Regular Member macavelli Posted October 5, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi Everyone, I spoke to the dr and he recommended 1200-1300 grafts. He said Fut is better results and cheaper and i will have to wait longer to get in for fue. About me, I teach martial arts (bjj) and have red light hair that i usually wear short. Fue price quote was $11,800 -1200grafts and 12500.00 for 1300 grafts. fut was 7500 and 8000 respectively for Dr Diep in northern california. Please let me know how this soundsabd any advice. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dazed Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 You should have included pictures, and tell us your age, 1300 is not a lot of grafts, and the price sounds pricey. "Imagination frames events unknown in wild fantastic shapes of hideous ruin, and what it fears, creates." Hannah More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member macavelli Posted October 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 I’m 45 year old MMA instructor. It sounded expensive to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 I think your hair is fine and a transplant is not needed. You have the risk of shock loss to consider. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member asterix0 Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 I agree, you have awesome hair. Enjoy it, this is one of this if it aint broke don't fix it situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member macavelli Posted October 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 Really!?! I went to another dr. who said I wasn't a candidate yet, but I thought he just wanted to sell me the capillus laser hat! I feel like everyone is staring at my hairline and it makes me insecure. I didn't think about shock loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, macavelli said: Really!?! I went to another dr. who said I wasn't a candidate yet, but I thought he just wanted to sell me the capillus laser hat! I feel like everyone is staring at my hairline and it makes me insecure. I didn't think about shock loss. I don't think you need a hair transplant either. You've got a GREAT head of hair. If anything, get on finasteride and minoxidil. If you're worried about side effects from the finasteride, use the topical solution. Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to PM me. My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 6, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 6, 2020 You have great hair, I see no reason to get a hair transplant. Given your profession, you will have to stop doing bjj for at least a month. All in all, is it really worth it? In my opinion, no. 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 aaron1234 Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 It'd be idiotic for you to get a HT. Get on Fin. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member macavelli Posted October 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks for responding guys! I have been on propecia for 15 years, regain once a day 10 years, and capillus for 2 years. I just feel like I'm still loosing and I don't like stressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member naakmuka Posted October 6, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 Two things: 1. I don't think you need a transplant for sure. You have more to lose than to gain. 2. That is pricey. About 6.5 per graft for FUT. Just to give you an idea - I got mine from a good surgeon for $4 per graft. Price should not be the factor for you to decide, but I just want you to know what's out there (if you already dont). All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Doron Harati Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 As a rep, I don't recommend to go with HT procedure, it will only damage your natural beautiful hair. 1 Doron Harati - Patient coordinator for HDC Hair Clinic, HT procedures are done by MD Doctors with Microscope FUE. For consultation contact me: WhatsApp +972526542654 Mail:doronhdc@gmail.com HDC Instegram: https://instagram.com/doronhairadvisor_hdc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= * All comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice, all comments are only the personal opinions of the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted October 6, 2020 Valued Contributor Share Posted October 6, 2020 As others have said, with the hair that you already have, the results from having surgery far outweigh the benefits. The majority of hair transplant results can never come close to what you already have naturally. At best you will end up with surgical scarring. At worst the possible list is endless. The meds are working well for you and a hair transplant is always the last resort. You look far more natural now compared to what a hair transplant will add. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I would agree with all previous comments. Whilst we all have our own insecurities and see things from our own perspective, if you can avoid surgery, then you may want to reconsider currently. In my opinion also, in your case to consider FUT surgery for only 1200 grafts with what I presume is a virgin scalp and donor area is questionable unless that was your personal preference. 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...
Senior Member Dazed Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 The consensus is do nothing. Most of us would kill to have your hair, and your ability to kick ass. 2 "Imagination frames events unknown in wild fantastic shapes of hideous ruin, and what it fears, creates." Hannah More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member macavelli Posted October 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks again guys! I really appreciate your feedback. I thought i could get a transplant to help me age more gracefully and keep my hair later in life. I want to look natural and good for my age. I also have a young girlfriend. With your feedback its hard to justify pushing forward and doing the transplant. The Dr. was so convincing. He told me I could look like Brad Pitt! I was ready to drive over there! I guess I need to work on my self image. I focus on my flaws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted October 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, macavelli said: The Dr. was so convincing. He told me I could look like Brad Pitt! Highly irresponsible and unethical to raise a patient's expectations like that. 3 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member macavelli Posted October 7, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 7, 2020 I’m not trying to bad mouth any dr. He said many celebs get it done and he could give me the results I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member giegnosiganoe Posted October 7, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, macavelli said: I’m not trying to bad mouth any dr. He said many celebs get it done and he could give me the results I want. Read through this thread to see what most people here think about Diep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 7, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 7, 2020 Guys, It’s getting tiresome these Diep bashing sessions. We get it, you guys don’t like him. Some of these posts have been reported by other users. Op has decided against surgery, wish him well and good luck. 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 Britanium Posted October 7, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 7, 2020 Good decision not to go ahead with a Transplant. As many others have already said you do have really great hair! Excellent in fact for your age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jjsrader Posted October 7, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 7, 2020 You look perfectly normal. Don't do it. Get the best haircut for your hair and facial type. Use volumizing shampoos & mousse when you want maximum volume. Other than that - enjoy your young girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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