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Please Help! I am having difficulty researching options and surgeons!
davebot8888 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hey! So, 3 years ago I had 2 procedures with an Australian surgeon. The final results are not good and I am looking to get my HT fixed. I am feeling very overwhelmed by differing opinions, experience of others and the many options. To those who have had success getting great transplants my question is this... Q. What process did you use to research and decide upon a surgeon and procedure that ultimately gave you great results? Any experience you can share would be greatly appreciated! -
Need to Get Hair Transplant Fixed - Advice Please!!
davebot8888 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi There, Long story short, I have 3 questions: 1.) Can this Hair Transplant be fixed? 2.) What needs to happen to fix it? 3.) Can you recommend a surgeon to do it? - Please check out the photos (all recent) Dry Hair, Wet Hair, In bright Sunlight etc - I am willing to go pretty much anywhere in the world. Any advice greatly appreciated. Now that's out of the way, here's some more info: In 2014 I had 1000 grafts, and after another 18months I got another 300 free from the same surgeon. Now that some time has passed and I have some money saved I want to get this fixed for good. Please be honest and share your experience and opinions! Thanks. -
Is shockloss permanent? Seeking information on shockloss.
Sadsurfer posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
When transplanting new follicles between native thinning hairs, they are prone to shockloss... is this shockloss permanent to the thinning hairs or will they come back from being dormant and continue to grow out for years to come, until they excessively minituarize? Thanks in in advance for any information Ryan -
Do I appear to have good donor hair?
Sadsurfer posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
I know a lot of people will call me mad at 23 to undergo a transplant.. but answer me this.. If i don't get a transplant and TRY.. I self consciously will shave my head in the near future because my thinning is too progressed. This will leave me with a SHAVED HEAD. If I get a fue graft procedure and it works in my favour.. I will restore lost confidence within myself and restored hair for at least some years to come.. if the transplant causes shock loss and doesn't work out as well as I had planned I can still SHAVE MY HEAD.. leaving me in the same situation i would be in if I didn't TRY and go for a procedure. I would really like to know in depth what dangers I am really causing to myself my getting a procedure done? My main concern is density in my crown/top scalp.. I am not phased by a receeded hairline as I wear long hair anyway. I am currently taking 1mg finasteride/ 5mg Minoxidil combination oral capsule 1 time a day which is proving to successfully slow down my hair loss considerably. And regain some thicker hairs in midscalp. -
Hello, I've been flicking through many of these threads while conducting my research into the best approach for managing/correcting my receding hairline. I'm 25 and from the UK. I've been taking Finasteride for about 6 months but am unsure as to the results. I appear to be shedding hair still. Is this normal? I've had a few consultations already and have been advised that to restore my hairline I will require 2000 grafts in a transplant procedure. I have a good, thick, donor area and no loss on the crown. I would like to know whether it is advisable for me to opt for a transplant and, if so, who the best surgeons are in the UK? Please note, I am not willing to travel outside the UK. Any advice would be greatly received. (See pictures attached)
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Hello folks, Firstly thanks to everyone who provide their opinions regularly on this forum, although this is my first post many of you have provided me with a lot of useful information over the past couple of years. My story: Currently 22 years old male from London, started losing my hair at a very young age, got an FUE transplant at the age of 21!! In this thread I do not want to say who was my chosen surgeon, as I am going to write a full thread on my experience and before/after pictures etc. So at the time of my transplant I was on propecia, but unfortunately I had to stop taking the drug due to sides 6 months ago. I now use Finasteide gel (topical). Anyway, I had 3000 FUE grafts and it was an amazing result, however my hair loss is progressing and it doesn't look as good now. I use toppik and with that it looks good. My plans: So I think a few people will think that my best option would be to wait, but I am planning on getting another hair transplant. My donor area is no longer plentiful, but I have been told I have 3,000-4,000 scalp hair remaining. I am thinking about going to Dr Umar for a transplant consisting of 1/3 scalp and 2/3 beard grafts, and adding density to the whole top of my head. I would keep the hair buzzed down and combine it with temporary smp. Dr Umar said that from the pictures, he estimates this could be achieved with 3,000-4,500 grafts (1/3 scalp, 2/3 beard). My thinking is that, say if I got 4,500 grafts, that would bring my total up to 7,500 grafts. This should provide adequate coverge in the nw5 area, right? The purpose of this thread was to get impartial advice, I am already grateful for all that I have learned from this forum, and would appreciate some advice on my specific case. Cheers, Ronnie
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Can curls create the illusion of hair volume?
