it's a nice little hotel, which I'd recommend to any Dr Feller patient.

On the day, my very early 6.50am taxi was a couple of minutes even earlier. I ended up getting to Dr Feller's office just before 7am, which was way WAY too early as I wasn't supposed to be there until 7.45! So I ended up twiddling my thumbs for 40 minutes. Note the journey form the Andrews to the office takes 5 mins!

Once the Doc arrived we went to his office where he took some photos, we then discussed my plans, I'd deliberated for a long time about exactly what I wanted done, but I was still very unsure, so I left it up to the expert and let him do his thing!

In the end he went for 3,000 grafts in the front half and 1,000 in the crown, I know my crown is still likely to be very thin, but it should give me some coverage and this is something that can be addressed in ht2. The gap left between the two parts is where my hair is at its thickest, but again possibly something to be addressed in ht2.

The op itself was pretty painless, the injections are renown as being the worst part, I've read someone liken them to wasp stings and that's about the jist of it, not particularly fun but nothing too heinous, anyway they were over within a few minutes. I then sat there in a valium induced trance for hour upon hour, I think I may have been too high to be bored, because I didn't even ask for the tv to be put on ?????  . The op itself wasn't anywhere near as bad as I anticipated it was after I started to feel rough.

After it was over and I got out of the chair and I started to feel a little odd, I got the shakes and my breathing quickened. I then proceeded to faint for maybe 10 seconds. It took me I guess about 30 minutes to feel half normal again. Dr Feller put it partly to the adrenalin shots and the fact that I didn't want lunch, as I didn't want to slow the techs down. So moral of the story is unless you want to like me look like a tit and suffer some moderate embarrassment....eat something for lunch ????? 

The Doc then gave me a lift back to my hotel, I think he was afraid I might never make it back............Dead patients are after all bad for business ????? 

First night was really tough, I couldn't eat anything, I threw up twice for whatever reason, and I only managed to get to sleep in the early hours of the morning. Though, when I woke up I felt pretty good and I even went down for breakfast at 9.30.

All in all I was a provided an excellent standard of service and care by Dr Feller and his staff, I'm only a month out so I obviously can't speak for results yet, but I'm confident. and I'm already putting money away for ht2! The dreaded hair greed has struck again!

Bullit boy,

There is an easy way to counter that problem and that is to go with one of the many surgeons who don't charge anything to plant the extra grafts such as Dr Carmen. I think i remember reading somewhere a while ago that Dr Hasson gave someone around 800 grafts for free, i can't find the link but i don't think i made it up

Originally posted by bullitnut:

im sorry let me get this right your saying that if the doc over harvests you have to pay for half and the other half is free, now then what happens if he over harvests and the patient is completely up to budget and cant possibly find anymore money arent hts expensive enough without getting suprised half way through with an extra amount to pay surely if the doctor over harvests this has nothing to do with the patient its totally beyond his control its the doctors fault so what happens if they havent got the money where do the graphts go then? im not having a dig at dr rahal as hes one of the best but this sounds wrong to me if the doc over harvests the graphts should be free or there should be a disclaimer on their website saying extra charges may occur. SORRY IF IVE OFFENDED ANYONE but after saving for 2 years for a ht the last thing potential patients want to hear is that there maybe hidden charges.If ive misunderstood the situation i apolagise and this has no detrement to the rahal team as in my opinion for what its worth they look fantastic!!

I think you make a very good point Bullit. If the patient can't pay then what happens?

Originally posted by PLEASE GROW PLEASE:

You addressed that to FS but it should have been to me.

Wasnt trying aggravate anyone but YOU.

You havent made ONE legitimate point . Nothing but false accusations.

I cant even win an argument with my own 15 year old son but your easy money

Now you know how FS felt being aggravated.

There is NO argument here.

FS has an very good transplant as pointed out by ALOT of people including OTHER doctors and tech and consultants and posters .

