Senior Member PupDaddy Posted October 4, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hey Guys, Check out both the FUE cases of Dr. John Diep (from California) posted in the docs/clinics results section as well as on his web site. He is about to be in the hopper for recommendation by this site. Also look at the videos on his site and on YouTube showing his FUE work in action and befores/afters. This looks to be some very impressive, refined, natural and (apparently) dense FUE work. Dr. Diep says on his site and in his videos, that he's developed his own FUE manual extraction tool (he displays and demonstrates it in some of the videos) that he says helps him get precise depth and angle with each excision and allows him to obtain healthy and robust FUE grafts. He says he can do as many as 3,000 one-pass FUE grafts. He has also submitted some very impressive FUT work for higher Norwood classes, but he says he specializes in FUE for Norwood II's - IV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 PupDaddy, Thanks for your interest in Dr. Diep's work. I too have been impressed by what I've seen of his work. That's why we are currently in the process of considering him for potential recommendation. Have you had any work done by him or just a Dr. Diep enthusiast? I look forward to learning more about Dr. Diep in the coming weeks. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted October 4, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 4, 2012 PupDaddy, Thanks for your interest in Dr. Diep's work. I too have been impressed by what I've seen of his work. That's why we are currently in the process of considering him for potential recommendation. Good call. I nearly posted on here a few days ago to suggest it! 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PupDaddy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 4, 2012 PupDaddy, Thanks for your interest in Dr. Diep's work. I too have been impressed by what I've seen of his work. That's why we are currently in the process of considering him for potential recommendation. Have you had any work done by him or just a Dr. Diep enthusiast? Bill Hi Bill, Nope, I've not had any work done by Dr. Diep . . . but I would certainly consider it based on the case results I've seen thus far. I only learned about Dr. Diep and his work a couple of days ago because of the results he posted here and word from site management that he was under consideration for recommendation. I just thought it was worth a mention in the FUE section since FUE seems to be a specialty of Dr. Diep. I understand that site management is awaiting additional photos from Dr. Diep to better document his work. I look forward to seeing those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hair70 Posted October 19, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted October 19, 2012 I am sure he will be one of the "GO TO" docs on this website very soon. I can't believe he is not well known on the hair transplant forums with the amazing results he gets. He is an innovator and has gone beyond just doing people with straight hair shafts / follicles. . .he has designed special extraction tools for african american people also. He has gone beyond the scalp and does eyebrows, beards, etc. . .a true hair specialist! Just had my FUE with him and his team this month. Great experience. No doubts my transplant will come out awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair1978 Posted October 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2012 I too cannot believe he is not well known in this forum. Dr Diep is a hidden gem in the hair transplant world. Shame on this website for not noticing this doctor sooner. =P I did my FUE procedure back in December 2011 with Dr Diep, and my hair growth is coming along nicely. I owe a big thanks to Dr Diep and his staff for changing my life. His clinic is the real deal. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted October 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2012 Dr. Diep's FUE work continually impresses me. I recall hearing his name before, but didn't truly investigate his practice until he was considered for recommendation; after some research, I must say that he's talented and dedicated. "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 chrisdav Posted October 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2012 Blake, is Dr Diep presenting any more work? I have been impressed with what he is shown so far. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 hair1978, In this forum's defense, I've been in touch with Dr. Diep on and off since 2008. I invited him to present examples of his results after meeting with him in person at the 2008 ISHRS Scientific Meeting when he expressed interest in being considered for recommendation on the Hair Transplant Network. However, he's only just decided to begin presenting his results in consideration for potential recommendation by our community. I plan on speaking with him more fully in the next day or two and hope to present him for potential recommendation in the near future. