Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted November 16, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone, I want to thank the organizers for the information provided on this site ! After 27 years of hair-loss, it has helped me with my decision. My other reason for posting is to provide information to others as I had gotten myself. Special thanks to Mark (This site member - Skeeter) for sharing his personal story. Here are a several people & sources that helped me choose Dr Gabel for my procedure: 1) Dr Konior, Chicago Hair Institue - Dr Konior introduced me to Dr Gabel 2) Mark (Skeeter) - Blog: "Fue with Dr Gabel" 3) Dan, His experience with Dr Gabel: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=171239891&page=1 4) Chris, His experience with Dr Gabel: http://www.hairlossfromsteroids.com/ About my experience with Dr Gabel: Many on this site have already said positive things in other posts & I don't want to repeat, however, now that I had my personal experience, I can tell you he is by far the best HT doctor there is. He has the confidence that puts a patient right at ease, he is passionate, totally enjoys what he does, & his results speak for them selves.. I had several consultations with Dr Gabel, one online & the other in person. For the one in person, Dr Gabel was nice enough to came in to the office on a Saturday to see me. On the day of the surgery, I came in & did not know what to expect. However, what I found was that I did not have to, Dr Gabel & his crew already had everything covered.. The surgery lasted 12 hours. Dr Gabel was very meticulous in every aspect of the surgery. He is an artist & I felt very comfortable through out. Number of Total Grafts: 2010 1-Hair = 177 2-Hair = 773 3-Hair = 829 4-Hair = 231 About my experience with Dr Gabel's team: His staff are top notch & all perform their duties as a finely tuned machine, always in sync, extremely skillful, friendly, & nice. From the lady greeting me in the front, to all the assistants that help with pre & post surgery. If you are thinking about getting a HT, Dr Gabel is the real deal. I'm on my 1st day of post op, currently sitting at the hotel, healing, resting & figured I post my experience. I will be providing pictures in a couple of weeks. Thank you kelmf01 Before: One day post op: Status Update 11-22/2018 Day 8 Post OP, I had a bit of an issue with scabs, I misread the DAY 7/8 care instructions. (Was not soaking/washing properly). Dr Gabel & Eileen came in Thanksgiving day to see me & fix me up !!!!! Edited November 22, 2018 by Kelmf01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Skeeter Posted November 17, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hi Kelmf01, Congratulations! Looks like everything went very well. The work looks beautiful and clean. The density looks fantastic. I think you are going to be really happy with Dr. Gabel’s work. Im glad everything went smoothly for you! This will be a great result, Keep posting pictures, it’s fun to watch the progression! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted November 18, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2018 please keep us updated. did Dr. Gabel extract the grafts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2018 Dr Gabel performed all the extractions and created all the slits. He and his technicians placed the grafts. After all was complete, Dr Gabel did a final walkthrough, moving things around, perfecting the work. This is one example why I feel he is an artist with a surgical instrument in hand vs a paint brush. -kelmf01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 22, 2018 Day 8 Picture - Shaved 1 Guard with Dr Gabel at Gabel Center. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2018 Three weeks post up, the little transplanted hairs did not continue to grow, but instead shedding has begun, I'm in the ugly duckling stage.. (Sucks, but I knew it could come) This is where the 3 month waiting begins & I say hello to my baseball hat. If anyone has a suggestion for a nice looking/feeling hat to wear to work let me know ? Will provide photo's in month or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted December 6, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 6, 2018 Meticulous to the core! AND he does his own extractions which is awesome. Most clinics will have someone else other than the doctor do them. A shame. I am aware the Doctor has a new location and, based on the photo of the reception area, I am sure it is amazing and welcoming. I've met with the doctor plenty of times and his work is outrageously good. Nice work Doc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 6, 2018 Administrators Share Posted December 6, 2018 Dr. Gabel, is one of the best, such a genuinely nice guy. Please keep us updated on your progress. 1 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...
LonelyGraft Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Can you provide more details regarding the issue u had where the doctor had to see you on thanksgiving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 7, 2018 Jj51702, I had a problem with scabs and scalp crust. (Bruising and dryness on scalp). Everyone gets this after any kind of bruising. Surgery brings such a reaction. I misread the post instructions to clean this up on my own. Dr Gabel came in on Thanksgiving to see me. He used a metal comb moving it carefully side to side and removed the troubled areas. Kelmf01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted December 15, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2018 Day 31. Majority of the grafts have fallen out. The ugly duckling stage officially here, attaching a few photo's from this morning & one from 10 days post OP: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePeoplesElbow Posted February 1, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2019 Are you continuing to use rogaine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hi ThePeopleElbow, I do not use Rogaine. I had tried it prior to my HT for a week. However, it did not work for me. (It made my scalp feel oily & itchy). Also, I have a friend that used it for 6 months & in his case, because he did not stick with it long term, he lost more then he gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member alex79 Posted February 1, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted February 1, 2019 Looks nice. Now it is all about your being patient with the progress of grow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2019 Yea, totally agree with you alex79 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePeoplesElbow Posted February 28, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hey kelmf How's the ugly duckling stage coming along? I'm currently in the stage too and it's killing me. About to hit 3 month mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Hey ThePeoplesElbow, Hang in there, things change very quickly after the 3 month stage. BTW, Did you have your procedure with Dr Gabel ? I plan to post my progress pictures when I hit 4 months. -kelmf01 Edited February 28, 2019 by Kelmf01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePeoplesElbow Posted March 2, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 7:05 AM, Kelmf01 said: Hey ThePeoplesElbow, Hang in there, things change very quickly after the 3 month stage. BTW, Did you have your procedure with Dr Gabel ? I plan to post my progress pictures when I hit 4 months. -kelmf01 Hi Kelm. Yes I did. I think I got some shock loss. Just reading horror stories from other people is making me paranoid. I know it's still too early to tell. I think seeing skeeters 7 week progress picture gave me unrealistic expectations though I know everyone's different. I did run into a little hiccup that has me worried. I had an infection and had to be prescribed a stronger antibiotic which fixed the infection. I'm hoping I didn't lose my grafts from that. Guess I'll just have to continue to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 @Kelmf01Congratulations on your recent procedure. Wishing you the best! Great choice in Dr! Keep us updated! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member txtransplant Posted March 8, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 11:50 AM, Kelmf01 said: Hi ThePeopleElbow, I do not use Rogaine. I had tried it prior to my HT for a week. However, it did not work for me. (It made my scalp feel oily & itchy). Also, I have a friend that used it for 6 months & in his case, because he did not stick with it long term, he lost more then he gained. if you didn't use the rogaine foam,,,,try it. It is completely different than then oily stuff in the older style rogaine dropper. The old style is oily and messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi everyone, I'm getting close to the 4 month mark... Here is a (3 months / 3 week) photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Skeeter Posted March 12, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted March 12, 2019 Loo looking really nice! This is going to be a great result! Congratulations!! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePeoplesElbow Posted March 14, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Wow great results already! Congrats! Im a 3 weeks behind you. Hoping to get similar results soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CosmoKramer Posted March 14, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 Very nice early progress for under 4-months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kelmf01 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys... The credit goes to Dr Gabel & his team ! Edited March 14, 2019 by Kelmf01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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