Some clinics say I'm not a good candidate for a HT and others are happy to proceed...

[superdudeo]

Can anyone offer me some advice. I know I'm a challenging case for a HT but most clinics seem to think they can help but I've had a reply from a rep that represents Dr Reddy here in the UK and his email was short and blunt...my hair is fine and he thinks Dr Reddy wouldn't believe I would be a good candidate for a HT. This has dented my confidence a bit. I would have thought I'm either a candidate or not but there seems to be a grey area. Do you think this is a case of a clinic not wanting to risk comeback/ get a bad result?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Wutang]

With no pictures we cannot provide any advice

[superdudeo]

I'm not really looking for a consultation

[voxman]

I'm not really looking for a consultation

 

In that case, I don't need pictures of you or your hair to give you general non-specific to your head advice and that is that that some clinics will accept patients and some will reject patients based on what they see AND what they think they can do for you.

 

You'll have to take them for their word and proceed accordingly.

[LosingGround75]

From what I know of Dr Reddy, having met him and from what others have said, he would turn down most people for a transplant. You say you're a challenging case so I gather you have advanced hair loss and/or poor donor supply. Dr Reddy does FUE only and those characteristics make treating you a huge challenge.

[Bill - Seemiller]

There's really no way to give you advice without pictures. But then you responded saying you're not looking for a consultation… We can't give you a consultation, but I'm not exactly sure what kind of advice you're looking for.

 

Dr. Reddy is recommended by this community and top-notch in my opinion. I don't believe he would steer you wrong. I understand though, that physicians have various philosophies and at the end of the day, you will have to make your own decision based on the advice you've been given.

 

My guess is though, that you will have to have very realistic expectations as to what can be achieved if some doctors are telling you that you're not even a candidate. That probably means you have a lot of hair loss and not much done her hair. So no doctor can pull off a miracle just understand that. If you were satisfied with restoring some here and not all of it, you might be a good candidate, depending on what's been said.

 

I strongly recommend that you post pictures so we can see what your hair looks like and we can give you better advice. Although our advice should never replace a doctors advice.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[superdudeo]

From what I know of Dr Reddy, having met him and from what others have said, he would turn down most people for a transplant. You say you're a challenging case so I gather you have advanced hair loss and/or poor donor supply. Dr Reddy does FUE only and those characteristics make treating you a huge challenge.

 

Did you mean he wouldn't there? Spelling mistake?

[superdudeo]

There's really no way to give you advice without pictures. But then you responded saying you're not looking for a consultation… We can't give you a consultation, but I'm not exactly sure what kind of advice you're looking for.

 

Dr. Reddy is recommended by this community and top-notch in my opinion. I don't believe he would steer you wrong. I understand though, that physicians have various philosophies and at the end of the day, you will have to make your own decision based on the advice you've been given.

 

My guess is though, that you will have to have very realistic expectations as to what can be achieved if some doctors are telling you that you're not even a candidate. That probably means you have a lot of hair loss and not much done her hair. So no doctor can pull off a miracle just understand that. If you were satisfied with restoring some here and not all of it, you might be a good candidate, depending on what's been said.

 

I strongly recommend that you post pictures so we can see what your hair looks like and we can give you better advice. Although our advice should never replace a doctors advice.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

 

Thanks Bill,

 

Can I post google drive links here? .jpg?

[gillenator]

I also agree that pics are necessary to provide any type of individual feedback.

[mattj]

Photos would be great as we could give you feedback about whether you really are a suitable HT patient or not - but I can see that what you really want is to understand why some doctors will accept you as a patient and some won't.

 

You say you're a challenging case, so it's possible that some doctors aren't up to that challenge (whatever it is). It's possible that your case is so challenging that no doctor can give you a result that meets your expectations.

 

So it could be a question of skill, but it could be the case that the doctors who are willing to have you as a patient are the type who don't care about the patient and just want to get the maximum number of customers through the door.

 

So the difference between a yes and a no could be all about skill or all about ethics.

 

I've tried to set that out as clear as possible. Photos would tell us more.

[Spanker]

Hair caliber is only a part of what someone will look at when they give advice. Age, level of current and future loss, medication commitment, and goals all play just as big of a role. Most people fall in that range where you can do something for them, but their goals, along with the other things I mention all play a part in the assessment.

[Bill - Seemiller]

I honestly don't know if Google drive links will work...I suppose if it's open to the public, it will. But why not just upload the photos on this forum? It would be easier and we could guarantee they'd be here.

 

Bill

[Rashid36]

just to let you know many docs said i could have a ht and many said i cannot so i was confused myself...

 

Do your research go and see the top docs let them check your hair then decide.

 

Also some docs may not do a ht for you bec your expectations maybe too high or they know that you would not be able to achieve a cosmetic improvement and the risks maybe do more damage

[superdudeo]

Hey guys, these are some of my pics. Feedback would be gratefully received.

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4d3Q5SjJucG1wX3c/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4ZHhoeFNyM2p0dW8/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4enIyc1BVdUxuZzQ/view

[gillenator]

Ok, I took a look at your pics and here is my observation.

 

It appears that you have some DUPA going on. Only an in-person examination by a qualified physician can confirm this but just based on your photos, there does appear to be some random spots that have unpattern thinning.

