Best Doctor Hands Down. Any location?

[WhoIsTheBest]

I would like advice if I may ask as to who is the BEST Hair Transplant Doc out there?

 

I want the most natural look, with the best hair growth and up to date techniques. What scares me is having nasty scars and looking like a doll head. I also worry about catching things from getting cut, the instucments, workers, etc.

 

One doc has a location in PTown which due to it's visitors, concerns me about you know what. Nothing against the folks who go to PTown, my sister is a "happy gal". I ONLY mention that as a statistical number nothing else. It is so confusing. Thanks guys.

[WhoIsTheBest]

I would like advice if I may ask as to who is the BEST Hair Transplant Doc out there?

 

I want the most natural look, with the best hair growth and up to date techniques. What scares me is having nasty scars and looking like a doll head. I also worry about catching things from getting cut, the instucments, workers, etc.

 

One doc has a location in PTown which due to it's visitors, concerns me about you know what. Nothing against the folks who go to PTown, my sister is a "happy gal". I ONLY mention that as a statistical number nothing else. It is so confusing. Thanks guys.

[pushing 40]

Whoisbest,

 

Seriously dude, speak like a grown man should, like you have a pair. Your tap dance around those "concerning issues" is more insulting to "those" people than blatant discrimination. See what I mean? Just take a deep breath, think about what exactly you want to say, and then say it with as much intelligence, respect, and honesty as you can. That way, even if its offensive, people will stand beside you to correct your info versus standing in front of you cursing in disgust at an ignorant dork. This is good advice. Now, slow down, do a few weeks at minimum of research (on more than just hair transplant) and then refine your questions for more accurate help from this board. Good luck. And please understand: we DO WANT TO BE HELPFUL to you!!! We want to help or none of us would even be here. So don't be offended, learn from this. There's a lot great guys on here who will forgive and forget at the drop of a hat when a man stands up to the "oops, my bad" plate.

 

Mike

[WhoIsTheBest]

Nobody said anything bad about any ones "preference".

 

My sister is gay and I have no problem with it. For either of you to judge me is a joke. You have no right to. I came here to ask questions. Mike watch what you say pal ok?,

 

"this guy is some weird homophobe"

 

You don't know me and the fact my sister is gay totally negates your comment. I could care less about her preference or anyone elses.

 

If you actually read my post I say nothing homophobic at all. If anyone, doc or patient has anything I don't believe anyone would want any risk of getting it. Any illness. I mentioned catching things which means anything. You two brought up a specific illness, not I.

 

There have been a few instances where someone had accidentaly either through a broken glove during surgery, or sadly intentionally, infected people with something. Try a google search on "Florida and dentist" or "lawyer and girlfriend", on the above topic you guys specified and see only two examples. You also can find more than a few where someone doing surgery either cut themselves, etc. had a problem. I meant any illness, not just one.

 

Granted, it is very rare that something could happen but would anyone want to be the one that it happened to? I don't think so. My concern never was about anyone's preference for anything. It is about real concerns and safety.

 

I guess I should have worded my concerns better, but don't attack me for it.

[WhoIsTheBest]

Actually it was doctor and girlfriend, which is worse that a doc would do that to anyone. The guy was ticked his girlfriend was breakign up with him so he went to one of his patients houses did a draw, drove to her home and then used the needle on his girlfriend. She now has liver disease and a few other things. The PTown mention was paranoia and for that I appologize. Not sorry for my concerns though.

[WhoIsTheBest]

Oh and Mike my boy,

 

Mike:Posted September 22, 2007 07:01 PM

 

infected people are unlikely to be workiong in an office like that

 

Is even worse than how I worded my question to the board. My sister saw that and she advised me to have you re read it a few times. Better pull that foot out of your mouth buddy.

 

That statement is 100% worse than anything in my post. Ignorant and insulting to anyone gay or straight who could have any illness.

[WhoIsTheBest]

To anyone else reading this post. A few min after making my first post, my sister pointed out to me the wording of my post. She suggested I adjust it and I agreed. My nervousness made what I wanted to say come out wrong in typing it. I am new to online posting. For that I am sorry.

 

I could not find a way to correct it, since there is no "edit" button. If there was, I would have immediately adjusted it. Thanks.

[the B spot]

Guys, we gotta relax a bit here K?

 

REGARDLESS of if whoisthebest is making a generalized statement, the FACT is, it is a concern of his.

 

We do not have to agree, nor psychoanalyze his intentions.

 

With that said, whoisthebest, the answer to your question will address ALL of your concerns. If you find the BEST doctor, he or she will be the best, regardless of any other factors. He or she will be the BEST doctor for your needs regardless of sexual orientation or clientele.

 

I certainly can understand fear of disease, but there is a list of doctors you need to begin researching in order to find the doctor for you.

 

Mike--- the guy apologized, so let's move forward, cool? I can appreciate being nervous expressing yourself for the first time.

 

Take Care,

Jason

[notgoing2gobald]

this is a fucking weird thread to say the least!

 

whoisthebest: no one is giving you a DIRECT answer because the question is incapable of having a truth value. Its like asking who is the sexiest girl in the world? Its a matter of opinion. One guy might say Jessica Alba (that one guy being me! fuck! that honey blonde hair, flawless carmel skin,doll face and slinky body without an ounce of fat anywhere to be seen to the naked eye! Mmmm....anyway, where was I? ) and another guy would say his girlfriend.

