Hair Question Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hi, I went to two doctors that are on the recommended list and I thought both are excellent. The first doctor said I can get 800 to 1,200 grafts. The second doctor said 1,500 to 2,000 grafts. The second doctor even said that the first doctor is good, but disagreed with his opinion. Has this happened to anyone? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted October 2, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 2, 2019 Of course, I've seen it happen many times. A lot has to do with how the doctor was originally trained. Some are more conservative than others. This, in itself, does not help the patient even though he means well. The patient may end up doing more procedures down the road because of this initial recommendation. Some doctors are just trying to measure you and it's all about the financial aspect. If they charge you less, it is likely you may move forward with them. Post some photos and comment on the area you are concerned with. I am sure plenty of members will give you their opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Question Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks for the reply. The money is about $1,000 difference. Not my main concern, as it should not be when picking a doctor. It just makes me wonder why they had such different opinions. The first doctor was about 15 years older. The second doctor is young. Is this what you meant? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 3, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 3, 2019 There are conservative surgeons and aggressive surgeons. We have both spectrums in our network, and both kinds of surgeons serve a purpose. Being conservative is not a bad thing, but a lot of younger patients prefer aggressive surgeons. 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...
Senior Member LaserCap Posted October 3, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 3, 2019 That could be one reason. The other has to do with when exactly the doctor started in the industry. Years ago it was believed grafts compete for blood supply so most doctors would leave a separation in between grafts. 4-12 months later the patient could return to fill in the gaps. A typical recommendation would be 1200 for the front and 2400 for front and top. If you were doing the front and just blending grafts to the area behind the front, the number would be 1800. If you multiply this X2, it gets you a lot closer to the recommendation of the 2nd doctor. I am curious. Did either one say anything about another procedure down the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gasthoerer Posted October 3, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 3, 2019 This is very normal. Just follow my story: Different people, different opinions (professional or not) about what the design should look like. Different opinion abut the risks etc. Present you case here and you will receive good advice. 400+ grafts in 2018 and 2900 grafts in 2020 via FUE with Feriduni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Question Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Hair Question said: Thanks for the reply. The money is about $1,000 difference. Not my main concern, as it should not be when picking a doctor. It just makes me wonder why they had such different opinions. The first doctor was about 15 years older. The second doctor is young. Is this what you meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hair Question Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Melvin, do you have any opinion on Dr. Dorian, or Dr. Bloxman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 3, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Hair Question said: Melvin, do you have any opinion on Dr. Dorian, or Dr. Bloxman? Dr. Dorin is a great surgeon, he seems to be a lot more conservative. He get's great results from a small number of grafts. He performs both FUE and Strip, so that's a big plus. Dr. Bloxham is a great doc as well. He's not overly aggressive in my opinion, he prefers strip over FUE for the majority of his patients. They're both good, but have different philosophies. 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...
Hair Question Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 23 hours ago, Hair Question said: Thanks for the reply. The money is about $1,000 difference. Not my main concern, as it should not be when picking a doctor. It just makes me wonder why they had such different opinions. The first doctor was about 15 years older. The second doctor is young. Is this what you meant? Thanks for your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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