Senior Member EastCoast Posted April 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 2, 2012 I went for a hairline touch up 2x and Doctor did not want to FUE very noticable 3 hair grafts in my hairline. He said there was much scarring to begin with. I asked if we could plant a 1 in the hole and he said it would pit. It looks terrible. I have about 7 to punch out. Did anyone have this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted April 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 3, 2012 Anything other than 1 hair grafts in the hairline is a no no. It's should be standard knowledge for any transplant surgeon. 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...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 That sounds like hair transplants 101 gone bad. The only patients I have ever seen that could get away with that are those with bleech blonde or white hair. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted April 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 6, 2012 Wow! 3 in the hairline. Where do these doctors come from?? How do they sale there product? 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 michaeljames Posted April 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 10, 2012 I went for a hairline touch up 2x and Doctor did not want to FUE very noticable 3 hair grafts in my hairline. He said there was much scarring to begin with. I asked if we could plant a 1 in the hole and he said it would pit. It looks terrible. I have about 7 to punch out. Did anyone have this problem? Hey Mate, The hairline's natural and attractive look is what determines for many people the success of their procedure.If a physician does not satisfy you with the results. I politely suggest move on to utilize another of the find doctors in this network. Without pics of your hairline it is hard for fellow users to give suggestions; however it would be prudent to always get another professional opinion. Michael James is a Patient Advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network; and not a physician. Visit Us On: Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn Comments give here are only for intellectual consideration and in no manner to be construed or accepted as medical advice. It is important to seek the advice of a physician in all medical circumstances including hair restoration, dietary or others directly or indirectly related to the subjects in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 You owe it to yourself to get another opinion or two. There is no harm in that and you might get some valuable information. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 14, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2012 Any ideas what to do this area looks like cxxp. I have to wear a hat. I have sparse 3's and 2's with some fine one's right at left forehead and down side temple area. One doc says he cant take out dissect and put in same hole as it might pit. Pitting may look better tha this. This whole area should be fine single and some doubles. It does match other side. Very concerned and frustated. please comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member formertrackstar Posted May 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I had the same problem.. I went to The Gallagher medical Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.. I feel your pain bro.. It is very upsetting when you have to look at those large grafts everyday in the mirror.. I am going to get the larger grafts fued or electrolysis.. Does electrolysis work on removing hairs from the hairline? I had number 3 and 4 hair grafts planted on my hairline by Dr Joseph Gallagher by The Gallagher Medical Institute in 2004 and 2007.. He is a complete hack.. I can't believe he is still in business.. I still suffer from depression almost everyday from what he did to my hair.. When I initially went in for the consultation he was on this forum.. The hair transplant network recommended him.. I went to the Shapiro Medical Institue to get the large grafts camouflaged-but they are still annoying the crap out of me every day.. I can't expess the regret and worry! It took a toll on me.. He is advertising that he does follicular unit transplantion and is STILL doing older plug hair transplants.. I definately need to get these large grafts removed.. My hairline is still very stalky even though I had my plugs camouflaged by Dr. Ron Shapiro of the Shapiro Medical Group.. My grafts are not angles right.. They go in the wrong direction from what Gallagher did to me.. He only has one helper in his office that cuts the grafts, answers the phone, talks to clients during the surgery, and this is going on during surgery.. I just don't know how you can run a hair transplant practice with one helper??! It amazes me.. I was 24 when I had my first hair transplant-I still regret it to this day.. I would'nt send my worst enemy into Dr. Joseph Gallagher's office to even talk to him.. He will lie right to your face about everything- and they don't even educate you about what your getting yourself inti with the future of hairloss.. On the next point my donor was taken at a very hi level from the back of my head that most Dosctor's don't take from.. So in the future I could loose most of my transplanted hairs... East Coast send me a private email! I would like to chat sometime in regards to your issues with Gallagher. I just have to say that I am happy with Shapiro's work.. Edited May 14, 2012 by formertrackstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member formertrackstar Posted May 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2012 Ok... Here is are plugs By Dr. Joseph Gallager from The Gallagher Medical Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.. This was enough to really make me look unnatural! There are 3,4,5 hair grafts on the hairline.. Also there are large grafts behind the hairline.. This was done in 2004 and 2007.. How do you explain this to a paitient when then look like this after paying $7,000 for follicular unit transplantion?! This is hack work! He claims that he was the best around?? This is complete shit work.. I went