boardbum159 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Dear Users, I am currently looking into FUT (Strip Method) and I am in Northern CA. I have had 2 consultations and both Dr. cared about the importance of this surgery but both stated that it is quite simple. I have been reading on these forums that Northern CA does not have the greatest HT surgeons but the pictured results I have seen from my consultations have been impressive. Here are my questions: Why would Dr.'s in other regions have "better" experience from what seems like a quality Dr. in CA? One of the Dr.'s has 7 yrs experience Is 4000 graphs in one session too many? One Dr recommended that 3000 should be the most, another Dr. said he could do 4000-4500 depending on how many he can get from the strip. So is he full of BS? He also said he does 2-3 of these a day which made me very hesitant Any tips on sniffing out a bad Dr.? Thank you in Advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted June 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2011 Depends who the surgeons you met were? The grafts needed depend on your loss. Pics? http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardbum159 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Met with Dr. Diep and Dr. Gorrin. I am a stage V so I have the room for 4500, my question was more around is that too many for a Dr. to do in one sitting. I'm worried on quality vs. quanitity. If others users have had 4000-4500 done in one sitting, that would make me feel more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted June 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2011 Board, Have you researched our recommended hair transplant surgeons in California? Additionally, keep in mind that you shouldn't let geography be a determining factor in who performs your procedure and travel can pay off in the end (you can review all our surgeons here). Good luck! Feel free to ask any additional questions. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted June 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2011 I would not let geography decide who you go to. Do your research and ultimately pick a surgeon with a proven track record and one that you are very comfortable with. If that requires travel, in the big scheme of things as it relates to a hair transplant, that is not a big deal. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted June 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2011 Just to answer your question, yes 4-5k grafts in one session is definitely possible by a skilled surgeon but depends on key factors like density & laxity of the donor area. Do your research. This is a great website for that as a start. Use YouTube. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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