Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted December 22, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 22, 2021 Well, after kicking the proverbial can around for several years I finally had my procedure done on June 14th 2021. After a few months of comparing surgeons, and reading reviews, I ended up going with Dr. Nader in Reynosa, Mexico. I chose Dr. Nader for a few reasons, most importantly his patient reviews and results. They're impressive. I'm also a fan of his website. Unlike other hair transplant websites that barrage you with price points and pictures, Dr. Naders website is humble, and seems to convey a quiet sense of professionalism. His website has also been up and running since at least 2004, according to the Wayback Machine. Once I made up my mind, I sent out an email to his office administrator, Brenda Salazar inquiring about prices and availability. After 10 days, and several unanswered emails, I finally received a response back from Brenda, who apologized profusely, and helped me to secure an appointment. At this point I started having doubts, but I ended up going ahead with Dr. Nader, and I'm glad I did. From that point on, every email and text I sent, was answered quickly, and professionally. Brenda was instrumental in arranging every aspect of my trip, and answering any questions I had along the way. Once I arrived in Mcallen, Texas I was picked up at the airport by the hotel shuttle, and transported back to the hotel. The following morning I was picked up by Aaron, a longtime friend and employee of Dr. Nader's who drove me across the border and to the clinic. It was a short trip from the hotel (20 mins) but Aaron was friendly and courteous and seemed grateful for the opportunity to practice his English. Once I arrived at the clinic, I was greeted by a receptionist who handed me a form to fill out with standard medical information. A few minutes later Dr. Nader came out to greet me, and I was escorted back to his office. Dr. Nader was polite, soft spoken, and warm. Within minutes of sitting down, I felt at ease. For the next 20 - 30 minutes we discussed what my expectations and goals were, and some preliminary lines were mapped out on my scalp. The Doctor then explained every step of the procedure to follow, and explained that at any time we could stop and take a break. Once I was ready, Dr. Nader escorted me into another room where my head was shaved by an assistant, and I was prepared for surgery. About 15 minutes later I was escorted into a larger room for the extraction phase of surgery. At the center of the room sat a medical bed and a few rolling stools on either side. I was then asked to lay face down on the bed, and once I was comfortable, Dr. Nader and his assistant set to work. The extraction phase took around two hours, and it was oddly enough a very relaxing experience. Every so often I would feel a slight pinch and alternating pressure as the grafts were extracted and anesthesia was applied. I noticed that if I shifted or moved position the Doctor and his assistant would stop their work, and wait a moment before continuing. They both seemed very aware of my comfort levels and making sure the process was never painful. In the background a radio played alternative rock, and I found myself on more than a few occasions drifting off to sleep. The entire process took a little over two hours and once we were finished, I was escorted into another room to break for lunch. This room had a comfortable looking medical chair in the center, which faced a 50in flat screen tv that was secured to the wall. Dr. Nader tuned the tv to Netflix and handed me the remote, explaining that the tv was for me, and that I could pick anything I wanted to watch. The Doctor then left and a few moments later and returned with a full plate of tacos and a Coke. He then handed me some meds to take with my meal, and took a few minutes to explain when I should take them. One thing I'd like to mention here is how thorough Dr. Nader is. Unlike other doctors who always seem pressed for time, Dr. Nader seems to take a great deal of enjoyment in communicating with his patients. A few minutes later Dr. Nader left me to enjoy my lunch, and I launched The Walking Dead on Netflix. Once I was finished with lunch, Dr. Nader returned with a few assistants in tow. I was happy to learn that the extraction phase would take place in the same room, and I could continue to watch The Walking Dead for the remainder of surgury. The chair I was sitting on was reclined back and they set to work on the implanting phase of the procedure. Dr. Nader working on the left side of my head, and his assistant working on the right. The pain during this phase was slightly higher than the Extraction phase and at times the anesthesia "pinches" were a bit more painful. Overall, the pain only ever lasted a moment and was pretty easy to navigate. Seven episodes of The Walking Dead later, and the procedure was complete. A few minutes later, we met back in Dr. Naders office, where for the next 30-40 minutes we discussed the results of the procedure, and the after-care required. He answered any questions I had, and seemed genuinely interested in taking the time to explain anything I was unsure of. He seemed very invested in my success, and explained that if I had any questions or concerns along the way, that he was just a phone call away. As I left Dr. Naders office, I felt not only prepared to deal with the after care, but I felt confident that I had found a doctor who was in it for the long haul. TLDR: Dr. Nader is an excellent surgeon who has a great deal of empathy and respect for his patients. He also seems to take an immense pride in his work, and the incredible results he delivers. I think Dr. Nader just might be the most professional doctor I've met, and if I had to do it all over again, I would choose this doctor over any American doctor, even if they could match his prices. Results It's been 6 months so far, and the results I received from Dr. Nader have been incredible! I'd say the density of my hairline is well over 90%, and I fully expect to reach 100% in the coming months. I've been in contact with Dr. Nader several times over the past few months, and true to his word, he has always been just a phone call away. Since the procedure I am happier, healthier and much more confident. If you guys have any questions, let me know down below. I'll continue to update this thread every couple months with my progress. 