back to him "DR Gallagher and said want did you do to my head.. He said I wasn't done my treatment! He just put outdated plugs on my head.. WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member formertrackstar Posted May 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 I am going to post my hairline work done by Dr. Joseph Gallagher from the Gallagher Medical Institute as well.. Complete botched work! I would like to know how the best way to get these plugs removed- electrolysis or fue?! Doctor recommendations everybody! I had this work camouflaged about a year ago-but the large grafts are still highly visible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gandolf Posted May 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yikes! I would rather get a HT done by Gallager the watermelon-smashing comedian than by this Gallager after seeing your shoddy work. Your only option is to go to one of the top doctors to fix this. Go to someone like Dr. Feller, H&W, Dr. Rahal, or Feriduni and see what they recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 15, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 Fue all 3's. multi's. leave some 2's and super dense pack with fue singles i have say 1/4 inch of fresh skin/forehead ti fill in it it maybe 5 to 7 large grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 15, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 I was able to make right side totally naturally. No qualms. I fell I have no choice but to remove larger grafts full in and lower hair line and temple. Dr. Beehner was able to use a fue tool and dig into some grafts and then turn them in the proper direction. He did do some good repair work but I really need hair line now Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 15, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 I think yours looks better than mine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 EastCoast, Your two discussion threads have been merged into one since they were very similar. I'm a little confused. Have you stated who did your original work? Also, I see that you've had a repair job by Dr. Beehner but still some some additional hairline restoration. What was Dr. Beehner's assessment? David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 Eastcoast, I notice that the hair at your temples is falling in a different direction to the rest of your hair. Is that due to how you styled it for the photos or is there a problem with the angles the grafts were placed at? Your hair as it is doesn't look terrible. I doubt if your hair looks unnatural to people who see you so I'm sure it's unnecessary to live life under a hat. It might be the case that having some single hairs placed around those grafts would be all that's necessary to give a result that you like. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 17, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) The hair sticks straight up. Everone states one side doesnt match the other and it is much higher (receded than other side). It is very sparse and the mulitgrafts are are black while the other others are a natural shade of brown. There are about six 3's and multigrafts thru-out the 1/2 inch area needed for hairline. Edited May 17, 2012 by EastCoast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted May 17, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 17, 2012 . I had 2 or 3 repair sessions where an area was standing straight up. It was about 12 grafts consisting of 4 to 7 hairs.. 5 were removed and 7 were twisted to maybe to point towards right direction. We tried to point/place some other hairs to go say level with head to maybe make the multigrafts lay more flat.. I believe this one area needs some bigger grafts removed and a dense pack session with ones and a lowered hairline.. The right side looks perfect. I will need crown in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 If the grafts are that badly misangled then your surgeon might want to remove them. It's possible that they could be re-implanted at a proper angle and further back so you don't lose them but the colour difference stops being a problem. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairSatr Posted May 30, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ive had this issue with Dr Dorin. He told me that its normal. I have several in my hairline from both transplants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrThinning Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think yours looks better than mine now. hey east cost has you ht been done in florida ? that just looks like my hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted September 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hairline grafts can be fue'd out or you can use electrolysis. I had about 180-200 fue'd out of my hairline by Dr Bisanga. The reason I say 180-200 is that after the first removal some grew back, so I returned to have them taken out a second time, and he took a few more out for me aswell, so I'm unsure of the exact amount. My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted September 20, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 20, 2012 Ok... Here is are plugs By Dr. Joseph Gallager from The Gallagher Medical Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.. This was enough to really make me look unnatural! There are 3,4,5 hair grafts on the hairline.. Also there are large grafts behind the hairline.. This was done in 2004 and 2007.. How do you explain this to a paitient when then look like this after paying $7,000 for follicular unit transplantion?! This is hack work! He claims that he was the best around?? This is complete shit work.. I went back to him "DR Gallagher and said want did you do to my head.. He said I wasn't done my treatment! He just put outdated plugs on my head.. WTF One of these days I hope a Tony Soprano ends up being the victim of a doctor like this....just for the deserved outcome. I feel so bad for you, how could someone do that knowing that the technique is wrong? 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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