JD1957 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I am looking @ getting a transplant for about 1000 grafts on my front two sides. I've narrowed the decision to "HairClub" and "Bosley". They appear to be the two biggest advertisers in the area (Orange County), so I assume they're be biggest, and have been around for a long time. The cost is a wash. Does anyone have any comments pro or con about either organization to help influence my choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Forrest Gump Posted January 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2010 From the comments that I have seen on this forum, it seems HairClub and Bosley are pretty bad. However, I have no personal experience with either of these. In southern California, I have heard the names of Meshkin, Reed, Ross, Rassman, and Carman. There might be a few others. Do a search on these names on this forum, and see if you like their work. You can also search for other doctors in southern California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Geiger Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Dr. Carman or Dr. Reed all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member windjc Posted January 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 20, 2010 Originally posted by JD1957:I am looking @ getting a transplant for about 1000 grafts on my front two sides. I've narrowed the decision to "HairClub" and "Bosley". They appear to be the two biggest advertisers in the area (Orange County), so I assume they're be biggest, and have been around for a long time. The cost is a wash. Does anyone have any comments pro or con about either organization to help influence my choice? It's pretty common knowledge that Bosely and HairClub are your worst possible choices. Advertising does not = quality. There are some recommended doctors on this forum in the Socal region. I personally had a transplant with Dr. Umar in Redondo Beach and after almost 4 months I am having significant growth that I am pleased with. I studied for many weeks before making my decision. You need to find a doctor that is great, not an advertisment that is great. This is your HEAD. Mess it up and regret it for the rest of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HughShaw Posted January 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 20, 2010 Here's what I did. Pick several notable doctors who are recommended. Then do a search on the doctors last name in this forum to see how many posts each doctor returns. Then pick the top three which have the most posts about them. Then out of those three look through each of the posts about them and see how many patients rant about how happy they are. My method gave led me to Dr. Siporin who is genuinely concerned about his patients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Abedogg Posted January 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2010 I went to Umar in So Cal and I'm very happy at the 11 month mark. Feel free to let me know if you have questinos. Had 3k With Umar on Feb 16, 2009 My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2010 The clinics you are describing are usually referred to on these boards as 'hair mills.' Advertisement and PR tends to be high, where quality control and consistency in their vast number of clinics does not. If you are looking for a surgeon in Orange County, I'd take a look at Dr Mike Meshkin. He's recommended, and has really been sharing some dynamite results lately. Like others have said, there are quite a few great, recommended surgeons in So Cal on this site ... take a look! "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...
JD1957 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks to everyone for their feedback! The names listed have given me a starting point for my research, and a roadmap using the forum to reach a decision. That certainly figures that the biggest names, are not necessarily the best, or even "decent". Doesn't seem like anyone has anything positive to say about HairClub or Bosely, so that is telling. I'll let everyone know what I decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member windjc Posted January 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 21, 2010 Originally posted by Abedogg:I went to Umar in So Cal and I'm very happy at the 11 month mark. Feel free to let me know if you have questinos. Have things continued to improve for you past the 8th month mark? I know then you wouldn't say you were "very" happy. Moderately happy perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CaptainO Posted January 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 23, 2010 I just did mine on the 19th with Dr Meshkin. Nothing but good things to say. I honestly felt NO PAIN whatsoever during the procedure. Either I got lucky, or the Doc knows how to administer the anasthesia. I could hear the incisions but not feel them, then once he sutured me up, I was turned over and the hairs were put in. It was at that point that I fell asleep and started snoring. LOL. I am not kidding. Thats how relaxed I was. I am on day 3 and have very little pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member petergibbons Posted January 24, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted January 24, 2010 Again, I really like Dr. Ron Chao at HairLab. I'm 4 months past my HT in September and the growth is great. I still keep in touch with them. I pm'ed you my cell phone if you want to go with me for my next follup. Cheers, PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vincehair Posted January 26, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2010 hey Peter i would really like to see some photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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