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I like that you give away extra grafts most doctors do not, this actually lowers the cost per graft. Since you are one of the few Physicians that post, what are your thoughts on paying per session vs paying per graft?

The other point that i want to make is do not be afraid to bargain with these doctors, you can get at least 1.00/graft lower than the first price quoted, for most people there are more than enough good docs in a geographical are so you are able to shop around.

Has this happened with coalition members?

Bill, shouldn't all coalition members abide by the same standards?

Many dr's sub-cut their grafts to increase their numbers, what i am saying is to get your dr to agree to implant x number of grafts into a given area for a set price.

The name of the dr does not matter, paying by graft is "old school", there is no other cosmetic surgery in which you pay by unit. What you do is agree upon the area to be covered, such as 40 grafts/cm2 you and the dr. sign off on this, and you agree upon the price, this puts the patient back in control.

Why are members still paying per graft? You are better off paying a flat fee for the area that is to be transplanted. I did this on my last procedure and it worked out very well.

Why are members still paying per graft? You are better off paying a flat fee for the area that is to be transplanted. I did this on my last procedure and it worked out very well.

I'm still confused, as long as a doctor produces good results a patient shouldn't care about their training or medical background.

Dr. Feller, If there is no need for a hair restoration board, is there a need for other medical speciality boards?

What is the difference between the ABHRS and the American Board of Hair Transplant Surgery ?

Lets wait and see what his 12 month photos show. Shouldn't a person lose a significant amount of recipient hair before starting this procedure? How many clients do you turn away each month, or is everyone a candidate? What is the minimum age that your clinic will do a transplant on? Should the Hair Transplant Network impose age limits as part of their standards?

We are seeing more and more of this, A patient of H&W posted is results at 5.5 months, and he had more hair in his before photos, then in the 5 month photos, in my opinion he should have never been done, he will never see his native hair again, and was just set up for future surgeries wether he can afford them or not, Doctors have to be more accountable and responsible.

During the consultation, the doctor should take into account the amount of existing hair and let the patient know that if shock loss occurs there might not be a net gain of hair. Was this covered during your consultation?

The same thing happened with me on all 3 of my surgeries, that is just a sign that the hairs are starting to come in, wash your hair with an anti-bacterial soap. If one of the pipmles gets worse and won't go away, go see your doctor he will lance it and it will be fine.