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted November 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2012 Blake, is Dr Diep presenting any more work? Yes, I believe he will share more cases. "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 fitnessjunkie Posted November 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2012 Can someone please tell me Dr Diep's FUE cost per graft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair1978 Posted November 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2012 The FUE cost depends on each individual and how many grafts are extracted. But he is cheaper than the average clinics. You can see more of Dr Diep's work on his youtube channel: jgdiep http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member scar5 Posted November 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Dr Diep is a hidden gem in the hair transplant world. . What do you think of the double bladed approach at 50 seconds? Double bladed means the upper and lower edges of the strip are cut with two parallel blades fixed by a bridge which is set to a pre-determined width. This means the upper and lower edges of the strip are cut simultaneously and in parallel. I've always been on about peripheral transection and I think the speed at which the sut is being made here, along with the parallel attitude of the blades..wow...no words. Go there and check out this. It is a must-seeStrip harvesting hair transplant by Dr. Diep at Hair Transplant Los Angeles Hair Restoration San Francisco Frankly, I don't see how this kind of approach could be called 'Ultra-refined'. On the other hand it is great because it is so honest and his FUE work looks good. I don't think I can post the URL but here goes... youtube.com/watch?v=XqwmxjRKmYU Sorry to be a party pooper, but this is shocking. Edited November 6, 2012 by scar5 Spelling, words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Davis91 Posted November 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2012 Whoa--I bet he takes that one down. Double blade is rarely used from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair1978 Posted November 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2012 Wow... This is the first time I've seen a strip procedure on video. I'm a bit grossed out by it when seeing it in closer view. It's looks traumatizing. I'm glad I did the FUE procedure. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member s2thoudriver Posted November 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2012 Great to see another surgeon performing more FUE, i hope to see more great results from Dr.Diep. The only thing i saw on his site though was that his 'Diep Extractor' tool is doing punches at 1mm. It would be good to hear that the tool has been further refined to make smaller incisions to keep scarring to the absolute minimum. Rob 2800 FUE, Istanbul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted November 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2012 Even his fue extractions look brutal man! The force he uses to strike at the hair is scary! Certainly different to the fine twisting motion of lorenzo etc. You can see the skin visibly bend as he punches out the folicle. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted November 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2012 Lots of bleeding too. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Guys, After viewing the video, I expressed this community's concerns (which I too share) regarding the use of a double blade during the donor harvesting process. Having spoken to him several times in the past, I too was surprised to see this video. Dr. Diep stated that he created and presented this video back in 2010 to demonstrate the strip harvesting process quickly and to minimize bleeding. In order to accomplish this, he chose to use a double blade. Dr. Diep affirmed that he was reluctant to show the video at all but wanted to show it for people interested in seeing how the donor excision process works during FUT. He also confirmed that he regularly harvests the donor strip 100% free-hand with a single blade in order to minimize follicular transection. I will present more information about Dr. Diep and his technique as I learn more. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted November 8, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 8, 2012 Bill, Thank you for investigating and clarifying! "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 Mickey85 Posted November 8, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 8, 2012 FUE hair transplant on Asian to fix scar by Dr. Diep at www.mhtaclinic.com - YouTube 2.40 absolutely brutal FUE extraction... The amount of blood from the 5 extractions is terrible too... The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member scar5 Posted November 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2012 Mickey85, Thanks for pointing that out. Judging by the posts that followed my post, such as ones that ignored the 'elephant in the room' blowing snow over it with benign complements about his FUE this or that, it reminds me that posting less than flattering things like this must be weighed up carefully. Here's to hoping that it helps and not hurts the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted November 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2012 No worries. I still can't get over how brutal those FUE extractions are. Surely the transection rate would be significant, it looks like he is putting a skewer through some lamb before a BBQ. The FUT video was equally shocking, even after the dual blade section, the strip was handled very poorly. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted November 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2012 I've seen some of his other videos where he demonstrates the punch and also a motorised extractor. Both aren't nearly as 'brutal' as in the video above. The patient above may have a 'tough' scalp compared to others and require a bit more force. Perhaps that's why he has to use the saline and more force with the punch. I'm no expert but that is my theory. At the end of the day it's a results business and I've not seen any bad stories about Dr Diep. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted November 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2012 I haven't seen all his videos, I have seen another FUE demonstration where he exhibits the same method. Just seems rushed and lacking precision to me. Each to their own. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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