 

Ive seen on other threads how Spex is EXTREMELY impressed with the Farjo clinic and believes they are top dogs in the UK and that there no reason for UK guys to travel anymore so maybe he really wanted to marvel at their fantastic work .

 

The sign of a poor argument is to wave the white flag my friend.

I think your starting to realize you made a silly mistake and now wanted to switch from FS back to Spex.

Anyway I hope you find what your looking for

Honestly, in half of that thread i didn't know what you were babbling on about... Switching from FS back to Spex? uh?

This really is the last post now, because i've gotta work. Carry on getting angry my friend better out than in

Originally posted by Bill - Associate Publisher:

folicallychallenged,

 

It appears as if the controversy was over and done with. Even Spex cleared up any misunderstanding. But you still seem quite defensive.

 

Are you a Dr. Feller patient? What is your interest in this particular thread?

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

Hey Bill,

I wasn't defensive at all, i just wanted to reply to some of what PGP said and reiterate my point.

I have a ht booked with Dr Feller on the 17th Oct, so yes i will soon be a Dr Feller patient. I will of course be documentng my progress with clear pictures and a warts n'all account so that others can make an informed decision concerning their ht surgeon, just the same as i did.

However, i fail to see how a choice of Dr Feller as my surgeon has any bearing on the validity of my observations in this thread?

I'm fairly intelligent and free thinking and i have definately not been brainwashed, i am not a sheep, nor do i have any particular allegiance. I understand that issues may have occured before my presence on the boards, but i am not privy to the substance of those issues. I don't care to be honest, i just want solid hard cold facts/evidence upon which everyone can draw their own conclusions about what is exactly what.

I have no issue with the Farjo clinic per se. There are quite a few of their results i've liked, on another forum i've actually made a point of saying that as a fellow NW6, i really liked Balodys transformation.

Lastly, I don't wish for anyone to reduce this to a clinic v clinic battle, so i'll withdraw now and i won't post again on this thread.

I look forward to seeing some good photos sometime soon. I like many others respect transparancy.

Originally posted by PLEASE GROW PLEASE:

Once again Folically HE OWES US NOTHING.

Its a PATIENT posting not a clinic.

Why dont you pm all the other guys that you may feel pictures are inaccurate . Pm me after the 3000th one then and Ill send you some seeds for the money tree.

Who the F is anyone bugging a guy for a live photoshoot anyway.

ONE guy said hes a Bobman in the works ,by the way Fallenstar thats ANOTHER compliment.

Have some class like the American Feller Patients and get off Spexs nuts.

I hope your not a Feller patient because Im quite sure Spex doesnt want this how wonderful Farjo clinic is thread to keep going.

PGP,

Again instead of being civil you have to try and resort to aggrevating people to try and win a point, its the sign of a poor argument. (try harder next time to get you little kicks ) I won't post on this thread again, so you can have the last word....i know you like to. 'simple things ay'

PGP,

Reading from your other posts I know you have a tendency to keep on and have the last word. But I find your accusations that Spex was aggressive and harassing toward FS inaccurate, for whatever reason I think you are just trying to cause a little bit of aggravation. Read his posts, he was ultra polite in his requests. I find them perfectly reasonable and he only persisted because no direct yes or no answer was given.

Also why would I be handing anyone an award for their photography? I may have only been reading the boards for a couple of hours a day for 4 months but my eye sight is 20/20.

You can brown nose FS and call me a half brain all you like, but I've had emails from 2 others who align with my thinking.

I'd like to see some clear photos before we start declaring Fs the new bobman

I agree with you Bill, from that angle scar looks really good, i'd like to see some more good clear photos tho. Then like i said if i'm proved wrong i'll apologise, until then as far as i'm concerned the juries out.

I've gotta go work now, speak 2 you all later.

