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Better doctors for crown transplants?


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Texas,

 

I can't think of any who are known particularly for their crown work. Frankly, I would take a look at our recommended physicians and see which doctor's crown work you like best.

 

Good luck!

"Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc"

 

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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.

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While Dr. Rahal is not "known" for crown work, I do feel that his approach with the crown is different than many other docs and is very good. I happen to agree with his approach which is why I am having crown work done with him in 3 weeks.

 

His approach is different than Dr. Wong for example IMO. The difference in his approach deals mainly with angulation and lateral graft distribution.

My Hairloss Web Site -

 

Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010

Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013

 

7871 Grafts

 

http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452

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One of the main reasons I decided to fly from Texas to Vancouver to see Dr. Wong was his crown work. After careful study I personally nicknamed Dr. Wong the "King of Crown". Below is a video where Dr. Wong talks about the crown.

 

 

Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996

Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012

Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016

 

Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock,

but it doesn't stop the clock.

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CAnt Decide

 

Wondering if you could please be more specific on the differences between Dr. Rahal's approach and Dr. Wong.

 

Thanks

 

I was using Dr. Wong as an example but I really should not compare and contrast Rahal's approach with Wong's specifically. But in general, I think Rahal is somewhat unique with the crown for the following reasons:

 

1. If the crown area to cover is large, he would rather leave a thin spot and plant higher densities to shrink it. This is instead of just trying to cover the whole crown with lower density which I see many docs doing.

 

2. I think Rahal is big into making sure crown laterals are planted at good densities while it seems other docs plant more in the anterior crown and rely on that hair drapping down to cover the crown below it.

 

3. Rahal seems to angle his grafts in the crown to accommodate a layering which helps with the illusion of density.

 

I am not saying no other docs do these things but from my many years on here and consulting with various docs, I do see the above approach more prevalent in Rahal crown cases.

My Hairloss Web Site -

 

Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010

Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013

 

7871 Grafts

 

http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452

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Can't Decide,

 

Thanks. Your case really fascinated me and have been following for awhile. Best of luck on your upcoming procedure. I can't seem to find a lot of Rahal crown cases on the net but the approach you describe makes some sense. Can you provide some examples? Also, in your past posts you describe as wanting to take this approach on yourself. Could you not provide some pictures now to see where you are pre-op?

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When it comes to crown restoration, in my personal opinion based on results seen personally and in the forums:-

 

If Strip, Dr. Wong is the best.

 

If FUE, Dr. Hakan is the best.

Plug removal + Strip scar revision - Dr. Ali Karadeniz (AEK)- May 23, 2015

Plug removal + 250 FUE temple points- Dr. Hakan Doganay (AHD)- July 3, 2013

Scar Tricopigmentation- Dr. Koray Erdogan (ASMED)- May 3, 2013

2500 FUT (Hairline Repair)- Dr. Rahal- July 26, 2011

 

My Hair Treatments:

1- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo (Daily)

2- Regaine Solution Minoxidil 5% (2 ml once a day)

3- GNC Ultra NourishHair™ (Once a day)

4- GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Saw Palmetto (Once a day)

 

My Rahal HT thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164456-2500-fut-dr-rahal-hairline-repair.html[/size]

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Can't Decide,

 

Thanks. Your case really fascinated me and have been following for awhile. Best of luck on your upcoming procedure. I can't seem to find a lot of Rahal crown cases on the net but the approach you describe makes some sense. Can you provide some examples? Also, in your past posts you describe as wanting to take this approach on yourself. Could you not provide some pictures now to see where you are pre-op?

 

When I go for my second op in 2 weeks, I will post pre and post op pics.

My Hairloss Web Site -

 

Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010

Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013

 

7871 Grafts

 

http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452

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