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Wow - your results are really going to piss off the Hasson,Wong,Shapiro sycophants!!

Sword's consultants recommend the number of grafts and schedule appointments, also. Ironically, Sword worked for Bosley...

I had a procedure done there in 1997. Nothing bad happened, but I didn't notice a real improvement, either. It was at that time that I just gave up, until I stumbled onto this site last year. I had a procedure done by Dr. Siporin in West LA, and I feel confident my research will play (grow) out well in the coming months. bb

Just remember to hit "spell check!"

Look at 4RX.COM, also. bb

Wylie, After a number of procedures in the 80s and 90s, I just gave up hope that I would get what I paid for. Fortunately, my frustration saved enough donor hair that I was able to have 2 FUT surgeries in the past 1 1/2 years. I pleased with the first and look forward to the second. This site has restored my faith in HT surgery, at least the surgeons that are recommended. Best regards, bb

I had both the plug grafts and follicular unit transplants, and I can tell you there is a significant difference between what is seen and what isn't. I had a number of procedures using the former method, primarily to hide each previous surgery. Maybe I was just sensitive, but I always felt people were looking at my hairline and thinking, "he had a hair transplant." Luckily, I had enough donor hair to get a total of 2800 FUT over the past 15 months. I can honestly say that, while I notice a marked degree of fullness, I can't tell the native hairs from the transplanted. If I can't, I doubt anyone else can. Do what others on this site have suggested: do your research, talk to a recommended surgeon, and proceed with confidence. bb

My blood pressure was pretty high when I started my surgery, so I was given a few valium to settle down. I was so loopy that the janitor could have been doing the transplants. However, all turned out well, since I had the surgery done by one of the Docs recommended here.

Granted; but it's an open web site and I expressed my opinions. The recommended So. Cal. surgeons appear on this site, and that is to what I was referring. Thanks! bb

Just bear in mind that many posters here are reimbursed for recommending particular surgeons. Also, I'm pretty sure that this site charges doctors a monthly fee to be represented. Consequently, you get a wealth of promotion from a contingent of employees. There are several top hair transplant doctors in Southern California, if you do your research. I'm just not convinced that Hasson, Wong, et al. have the corner on artistic hair transplantation. They are willing to pay for web site exposure, which doubles their outreach capabilities. bb

I chose Dr. Siporin, also. I certainly would not have had many options, and would not have known about Dr. Siporin's reputation, if it hadn't for the information on this forum. "You're in good hands...." etc. bb

I had two procedures at Bosley. They involved the old "punch graft" method, and I had micro and mini grafts placed in my hairline. I didn't see any results, one way or the other. After 11 procedures with different doctors, using the protocol I described, I just gave up. When I found this site, it gave me hope and the name of a well reviewed Dr (Siporin). I won't know the results of my final surgery for at least 4 more months, but I'm confident I will finally see something besides pluggy looking hairs. However, you are getting the surgery, and YOU have to choose the surgeon. As numerous posters have said on this site: "choose wisely, young man." bb

Have a consultation with Dr. Siporin in West Los Angeles (he was reviewed on the forum, not too long ago). Bosley doesn't have a very good reputation, and their per graft charge isn't justified. b

Ringo, If you are pleased with your first round results, why change? I know this sounds like heresy to the anti-MHR crowd, but maybe your doctor is one of the good ones. Of course, you may have other reasons to switch.. b

I'm not well versed on the subject, but I do know that there is a procedure that combines the old scars with the new one (scar revision). One of the old timers can chime in here..

Sounds as though you did the right thing by cancelling. It makes me wonder why everyone is so "ga-ga" over Shapiro Medical! Maybe they learned everything from Bosley, which is a frightening thought. b

What about his deposit? b

Yar, dude! b

ANY form of surgery involves risks!!

I bought Propecia from a local pharmacy, but I decided to give 4RX.com a shot. I haven't received my order yet, but I'll let you know how the generic works. The 4RX web site is impressive, and I looked up the manufacturers of their medication. It all looks good, but "the proof of the pudding..." Hang in there! b

One other thing: follow the advice of the other posters on this site. Although I was fairly lucky that I did not get poor results from Bosley, et al., I know I could have saved a significant amount of time (and donor hair) if I'd had knowledge of this network 5 years ago. b

Crown has had at least one significant malpractice judgment against them, as I recall from reading the "LA Times." b

Thanks for the info.! b

I'm wondering what guides Pat to visit some clinics and not others. This not really a criticism, rather a question. I know that a lot is written about Bosley, MHR, and so on, but I'm wondering if the negative comments can or cannot be validated by an in-depth, in-person review. In any case, I am very appreciative of this forum, since it has successfully guided me to, in my opinion, an excellent hair transplant surgeon. Thanks! b

I'm wondering what guides Pat to visit some clinics and not others. This not really a criticism, rather a question. I know that a lot is written about Bosley, MHR, and so on, but I'm wondering if the negative comments can or cannot be validated by an in-depth, in-person review. In any case, I am very appreciative of this forum, since it has successfully guided me to, in my opinion, an excellent hair transplant surgeon. Thanks! b