2227 Grafts 1 follicle - 176 2 follicle - 768 3 follicle - 1074 4 follicle - 209 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 22, 2021 Administrators Share Posted December 22, 2021 Excellent results Dr. Nader has been really impressing me 🙌🏼 2 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 pidds Posted December 23, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2021 Nader’s a great doc! I’m glad you’ve had such a great experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dillpickle123 Posted December 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted December 23, 2021 Does he allow the recipient area to be keep long during the surgery or does he completely shave the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted December 23, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 23, 2021 Yeah, I'm pretty sure he does work around longer hair if necessary. However, I got the impression that he would much rather have the head shaved. Makes sense too, I can't imagine how difficult that surgery would be, having to work around existing hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jayp805 Posted December 24, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted December 24, 2021 Great write up and excellent looking results! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted March 9, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2023 Hey guys, I'm sorry it's taken so long to update this thread with some new photos. It always bugged me that people seem to disappear after the year mark, and now I'm doing it. Here are a couple more photos to showcase the long term results I was able to achieve with Dr. Nader's help. The first photo is at 18 months, and the other two, I took a few weeks ago at 20 months. At almost 2 years in, I couldn't be happier with the results! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Henry Posted March 9, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2023 Did you lower your forelock area or just the temple area? Do you have any immediate post op pictures? Results look dense. Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pidds Posted March 10, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 10, 2023 Amazing result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted March 11, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 11, 2023 Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. Henry, here's a photo I took a few hours after the procedure to give you an idea of what was done. I've always had a pretty high hairline, even before I started losing it, so the front forelock area was lowered by about a half inch, along with the entire hairline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted March 11, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted March 11, 2023 Looking awesome @DenverOptimist. 👍 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 11, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 11, 2023 Looks great I like the design 👍🏼 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 BaldReaper Posted March 12, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted March 12, 2023 15 hours ago, DenverOptimist said: Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. Henry, here's a photo I took a few hours after the procedure to give you an idea of what was done. I've always had a pretty high hairline, even before I started losing it, so the front forelock area was lowered by about a half inch, along with the entire hairline. what is the height of your hairline now? looks good overall, right side could be a bit more dense but its really minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted March 12, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 12, 2023 Thanks Baldv, I took those pics at the 6 month mark (a little over a year ago) when the density on my right side was at about 90%. Since then my right side has filled in completely. Also, my hairline is a little over 5 centimeters from my brow line, when my eyebrows are fully relaxed. 3 hours ago, BaldV said: what is the height of your hairline now? looks good overall, right side could be a bit more dense but its really minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bigmistake Posted June 14, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted June 14, 2023 Are those multi grafts in the hairline ? Or am I seeing things ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jakovsky Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Looks incredible! I have an appointment scheduled at the end of August. Did you feel concerned/worried at all about the cartel war situation down in Reynosa? I'm more nervous about being caught up in some chaos than the procedure itself, as he seems amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted August 2, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 I didn't worry too much about it. The trip from the border isn't very long, and the driver, Aaron or Santos, always walks you into the clinic. I never once felt like I was in a sketchy situation. You're in great hands with Dr. Nader, and I'm looking forward to seeing your incredible results. Good luck! On 7/23/2023 at 6:25 AM, Jerry Jakovsky said: Looks incredible! I have an appointment scheduled at the end of August. Did you feel concerned/worried at all about the cartel war situation down in Reynosa? I'm more nervous about being caught up in some chaos than the procedure itself, as he seems amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeofgrass Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just wanted to appreciate you @DenverOptimist for the 2 year update. I'm scheduled with Dr Nader for July 2024 (set that up in march - long wait!) I have probably a similar hairline restoration as you but I'm also a diffuse thinner through the middle of my scalp. I'm 3 months into a oral fin + topical min (2x) regimen and its actually working wonders for my density. I'm curious what you've been doing over the past two years to maintain and grow because you look