Regular Member joshelstad Posted August 19, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted August 19, 2011 I had my second consultation with Dr. Diep in the Bay Area today. After reading forums on this site, people have informed me that since I live in the Bay Area I should ask to meet some of his patients in person, so I asked. He was not keen on the idea at all. He showed me a few more pictures of his work regarding FUT scars and results, and replied " I don't know what more I can show you". I was surprised at his response. Shouldn't there be satisfied patients in this area that would be willing to meet with new patients? After insisting it was something I wanted, he said he could give me a few phone numbers, but then didn't. He has provided me with some youtube videos and some pictures. What he has shown me looks good. Is his response to that question a red flag? I am also considering Dr. Rahal or Dr. Hasson, maybe Ron Shapiro too. My intention is to have a nice full dense hairline and to fill in my temples a little. I do not want a high hairline like I see some people with. Any comments on this? Thank you! This website is so amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TomCruise Posted August 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2011 Sounds worrisome to me. I would trust your gut instincts that this is in fact a red flag. Count your blessings you asked the right question, and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted August 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2011 Agree. All of the clinics I consulted with offered to put me in touch with clients I could meet with or talk to. 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 RCWest Posted August 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2011 If he truly was a good surgeon he should have a whole picture album to show you. There are many good surgeons in California, including Dr. Reed who won the Platinum Follicle award last year and Dr. Rassman who won the Golden Follicle award in 2004. Also very good are Dr. Meshkin, Dr. Kabaker, Dr. Siporin, and Dr. Carman. They all also have websites and patient photos on here. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted August 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2011 Yes worry Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted August 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2011 I am also considering Dr. Rahal or Dr. Hasson, maybe Ron Shapiro too. I'm a bigger fan of these docs. Move on to them and you won't regret it. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted August 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2011 Agree, those three are all outstanding......you should consider consulting with all three as part of your research and decision making process. 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 lorenzo Posted August 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2011 If you dont feel comfortable with the doctor its probaly time to look around. The three choices you made are excellent choices so you are on the right track. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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