AmberLarson posted a topic in Support Group - Discuss personal issues due to Hair Loss
Hello. Lately, I've lost the 5th part of what I had had. Probably because of huge stress. Now I have to force myself to go out because I feel so ugly. How to hide it? I don't want to go aIways in the hat. And yesterday I saw on YouTube the girl with very thin hair curl it, and it created an illusion she has more hair. Can it work? And she used a curling iron. But I am afraid. Though, according to the professional curling irons reviews , this device shouldn't damage hair a lot. Or isn't it true? What would you suggest?:confused: I don't want to lose my left hair because of heat devices:( -
Considering Hair Transplant But Unsure Where To Go?
rossto286 posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Hey everyone! So I'm a new member so this is all new to me so here my story goes and in advance I appreciate the advice that is given Over the past 3 or so years I've noticed that my hairline has receded around my temples and the frontal area of my hairline, it was something that always bothered me as I think I have a large forehead and I'm limited to what kind of hairstyles I want but lately it has just bothered me more as time goes on and I want have my natural hairline I had when I was younger restored so it has brought me here! I've been following this website for months now and I find it so helpful for everyone else so I hope the same can be done for me I'm still young only at the age of 24 but over the past few months I have been researching hair transplant surgeons all across europe and I'm just slightly confused as to who would be best for me, what I want to have done and isn't too expensive either! My dad (in his 60's) and my two brothers (both in their late 30's ) have developed the exact same hairline as me so I believe it must be a form of genetics playing its role in some way and I just dont like it and want to have just a fuller more dense frontal hairline and maybe have my hairline lowered by an inch or so to give my forehead a smaller appearance, I have attached a few images of what my hairline is like at the moment, doesn't look as bad in the images at the moment as I'm letting my hair grow out so I can cover the areas of the temples that have receded but you can see where it has receded! Any advice on surgeons that arent too overly expensive I would greatly appreciate it thanks guys -
Hi everyone, I'm new to posting this page but not new to the experiences you all have faced! I decided to undergo a FUE procedure and I've followed all the aftercare instructions. It has been 2 months since the procedure and I wash my hair usually now and soak it in a little oil as my scalp has become incredibly dry. Since the op, no grafts have fallen and they have grown, but over the last week I've noticed that 3-4 tiny sharp implanted hairs have fallen out. I'm very very worried that I'm losing grafts, or this normal for them to fall out after 2 months? If someone could please provide some advice/ comments on this, I would really appreciate it!
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2nd FUT treatment advice: Asia based Doctors
wix posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Hi Everyone I'm 38 years old, from the UK, but currently living in Vietnam. I had my first and only FUT treatment approx 6 years ago in the UK at Transform in Manchester. I had approx 2500 grafts as I was quite thin on top and around the crown. The treatment worked well and got me to a stage i was happy with. The doctor told me that the remainder of my hair would fall out at some point and i would need a 2nd treatment. Well, i think that time has come! I'd researched in to my 2nd treatment and found Dr Radhi in India, but for some personal reasons of Dr Radhi's, she failed to continue communication so i am back to square one looking for the right place and doctor. So i'm looking for recommendations and any advice on my 2nd treatment. The easiest place for me to travel to would be Malaysia, and on research it seems i'd be looking at about $1.5/graft. It seems India is still cheaper (about $1/graft) and equally good quality. I know from previous searches people have replied to others about not going for the cheapest option etc, but money is an issue and these prices per graft are all i can afford and from already researching Dr Radhi, i was confident of receiving the same if not better quality than i did from Transform in the UK. So if anyone can give any advice on places and doctors in or around Asia, any personal experiences especially, i would appreciate it. I have attached a few photo's of my current hair situation. Thanks in advance... -
some general questions for newbie please
sparky1983 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
