Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 1, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hi everyone, This is my first time posting and I had sent photos and put a deposit down with Dr. Jeffrey Wise, who has suggested 1800-2000 grafts totaling about 10-11k. This is my first time getting a hair transplant and a little nervous. I have friend who had gotten PRP and was happy with Dr. Wise but I wanted to know if anyone here had experience with Dr. Wise in regards to hair transplant and if they would recommend him. I have scheduled surgery date of 08/15/2021. Also since this is my first consultation, what type of questions should I ask to make the best decision if this will be the place I get my transplant done. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 So you have not seen any actual patient results from a hair transplant? How much research did you do? Just wondering why you would choose this Dr ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 I think you should look at the forums recommended list: https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-transplant-surgeons.asp?sr=HRN-MOB so many better options available to you. Price does not equal quality either. Is it a refundable deposit? I ask as I think you should do so more research and you will see that you can do so much better in choosing a decent clinic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 1, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 I did research for a few months and really chose this doctor based on a friends recommendation and reviews. Location was also a factor but The deposit is fully refundable so if you do recommend anyone I would do a consultation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Please look at the forums recommended list above. We always say do not just base it on location. However if you see a decent clinic/Dr that also happens to be nearer to you then great. If you can travel though it will open up so many more options for you. I don’t know your particular loss. Please can you let us know more and maybe share pics if your comfortable to do so. On the forum you will see actual patients posting their full 12 month journeys, as well as the recommended clinics and others also sharing results. It should be a red flag if you cannot find results from this Dr on this forum. Edited May 1, 2021 by JohnAC71 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 All of those on the recommended list you can do a virtual consultation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 1, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 Thanks so much for this, yeah I just sent pics and requested a consultation for those docs listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pillsyup said: Thanks so much for this, yeah I just sent pics and requested a consultation for those docs listed Excellent! Please do consider other options and research as much as possible before making any decisions! We are all here to help 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 You do have Feller & Bloxham which is a very good option to consider ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 1, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 1, 2021 John has given you excellent advice. Watch this 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...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted May 1, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Pillsyup said: Thanks so much for this, yeah I just sent pics and requested a consultation for those docs listed I second @Dr Blake Bloxham. He does amazing work and is an ethical surgeon. You should definitely consult with him. 1 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...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 I am currently having an ongoing chat with Dr Bloxham, he mentioned FUT, I wanted to do FUE as most patients had mentioned that gave the best results. What are your thoughts on FUT? he also said 2500 grafts dr True and Dorin said 1500-2000 what would be a better estimate as tot he amount of grafts needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 3, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Pillsyup said: I am currently having an ongoing chat with Dr Bloxham, he mentioned FUT, I wanted to do FUE as most patients had mentioned that gave the best results. What are your thoughts on FUT? he also said 2500 grafts dr True and Dorin said 1500-2000 what would be a better estimate as tot he amount of grafts needed FUT is great, but I’m not sure I’d choose FUT for your level of hair loss. 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 kramer79 Posted May 3, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 Do you have more pictures? (the donor and top part) Also how old are you? and are you on any medications? What is your family history of hair loss? There are various questions that need to be addressed which should help clear up whether you will proceed with FUT or FUE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 Hi my 33, not on any medications, there isn’t any balding in my family that I’m aware of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 3, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pillsyup said: Hi my 33, not on any medications, there isn’t any balding in my family that I’m aware of You definitely have a receded hairline, so just because you may not see hair loss in your immediate family, doesn’t mean you don’t carry the gene. 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...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 Yeah, is the donor hair good? Also what’s a good graft count I’m gettinf different graft numbers true and Dorin: 1500-2000 boxholm: 2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 3, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) FUE would seem a better option for such a low level of loss. So True & Dorin approx 2000 grafts would easily suffice here. 🙏 Edited May 3, 2021 by JohnAC71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks guys, you guys are so helpful, I’m waiting to see what dr Bloxham mentions but it’s between those two. I’m still waiting for my refund from Dr Wise place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 3, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Pillsyup said: Thanks guys, you guys are so helpful, I’m waiting to see what dr Bloxham mentions but it’s between those two. I’m still waiting for my refund from Dr Wise place. Did the Dr Wise office say it was going to refund ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 3, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 She basically told me before I even started that it’s a 100% refundable up until 2 weeks before procedure. My original date is 08/01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted May 4, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Pillsyup said: Yeah, is the donor hair good? Also what’s a good graft count I’m gettinf different graft numbers true and Dorin: 1500-2000 boxholm: 2500 The difference is probably a matter of where they think the hairline placement should be. They are also just estimates and those numbers can vary a bit once they are actually doing the work on you. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks for your message, how is Dr Robert Bernstein? im still waiting on a quote form Dr Bloxham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted May 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Either Dr Bernstein or Dr Shaver are excellent options ! Trawl through the forum and you will find a lot of results for Dr Bernstein, and fewer for Dr Shaver (his protege) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pillsyup Posted May 4, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2021 Damn it looks like Dr Bernstein does robotic FUE, I thought the best way is for manual FUE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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