Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This patient is a 37-year old transgender female who desired to feminize her frontal hairline. Prior to the transplant, she had deep frontotemporal angles and a higher hairline then she wanted. 3166 follicular unit grafts were obtained via the strip FUT method and transplanted into the frontal zone with the goal of lowering her hairline, filling in the frontotemporal angles, and feminizing her overall appearance. The photographs depict her progress at 1 month, 2 months, 3 months (home photos), and at 7 months when she returned to the office. She is extremely excited with the results thus far and plans to return at the 12-month mark to further document the progress of the hair transplant. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS, FISHRS Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American College of Surgeons Gabel Hair Restoration Center Portland, Oregon 503-693-1118 Email Dr. Gabel directly at drgabel@gabelcenter.com Dr. Gabel's Website Dr. Steven Gabel is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 12, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 12, 2017 It was a wonderful experience with you and your staff. The procedure went quicker than I expected, painless, and recovery went smoothly. The hairline you designed for me has exceeded my expectations. Only 7 months post-op and I get stopped by total strangers to compliment me on my hair several times a day (Curly hair has become vogue). They about fall over when I tell them I have had hair transplants to fix my hairline. Your work is amazing, and you have quite the eye for creating a flattering look. I cannot thank you enough for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Dr. Gabel, Very nice transformation. Victoria's new hairline is definitely much more feminine than before so I'm sure she's very pleased. Keep up the great work! Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted June 13, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 13, 2017 Fantastic work.... Not to mention those curls are quite impressive, Victoria! I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted June 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2017 Impressive growth for the seventh month mark. What a drastic difference a hairline can make in framing a face as masculine or feminine, kudos. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 15, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2017 Impressive growth for the seventh month mark. What a drastic difference a hairline can make in framing a face as masculine or feminine, kudos. I have been nothing but pleased. It has made all the difference in my life during this journey. I mean, how he placed the hair to grow in such a way that it made such a profound difference in my appearance. Hair was the first on my list, as according to my research, took the longest to see results. Between the before and 7 month, I have only done 1 session of Laser Hair removal for my beard, with no other surgical proceedures and I already see a whole new person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted June 16, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2017 results look fantastic Victoria, congrats and continued success in your growth! you picked a top notch surgeon in Dr. Gabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted June 16, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2017 amazing result,happy for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lyubo93 Posted June 16, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 16, 2017 Does the result affect in some way from the hormone therapy which transgender people take. Great job and result, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 16, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 16, 2017 Does the result affect in some way from the hormone therapy which transgender people take.Great job and result, by the way. I'm not certain, I would assume that the absence of DHT would be the big plus in the scenario since its the one most noted for hairloss. I wouldn't imagine that Estrogen and Progeterone made too much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gasthoerer Posted June 16, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2017 What a difference in appearence, congratulations. One questiont to the clinic: Could this type of hair be tranplanted with FUE? For women the benefit in FUE is smaller I know, but I am really courious. Also would be nice to compare against a similiar male case, to see the difference in the hairline design, but honestly: Long time I haven't seen such nice curls, so this will be difficult. 400+ grafts in 2018 and 2900 grafts in 2020 via FUE with Feriduni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted June 27, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm not certain, I would assume that the absence of DHT would be the big plus in the scenario since its the one most noted for hairloss. I wouldn't imagine that Estrogen and Progeterone made too much of a difference.Are you curbing your body's DHT production with the use of finasteride? Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 28, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes. I am currently on 5mg/day of Finasteride to curb any residual DHT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted June 28, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes. I am currently on 5mg/day of Finasteride to curb any residual DHT.That's a full dose of proscar, how's your hair hanging in there? Feeling good? Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 29, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm having no issues with my hair. I have had considerable regrowth on my crown while on finasteride, and Dr. Gabel fixed my temples where my hair wasn't going to fill in. I haven't noticed any shedding since starting Finasteride and Spironolactone in May of 2016, only regrowth. I was on 5mg Finasteride, 200mg Sprionolactone, and 20mg/2weeks of Estradiol Valerate during my hair restoration procedure. Dr. Gabel did not see a need for me to stop any of them during my surgery or recovery. I haven't noticed any of the adverse "side effects" mentioned online with Finasteride. With how well my hair restoration went, I've been doing quite well. My results have given me confidence and a better outlook on my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted June 29, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm having no issues with my hair. I have had considerable regrowth on my crown while on finasteride, and Dr. Gabel fixed my temples where my hair wasn't going to fill in. I haven't noticed any shedding since starting Finasteride and Spironolactone in May of 2016, only regrowth. I was on 5mg Finasteride, 200mg Sprionolactone, and 20mg/2weeks of Estradiol Valerate during my hair restoration procedure. Dr. Gabel did not see a need for me to stop any of them during my surgery or recovery. I haven't noticed any of the adverse "side effects" mentioned online with Finasteride. With how well my hair restoration went, I've been doing quite well. My results have given me confidence and a better outlook on my future. Good to hear, I'm not overly familiar with how Estradiol Valerate reacts in the body or potentially clashes with a hormone inhibitor like finasteride, so I'll always defer to the medical opinion on that. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VictoriaQuinn Posted June 29, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted June 29, 2017 The Estradiol Valerate injections are pretty much just Estrogen as part of my transition from MtF gender. A sex hormone is required unless I wanted to deal with menopuse at 37. The high dose of Spironolactone is basically my prescribed Testosterone blocker. Finasteride was prescribed by my Endocrinologist at 5mg for additional protection from the masculinizing effects of DHT, and some help with my hairline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted June 30, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted June 30, 2017 Wonderful result! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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