Looking for advice with currently doctor situation.

[symphonyofdreams]

I've posted a few times expressing my frustration with my fue perceedure. Now at the 9 month mark it's an obvious failure. I had 2k graphs done to move hairline u

Down a bit and add density to mid scalp. I had my 9 month follow up and the doctor kinda made excuses but in a way coneeded and offered me a free 300 graphs to strengthen hairline. I told him I'd think about it over night. The problem is I had such poor results I don't want to risk losing more graphs plus I don't want to waste my time and energy for such a little amount of graphs. I want to cut my loses and find someone else. Since he basically admitted the results are poor should I try to get at least a partial refund? Even if I can't I really don't want any work from him. Also I read a review from someone else that had the exact same issues with this doctor so I have no desire to get more work done from him. What would you guys do?

[mattj]

This is a tricky one. The truth of the matter is, you might have had an equally disappointing result had you gone to a different doctor. Failure is unpredictable and not necessarily the result of poor work. HT docs perform hundreds of procedures annually and thousands by the time you've chosen them. There will always be some bad results.

 

If you go ahead with the small procedure that has been offered to you, the improvement might be worthwhile and you might end up pleased with the result. You could go to a different doctor and end up disappointed. And vice versa.

 

I wish the solution was easier and I could recommend a course of action that you would be confident in, but that isn't possible.

 

Personally, I would accept your doctor's offer. If they are a highly respected clinic then your chances of success are as good as with anyone else.

[hsrp10]

I would get the refund and then go with a doctor who has the lowest chance of producing subpar results, for example Konior, Erdogan, Lorenzo class of surgeons.

 

Once you've been wronged you shouldn't go back.

[Melvin- Admin]

Do you mind posting pictures? I remember reading your threads of dissatisfaction as early as 5 months, you received 2,000 grafts, it's important to know where these grafts were placed were the solely on the hairline or spread out? What level of hairloss you have is very important, it could be your expectations may not be in line with the work and hair loss. I would hate for you to get another procedure without first knowing what your expectations are and understanding the limitations of surgery.

 

Let's say you're like me diffused Norwood 6, if you spread 2,000 grafts on top of my scalp it will make very little difference, you need to concentrate on one area at a time, 2,000 for the hairline 2,000 for the midscalp, then possibly 2,000 for the crown if your donor allows it, always important to remember is that visual density does not equal actual density, you may require certain hair length to maximize the results, this is all of course assuming you have substantial hair loss.

[rev333]

i would get the refund and then go with a doctor who has the lowest chance of producing subpar results, for example konior, erdogan, lorenzo class of surgeons.

 

Once you've been wronged you shouldn't go back.

 

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[symphonyofdreams]

This is a tricky one. The truth of the matter is, you might have had an equally disappointing result had you gone to a different doctor. Failure is unpredictable and not necessarily the result of poor work. HT docs perform hundreds of procedures annually and thousands by the time you've chosen them. There will always be some bad results.

 

If you go ahead with the small procedure that has been offered to you, the improvement might be worthwhile and you might end up pleased with the result. You could go to a different doctor and end up disappointed. And vice versa.

 

I wish the solution was easier and I could recommend a course of action that you would be confident in, but that isn't possible.

 

Personally, I would accept your doctor's offer. If they are a highly respected clinic then your chances of success are as good as with anyone else.

 

I hear what you're saying and if this guy was world renound I'd chalk it up as flukely variance that happens with transplants. Problem is this guy is just a medical spa place that offers a million different perceedures and just purchased the artas machine and has his techs do all the work. I'd rather take my chances with a proven specialist.

[symphonyofdreams]

I would get the refund and then go with a doctor who has the lowest chance of producing subpar results, for example Konior, Erdogan, Lorenzo class of surgeons.

 

Once you've been wronged you shouldn't go back.

 

 

I agree. This is what I've decided. I'm strongly considering Dr Parsa Mohebi. Same class of doctors?

[symphonyofdreams]

Do you mind posting pictures? I remember reading your threads of dissatisfaction as early as 5 months, you received 2,000 grafts, it's important to know where these grafts were placed were the solely on the hairline or spread out? What level of hairloss you have is very important, it could be your expectations may not be in line with the work and hair loss. I would hate for you to get another procedure without first knowing what your expectations are and understanding the limitations of surgery.

 

Let's say you're like me diffused Norwood 6, if you spread 2,000 grafts on top of my scalp it will make very little difference, you need to concentrate on one area at a time, 2,000 for the hairline 2,000 for the midscalp, then possibly 2,000 for the crown if your donor allows it, always important to remember is that visual density does not equal actual density, you may require certain hair length to maximize the results, this is all of course assuming you have substantial hair loss.

 

 

To be honest I try to stay away from pictures. Too stressful for me and on top of that I can look at my hair from different lighting and go from looking great to looking like I need 4k graphs. The doctor did take extensive pictures with exact same lighting, camera, hair lengthas, angles etc and results weren't good enough for him to even arugue with me. He seemed rather embarrassed. Also I hadnt had a single person comment or notice any improvements including people that knew I had work done and others that didn't.

[hsrp10]

I agree. This is what I've decided. I'm strongly considering Dr Parsa Mohebi. Same class of doctors?

 

I have not researched Dr. Mohebi that much to give a definitive answer but what I have seen has been decent.

As long as you have researched it thoroughly including making a list of pros and cons compared with other possible surgeons you should be good.

[mattj]

symphonyofdreams, now I know that I would definitely agree that it's a good idea to go elsewhere.

[JohnCasper]

I would have to agree with"mattj". Do your homework and find a doctor that does hair surgery exclusively. If you have the resources, go with someone you feel 100% comfortable with. Let's hope you have strong donor areas and able to extract enough grafts. Best of luck and keep us posted.