Fue procedure with Dr Umar

[Bowser1982]

Hey guys, I am new to this site and since i have been looking into FUE and having the procedure done i just wanted your guys opinion on it and the doctor i am choosing. Nothing is set in stone yet but i am consulting with Dr Umar as i have seen the work he has done in some videos of his and how he only does FUE. I have been losing my hair since the age of 23, you can see my pictures in my profile i took them yesterday. I greatly prefer FUE as i do not want the strip scar, as i love cutting my hair really short on the sides. I realize and have read that FUT is superior to FUE in yield/growth but the scaring from the surgery is far less noticeable than FUT in my opinion, but I have also read if you go to the right surgeon for FUE he can provide you with excellent results which would be close if not on par with FUT procedures.

 

The good doctor says i only need 1500 grafts to restore my hairline hopefully close to what i have seen in his videos from patients with moderate receding hairlines like mine. I have read that People with moderate receding hairlines with thick curly hair can experience a great result with FUE because since my hair is curly it can cover more and look more dense, Is this true??

 

Please any comments would be appreciated and recommendations of a good FUE doctors would be too, Do you guys think Dr Umar is more than qualified to do my procedure?? But as i stated before FUT via strip surgery is not an option for me as i love cutting my hair very short on the sides and do not want to be cut on like that. I think my receding hairline is moderate enough to where FUE would be just as good as FUT considering the thickness and density of my hair. Thanks again guys for any comments posted.

[Bowser1982]

Also i am not doing any body hair transplantation, as i don't need to because i have ample amount of head hair that can be used for this procedure and any future ones i may need if my hairline recedes any further. Also do you guys think i am a good candidate for an FUE procedure?

Edited August 30, 2011 by Bowser1982

[aaron1234]

Are you on Fin? Get on that ASAP. You have tons of hair to keep. I'd do that before any surgery.

[Bowser1982]

No sir i am not as i hear it has loads of side effects one in particular which is sexual and i do enjoy my sex lol. I also hear if you do suffer from that side effect even if you come off of it you can still suffer from it for the rest of your life. I heard and read that from people and Wiki when you google it. I was on rogaine tho for a good while but that did almost nothing. I am looking for a more permanent solution to my problems as when i stop taking these meds the hair i would have grown would just fall out. But thanks for your input do you have anything to add to the success rate of fin and the side effects of it?? if i got my transplant i would deff go back on rogaine to maintain the hair i have left. Also how much is fin???? isn't it like 10 to 15 dollars a pill or something???

Edited August 30, 2011 by Bowser1982

[Bowser1982]

one more questions and this is a little off topic, i hear when your hairs start to turn grey it becomes permanent and does not fall out. I personally think this is a myth but figured this would be the best place to ask. As i have got a lot of grey hairs in the past 3 years as well, dont know if you can see it in the pictures but there's a lot.

[aaron1234]

All the side effect fears you have from finasteride are grossly exaggerated. I've been on it for 5 years and no problems. One member here has been on it 15 years no problem. Side effects can happen just like any drug - but they are so rare. If you are serious about keeping your hair then get on ASAP. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so quick to get a HT.

 

Regarding grey hair - the color of your hair has no correlation as to whether it will fall out or not.

[Bowser1982]

thanks for the advice bro. How much does it cost per month??? also it seems no one has answered my other questions i had posted . can Someone please help me out with advice on what i had asked???

[aaron1234]

I use Proscar (5MG of Finasteride) and cut it into 1/4th's. So I end up taking roughly 1.25MG of Fin daily. The cost is extremely cheap this route. I get the pills from Walmart and for a three month supply it is only $9.

 

I'm not sure the exact success rate of fin percentage-wise - but I've heard over 90% of men at least maintain their hair while others even see regrowth.

 

Again, the mind is a powerful tool. If you are extremely worried about sexual side-effects then you might end up getting them anyways just from the placebo effect. So just don't buy into the "Propecia will make your penis fall off" hysteria.

[Bowser1982]

"ANY REGULARS can you please help me out with these questions i have asked??" I am tired of being depressed and need help please. I want the best results and i figured this would be the best place to get the info on the best FUE doctors available.

