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Is FUT a better hair transplant option for very fine hair? I read FUE has a lower graft survival rate compared to FUT due to greater stress on grafts, so overall density is higher for FUT. If my main goal is maximum density should I get FUT? I’m planning to get my hairline and corners rebuilt (2000-3000 grafts). I have no hair loss at the crown and lots of donor hair. My hair loss isn’t progressing (I’m 55 and take finasteride). I’d love to get FUE but worry fine hair + lower graft survival rate may result in poor hair density. Does anyone know if FUT is significantly better for hair density for people with fine hair? thanks!
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Hi all, I opening this thread to asking if anyone of you would any recommendations for some top hair transplant surgeons in Europe (Turkey incl.)? I do not think I would need that many crafts - I've asked a surgeon in Switzerland and he told me around 2000 if I want high density. This is actually what I am really looking for: Natural hairline High density My goal is to have long hair - I do not really know if this has any impact on my choice for a clinic... Thank you very much for your recommendations! I am really looking forward to receiving them :). Have a nice week all, best, Elisha -
What do you think of my hair transplant guys?
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When people think about their losing hair, often times a thought sparks in the mind about getting a wig to replace all of the hair loss. This might be a solution and might make you feel good in the short term, but here is why getting a wig is not a permanent solution and is not something you should consider pursuing in the quest for better hair. Thinking about the nature of a wig, it cannot be a permanent solution because you have to consistently update the wig and get renewed wigs different wigs every time. A hair transplant surgery is once and is final, whereas a wig is recurring and is not final. One of the apprehensions that people have when considering a hair transplant surgery is that there is a lot of blood involved with the surgery but the reality is that there is no blood loss involved in a hair transplant surgery. Skin problems – Wearing a wig causes skin irritation and itching and is not a permanent solution because it causes scalp itchiness and redness and irritation. On the other hand, if you were to go through a surgery, Aren’t done by trusted doctors – A wig is not made by a doctor that is well trusted and has years of experience and training doing something repeatedly. Doesn’t solve the problem – Wigs are inherently a short term solution and don’t address the actual problem, the problem is that there is not enough hair on someone’s head and a wig is simply window dressing to cover up this aspect rather than offering an actual well thought out solution. Can lead to even more hair fall – Wearing a wig can actually lead to even more hair fall than normal. Wearing a wig stresses the hair follicles at the base, which makes it a problem for someone who is concerned with their natural hair and increasing their number of hair follicles. Stress on the hair follicle causes the hair follicles to gradually weaken and eventually fall out of their natural place. The excess stress on the hair follicle is not good for existing hair follicles as well as subsequent hair growth. Regular Maintenance – Wigs require a consistent and constant investment, they’re expensive and need to be renewed after a while. In the long run, a hair transplant could actually prove to be a better investment than a wig. If you’re considering the cost of a hair transplant in Mumbai then it might actually be beneficial to get a hair surgery than it would be to get a wig. If you’re looking for a better solution than wigs then you might want to look for a hair transplant in Delhi or Hair transplant clinics in Mumbai.