hi all some questions if I can,new to it all long story short im 34 year old from Scotland uk, receeding at front and thinning etc. I have multiple serious health issues and as result the meds etc defo a no go. cant even begin to explain how ill I am, and its weird because yad think hairloss would be least of my worries but then as we all know on here, it does affect us ,real bad (those of us who don't look like Jason statham where it suits us ha) ..my head shape etc ..not a good look. instant very unnatractive . for me, its like one thing too many have a really hard quality of life and this extra big knock is too hard. so im wanting to look into hair transplant one day. no chance of affording much for near future,but gives me hope to see the results. been some excellent celeb ht here in uk, james Nesbit, joe swash,callum best. id be totally fine with that! so some questions, why do some people have failed hair transplants,what has gone wrong ? I understand ,genetically we all have different amount of "sweet spot" donour hair, how much can this vary from person to person ? one can have 1,000 only,others 6,000? some are turned down /not considered good candidate, so some have no donour hair? how is this? is there a way to tell yourself if you have good donor hair? does every person going bald,end up with totally bald aside from low sides and back? or do some always have high sides and therefore need less coverage,so can have thicker when should someone go for one. eg im getting quite a weird shaped v at front of my head,so would surgeous ignore the centre wherehair already is,but surely it due to go soon im sure ill have many more questions, sucks as iknow the cost is so far out my reach and im really sick and bedbound for few years so maybe im dreaming . but hey even if did loads of ?1000 transplants id live with that . like I say , my quality of life is beyond explanation really,so as you all know,this hairloass stuff destroys confidence etc and its just something I refuse to accept thanks a lot for your help and advice,first post, but looked around for a few months now -
Seeking Hair Transplant Advice (Norwood 7)
MyLuckyDay posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hey everyone - I'm a male and just turned 23 a little over a month ago and really need some advice on the hair transplant process. I've done my fair share of research throughout the years and wanted to go through with this since I was 21. I've had a norwood 7 since I was 21 and I've been balding since I was about 17 or 18 years old. I can't even begin to express how much this experience has sucked in all areas of my life. I've left some questions below and any help would be greatly appreciated. I would normally cut all of my hair off but I let it grow out recently. 1. My hair is naturally very short and curly. I really do not want to do the FUT method and much rather go with FUE since I would buzz cut my hair pretty short regardless. However, I'm not sure if that would even be possible with the amount of hair I would need transplanted. Any thoughts on how much this procedure might cost me given my current hair loss stage? 2. Any great doctors that are specialized in FUE method, preferably in NY area? 3. Anyone that has experienced severe hair loss and has gone through the transplant with desired results? 4. After going though the procedure, you are normally recommend to use Rogaine or other hair growth products for several months. If you were to stop using these products about a year after the procedure, would this have an adverse effect on the hair transplant? Im basically asking if I would have to be on hair growth products for the rest of my life after the procedure or would it only be temporary? Even if you don't have answers, feel free to comment or share any suggestions. Thanks for the help! EDIT: I've looked at the scale again and think I'm probably closer to a Norwood 5A or 6. -
18 months post op, going back for 300 grafts, advice on hairline please?
davebot888 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi there, so 18 months ago I got 1000 grafts to my hairline. now I am going back to get another 300 free of charge as I felt that the hairline was a bit 'sudden' and looks to obvious in some lighting situations, and the front inch or so is too thin But any extra eyes could help me with this ie: what should I ask for? I am thinking that the hairline is too straight and the front inch too thin....:confused: please view the album of images and tell me what you think... thanks for your help! -
hey guys im new here and need some advice and have some questions? im considering fue procedure im a norwood 2 with dense hair that is finely textured i have always had a high hairline these are the questions i have: who is the best fue surgeon when it comes to density? am considering dr bhatti from india or dr erdogan from turkey . i reside in southern africa and our currency is so weak so usa and europe are out of the question! I like to wear my hair short on the sides how short can i go after surgery ? is turkey safe to travel to with this whole isis issue ? any advice or reccomendation will help i have attached photos i apologise for not having a shirt on but i stay in africa and it is f***ing hot the last picture is how i wear my hair day to day and how i would like to continue wearing it thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this regards
