Dr. Lindsey Video examination of 6 months out from frontal 3000 plus PRFM

[Dr. William Lindsey]

This fellow flew through our area last week, now 6 months out from 3000 grafts of very fine hair up front. He looks great and we'll do a second case at 12 months. I think this is a great example of these fine haired guys growing better than expected when treated with PRFM.

 

The real question is is it fast growth of what would ultimately happen OR is it better growth AND should we do it to everyone, not just weaker hair people.

 

The video is:

 

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

[TakingThePlunge]

Thank you for presenting this patient's case Dr. Lindsey. He certainly has enjoyed substantial early growth.

 

Do you currently only offer PRFM to those patients with fine hair or is it an option for any anyone. I understand there is an additional fee for this.

Edited August 26, 2015 by David - Moderator

[Dr. William Lindsey]

Really, in the past 3 months its been dramatic the difference in early growth for the guys who got PRFM. I certainly PUSH all thin hair guys to do it. Maybe half do. Last week I had 3 6 month checks. 2 had PRFM and looked like they were maybe 9 months out. One didn't and looked like a typical 6 month check.

 

I'm now bringing it up for all patients but its not free...

 

I do not believe that it is useful in the absence of surgery. There is no mechanism by which it will block DHT metabolism, nor do I currently think that more than one treatment is needed....although intellectually the farmer in me would say that another treatment of fertilizer in the growing season does help plants grow so should we do it for hair patients at 3 months.

 

It makes sense, but again, its not free. Next thing you ask is why don't we bundle it in with the case charge. People already think the case is priced high...and we've had a good track record without PRFM for many years....so the guys I've asked have almost uniformly said that they'd want that as an ala carte option.

 

Good question.

 

Thanks

Dr. Lindsey

[Dr Blake Bloxham]

Cool! Look forward to seeing more.

[Spanker]

Nice growth for 6 months. Or any months for that matter.

[SADbutTRUE]

anything that can increase growth is a plus in my book,keep the results coming doc with this new product, thin haired guys and regular hair guys, maybe this is something other clinics can use as well.

[Cant decide]

With ALL due respect, I am just not a fan of Dr. Lidsey's work. I think he is honest and ethical but what he puts out on this board in usually under welming.

[Dr. William Lindsey]

Spanker,

Thanks for your 2 cents. It'll only get better and he's a tougher case to crack with his hair/skin/mpb characteristics. I'll put up his year and subsequent updates.

 

Sad but true,

I agree. However, its not free...and since we tend to get pretty good growth without it, budget conscious guys (and girls) ask if its necessary. Well NONE of this is necessary....its a luxury item. But certainly for finer hair people...anything that can help those weak and/or skinny roots thrive is worth considering.

 

Can't decide,

Sorry you feel that way. I do have an N in my name though.

 

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

[Cant decide]

No offense meant Dr. Lindsey. I just can not recall a case of yours where I was wowed. I do believe you are very ethical, honest, and likely do some of the best strip closures in the business. Most likely this is just due to the cases you choose to post. Post some fully restored NW4-6 and wow me and others

[Dr. William Lindsey]

Cant decide,

 

I appreciate the complements on my character.

 

Here are 2 cases that have received good comments from others.

 

Thanks

 

Dr. Lindsey

 

 

 

 

[bunsenburner]

I've always liked Dr Lindsey's work and approach to surgery. Very technical.

 

I find PRFM interesting as well. The explanation makes sense. As someone with a science background, I appreciate those trying to improve upon existing techniques. I'm going to download a few of the papers and review them in greater detail this evening.

[Dr. William Lindsey]

Hey bunsenburner. Thanks for the comment. Yeah I try to explain things here on the forum, and in my office, the way I'd want them explained to me. For some people, that lacks the "polish" that some of my competitors have...and I have a pretty simple office and refuse to dress up except for my daughter's piano recitals... Nevertheless, I call it like I see it and am blunt so that I don't have to remember what I lie about....(incidentally that is a good recipe for a long and happy marriage).

 

One of the many good things about these forums is that with enough posts....you, the consumer, can often get a feel for various doctors' approaches and personalities...and pick what seems best for you.

 

As I've discussed on the forums before...I got an older jeep a few years back and wanted to redneck it up like I wanted to do when I was a young man, but had no money for stuff like that. Well, I went on jeep forums...just like guys do on the hair forums...and found a guy to do all of my jeep rebuild. Seemed like a decent guy, kind of blunt, had decent reviews....that forum saved me from a lot of hassle (now granted its a jeep, not a scalp, but still its a similar principle). He did a great job and now I've got a 40 year old landcruiser over at his place getting rebuilt as well.

 

So, to me its not critical that each and everyone agree with me all the time, but rather that the consumer has an opportunity to research BEFORE they make a big decision.

 

Dr. Lindsey