 

 

 

 

 

Hey guys, I am new to this site and since i have been looking into FUE and having the procedure done i just wanted your guys opinion on it and the doctor i am choosing. Nothing is set in stone yet but i am consulting with Dr Umar as i have seen the work he has done in some videos of his and how he only does FUE. I have been losing my hair since the age of 23, you can see my pictures in my profile i took them yesterday. I greatly prefer FUE as i do not want the strip scar, as i love cutting my hair really short on the sides. I realize and have read that FUT is superior to FUE in yield/growth but the scaring from the surgery is far less noticeable than FUT in my opinion, but I have also read if you go to the right surgeon for FUE he can provide you with excellent results which would be close if not on par with FUT procedures.

 

The good doctor says i only need 1500 grafts to restore my hairline hopefully close to what i have seen in his videos from patients with moderate receding hairlines like mine. I have read that People with moderate receding hairlines with thick curly hair can experience a great result with FUE because since my hair is curly it can cover more and look more dense, Is this true??

 

Please any comments would be appreciated and recommendations of a good FUE doctors would be too, Do you guys think Dr Umar is more than qualified to do my procedure?? But as i stated before FUT via strip surgery is not an option for me as i love cutting my hair very short on the sides and do not want to be cut on like that. I think my receding hairline is moderate enough to where FUE would be just as good as FUT considering the thickness and density of my hair. Thanks again guys for any comments posted

Edited August 31, 2011 by Bowser1982

[wylie]

"ANY REGULARS can you please help me out with these questions i have asked??" I am tired of being depressed and need help please. I want the best results and i figured this would be the best place to get the info on the best FUE doctors available.

 

 

 

 

I think you are blaming your depression on a slightly receding hairline, there is nothing to be depressed over concerning your hair. It's a common overreaction for people in their mid 20's to freak out over the slightest recession and use it as an excuse for feeling depressed, as if one surgery will cure everything. That often leads to rash, impulsive decisions and a lifelong consequence of a botched surgery.

 

You need to first quit being depressed about your hair. There is nothing to be depressed about. Any type of medication will not restore your hairline and since you show little or no signs of any progressive future hairloss you won't benefit from any medication and I would advise against taking any. Not only is it not going to be beneficial but could prove harmful.

 

And if you ever decide to get surgery you look like an excellent candidate. Slow down, do some research, and learn about hair transplants before you do anything. There is no need to rush into anything.

[Levrais]

Hi Bowser,

First of all, you have a great head of hair and probably don't need to do anything. Having said that, you also appear to be a good candidate for a ht since you seem to have a great donor supply and minimal loss. There are a few good fue clinics around the world. Im not very familiar with Umar so cant comment on that but its always a good idea to consult with several docs. Lindsey is close to you. SMG and Rahal should be on your list also. If you're willing to go to Europe there is also Bisanga.

[aaron1234]

Any type of medication will not restore your hairline and since you show little or no signs of any progressive future hairloss you won't benefit from any medication and I would advise against taking any. Not only is it not going to be beneficial but could prove harmful.

 

Medication will not give anyone a new hairline but it may keep it from receding back further. Bowser, you do have some miniaturization up front. I don't see how it would be harmful.

 

Definitely look into some clinics that do great hairline work (for instance, SMG or Dr. Feller). FUE may be an option for you.

[Bowser1982]

thank you guys for all your input, it is very much appreciated. Basically what happened was i am a very self conscious person and my friends began telling me my hairline was receding noticeably 3 years ago. My hairline is a bit odd now because one side goes up a lot more than the other. When i go out people look at me in my face and then look up to my hairline which doesn't help. I love combing my hair back and i can not do that now because of how far its gone back. I know i will never be bald because no one in my family is really bald. I just want to not have to hide my hairline and comb my hair to the front, I dont want to have to worry about the wind blowing, it raining and messing up my hair and showing my receding hairline. I know i can conceal it well but its still in the back of my mind.

 

For me to be comfortable I believe this is my only option but at the same time you all are very much right and i should do a lot more research for who would be the best doctor who performs FUE surgery and will give me the results i am looking for. I was thinking either Dr Feller, Dr Rahel or Dr Umar, but i will do much more research before i decide which one can do the best FUE surgery and at what cost. As i want the most unnoticeable surgery and i want a full and thick hairline. as that is key to me and i am sure anyone else who wants to do a HT. But thank you all again for the reply's its great to see people actually care to help another person with their problems.

[aaron1234]

but i will do much more research before i decide which one can do the best FUE surgery

 

You're on the right track buddy.