 

Check out the "coalition doctors" on this site, as they are reviewed by everyone and have to meet certain standards (and keep them) in order to achieve coalition status. Personally, Im very impressed with the work coming out of Hasson&Wongs' office in Canada. Research this site with an obsession to death (you know like your obsession with catching diseases) then ask some more questions and research more, until YOUR satisfied with the decision you make.

 

As far as your concern about diseases goes: are you a hypochondriac? Seriously, I mean Ive just gotta take a shot here. Do you carry a portable HIV test to every doctor appointment you go to and test the doc yourself? Do you eat out in restaraunts? If the chances of catching a life threatining disease was as common as your fear believes it to be, then we would all be dying. Chill out on the disease catching scenarios.

 

Best of Luck...now, back to my Jessica Alba thinking.

[Bill - Seemiller]

IMPORTANT MODERATOR COMMENT

 

Gentlemen,

 

I have had words with "WhoIstheBest" privately about his post.

 

I genuinely believe his question is genuinely related to the risks of spreading disease through hair transplantation surgery. This is indeed a valid question and concern and isn't addressed enough in my opinion.

 

I do NOT believe he is attempting to insult those of a different sexual preference.

 

I also warned him that his public post will most likely offend people and to edit the thread. He has asked me privately how to do this and I responded.

 

Let's please not make a mountain out of a mole hill.

 

I would like to see the rest of this thread address the risks associated with spreading disease through hair transplantation and how hair restoration clinics eliminate this risk.

 

Let's try to keep our eye on the ball

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Bill - Seemiller]

P.S. I have moved this thread to the "Hair Restoration Questions and Answers" forum since it is more relevant here.

 

Bill

[Jotronic]

I've said this before, many times. Start out by deciding what it is that you actually want to accomplish above and beyond getting more hair. Hairline work? Crown work? Everything in between? Make sure you understand the differences between older styles of HT vs. newer. Read about how different hair characteristics influence the final result especially with regards to naturalness and perceived density.

 

Then visit different clinic websites and read what they have to say. Do they make sense from a practical point of view or do they wreak of marketing? Review their respective photo and video galleries. Do they make an obvious effort to show you the clearest images and video? When looking at the results, don't focus on just one type of result. Take them all in and consider the overall body of work presented.

 

When you have found a clinic that interests you take some time to research them online. How many reviews by patients do they have? How many are good? How many are bad or indifferent? Average out the percentage of good vs. bad for that clinic then move on to find more. Once you've compiled a list then compare them directly. Also, when reading reviews or comments from posters, read with a bit of scepticism. I see posts saying that Dr. X does good work but you have to ask where they've seen this work. I mention this because I've see endorsements like this but the clinic of discussion has few results online. I digress.

 

You most likely will not have anyone give you a direct answer to your inquiry. What you need to do is find the clinic that best suits your needs as only you can determine which clinic is best.

 

Oh, and one more thing. When reviewing pics online you may want to ignore the pics that are less than clear. I've been seeing too many pics of late taken with cell phones or are only focused on the Pepsi can on the other side of the room INSTEAD of the hair. These are worthless as you cannot see any detail. Growth is one thing, fine details of excellence are another. Good luck.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Joe,

 

Since you have posted, could you address the above issue of ensuring safety from the spreading of disease through hair transplantation?

 

In other words, what does Hasson and Wong (or any reputable clinic) do to ensure the patient's medical safety being that they operate on many patients day in and day out.

 

Thanks,

 

Bill

[Jotronic]

Bill,

 

Sure thing. Keep in mind I don't have direct involvement with surgeries (as far as you know during yours, lol) but this is what I do know. In British Columbia any private practice must operate at hospital standards and these standards in BC are higher than most places in North America. On top of that our clinic not only meets BC requirements for hospital operational standards, we exceed them, so our facility is "cleaner" or however you want to relate this, than a traditional hospital. With regards to operational protocols this means that we assume every patient has a communicable disease so all safeguards are adhered to. This includes sterilization of not just the equipment but of the immediate operational facilities as well. This is done daily after each procedure.

[MrJobi]

Any good doctor will demonstrate safe, sterile practices. My concern would be the HT result.

If you are worrying about HIV concerns you are most likely going to the wrong doctor to begin with.

 

As far as the best doc, there are a handful on here who are capable of giving a superior result. Go with the top 10 coalition docs and you can't go worng. At that point it is important to select someone who you feel comfortable with ansd shares your approach.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Joe,

 

Thanks for your answer.

 

I would actually like to create a blog on the details of sterilization and adhering to hospital standards for anyone who can provide detailed information on this. I think all in all, it might make those concerned about transmitting diseases more comfortable about undergoing hair restoration procedures.

 

Of course, I recognize that every clinic will apply the standards differently and their "technique" to clean their facility may be different. But I think this would create an informative article.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[TomA]

Originally posted by Michaellovesnyc:

I have been to Provincetown, nice place, no more "happy people" than anywhere else.

 

Unlikely, because Provincetown is a gay community at the tip of Cape Cod MASSACHUSETTS...

 

You've confused it with Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.

 

Americans and their geography, the stories are so true it hurts...