Aeryn411 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I am a transgender woman and have wanted a feminine hairline since my early 20s. I recently had a hair transplant at The Gabel Center in Tigard Oregon. This was my second transplant to fix the one I had in Miami Florida (For professional reasons I will not disclose the name of the surgeon who ruined my first hair transplant.) In Miami I was left with one side completely unfinished and told by the planter who was working on my grafts that the density wasn't acceptable and that I should complain to her boss to try to get a reduced cost for another surgery. Those are the words you never want to hear on a supposedly "life changing" operation. Oh, also they left a huge scar on the back of my head due to not using proper suturing techniques. The place in Miami ended up offering me a "free" second surgery but with such a mortifying experience I decided to look for other options. I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Steven Gabel and was impressed right away. At the consult he went over everything about hair design and personal goals. Dr. Gabel has an amazing aura of positivity, experience, precision, and caring. I chose him to do my procedure and have absolutely no regrets. Not only did he design a wonderful hairline but the flow and each individual hair has a purposeful positioning and placement. The aftercare has been really wonderful as well. Dr. Gabel had me come into the office the day after, eighth day, and twelfth day. These appointments included inspection and cleaning of the grafts and donor area. The first two weeks after surgery is a stressful recovery time and it was really helpful to have a professional keep close eye on how everything was healing. The staff is really amazing as well. They are very caring and have wonderful synergy with each other. I highly recommend The Gabel Center to anyone who wants to proceed with hair restoration. I certainly wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Congratulations! Dr. Gabel is fantastic and I am sure you will be pleased in the end. Happy growing. Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted June 7, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted June 7, 2019 Dr. Gabel is a stickler for cleanliness. A true professional. Give this it time it needs, I am confident it will be just fine. Are you doing any medical therapy, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeryn411 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 @LaserCapMedical therapy? Are you referring to HRT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Baldrick101 Posted June 7, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted June 7, 2019 Any before and after comparison pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted June 7, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted June 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Aeryn411 said: @LaserCapMedical therapy? Are you referring to HRT? Propecia, Rogaine, Laser or PRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeryn411 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, LaserCap said: Propecia, Rogaine, Laser or PRP Ummm I'm on spiro and estradiol valerate injection. That seems to keep any MPB at bay. I'm not on anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 7, 2019 Administrators Share Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks for posting your experience. Dr. Gabel is one of the best and such a nice and caring doctor. Please consider creating a patient website/blog of your experience. We will link it to Dr. Gabel’s profile. https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/ 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 June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Sorry you had such a bad experience the first time around. I have a feeling you may be referring to huebner. From what I’ve read gabel is a great surgeon. I have no doubt you’ll be happy. Please keep us updated with your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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