 

It's also in the donor area and this may be the principle reason for why some doctors may feel that you are not a candidate for the procedure.

 

You can always find ones who would be willing to do a procedure but if I were in your place, I would get examined by several reputable HT specialists who can give you a more formal analysis of the suitability of your candidacy for the procedure.

[Spanker]

I disagree that this is DUPA, but I could be wrong. However it looks like you could have some retrograde alopecia. This means you have a safe zone, it's just not big. You have hair loss from above the safe zone and some thinning on the sides below as well. I do agree you should get an in person consult by a few trusted physicians.

Edited September 23, 2017 by Spanker

[Wem1]

After looking at Dr Reddy website you can't help but be impressed by the results there, out of interest the photos in the links are they the same photos you sent to Dr Reddy representative?

 

Only asking as you seem (at a guess) to be quite similar to a resent patient who posted on here (he thought and was told his doner area was quite thin).

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185371-2000-grafts-done-dr-reddy-private-clinic.html

 

If the photos you sent were different, showing things a little differently may be post links to those photos as well.

 

Also did you mention your overall expectations to DR Reddy team?

 

I think at a guess it shows a Dr who is really trying to do the best for the patient and not just after the money, have to say hats of to Dr Reddy right or wrong and as I think at a guess it shows honesty.

[Melvin- Admin]

You're a challenging case no doubt but so was I, what are your expectations? That alone can make you either a good candidate or a bad candidate.

[superdudeo]

You're a challenging case no doubt but so was I, what are your expectations? That alone can make you either a good candidate or a bad candidate.

 

We didn't even get as far as expectations but if we did mine are very conservative. I just got a short and swift message back from his PA or similar.

[superdudeo]

After looking at Dr Reddy website you can't help but be impressed by the results there, out of interest the photos in the links are they the same photos you sent to Dr Reddy representative?

 

Only asking as you seem (at a guess) to be quite similar to a resent patient who posted on here (he thought and was told his doner area was quite thin).

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185371-2000-grafts-done-dr-reddy-private-clinic.html

 

If the photos you sent were different, showing things a little differently may be post links to those photos as well.

 

Also did you mention your overall expectations to DR Reddy team?

 

I think at a guess it shows a Dr who is really trying to do the best for the patient and not just after the money, have to say hats of to Dr Reddy right or wrong and as I think at a guess it shows honesty.

 

I sent him the same photos but more of them. It's funny because any other feedback I've received from surgeries has not mentioned concerns of DUPA or alopecia but now you've said that I can see it myself. I'm not sure if its the lighting or just had a hair cut but I guess not!

 

I've sent a reply to Reddy's PA to see if its worth me making a visit at least.

 

Thanks for replying everyone, I thought my donor looked ok but from what you've said, its worse than I thought!

[Wem1]

As a newbie on here I'm trying to learn and apply a bit of common sense (or guesswork you could say).

 

What I have taken from this thread wrong or right but at a guess (and will use myself) from the advice given from others is :

 

1) When high on the Norwood scale (as I am also) go to a few recommended Doctors rather than email photos if possible, if there is no charge or a small charge (under ?250.00) your only really wasting your own time and with anything you learn a bit as you go picking up new questions as you go to ask I would hope.

 

2) expectations, make them clear to the docs straight away and I am now in my own head doing this.

 

I for myself am hoping after 2 or 3 HT; I can end up a 3V on the Norwood scale on the front and I am not going to worry about the crown and around the crown to even if it dips down; for me I'd be happy with having some hair on the front of my head again :-).

 

I've belive my donor is quite good to average, my head is quite narrow in width and is medium straight hair.

 

What are your expectations superdudeo?

[superdudeo]

As a newbie on here I'm trying to learn and apply a bit of common sense (or guesswork you could say).

 

What I have taken from this thread wrong or right but at a guess (and will use myself) from the advice given from others is :

 

1) When high on the Norwood scale (as I am also) go to a few recommended Doctors rather than email photos if possible, if there is no charge or a small charge (under ?250.00) your only really wasting your own time and with anything you learn a bit as you go picking up new questions as you go to ask I would hope.

 

2) expectations, make them clear to the docs straight away and I am now in my own head doing this.

 

I for myself am hoping after 2 or 3 HT; I can end up a 3V on the Norwood scale on the front and I am not going to worry about the crown and around the crown to even if it dips down; for me I'd be happy with having some hair on the front of my head again :-).

 

I've belive my donor is quite good to average, my head is quite narrow in width and is medium straight hair.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4Xy12dDdRUzlLY3c/view

What are your expectations superdudeo?

 

My expectations are to get an improvement! A restoration of my hair line would be good but I'm not expecting the world, just an improvement. The thing is, my hair type is thin which makes my case even harder to improve density.

 

I have an appointment now with Dr Reddy next Saturday so we'll see what he says. Fear the worst, hope for the best.

 

Here are some more of my donor area:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4dVRYbzVfLTB1RzA/view

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4WUJ6aXdxVlVvc3c/view

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8KzAOZ8ReU4Xy12dDdRUzlLY3c/view

[gillenator]

I would suggest asking those doctors who said you were not a candidate if in fact they see your donor as unstable or unsuitable for transplantation whether it be DUPA or anything else causing the diffused unpattern loss throughout your scalp.

 

Possibly some of them may elaborate as to why they came to the conclusions they did.