New Visitor Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 You guys (and gals?) are great with your responses. So I am planning on a free consult with the Shapiro group. What questions should I ask? I kinda get the idea of the procedure itself but among the posts that I read (about MHR) I saw interesting comments like: who is doing the procedure: someone complained about the doctor doing the hairlines and "kids" doing the rest. Someone else was talking about the specifics - I cannot read my notes now - about using special blades? Thank you for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Visitor Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 You guys (and gals?) are great with your responses. So I am planning on a free consult with the Shapiro group. What questions should I ask? I kinda get the idea of the procedure itself but among the posts that I read (about MHR) I saw interesting comments like: who is doing the procedure: someone complained about the doctor doing the hairlines and "kids" doing the rest. Someone else was talking about the specifics - I cannot read my notes now - about using special blades? Thank you for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member YoungGuy Posted October 24, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2007 - Make sure they do FU (follicular unit) grafts. - Check if they extract a strip or do FUE; both will give the same result per graft. Strip allows for a larger session and leaves a scar in the donor site, FUE is pricier. - Ask how many techs they have, how many years of experience the techs possess, and are they employed by the clinic full-time. This is important as the techs will do most of the graft placement. - Ask to be put in touch with actual patients, if possible. - Ask if they shave the recipient site. Some doctors do as it makes surgery easier and less error-prone, some don't because patients don't want to shave down. - Ask if they extract the strip in parts or in one piece. One piece is generally not a good idea, makes it easier for the doctor to screw up. - Make sure you get a prescription for painkillers ahead of time! - If you're not on Propecia, see if you can get the doctor to write you a prescription. Others will probably chime in with good info, this is all I can think of for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Visitor Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thank you. what's FUE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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