rodfl

You're welcome....

2 hours ago, Shifty said:

SMP - Scalp Micro Pigmentation. You can basically tattoo the scar to hide it.

Yes. I tried that. Didn't work out for me. I have light hair so maybe the ink was too light..They tried twice

19 hours ago, rodfl said:

I have to agree with Shmiggy!!  I have been blessed with a stretch scar on the back of my head. My last procedure was about 8 years ago. Luckily, I have been able to improve the appearance somewhat. I will never be able to shave my head, or go as close as a number 4 clipper cut.

I had two additional surgeries to repair the mistakes from the original two procedures.. Unfortunately , the last surgery left me with a scar that can not be repaired.. I flew to Vancouver and Baltimore even visited some locals in Fl only to hear the same thing..." Don't touch it. You run the risk of making it worse".  I will not have another surgery.

Your story has inspired me. Thank you

 

19 hours ago, Shifty said:

That sucks, have you looked into SMP?

NO. not sure what that is lol.. I don't want to be totally negative about HT"s.  I did get good coverage but the hairline is straight and not natural looking. I can do things to camouflage the appearance with hairstyle and fibers etcetera . What stresses me out most is wind, and water.  I'm very athletic and play a lot of sports so I'm self conscious and wear hats a lot. Try my best to avoid pool parties and water sports.  The scar on the back of my head is easy to conceal when my hair is dry so that sucks too.

The good news is my hair has responded really well to Laser light therapy. I've started growing blond vellus hairs in front of my transplanted hairline. After reading your blog I  I"ve started micro/minox/same shampoo/vitamins.. I have taken dutasteride for about ten years (That's what one of the Dr's in Vancouver recommended because it blocks both forms of DHT) It works really well for me.

I have to agree with Shmiggy!!  I have been blessed with a stretch scar on the back of my head. My last procedure was about 8 years ago. Luckily, I have been able to improve the appearance somewhat. I will never be able to shave my head, or go as close as a number 4 clipper cut.

I had two additional surgeries to repair the mistakes from the original two procedures.. Unfortunately , the last surgery left me with a scar that can not be repaired.. I flew to Vancouver and Baltimore even visited some locals in Fl only to hear the same thing..." Don't touch it. You run the risk of making it worse".  I will not have another surgery.

Your story has inspired me. Thank you

Amazing results! How long has it taken the hairs in front to grow? Have you cut them at all?

I've had these blonde Vellus hair pop up. It seems they are not growing in length so much-- but appear to be getting thicker at the base.

I am truly impressed with your results. Thank you for sharing your experience with such detail. 

I have gathered all of the products you mention, and will start next week.

Thanks again

Dr. Markou is a joke... His office manager John  does all of the bs consultations. Markou walks into the surgery room, and Jon tells him what to do.

Do not waste your time, or money on these guys.

They continue to change their business name, and move to different locations. They have also paid to have negative content removed from the web.

Jay,

I am so sorry this is happening to you!! Shouldn't your Dr be the one that is researching, and trying to figure out what is going on? He himself said he has never seen anything like it before. i would think he would be willing to send you to a Dermatologist, or find something to relieve the redness. I mean he is the Dr. right? Amazes me how they just say "sorry" come back and see me in a few months.

Maybe you should take a look at HGH therapy. I have been taking HGH for about a month, and so far Ive seen amazing results including repair, and regeneration of old injuries.....Im not a DR, but I know how it has helped me.

Hello Members,

I had a HT procedure with Dr. Markou formerly with the Hair and Scalp clinic of Clearwater.

Just a FYI he has now changed the name of his clinic to Tampa Bay Hair Restoration.

I had a terrible experience with this Doctor, and would hate to see anyone else endure the same pain, and humiliation I suffered. I have written about my experiences in the past so feel free to check it out.

Maybe things are different at his new clinic, but his bedside manner, and skills were terrible when I was his patient.

Do your research before having any procedure with him. If you are considering having a HT with him I'm available to chat, or message me, and I can fill you in on my experience.

Rodfl

one of the worst experiences in my life!! again avoid these quacks, and the hair and scalp clinic in clearwater, and largo, Fl. The Clinic manager is the equivalent of a used car salesman and will say whatever you want to hear. Im sorry that you had such a bad experience , my sole reason for the initial post was to warn people about these guys- too bad you didn't read this prior to the surgery.