amazing my friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member gtyler Posted August 31, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 31, 2023 16 hours ago, bladeofgrass said: Just wanted to appreciate you @DenverOptimist for the 2 year update. I'm scheduled with Dr Nader for July 2024 (set that up in march - long wait!) I have probably a similar hairline restoration as you but I'm also a diffuse thinner through the middle of my scalp. I'm 3 months into a oral fin + topical min (2x) regimen and its actually working wonders for my density. I'm curious what you've been doing over the past two years to maintain and grow because you look amazing my friend. I'm also set up with Dr Nader this year. My appointment is in 2 weeks...so it's getting close to game time. Definitely nervous. Also, just started min/fin, ketoconazole, and biotin. I will say to check in with Brenda periodically. I got my appointment moved up significantly by following up on any cancellations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted September 2, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thanks bro, I appreciate it. I'm currently taking a low dose .5mg finasteride, and I'm on the same 2x topical minoxidil regimen as you. Initially after my procedure, I was taking a saw palmetto supplement instead of the finasteride, but switched to the fin when I started losing ground. I think most of the success was due to just listening to Dr. Nader's aftercare advice. When I started losing my hair, my lifestyle was really unhealthy. I was a heavy smoker at the time, drank at least a few times a week, and my diet was really poor. Since then I've quit smoking, rarely drink (maybe once a month now), and eat a healthier diet consisting of whole foods. One of the best pieces of advice Dr. Nader gave me, was to make an effort to manage my stress levels. I know a fair amount of my hair loss was caused by my lifestyle, but there's a stress component to it too, that I never realized. Half the battle is finding a decent surgeon, and you've got that covered. You're in great hands with Dr. Nader, and I'm certain you'll find every bit of success that I did. I wish you the best, and I'll be looking forward to seeing your incredible results! On 8/30/2023 at 9:19 PM, bladeofgrass said: Just wanted to appreciate you @DenverOptimist for the 2 year update. I'm scheduled with Dr Nader for July 2024 (set that up in march - long wait!) I have probably a similar hairline restoration as you but I'm also a diffuse thinner through the middle of my scalp. I'm 3 months into a oral fin + topical min (2x) regimen and its actually working wonders for my density. I'm curious what you've been doing over the past two years to maintain and grow because you look amazing my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted September 2, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 2, 2023 That’s great to hear. I was anxious too when the date started getting closer, but you're in great hands. Good luck! On 8/31/2023 at 2:03 PM, gtyler said: I'm also set up with Dr Nader this year. My appointment is in 2 weeks...so it's getting close to game time. Definitely nervous. Also, just started min/fin, ketoconazole, and biotin. I will say to check in with Brenda periodically. I got my appointment moved up significantly by following up on any cancellations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GoliGoliGoli Posted September 2, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted September 2, 2023 Do you have pics from a day or two post op? Or the day of the op? Would be nice to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member travelguy1 Posted September 4, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 12:59 PM, DenverOptimist said: Hey guys, I'm sorry it's taken so long to update this thread with some new photos. It always bugged me that people seem to disappear after the year mark, and now I'm doing it. Here are a couple more photos to showcase the long term results I was able to achieve with Dr. Nader's help. The first photo is at 18 months, and the other two, I took a few weeks ago at 20 months. At almost 2 years in, I couldn't be happier with the results! what is your daily pill regimen? are you taking minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, if so, how much? anything else? im 1 year post op with dr nader and taking daily 0.5mg fin, 2.5 mg minox, and several biotin vitamins. my hair seems thin and falling out constantly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DenverOptimist Posted September 4, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 4, 2023 Sure, here's my current regimen. I'm taking 0.5mg of finasteride, 2x topical minoxidil, 2000mg of fish oil, 800mg of magnesium citrate, 25mg of zinc and a super b complex. I tried biotin for about 6 months, but quit when I didn't notice any improvement. Same for ketoconazole shampoo. Are you smoking, or drinking? How about your diet, and stress? All four of these played a huge role in my hair loss. 3 hours ago, travelguy1 said: what is your daily pill regimen? are you taking minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, if so, how much? anything else? im 1 year post op with dr nader and taking daily 0.5mg fin, 2.5 mg minox, and several biotin vitamins. my hair seems thin and falling out constantly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member travelguy1 Posted September 5, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted September 5, 2023 16 hours ago, DenverOptimist said: Sure, here's my current regimen. I'm taking 0.5mg of finasteride, 2x topical minoxidil, 2000mg of fish oil, 800mg of magnesium citrate, 25mg of zinc and a super b complex. I tried biotin for about 6 months, but quit when I didn't notice any improvement. Same for ketoconazole shampoo. Are you smoking, or drinking? How about your diet, and stress? All four of these played a huge role in my hair loss. yea i feel like nothing i take has any impact. im doing fin, minox (oral), and biotin. i never heard about taking the others you are on. i dont smoke or drink alcohol. but i do have a lot of stress as a business owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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