Originally posted by PLEASE GROW PLEASE:

PGP i don't know where your coming from mate, but Spex is one of the good guys. Attacking his character by questioning his ethics and accusing him of being a stalker, while you are creating an argument based on untruths and unknowns and purposely misquoting Spex's words to bolster your argument is both a cheek and a farce

 

The word mate tells it all . I actually like Spex but Fallenstar owes you NOTHING.

Wait until a patient COMPLAINS then pounce and accuse.

Everyone knows that a recommended surgeon who is shown to have produced a shitty result will own up to it and makes things right .

So for Fallenstar to "make " it appear a good result he must be stupid as hell.

Spex has went to far . He not the fhi . The guy said to come after surgery not before . Is that too hard to understand.

How about he going on a worldwide tour to satisfy you.

How about YOU go see him and report back.

The word mate says it all? So because i use the same colloquialism as Spex i must what? be a Spex shill or something? Usual charge ay mate?

when you post photos on the forums you've gotta be prepared to be scrutinised I'm entitled to my opinion and i merely stated it. Neither your nor i can be proved definitively correct until we see hard clear evidence.

Bill,

I stand by my words concerning the dermmatch in his hair, as soon as i saw it, it reminded me of shaun williamson's hair. I can't say why someone would do such a thing, because i can't speak for someone else's state of mind nor assess what is logical to someone else. Neither can i say for definate that he has dermmatch and if i'm proved wrong i will completely apologise.

I'm currently writing my thesis and working 3 part time jobs, hence i'm extremely busy. But i do have 30 minutes spare between now and October

Also i don't know if there is anything in this, but Fallenstar seemed quite enthusiastic about meeting spex, that was until he said he'd better check with Mick and Dr Farjo. Straight after doing so he was too busy

Like i said i have no agenda i just like transparency, like i'm sure everyone else does.

Look i'm gonna cut through the subterfuge/the bs. I hate to question someone's integrity, but i think in those photos Fallenstar has dermmatch in his hair.

I would love to be proved wrong and i will apologise to all concerned if i am wrong, its just that i don't think i'm wrong. If i can see it, i think a lot of other people can see it.

Furthermore, if posters are going to revere Fallenstar as the next Bobman or Nick Nitro then then we need better verification than those photos. I find the evasivenss of the OP fishy and i also think that if these results are as fantastic as they seem, then the Farjo clinic would be begging and paying Fallenstar to show off his results as a showcase, instead of giving an excuse that FS is busy until October

I fail to see why Spex can only meet with this patient after the surgery? Is there something to hide? like the possible removal of a bad scar?

PGP i don't know where your coming from mate, but Spex is one of the good guys. Attacking his character by questioning his ethics and accusing him of being a stalker, while you are creating an argument based on untruths and unknowns and purposely misquoting Spex's words to bolster your argument is both a cheek and a farce.

I have no agenda, i just think theres a lot of BS floating about in the forums and if clinics want our respect and trust they should offer complete 100% transparency.

I've said my piece, i'll wait for you all to start attacking me now.

Your a hair geek and Im a girl geek but if she says no the first time walk away or its called STALKING here in US.

Listen I like you but I certainly wouldnt want you taking pictures and picking at my hair like a monkey.

 

but he didn't say no he was just evasive.

 

Maybe he doesnt like the fact that other Fellers patients have bashed his clinic.

Your comfortable with showing off your hair under any conditions but you had alot of grafts put in a very small area and 2 you get paid for it.

 

Letting Spex take some photos and have a look would be a fantastic way to put the Farjo bashing to rest. By being evasive it just gives Farjo bashers more fuel the best way to counter their arguments is to be completely transparant and give prospective patients as much evidence as possible to base a decision on.

 

You get paid for bringing UK guys to Feller. Im just letting you know that its just not MY opinion like you say on how people feel . Pms prove otherwise.

 

Why aren't they saying anything then?

Fallenstar has agreed to show his hair to anyone who would like to see it, though it has to be on his terms re timing etc.

