Senior Member Bushy Posted September 17, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2006 Originally posted by the B spot:. . . what the patient understands is actually happening. This is the only reason I am in favor of Pat's hair count theory; Not because I believe it will make any difference, but because in an increasingly competitive industry patient information, fiscal transparency and global standards are a good thing. My point is quite simple: It has been stated that H&W, Feller, or any others who may subdivide 4-hair grafts (or >4) are somehow ripping off patients by charging for two grafts instead of one. My point was simply that, to the contrary, they are doing this for the patient's benefit (as described by Dr. Feller) and, consequently, are completely justified in charging for these extra grafts (if, indeed, they do). In any event, there are so relatively few of these larger grafts that I doubt the final surgery price would be significantly effected. Take my surgeries, for example. 4,000 grafts x .02 (app. 2% of grafts are 4 or larger) = 80 grafts; x $2.50 = $200; = insignificant. ____________________________________ My blog. HT1: 4063 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 12/9/03 HT2: 3537 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 5/15/06 Total grafts: 7,600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted September 17, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2006 We are actually on the same page then, Bushy. The only difference of opinion we have is that hair counts will not make a difference. You don't, I think it will. Good Discussion All. 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 Bushy Posted September 17, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2006 Originally posted by the B spot:We are actually on the same page then, Bushy. The only difference of opinion we have is that hair counts will not make a difference. You don't, I think it will. Good Discussion All. Isn't it great to be able to have a hearty debate without throwing mud? Thanks for engaging. ____________________________________ My blog. HT1: 4063 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 12/9/03 HT2: 3537 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 5/15/06 Total grafts: 7,600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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