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More hair? I'm pretty much planning on getting the HT and just going with an unaggressive plan. I'm not going to add much to the hairline, in case of future receding. I'll have it filled in slightly on the receded parts, but most of my donor hair should go to the middle of my hair..where future loss will occur. Of course, I will get on Propecia ASAP. Chris

wouldn't 5,000 grafts cost like $20,000???

Thanks for the advice. Any more Pistone info, anyone...anything? Here are better pics of me...taken minutes ago. http://homepage.mac.com/chrisd7/PhotoAlbum36.html http://homepage.mac.com/chrisd7/PhotoAlbum37.html Password: Pistone

Anyone find anything else about Pistone? Anything further would be appreciated. I don't know if it's safe to say that because I can't find anything BAD about him means that there hasn't been anything bad...but it seems like a good sign.

You know, I am doing this for myself; for the way I feel and the way I go about my life. I just want to have my hair back...as simple as that sounds, it's obviously something very hard to deal with and to treat. I'm not going in to this blindly. I'm probably more in-the-know than a lot of people that have had HTs. Obviously I found this place, right? You can see that I have sought out the opinions of those who have actually experienced HTs--good and bad ones. Next Friday, I'll talk to the doctor. I will walk away and hopefully get my deposit back, if what I find him saying heavily contradicts all of what is in this thread. If he can tell me something that makes sense and seems legit, I'll listen and might even go through with the HT. I would even walk away with a loss of $3,250 if I feel I am putting myself into a dead-end situation. I'll let you know what happens next weekend. If I get the HT, I'll post pics, if I don't I'll let you know what my next steps will be. Chris

Yes, I am going to talk to the doctor honestly and be straightforward with him. If I he can not assure me that this procedure will work out well for me, I am prepared to walk away. I'll even lose the deposit if I have to, as $3,250 can be replaced and a messed up head cannot be. Thanks for all of the help guys, you've been fantastic. Chris

Can an HT help with diffuse thinning? I mean, can they hit specific targets and do overall density? God, I am feeling like shit about this right now... I don't think I can just walk away now either, since they have my deposit.

Okay, let's put a few things aside for a second... What is the likelihood that this procedure will leave me with a WORSE head of hair? Since I plan on getting subsequent procedures, will the issue of future hair-loss be that big of an issue, especially since i'll be on a daily regimen of Propecia? I also want to just reiterate how much I appreciate this forum and you guys for being so awesome about this. It's hard to come out and talk about a subject like this, so openly. Not only have you given me great advice and seem to genuinely care about the well-being of others, you do it selflessly. I'm sorry to those who I've ticked off or offended. Thank you. Also, if anyone knows ANYTHING about Dr. Pistone or HEARS anything...or even if you have a way of finding these things out...it would be so amazing if you could and would let me know. Most of you seem to be way more in touch with this whole industry that I ever will, so please, if at all possible; maybe you could find valuable information for me.

I'm thinking it would be okay for me to get back to some light cycling (maybe 20-25 minutes) after 7-10 days from the surgery. I'll get back to weights (light ones) hopefully after 2 weeks, and then a normal routine after a full month. I think this is where being only 20 is a good thing, in the post-op healing process.

Okay, let me start by apologizing. You have to understand how frustrated I am, coming in here, posting, and then having almost everyone tell me that I am being foolish. I worked for 3 years to pay for this, saving almost every penny while my friends spent their money on clothes, cars, girlfriends, and partying. I saved mine up for a HAIR TRANSPLANT. I just feel so down right now...hearing this, with just a week to go until my scheduled procedure. I almost want to print this thread out and bring it to the doctor and see what he says about it all. This whole ordeal is so emotionally hard to handle and the last thing I was looking for was second-guesses. I just didn't expect it and my reactions were out of frustration and misunderstanding. I'm hoping that my hair loss can be fixed! I thought this was the best option available to me and the only thing making it hard would be the expense. I just really assumed that by getting this procedure now, my hair could look great for 2-3 years, then I'd probably have to go back for another procedure to fill in whatever else starts to go (if it does), and possibly a 3rd procedure 5 years from now. I just want to look good at my age and feel confident instead of self conscious and depressed. I don't want to do anything that will hurt me permanently! All I'm hoping is that this procedure will fix my hairline and add some density to the front top. What I've heard here is that the procedure could leave me thinner than what I have now, give me an ugly and permanent scar, and will not hold up over time due to continual balding. What am I to do?

I am a fitness fanatic and I exercise at least 4-5 times a week. I'm really into weight lifting and have been putting off the cardio lately (I know, I know), and have found what I consider to be the holy grail of supplement prices. www.dpsnutrition.net has amazing prices and they deliver 2nd day (standard) if you're in PA. If you're near PA, I'm not positive on the exact delivery times. Anyway, just check them out and let me know if you think they've got good prices...If you know of anything better, let me know..if I can save money on these things, all the better. BTW, Muscle Milk is the best protein powder I've ever used...and it's only $19.99 per tub. Sorry for the rant!

Well, wish me luck, because I am getting the HT.

I genuinely do thank you for you concern, but my hair loss at age 20 is that of someone in their 30's. The reason that most places won't perform a surgery on someone under 21 is because they say that there is no discernable pattern of baldness...in my case, there is an obvious one. I really do thank you for your concern, though, it's good to know people care.

I am going to get the HT and I am going to take Propecia. Period.

Good point, Hoping. The other thing I'm concerned about are posts from people EMPLOYED by particular HT surgeons. It really bothers me when they also try to compare a doctor (that they do not have information about) with a "writer and researcher of art" and a "real artist like Van Gogh." Wow, just wow. Maybe you should do some research before you speak? I take some of those comments and throw them in the cabinet, along with the Procerin. Just because you don't know of the doctor, doesn't mean they don't do top notch work...possibly even better work than Hasson and Wong?

How many FU's was this?

He has done over 6,000 procedures.

It's hard to take you seriously when you say that the people at the Hershey Medical Center don't know anything... http://webapp.hmc.psu.edu/physdir/provider.cfm?id=jmill...n=phys&method=select

Where to buy? How much is too much to pay? 1 mg tablets? Is a cheaper, generic version an alternative or is it bunk? Thanks Chris

I agree that this would normally be the case but..and I have not yet stated this...my mother had breast cancer and during that time my father got to know the Chief of Surgery at the Hershey Medical Center very well. Since I decided to get the HT, my dad contacted this man and asked about Dr. Pistone. Everything checked out and he is considered top notch by the Hershey people. This gave my dad enough confidence to allow me to move forward.

I will indeed keep you all posted. I think hair can be transplanted and still leave my other hair intact and growing as usual. I don't think my pattern/family history would suggest otherwise.

I am going forward with the procedure...I want my damn hair-line back.

Propecia didn't work for my brother, why would it work for me?

Well, here are more pics...let me know if they change your opinion. http://homepage.mac.com/chrisd7/PhotoAlbum35.html Password: Pistone

What do you all have to say about this fellow? http://www.inperth.com.au/users/damo/hairloss.htm