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Hi, I had 3 HTs at the age of 20,21 and 22 in the years 1983-1985. A large regret. I will say this to any young man reading. Do not rush into a HT! Postpone it by using the many options that were not available in my day. I think the hair transplant I received was descent for its time, but still obvious and "pluggy". Luckily the surgeon was competent and gave me what I consider a good hairline (not too low). I have been considering another HT for many years and have been to probably 6 or 7 consultations over the years here in the Atlanta Georgia area. I am a Norwood VI and I do NOT have enough head donor grafts to do full coverage on my head, and not even close. For this reason the concept of Body Hair FUE HT is very appealing to me. I have consulted with Dr. Griffin ( years ago), Dr. Cole ( last year), and others. In general I probably have approximately 1500 head donor Grafts that I can safely afford. I am fine with not having a full head of hair, I just want it to look reasonably natural. I have read on the topic of FUE for years and I always thought that the "Strip" was more wasteful of graphs and that overall a good FUE surgeon would get more graphs than a strip session. I have read on this forum that dormant hairs in a "Strip" are NOT transplanted and are discarded, and that these dormant grafts are usually 10 - 20%..... , but I recently read Dr. Shapiro's entry with the interpretation that he is stating "Strip"will allow for more density. Can anyone clarify which method is more efficient with usage of donor area? In my last consultation the HT surgeon told me it was a wash whether I chose "Strip" or FUE given my situation..... My personal situation: I am willing to travel, but it would be nice to have a surgeon in this area. I would much appreciate some advice and direction on what surgeons would be good for me to consider and I would appreciate the thought behind the selection if possible. thanks for your time
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Well, to try to keep this short I'll give a short synopsis. Was going bald so at age 30 had a HT from a very reputable surgeon and loved the result. Was excited about my new hair, but then after a year I started to see my hair thinning. Not so much in the part that received the HT, but the rest of my hair. Was taking Propecia and using 5% minoxidil two times a day faithfully. Even started on Nizoral (at the HT surgeon's advising) and it just got worse. Thought I was going through a case of telogen effluvium, so I went to dermatologist. The Derm thought the same thing, until after a couple months it was still happening so she ordered a scalp biopsy. After the biopsy, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (cicatricial alopecia, AKA scarring alopecia) I am 33, and to say the least, this thing has really taken it's toll on me emotionally. I always hated losing my hair (which guy doesn't right?) and I actually did something about it. Was so looking forward to my second procedure before all this, now I am trying to think of options. I have been researching hair systems, but not a lot of options where I am from (Northwest Arkansas). If I were in the bigger city, I would have more. I guess I am just looking for advice. I could always shave my head (but there is a scar back there now). I have read how a hair system is crucial to have cut in correctly, so I can't see how I can do that without a reputable salon nearby. Maybe there is, but I can't find any by googling them. I am not after somebody just trying to sell me stuff either, I am looking for some real advice, from real people. I took 2 years researching HT surgeons and found a great one, now I am researching other options and expect to find something else that works well for me. Appreciate all the help and support in advance.
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FUT surgery schedules with Carlos Wesley (Pics attached)
Rocksteady44 posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi Guys, After interviewing all of NYC's recommended doctors (Bernstein, T/D, Feller) I've decided on going ahead with the procedure with Dr. Wesley. I felt most comfortable with him. He said that his technique is so precise that I shouldn't expect any shock loss. T/D said I would expect considerable shock loss. Wesley also spent the most time with me and showed me multiple before and after pictures of patients with similar cases to me. He thinks I will have between 23-2500 done. Quick question- How long do the sores/scabs usually last? I have long hair which might cover a bit, but how long before i can go out in public and not be totally noticable? Here's what it will look like: -
Hi all, I'm a 30 year old male thats been balding since about 21-22. I've used propecia since maybe 22-23ish, switching to generic finasteride 5mg split to 4ths in the last 4 years, with minoxidil mixed in around 25-26 and ongoing since. However, when wet, I've noticed its getting very thin recently. While dry it still looks decent with good coverage (probably a I to II at worst), I'd like to get it fuller and fill in temporal balding, probably with a hair transplant. My questions are: 1. Is this even worth it or should I see how much worse it gets? It does both me a lot and I'd like to increase it but not at the expense of issues in the future if I do lose more hair. 2. Is doing an FUE better for now? I hear it may have issues later if I do a strip, which may offer more potential donor hairs. 3. Does anyone know any good doctors in the Southern California area? Anything between Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, etc., are all prospective doctors. 4. If I were to choose one of the doctors, are any particularly know for their FUE results? Thanks in advance everyone, there is a LOT of information here and I'm still trying to process everything. I'll try to post pictures of wet and dry front and top as soon as I can.
