Senior Member FacelessMan Posted January 18, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi all, and a slightly belated Happy New Year! Yesterday, I went to see Dr. Feller for a follow-up consultation. As many of you know, as part of his new joining of forces with Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Feller was doing consultations this past week at his office in (at the time) snowy Reston, VA. Heavy snow notwithstanding, it was certainly convenient, given that I live 10 minutes away! Dr. Feller and Dr. Lindsey were both pleased with the results, and combed through my artfully reconstructed mop with keen interest as Dr. Feller took photos and a video. Dr. Lindsey was notably impressed -- he being an experienced plastic surgeon -- with my scar, which was barely detectable. I am particularly interested to see the photos, particularly alongside those that Dr. Feller took the day of my procedure over a year and a half ago. Dr. Feller pointed out that the top-angle shots are the most telling, and indeed it was that shot, from June 16, 2006, that showed me just how much balding had happened! Long story short -- I'm going in again! Having been as happy as I've been with the first phase, I am going to finish the job with, based on Dr. Feller's estimate, another 3500 or more grafts to a) essentially restore the hairline to its original, and high, state, getting rid of the "receding" altogether, and b) add density to the thin areas on top, extending upward from the temples...if there is a more medically suitable term for that region of the head, I don't know what it is. An interesting side to Dr. Feller's plan was to create an even hairline, but to pack the left side (hairline and top), where my part has been since...yikes, 1984...more heavily than the right. This would, based on my head size and the coverage I have now, focus the grafts in the area where they will offer the most bulk, while still keeping a visibly consistent look. I am interested to hear from anyone who has seen this idea implemented; to me it sounds totally logical, and I do not doubt Dr. Feller's ability to pull it off (hmm...bad choice of words) with gusto. One impression, or re-impression, from talking to Dr. Feller again was the same "vibe" I had when I first met him: a genuine, likeable, sincere guy who offers his patients realism and compassion, and is committed to their best interest. And now that I've seen and experienced what the man can do, I am that much more eager to put my large head in his hands again, and to recommend him to anyone. I also liked Dr. Lindsey; although Dr. Feller did the "formal" consultation, Dr. Lindsey was present and interested in all details, and came across to me as not only a nice guy, but engaged -- someone who would take his patients' needs seriously, and who was committed to his craft. And so, I am as of now scheduled for late March...! The catch, so to speak, is growth in enough time to look presentable for my WEDDING in mid-August...and will trade a case of Scotch for an earlier date, with any Feller patient willing to swap ! Dr. Feller should be posting yesterday's photos and video soon, and I myself will add the large backlog of photos from this past year as soon as possible... Benjamin My Blog -- Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller My Personal Hair Transplant Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FacelessMan Posted January 18, 2008 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi all, and a slightly belated Happy New Year! Yesterday, I went to see Dr. Feller for a follow-up consultation. As many of you know, as part of his new joining of forces with Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Feller was doing consultations this past week at his office in (at the time) snowy Reston, VA. Heavy snow notwithstanding, it was certainly convenient, given that I live 10 minutes away! Dr. Feller and Dr. Lindsey were both pleased with the results, and combed through my artfully reconstructed mop with keen interest as Dr. Feller took photos and a video. Dr. Lindsey was notably impressed -- he being an experienced plastic surgeon -- with my scar, which was barely detectable. I am particularly interested to see the photos, particularly alongside those that Dr. Feller took the day of my procedure over a year and a half ago. Dr. Feller pointed out that the top-angle shots are the most telling, and indeed it was that shot, from June 16, 2006, that showed me just how much balding had happened! Long story short -- I'm going in again! Having been as happy as I've been with the first phase, I am going to finish the job with, based on Dr. Feller's estimate, another 3500 or more grafts to a) essentially restore the hairline to its original, and high, state, getting rid of the "receding" altogether, and b) add density to the thin areas on top, extending upward from the temples...if there is a more medically suitable term for that region of the head, I don't know what it is. An interesting side to Dr. Feller's plan was to create an even hairline, but to pack the left side (hairline and top), where my part has been since...yikes, 1984...more heavily than the right. This would, based on my head size and the coverage I have now, focus the grafts in the area where they will offer the most bulk, while still keeping a visibly consistent look. I am interested to hear from anyone who has seen this idea implemented; to me it sounds totally logical, and I do not doubt Dr. Feller's ability to pull it off (hmm...bad choice of words) with gusto. One impression, or re-impression, from talking to Dr. Feller again was the same "vibe" I had when I first met him: a genuine, likeable, sincere guy who offers his patients realism and compassion, and is committed to their best interest. And now that I've seen and experienced what the man can do, I am that much more eager to put my large head in his hands again, and to recommend him to anyone. I also liked Dr. Lindsey; although Dr. Feller did the "formal" consultation, Dr. Lindsey was present and interested in all details, and came across to me as not only a nice guy, but engaged -- someone who would take his patients' needs seriously, and who was committed to his craft. And so, I am as of now scheduled for late March...! The catch, so to speak, is growth in enough time to look presentable for my WEDDING in mid-August...and will trade a case of Scotch for an earlier date, with any Feller patient willing to swap ! Dr. Feller should be posting yesterday's photos and video soon, and I myself will add the large backlog of photos from this past year as soon as possible... Benjamin My Blog -- Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller My Personal Hair Transplant Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Facelessman, Congratulations on your second upcoming procedure. I'm sure it will prove to be as fruitful as the first. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted January 19, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2008 Cool Faceless! Glad things are working out for you my friend!! Given Dr. Feller's influx of UK patients, I would say that your offer of scotch has a better than average chance of being accepted!!!! Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted January 19, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2008 Nice to see someone stick with the same doctor. I think I am one of the only ones on here to do the most part. The grass is always greener huh-- Of course this does not include those who are not going with non coalition docs to begin with JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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