Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 6, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 BTW this is what my massive forelock looks like in proper light. This sucker is huge, it never balds, and it helps disguise any future transplanted hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 Donor permitting you need over 6000+ based on this photo. I don't think any number is too high. It appears you have a big head, big hairloss area which means you should have a big donor as well. Of course I could be wrong since I have only seem a few photos. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 It all depends on your donor and realistic expectations. In my opinion, 3500-4k grafts will make a huge cosmetic difference - variables include: do you leave your crown untouched? do you forego dense packing and go for more coverage, etc. The need for 6k+ grafts is sometimes un-necessary for some of us that have reached a certain age and are simply looking for a HT procedure to provide a significant improvement - not 100% full restoration. That's what I opted for in my case.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 It all depends on your donor and realistic expectations You are right. Depending on expectations. 4000 will make a huge difference in the front. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member don174 Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 Seager no longer does the procedures. He passed away many yrs ago. Work is done by dr Ferreira formerly of sure hair. Can check sure hair vids by dr Ferreira to see, also my pics here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 Will be hard to conduct the poll as 95% of patients do not post or share feedback or results online. Thats if you look at the number of new patients that post each year. There is only a handful from each clinic and primarily clinics post results themselves of preferred cases mostly. Poll could also be flawed by various sources. Dutchie, id say in the hands of a great yielding doc, with proper surgical protocol,3500 to 4000 grafts can assist you. Otherwise, if you to a doc tgat is known to do small recipient areas with massive use of grafts, it may exceed your numbers beyond 5000 grafts. Whatever you do, tread carefully and think of the best way to approach this. Good luck and best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 6, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 H&W has agreed to take me on as a patient. I'm soooooooooo happy right now *starts jumping up and down like a little boy* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 6, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 Donor permitting you need over 6000+ based on this photo. I don't think any number is too high. It appears you have a big head, big hairloss area which means you should have a big donor as well. Of course I could be wrong since I have only seem a few photos. Ha ha....yeah I have a long head with lots of donor hair in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted January 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 That great! How many graft did they recommend? If you decide to come let me know when and health permitting we can meet up. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 6, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2016 That great! How many graft did they recommend? If you decide to come let me know when and health permitting we can meet up. They're doing a FUT and they're gonna shoot for 3500 to 4000 grafts. I'm doing my laxity exercises as we speak I'd love to hook up for some beers but not until I do my 2nd surgery next year. Right now I'm not the most social person because of my ugly, bald head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Happy for you that you found your surgeon. Sometimes I think trying to decide who to go with can be the most frustrating part of this. Unfortunately for me the surgeon I think I will go with is booked eight months out. How long of a wait will you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Will be hard to conduct the poll as 95% of patients do not post or share feedback or results online. Thats if you look at the number of new patients that post each year. There is only a handful from each clinic and primarily clinics post results themselves of preferred cases mostly. Poll could also be flawed by various sources.Dutchie, id say in the hands of a great yielding doc, with proper surgical protocol,3500 to 4000 grafts can assist you. Otherwise, if you to a doc tgat is known to do small recipient areas with massive use of grafts, it may exceed your numbers beyond 5000 grafts. Whatever you do, tread carefully and think of the best way to approach this. Good luck and best wishes. If I can get 3500+ grafts my first surgery, and another 3000 my 2nd surgery I'll be happy customer. I was gonna focus my first 2 surgeries mostly on frontal and midscalp, and perhaps fill in my crown with beardhair and chesthair at a later date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 7, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2016 They're doing a FUT and they're gonna shoot for 3500 to 4000 grafts. I'm doing my laxity exercises as we speak I'd love to hook up for some beers but not until I do my 2nd surgery next year. Right now I'm not the most social person because of my ugly, bald head H&W have an amazing track record, 4,000 grafts should yield a very good result congrats. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Hasson or Wong? Glad you moved on from those other names Edited January 7, 2016 by esrec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Happy for you that you found your surgeon. Sometimes I think trying to decide who to go with can be the most frustrating part of this. Unfortunately for me the surgeon I think I will go with is booked eight months out. How long of a wait will you have? Who's on your list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Who's on your list? With no disrespect to any of the other doctors my personal list has come down to Cooley, Gabel , Shapiro and in the end Konior. He just feels like the right fit for me. I know he is expensive but he is one of the absolute best. I have consulted with him online but even his in person consults are booked into May. I don't mind waiting for the best results possible. Dr Konior has been great at responding to emails and I trust his judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Does anyone what percentage of HT patients experience shock loss?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 With no disrespect to any of the other doctors my personal list has come downto Cooley, Gabel , Shapiro and in the end Konior. He just feels like the right fit for me. I know he is expensive but he is one of the absolute best. I have consulted with him online but even his in person consults are booked into May. I don't mind waiting for the best results possible. Dr Konior has been great at responding to emails and I trust his judgement. Konior is absolutely exceptional. Just love his meticulous nature. Will look fwd to hearing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Does anyone what percentage of HT patients experience shock loss?? Varies. Run a quick search you'll see countless threads that talk about this, will get some good insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hasson or Wong? Glad you moved on from those other names I dont know which one yet. I assume there isnt a whole lot of difference between Hasson and Wong, no?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Konior is absolutely exceptional. Just love his meticulous nature. Will look fwd to hearing more. With all respect Dutchie I am not trying to hijack your thread I will make my own when it is time. Thank You esrec he is exceptional. I really need a surgeon that cares about their patients. Aftercare is as important to me as the surgery itself. My hair loss isn't all so bad I have been told I am a 3v. My frontal third is all I need to address for now. I do have some things going against me. I have medium fine hair and even though I am fit even played football in college I have genetic high blood pressure . I also have some retro alopecia I think. Other doctors I have been to (not any of those I listed) acted like they didn't know what that was. They told me I was a perfect candidate when I clearly am not. Dr Konior has written papers about this type of loss and he will not clear me until he looks at in person. He is ethical and like I said will trust his judgement. So for me it's just a long wait. I will make my own thread when this all goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 No problem dude, hijack all you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thank You Dutchie. You chose one of the best clinics there is they will help you no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 7, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 Happy for you that you found your surgeon. Sometimes I think trying to decide who to go with can be the most frustrating part of this. Unfortunately for me the surgeon I think I will go with is booked eight months out. How long of a wait will you have? I was surprised to learn H&W waiting list is only 2 to 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted January 7, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2016 They're doing a FUT and they're gonna shoot for 3500 to 4000 grafts. I'm doing my laxity exercises as we speak I'd love to hook up for some beers but not until I do my 2nd surgery next year. Right now I'm not the most social person because of my ugly, bald head Congrats, are you going with Hasson or Wong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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