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Hello Guys! Maybe this question has been told a billion times. What clinic in Turkey is good for hair transplant and for affordable price? By "Good Clinic" I mean: - They use real doctors -They dont scam you and give you a meaningless warranty - No fake reviews on facebook/google etc -Their agents just care actually about you and not just see you as money - AND SO ON I have done lots of research. There are tons of hair clinics in Turkey and honestly it seems to be very difficult to find a trustful one. A hair clinic that is professional and gives you nice hair transplant with density and natural aesthetic look. Many clinics give horrible hair transplant and they looks very "fake". Now the worries is not only to get a good hair transplant, but also a trustful hair clinic that actually uses REAL DOCTORS and not some technicians and you are just their training phantom. I have looked many clinics and they seem to have tons of reviews and a bunch of them looks fake, within that you see some people that got scammed. They promised them another hair transplant if the results are bad, and they end up blocking them and cutting them out. There are tons of these stories. Also there are many agents just advertising for the clinics and does not care at all about you as a patient, they get their money for making customers and thats it; you are in the hands of the sharks. So one clinic I have been in contact with has been Vera Clinic. Did some research and saw some before/after photos and they looked good. They had many professional looking YouTube videos, BUT again who can trust. Everyone can photoshop and lie about things. What matters is results with a nice hair transplant where density/volume is focused and the donor area is taken care of in a nice pattern. So who knows a hair clinic in Turkey that is professional and use real doctors? I dont want any headaches of having trouble. Is there maybe a Turkish guy here that might help out for what kind of rights you have against a clinic in case of a scam? -
Problem : Thin and Scarce Hair at the back and mid of the head Details: I'm 17 yrs old and I've been using hair products like Gel, Hair Dryer (Mostly for drying purpose [medium heat] ) (Gel sometimes) since i was 14yrs old But Now I've noticed my hair is thinning and density is very low (at the back of my head [I hardly use anything at the back except shampoo] ) Though the front Hair is much healthier, voluminous and have better Density. The middle hair is not voluminous and are hard to style and feel very scarce when held in hand as compared to my front hair. The baldness at the back of my head was less noticeable before, but it existed since last 2yrs. My hair care routines just includes Shampoo (once in every 3-4 days) Hair drying (everyday to dry hair ) NO OILING (I don't like oil as it makes my hair look scarce and it makes them harder tk style and also the unnecessary shine) (I haven't oiled much (maximum 5-10 times only throughout year)
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Combining SMP and HT for density
badhamatha posted a topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi everyone, I've heard of a few people on youtube/doctor's that some people combine both a hair transplant and FUE to have an illusion of a fuller head of hair, especially those with a lack of donor area/density. I'm wondering if anyone has done it here themselves or has any other useful links of individuals getting both procedures done? I have a few friends that are interested in doing hair restoration and would love to provide some examples of how both procedures can be combined to do so. Thanks everyone! -
Hi all, im 10 days post FUE 4200 grafts and was wondering what you guys think about my hair density? It seems thin to me but what do you think? I know it’s hard to tell results wise but what are your initial reactions? Cheers.
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How many grafts needed for full coverage on top?
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FUE : 2867 UFs + 2675 UFs -37 years old man -NW II - III -Goals of the first surgery (Fue : 2867) : Temples + frontal hair line -Goals of the second surgery (Fue : 2675) : Temples + frontal hair line Total UFs : 2867 Total UFs : 2675 I hair : 665 I hair : 1368 II hairs : 1266 II hairs : 861 III hairs : 750 III hairs : 418 IV hairs : 186 IV hairs : 28 ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669 -
FUE: 3191 Ufs- 41 years old man - NW III - Goals : Frontal hair line + 1/3 frontal area - Treatment before the surgery : finasteride - Treatment after the surgery : finasteride Total Ufs : 3191 I hair : 581 II hairs : 1525 III hairs : 1018 IV hairs : 67 ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669
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- 31 years old man- NW III- Goals : Frontal hair line + Temples- Treatment before the surgery : Minoxidil 5% 1/D, Finasteride 1mg 1/D - Treatment after the surgery : Finasteride 1mg 1/D Total Fu's : 1966 I hair : 303II hairs : 959III hairs : 671IV hairs : 33 ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669
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-36 year old man- NW III - Goals : Frontal hair line + Temples - Treatment before the surgery : Minoxidil 5% 2x/D - Treatment after the surgery : NoneTotal Fu's : 2356 I hair : 479 II hairs : 1436 III hairs : 432 IV hairs : 9 ScottRepresentative and patient advisor for MedikemosWebsite: https://medikemosclinic.com/en/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MHairTransplantationPhone: +447855544669
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I am looking to undergo hair transplantation. I have the last stage of baldness, the stage of NW7. Unfortunately, the donor area in the back of my head is weak so that extraction of grafts from my chest is a must. Therefore, I may not get full coverage for my head in the first session of transplantation. I will probably get a half coverage for the frontal half of my head similar to the pattern of baldness stage of NW3. I may undergo a second session to cover my crown of the head one year later or I may not take it at all. I want the result of my hair transplantation to look like a natural pattern of NW3 stage of baldness. I don't want the appearance of my hair after the surgery to seem transplanted and to be a mockery or a reason for criticism. I suggest that the hair is transplanted in the zones of the head in the attached figure in the following order so look like a natural pattern: Zone (A) Transplanted with a density of 40-50 hairs/cm2 Zone (B): Transplanted with a density of 30-40 hairs/cm2 Zone (C): Transplanted with a density of 20-30 hairs/cm2 Zone (D): Not Transplanted I appeal you please if you have any further suggestions or recommendations for my transplantation so that my hair will look natural and have a long-term acceptable appearance.
