Filling "the bottomless pit" with Dr. Edmond I. Griffin

[Jeff Hamm]

Before we discuss any plans for hair restoration surgery, we start by asking every patient "What are you using for hair loss prevention?" Patients that are not conscientious about using some form of hair loss prevention are potentially risking a mediocre result following hair restoration surgery. Hair transplantation surgery does not preclude hair loss prevention. Here is a patient following successful hair restoration surgery in the crown, an area I refer to as "the bottomless pit". Due to the natural 'whirl" growth pattern in the vertex, this area of the scalp requires a high number of grafts, usually beyond one procedure. However, consistent use of hair loss prevention therapy, with optimal effectiveness, a nice improvement may be possible without multiples procedures depending on your goals for desired fullness. This result is after two procedures. We have discussed a third for complete coverage.

[gbhscot]

By prevention, do you mean Propecia? If so, are you suggesting those who are not on propecia shouldn't waste their time with a HT?

[Spanker]

By prevention, do you mean Propecia? If so, are you suggesting those who are not on propecia shouldn't waste their time with a HT?

 

He is saying that they are risking mediocre long term results I believe, and if that is the case, I agree. Every person won't greatly benefit from it, but the vast majority will.

 

I know that we all wish that fin was not important. But unfortunately, due to supply and demand, it really is.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Dr. Griffin,

 

The crown is certainly a bottomless pit want to comes to follicular unit grafts. But somehow you were able to make it look full and very natural looking. Keep up the good work.

 

You are truly a hidden gem.

 

All the best,

 

Bill