Rod

I hope that you had a better experience than I did ! John convinced me that after having two ok surgeries with Dr Riggs that Dr Markou was the bomb and I should have another surgery to fill in the frontal hair line to make it all look more natural. Lets see he jotted down on a piece of paper a forest full of trees, and explained that when the trees end and you have an open meadow the tree line looks all rough and straight--so then you have to take some weeds, and shrubs and strategically place them in front of the trees so that you get the appearance of a nice soft smooth look--------------I can still puke when i hear him say those words. The problem was that I had run out of a space large enough to take any more weeds, and shrubs.

Now being all professional and caring, and supportive he should of simply told me that i no longer had enough shrubs to replant in front of the trees----no! he had Dr Markou cut my head open lower than any Dr should--- I was left with a huge nasty bloody red scar that I still wear ten years later. If only I could go back in time and be that little nervous, and scared kid that let those two quacks cut me open, and of course I would have handled the entire situation totally different, and you can bet there would have been an attorney involved..

Be careful out there guys!!! research, study and question everything

Rodfl

Thanks for the reminder, but if even one person sees this post and can avoid having surgery with Dr Markou then i will sleep better knowing i have offered my advice.

it has been ten years since I last logged into the forum, and I am so happy that my warnings have prevented at least one patient from having surgery with these two clowns.

Thank God for this social network.

Rodfl

Hey guys I know you have read this a thousand times---but I am experiencing some sexual side effects from Avodart-----The drug is working great and I dont want to stop taking it---Does anyone know If I can reduce the dose or take it every other day to help decrease the effects??

Bill,

I need to have some old plugs removed and replanted before having the hairline reconstructed----Not sure what I will do if anything about the scar issue-----Dr Hasson wanted to do a browl lift and then have me return 8 months later--I want to have someone local do the lift, or core incase of any complications--then return to Dr.Hasson to have the hairline reconstructed and HT

I have visited and decided to have my HT by one of the top Docs in Canada--However I need to have some repair work prior to the HT--I am trying to make as many local consults as possible as I am not comfortable having my repair work done in Canada--I would like to have my repair work done local so that I may visit the Doc as often as needed--without traveling the long distance and to avoid the costly airfare----So now I am looking for a top Doc in the Va region to perform my repair work----I have a consult lined up with Dr. Vogel of Baltimore---Has anyone had any exerience or adivce for me concerning Dr Vogel ( I have already spoken with NOBuzz) I am not able to find much information on the sites pertaining to Pt visits,experiences etc.

I would like to have as many consults as possible before making a decission on the repair work----I need some good Docs in the Va region???

Rfla

I have visited and decided to have my HT by one of the top Docs in Canada--However I need to have some repair work prior to the HT--I am trying to make as many local consults as possible as I am not comfortable having my repair work done in Canada--I would like to have my repair work done local so that I may visit the Doc as often as needed--without traveling the long distance and to avoid the costly airfare----So now I am looking for a top Doc in the Va region to perform my repair work----I have a consult lined up with Dr. Vogel of Baltimore---Has anyone had any exerience or adivce for me concerning Dr Vogel ( I have already spoken with NOBuzz) I am not able to find much information on the sites pertaining to Pt visits,experiences etc.

I would like to have as many consults as possible before making a decission on the repair work----I need some good Docs in the Va region???

Rfla

Guys,

seems like the more I research the topic of medications the more confused I get lol

So far I have come to the beliefs that

Avodart is more powerful than Propecia (but not FDA approved or nearly as studied) Leading Doctor has switched my meds from pro to Avo

Was told not to bother with Rogaine---the results are minimal and not really worth it?

So for right now I am taking Avodart (after ten years of taking propecia--with good results--but seem to be fading somewhat)

and using Nioxin Shampoo

Any other suggestions?

Rfla

Buzz

saw the pics they look great---Now I have more hope that maybe I too can be helped by Dr. Vogel. Did you have your plugs cored and replaced and then additional graphs taken from a donor area?

R

Anyone see any problem with taking both Avodart, and Propecia alternating every other night?

Anyone see any problem with taking both Avodart, and Propecia alternating every other night?

I thought Dr.Vogel was part of the coalition??

Any personal experiences or thoughts on Dr.Vogel in MD.

NO Buzz,

No I am not familiar with Dr.Vogel at all---I have only accused one Doctor of being a butcher and It certainly was not Doc Vogel---I was trying to find out more about a Dr. Weigle that I met with years ago---But I do have some questions for you--I would like to know more about Dr vogels repair work?? and his website

would appreciate your help

What technique did he use?? Did he do the browl lift incision technique--or did he just reomove the plugs and replant them?

R