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I never post but i hope you all can have a look at my transplant and tell me what you think. I had my surgery on the 26th of december with dr. Ali Karadeniz. These pictures are from today 21st April 2018. Almost 5 months now. I have seen much more growth than this at 5 months from other before and afters.
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This question comes up time and time again, it's one of those questions that will never stop being asked. I encourage all of you to take a few short minutes of your day to read the article. How Many Grafts Are Needed To Achieve Density In A Hair Transplant -
Overview: 2623 graft FUE with Dr. Hasson on December 19, 2016. I am 27 years old and wanted to share my experience start to finish with Dr. Hasson from Hasson & Wong. Here is the graft breakdown of the surgery: 1's - 432 2's - 1642 3/4's - 549 Transcetion Rate 1% Background: I have always been pretty vain about my hair and noticed thinning when I was 19/20. I didn't do much about it other than take longer to style my hair to make sure every hair was "perfect". 2012 I got a consultation done with a hair loss institute and ended up buying a laser comb and starting taking Continuite by Ross Shampoo/conditioner. I used the comb 3/week 20 minutes at a time and even introduced a DHT blocker with a massager about a year later. This seemed to slow thinning down a bit and it seemed like I was maintaining fairly well. For those out here I am sure you are familiar with becoming obsessed about your hair, constantly checking the mirror and heaven forbid someone touches it playfully! It consumed my thoughts every time I had to get ready I would take extra time and I just started to wear hats as often as I could when I worked out or went out. Not that it was that bad but just to put my "head" at ease. None of my friends or even girlfriend at the time knew that I was that vain about it because it didn't seem that bad as neither of them really ever commented on it that I was losing my hair. But I knew Of course you get jealous for every man that walks by on the street or friends that have awesome hairlines and flowy hair. About 2 years ago I added in "Hair Essentials" by natural wellbeing to the mix and 1.5 years ago I took up rogaine, the shedding phase sucked! We all know how it goes, the more you stress about it the more you seemingly lose, but the more you lose the more you stress - vicious cycle. I also hated putting rogaine in my toiletree bag knowing that my friends could see it any time. Also applying it I didn't like as it is tough to style with it and a pain if you are having someone over late and need to apply at night. My barber who I had been to for years knew of my situation and she would do her best to cut my hair appropriately. For example my left side is stronger so she would let that grow out so that I could essentially comb it over and into the other hairs when I styled it. The illusions worked! As long as I didn't have to go swimming, sweat working out profusely or be in the wind. Long story short- I knew I didn't want to keep spending all the time & money on consumables to AT BEST maintain what I was have or slow it down. Cue my research for hair transplant, which is something I joked about with my cousin in the past that we would have to resort to (but always remained a joke). Earlier in 2016 I met with Doug and Dr. Wong and was initially quoted 1000-1200 grafts (because I had my hair styled I even fooled them!). After researching proscar I got on it in about March 2016 with no side affects even though I let my mind question it at times. I considered a HT but had to do more due diligence to see if Hasson & Wong was right for me and at the time they were still a little more fresh to it as they had changed a couple things with it. Mid-2016 I met again with much more research done and they answered my countless questions. I was quoted for 2,000 grafts by Dr. Wong. Still being cautious I went back and met with them yet again and this time was quoted 2,500 by Dr. Hasson (I didn't style my hair). I knew that if I didn't do a hair transplant there was no "end in sight" to get better and going with one of the best places in the world helped keep my mind at ease in regards to the outcome I would get. Now at 27 it isn't easy to come up with cash for a 2,500 graft surgery but really money is nothing compared to putting my mind at ease and to know I can hopefully finally put my head to rest and not spend so much time worrying about it. Dec 19 was the big day with Dr. Hasson. Day of the Surgery - December 19 2016 If this already wasn't one of the craziest days of my life, Vancouver decided to have its biggest snowfall in years overnight causing havoc on the