 

No he hasn't, he said he hasn't got half an hour free until October. But if he doesn't want to meet Spex then thats fair enough thats his perogative.

 

Mick as the Farjo representative, i thought you would have been encouraging Fallenstar to meet Spex and show of his results, as they look fantastic and at the end of the day transparancy is good for everyone.

 

Would it be possible to take some better photos close up and outside in a better light?

Originally posted by spex:

PGP - i am TRULY impressed by Fallenstars results. I meet many guys all the time who have received HT's and am very interested to see what appears a great one here especially when its only a 100 miles away from me. The transformation is quite something so far from the pictures shown - This is very clear to see to anyone.

 

I am a "hair geek" though as you know - and I personally wanted to see the result in person and wanted to try make it as easy as possible for Fallenstar as to not inconvenience him. He is obviously a busy chap and has little free time.

 

 

I would like to apologise if my line of questioning has come across as childish and repetitive IYO - I GENUINELY really want to see these results as they are now in person - and wanted to try give Fallenstar every opportunity to allow a meet to happen - Would you not have loved to see this HT in person given the chance?

 

Its not going to happen and that's cool as i see he has been online a few times and not replied - that's cool -

 

I apologise to Fallenstar here publicly for repeating myself and making a few attempts at meeting him to see his HT. I appreciate his privacy and opinion - he will hear NOTHING more from me on the subject.

 

I hope someone else here has an opportunity to see the work and report back as it appears great and I wish him all the very best with his upcoming session in November. Hasslehoff eat your heart out!!!

 

Best Regards

Spex

If i had a ht like that i'd wanna show it off to everyone.. hmm

Hey Ritchie, how did you have to pay ??35? I just had to send them a letter and they are gonna post the results to me at no cost.

Originally posted by FenderPlayer:

I just created a blog on this site. For anyone interested, here's the link to it.

 

http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=876

Your gonna get some terrific results mate, well done roll on the next 6 months ay!

ive 99 percent made up my mind its going to be feller as there are many good cases posted that impress me

Theres nothing like hard evidence to make a decision on,

All the best bullit, you've got a great attitude

Originally posted by bullitnut:

hi as everybody well knows from my previous threads that i was butchered by the norton clinic in wakefield at a cost of ??5000.Well due to the fact that some of the norton staff have decided to mutiny and start their own butchers shop im posting to warn people not to go near FUECLINICS as they are run by jeremy isherwood the gentleman that ran norton for years also their master fue surgeon is Theo Vernikos who used to work at the norton also. below is a link to my norton videos on youtube if this is not allowed feel free to remove you can always do your own search on youtube for the norton clinic or fueclinics thanks again.(CAN I PLEASE STRESS THIS IS NOT A WITCH HUNT IM JUST TRYING TO PREVENT OTHERS MAKING THE SAME MISTAKES I DID)i appreciate quality isnt very good but they were taken on a phone but they should get the point across regards bullitnut

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfvqG-IFMC0

Any ideas on what surgeon you might choose and what your going to have done?

Ritchie is right you are a impressive detective and doing good work to make people aware! When i first started researching the Norton website was one of the first sites i visited, i'm glad i found the forums before i made a decision and i'm grateful as i'm sure many others are to people such as yourself for sharing your results, so that we can make a considered informed decision. Top man!

Keep up the good work Bullit.

Do you have any plans to have work done done in the future or have Norton put you off for good?

Sorry Bill i didn't explain myself properly then. There are three sets of photos in Dr Feller's montage 2 immediate post op sets and one grown out. I was asking if the 2nd set of im post photos was of Joe who is the grown out patient in the 3rd set.

The reason i asked is becos i don't think it is, but i think a lot of people seeing the montage for the first time will assume that the 3rd set of photos are grown out photos of the 2nd set becos they look similar.

Originally posted by amanindia:

GOD BLESS YOY WITH MORE HAIRS AND HAPPINESS.

Lol looks like your in his good books Bill