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Hello all, This is my first official post, but i can assure you i have been lurking for some time now. I was wondering if anyone had experience with Dr. Tim Love, of Oklahoma? I understand that he is not a recommended surgeon and am aware that all who read this will immediately alert me to that fact. Trust me when i say i am considering a number of recommended doctors as well, but i have been impressed by both Dr. Love and his assistant Clara Prather(who have both spent time under Dr. Norwood). Any info on the Dr. and his team would be appreciated. Thanks
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Need Advice for a 27 year old, transplant OR replacement? (With pictures)
aashnakhatri posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hello, I am a 27 year old male, going bald for over 7 years now. Its genetic my father and elder brother are bald. I want my hair back, for that I have two options - Hair Transplant OR - Hair replacement OR what you call a hair piece I need sound advice in this regard, my goal is to achieve a good look, I dont mind letting ppl notice that I have had a transplant, while with the hair piece I may have a problem if people regularly ask me about it. Also if possible I am getting body hair transplanted to my scalp so that I can preserve hair at the back of my head for a later surgery or just for the thick haired look at back. Also point me to the possible pros and cons of both methods so I can take a well informed decision. Thanking you in advance, forever grateful for your advice(s) AK -
For the past year or so, I have watched my hair for signs of male pattern baldness. My mother's father was bald, so it was always a possibility. I am 25 years old. A few months ago, I joined the military and shaved my head bare for basic training. Now I am letting it grow in again, but I am worried about the density of hair I'm seeing! I have considered Rogaine, Finasteride and Nizoral ("the big 3"), but I am weary of the shedding and potential side effects. So far, I have only been taking Saw Palmetto for the past year as a preventative and currently take 585mg twice daily. I have also thought about a hair transplant, but I don't really know much about the procedure. My question is this: Are the pains of hair regrowth trial and error, potential shedding, and physical side effects worth the struggle - or should I simply accept my situation and bald gracefully like a Bruce Willis, Jude Law, Jason Statham badass? I have to keep my hair short for the military anyway. Check the pictures attached and give me your thoughts! TLDR: Give me advice on whether to start treatment or figure out how to look good balding.
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Seeking Advice and Recommendations
DaddysGirl posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Hello, I am researching more about hair loss treatments for my father. I have some questions: 1) What procedure would you recommend for my father's hair loss? (See attached picture) 2) What surgeons would you recommend & why? (We live in San Francisco, but travel is not an issue if the surgeon is good at what s/he does.) 3) How much did it cost for your procedure? (If applicable) 4) From your experience, is it worth it? Thanks for helping out a concerned daughter in advance. -
Hi there I have been losing hair for about 5 years now. I don't wish to try any drug so am looking for hair surgery options in Sydney. Please can someone give me some advice. Thank you E
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Need some advise: Considering a HT
nikHairHT posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
hi all, my first post here - I'm considering a HT but not sure what to do next! I've been reading through some of the threads on the forum to get an idea of options but I'm a bit stuck now as there seems to be so many options regarding surgeons, fue or fut, etc! Would appreciate some advice \ guidance .. some stuff about me: Age: 36 Hair Loss: I think I'm a norwood 3a .. (pics attached) Meds: Been on minoxodil 5% for the last 5 years or so I'm willing to travel for the best outcome, I've included some pics so you can see what my current situation is. The first 3 were taken with the flash on. Appreciate any help! thanks -
Dermatologist in Kissimme area or close with the long term goal of surgery
alwaystryyourbest posted a topic in Hair Transplant Experiences and Surgeon Reviews
Hi, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am 26 years old and this sounds bad considering how many people in the world suffer from alot worse things but my hair loss is really getting me down and affecting my confidence. I am over from the UK studying in Kissimme and am looking for the nearest Dermatologist to maintain the hair I have with the long term goal of having surgery. I do not have a clue about surgery and am in the process of looking through the forum but any help on this matter regarding which surgery (anywhere in the world) and who with would be amazing. I do not have a lot of money but this really is a huge problem for me so would be willing to pay whatever just to get the best result. Please if you could help in any way would be more appreciated than I could explain.