roads. My appointment was at 7am, I left my place at 5:45am for a normallly 30 minute drive and ran into accidents all over. Already 30 minutes late, I ditched the car which was at a full stop for an hour due to the havoc ahead of me and ran to the skytrain where I took 3 skytrains and a 15min dash to the clinic. I ended up getting there, sweaty, at approximately 8:45am. Elena was great at coordinating with me and they were all very understanding the ill-timed act of god that gave me quite the adventure in the morning. I was worried about this affecting the speed of the surgery that they would rush but they assured me it would not. Luckily my blood pressure wasn't over the top so we proceeded to shave off my precious existing hair, first time I have had a buzz cut since I was a kid! We got right into the extraction process by 9:30/10am and aside from a small lunch break Elena was working her magic until about 4pm straight. The only thing that fell asleep were my arms from time to time I was I guess too excited to fall asleep myself, but the process was fairly painless. People talk about the anasthetic injections but they are not more painful than when you go to the dentist for a cavity. It was encouraging to hear my grafts were really high quality, I was aware the back of my head was very thick but this was reassuring. The convo was good with Elena and I was relaxed to a constant playlist of Kygo which I enjoyed. 4pm or so rolled around and it was time for Dr. Hasson to make his slits. We drew the hairline and I left it mostly up to him, he is the expert after all. My hairline was goign to be the same and essentially the grafts are just for the front density. Of course it is hard to not let my mind wander on what is the best for me in terms of the grafts where they should be placed and if they should be more spread out to the back or to bring my hairline a tingle lower but you gotta let the expert do his thing! Time will tell. I honestly thought I was going to need some in my crown, but after shaving it looks as though I got hair through it all which I was pleasantly surprised at. approx 1-2 hours of slits and anathesia and Dr. Hasson was out. He is an incredible guy and for how long he has been doing this, super understanding and kind (good sense of humor too!). Small dinner break and other than that the next 6-7 hours were putting the grafts in! I swear I finished about 1.5 seasons of brooklyn nine-nine on netflix while two ladies switched on and off putting grafts in. One of the nurses shoulders was super sore, and she was a trooper to fight through the pain. The overhead light was a little low as well and they kept hitting their heads/topbun on it. I was discharged at 12:45am with head bandaged up. So I guess me being late due to the weather did not compromise the time they put in to make sure the quality was good! I was happy to stay as long as needed and for them to take their time, I just felt bad for them. Towards the end my anathesia was wearing off so it started to get fairly painful. Almost was a trade-off as the needles were more painful to inject because the head was sensitive. The first sleep was uncomfortable I was just worried about staying straight up. Head was throbbing but a couple t-3's fixed that. I work from home so getting up at 7am the next morning to catch up on e-mails was challenging to say the least. It wasn't my most productive week of work lets say that. Days 1-5 after They fairly blend in. I went in for a wash by the clinic 4 straight days. The swelling in day 2-4 was at its peak and was f*cking hilairous. I laughed hard every time I looked at myself in the mirror. Despite my ear being in tact, it looked like I had gone 12 rounds with Tyson in his prime. Obviously being extremely careful each day to make sure I don't dislodge any graft I slept on my back each night which made sleeping pretty uncomfortable. Had some pain here and there, nothing that advil can't fix. I think the most challenging part honestly was coming up with excuses for family/friends why my parents and I couldn't spend Christmas with them or why I couldn't go to social events with my friends. Summary You get what you pay for, and for me in this life changing process it is important to go with the cream of the crop. Through the whole process, the doctors, nurses, Doug were all fantastic. I know this post is a bit of ramble, but it was past threads from people in my age range (trashpanda, N0Air, spidey) that made me feel more comfortable with this, so I hope I can do that for others. I am ALREADY getting impatient and nervous for the next 3 months with respect to the recovery process and to what my final result will be. If you have any further questions or comments feel free to post here or privately message me!
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On August 3rd 2014, I underwent my first FUE hair transplant, performed by Doctor John Diep of Los Gatos, California. Dr. Diep transplanted a total of 2,460 grafts in the front half of my head. He recreated my hairline and added grafts further back to increase density. The result was fantastic (link: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/39774-2460-fue-hair-transplant-by-doctor-john-diep/), so I decided to quit using Minoxidil. I knew I'd pay for it, but decided that a second transplant to restore healthy hair in my problem area would be far better than taking Minoxidil for life. A quick side note; Minoxidil made my face puffy and caused deep creases/wrinkles to form on my forehead. On November 17th 2015, Dr. Diep transplanted an additional 2,220 grafts (link: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/43867-second-fue-ht-by-dr-diep-2220-grafts-to-improve-density-4700-grafts-total/). Enough said. Here is my update. Just 3 weeks shy from my 4 year hair transformation anniversary. Thank you so much Dr. Diep, you're truly a master and have made me a calmer and happier person. -
FUE performed on 36-year old Caucasian male with • Type Norwood II • Donor density of 80 occipital and 76 temporal FU/cm? • Hair diameter of ~64-72 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and add more density. Performed procedure (January 16th, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2035 FU * 489 single hair FU * 528 double hair FU * 1018 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (~Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.9 mm). Dr. Bijan Feriduni
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Case performed by Dr. Feriduni – 4374 FU in 2 procedures FUE performed on a 47-year old Caucasian male with • NW III vertex,Clas T • Donor density of 80 FU/cm? • Hair diameter of ~58-62 microns Treatment plan • 1st Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to restore the crown area. • 2nd Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and add more density. Performed procedures 1st procedure (November 11th, 2015) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2354 FU * 300 single hair FU * 850 double hair FU * 1204 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.8-0.9mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts. 2nd procedure (June 6th, 2016) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2020 FU * 479 single hair FU * 400 double hair FU * 1141 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (Cutting Edge blades of 0.8-0.9 mm). Extraction performed with a 0.8mm FUE punch with CIT Manual Punch Handle. No microscopic preparation of the follicular unit grafts.
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FUE performed on 36-year old Caucasian male with • Type Norwood II • Donor density of 80 occipital and 76 temporal FU/cm? • Hair diameter of ~64-72 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation to attain an aesthetic reconstruction of the hairline and add more density. Performed procedure (January 16th, 2017) Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation with 2035 FU * 489 single hair FU * 528 double hair FU * 1018 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (~Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.9 mm). Dr. Bijan Feriduni
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Case performed by Dr. Feriduni – 2171 FU in 1 procedure FUT performed on 57-year old Caucasian female with • Type Ludwig I • Donor density of 80 FU/cm? • Hair diameter of ~64-72 microns Treatment plan • Follicular Unit Strip to add more density to the hairline and restore the midhead section. Performed procedure (August 13th, 2012) Follicular Unit Strip Transplantation with 2171 FU * 478 single hair FU * 1293 double hair FU * 400 triple hair FU Parallel incisions in custom-sized blades technique (~Cutting Edge blades of 0.7-0.9 mm).
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Hi, I have just recently had a consultation with a hair transplant doctor who only performs FUE and he said i should have around 2500 grafts maybe even a little less and it should give me a "reasonable" desity. I am 30 years old and this is going to be my first surgery, im just a little worried that once its fully grown in 2500 wont be dense enough to look "normal" i am afraid that people may think im thinning. I have had smp treatment done twice now but i am completely over the look of it, i need hair again but i dont want to spend a ton of cash to make myself look like i did before i shaved it off and got smp. Ive marked where the hair line has receded too and am wondering how much density 2500 grafts will roughly give me? Any feedback will be appreciated.
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Hello everyone! As I mentioned in my original thread, I recently underwent a second hair transplant. Although I was ecstatic with the results I achieved from my fisrt hair transplant, I experienced more hair loss in the middle portion of my scalp after I completely discontinued Minoxidil about 9 months after my first hair transplant. I knew that I would lose a substantial amount of coverage by making that decision, but Minoxidil had a negative impact on my skin and having to apply it every day did not pair well with my active lifestyle. Furthermore, because my hair is very fine in texture, the density at which my hair was transplanted did not result in a naturally full set of hair. I had to use various styling options to make it appear denser than it actually was. It's difficult to see from all of the photos I posted in the original thread, but you'd understand my concern if you saw me in person. The Minoxidil shed did not reach its full effect until some time after my 12 month photos were taken so it isn't evident in the photos I included in my last post. Here's a link to my first hair transplant thread: 2,460 FUE Hair Transplant by Doctor John Diep - Page 6 - Forum By and for Hair Loss Patients Anyway, Dr. Diep transplanted an additional 2,220 grafts on 11/17/15 (I'm on my second day post op). With my original 2,460 grafts, I now have a total of about 4,700 grafts transplanted in the frontal third of my scalp. The plan was to increase the density behind my hairline, thicken the hairline, close in my right temple point, and increase the overall density of the frontal third. The photos I attached are in the following order: pre-op, immediately post op, 1 day post op, and 2nd day post op. Thank you for following my case. I will try to make time to keep everyone updated as often as I can!
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Hi all, I've been lurking on this forum for the past couple of months. Tremendous resource and I know so much more than I did just a few months ago. I have decided that I am going to get a hair transplant to restore density to my hairline and fill in some of my temple angles - although I would be interested if folks here think I am doing this at too young of an age/stage of hair loss... First the basics: Age: 29 Location: Virginia, USA (East Coast / Mid-Atlantic area) Age I started losing hair: Probably really started to notice it around 20 years old. Past Surgeries: None Treatment: Taken Propecia for the past 3 years. It definitely helped. I think it probably added some density in the crown and mid-scalp areas but the temples are still continuing to recede, albeit at a slower pace compared to when I wasn't on propecia. I've used Rogaine on and off but I never felt like it was doing much and it would sometimes give me an itchy scalp so I haven't used it in about 12 months. Ideally I'd like to get off Propecia because I don't like messing with my body's hormones like that and I've felt like the libido side effects have hit me at times (but never bad enough to stop taking the meds). But I am pretty sure that if I were ever to do that then my hair loss would come back with a vengeance...so I'm sort of on the fence about future propecia usage. Most likely procedure: I'm leaning towards FUT Strip at this point Based on a lot of research and consultations I've narrowed my list down to four top doctors (all prices have been converted to $USD so these prices will fluctuate a little bit with exchange rates). Also each doctor's treatment plan / pricing structure is slightly different but I assumed 2,500 grafts so that I could do an apples to apples comparison: All Prices converted to $USD: Dr. Pathomvanich in Thailand - $2.66 per graft for a total cost of $6,700 Drs. Hasson & Wong in Vancouver - $3.91 per graft. Total cost of $9,500 (this price factors in a $800 travel credit) Dr Rahal in Canada - $3.88 per graft. Total cost of $9,700 (this price factors in a $1,000 travel credit and $1,500 in taxes) Dr Gabel in Portland, OR USA - $4 per graft + $500 setup fee = total cost of $10,500 I'm basically looking to balance price with skill/quality. As far as I can tell all of these doctors are very skilled and widely respected. Dr Path is significantly cheaper than the other three (and I go to vacation in Thailand once a year so I was thinking I could kill two birds with one stone and do the surgery while I'm there anyways.) That being said, if the consensus is that one of the other three doctors is far and away a much better surgeon then perhaps I'd reconsider and spend the extra money... I'm leaning towards Dr Path and just scheduled a surgery date for mid Feb'17 (I still have ~10 days to cancel without any penalty though). The price is right and he seems to be quite well respected but I have some concerns: 1. It sounds like his nurses do all of the graft placement - he only handles the strip removal and lateral slit incisions. I would prefer that my doctor is involved in every step of the process (even though I understand it would be impossible for him to plant every single graft) 2. I came across this very negative HT experience that someone had: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/175559-dr-path-poor-results-stay-away-him-3.html 3. In that same thread there are a number of people chiming in saying that Dr Path's results have gone downhill in the past year or two. 4. On the other hand, I have gone through countless threads posted by both patients and by Dr Path himself and the results seem good so I may be allowing a few negative experience to stress me out too much 5. Dr Path received very strong endorsements from Dr Wong (2006) and Dr Parsley (2002) I'd love to get some feedback on (1) How appropriate a HT would be for me at this point in time (2) Which doctor to go with. Thanks everyone! Also, a quick guide to the photos: The ones with a buzzed head are from 2013 and 2014 - As you can see it looks like I'm destined to be a Norwood 6..but Propecia has been very helpful in halting and reversing some of this. Still, noticeable receding hairline and miniaturization of hairs in the front. The one taken outdoors in a grey t shirt was done with pretty wet hair to fully showcase my hair loss The ones outdoors/indoors in a brown jacket were taken at a BBQ so they are showing what the hair looks like in the wild when it is recently cut and styled (hair doesn't look nearly as bad in these angles). No concealers. The selfie style with a sweater on (taken while I'm seated) is probably the best representation of what my hair looks like these days when it is dry and styled normally (no concealers or anything else were used in this photo). The mid-scalp and crown are perfectly acceptable but the front third, hairline, and temples, are what bother me at this point. Lastly, the selfies with no shirt on are what the hair looks like when I comb the hair forward to illustrate the hair loss (I never style my hair like this though)
