Edge333 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hello everyone, I have come across this site recently and have found it to be very informative. It definitely helps someone like me who has had no experience of HT and wants to avoid mistakes. I am 27 years old and have hair loss in the frontal zone, not comepltely bald but low density at the moment. I live in UK and have recently visited a few clinics for consultations and i have been told i would need approxmitely 1500 to 2000 grafts. One of the clinics i visited was Harley Street Hair clinic Dr Andrea Tchalakov's, who performs FUE. I would prefer to have FUE rather than Strip to avoid scar and also becuase it gives me the option to keep my hair short if i decide to. My questions are: Is FUE the right technique for my age and the number of grafts i need (1500 to 2000)? Secondly, Which Surgeon is the best in FUE technique? Although i am in UK, i do not mind travelling if is worth doing so. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atomic Posted May 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2009 Travel across the pond to see Dr. Feller in New York for FUE. A true pioneer in FUE techniques. He is listed on this network. Good luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member miked Posted May 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2009 I second that. there are few that I would trust with FUE, but Dr. Feller seems at the cutting edge (no pun). My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M&M Posted May 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2009 With no prior surgery and a likelihood of only needing a small number of grafts, it sounds like you are an excellent candidate for FUE. I would definitely steer clear of most UK doctors based upon what I've seen so far in my research. I'm not saying that there aren't some good ones, but just that I have yet to see much in the way of consistent results (not meant as a blanket statement in the event I've overlooked someone). For FUE, I'd suggest: - Feller - haven't seen a LOT of FUE samples lately (most are strip), but if you're thinking FUE, you deserve to at least have a consult (online) with Dr. Feller. - Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic - wow have I been impressed with his results lately. Pat / Bill - are you visiting this clinic at anytime in the future to review possible recommendation? Based upon what I've seen, it looks very impressive. - Next up - Shapiro Medical is doing more and more FUE, and with BSpot back on this site, I'm hoping he or Janna can start showing off some of their work. M&M ___________________________ 1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006 1105 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Fall 2009 M&M Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted May 9, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2009 LOL-- yes M&M we will be posting some FUE work---I just takes time to build a patient base. If Edge were to choose Dr. Feller or Dr. Bisanga he would be in great hands. On another note, we have recently begun using Dr. Feller's new FUE extraction tool---I am happy to report that it has met with great approval and seems to reduce the hand fatigue associated with FUE. I am sure Dr. Shapiro will write something up in the near future to describe our experience with it. Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge333 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 So lets put it in order - The best Doctors for FUE are: Dr Feller Dr Bisanga Dr Shapiro Any others? Just out of interest, what differentiates between a good FUE doctor and a bad FUE doctor? Is it because of the way the extraction method is handled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge333 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 One more thing - Which method causes more shock loss, FUE or Strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aska Posted May 10, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2009 For me: 1 - Dr. Bisanga 2 - Dr. Feller 3- Dr. Saphiro I don't know why but seems that Dr. Feller hairlines are more inconsistent than Dr. Bisanga Hair lines. Just my opinion, but Dr Feller and Saphiro also have a great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member miked Posted May 10, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2009 theres a pic up there where the procedure looks like it was not FUE but hydro seeding. My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Pat / Bill - are you visiting this clinic at anytime in the future to review possible recommendation? Based upon what I've seen, it looks very impressive. M&M, Dr. Bisanga has been invited to post examples of his work on our forum to be considered for recommendation. However, to date, they have not taken advantage of this opportunity. Thanks for asking, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge333 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi Spex, Thanks for your advice. Your right, i think i need to do check more about FUE/Strip results although i have read quite alot about HT so far. And, to be honest after reading the info link above i am not sure about FUE. When think about a ear to ear scar, that puts me off Strip HT. I don't know what to do, i guess i need more time to think about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M&M Posted May 11, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2009 Originally posted by Bill - Associate Publisher:Pat / Bill - are you visiting this clinic at anytime in the future to review possible recommendation? Based upon what I've seen, it looks very impressive. M&M, Dr. Bisanga has been invited to post examples of his work on our forum to be considered for recommendation. However, to date, they have not taken advantage of this opportunity. Thanks for asking, Bill Thanks Bill for the update. Let's hope he does indeed start to post on this site as I find it much more reputable than "Hairsite"! M&M ___________________________ 1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006 1105 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Fall 2009 M&M Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beek Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Anyone happen to know what Dr. Bisanga charges per FUE graft? I have the exact hair loss pattern as the guy in M&M's pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member T.C Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 On BHR's website the prices are listed as 0-1000 grafts 5.50 euro p/graft, 1000-2500 4 euros. HT 2006/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted May 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 Personally, as man in the same age bracket and hair loss boat you are, FUE is an inappropriate consideration for the likes of you and me. Its overrated, over priced, higher graft survival risk and damage to donor area is more likely. Some top doctors do it, they are good doctors by reputation, but it doesn't mean FUE is the best choice for a surgery. What you must do without exception is find a doctor who custom cuts his or her blades, blades and not needles, it makes for better hairline which is the biggest aesthetic battle and achievement you want and will allow for you to achieve in one surgery what might have taken two otherwise. It can be done the other way but it is an older technique, not terrible to the eye but not the best that can be done, and the custom blades permit a density packing that can't be achieved otherwise. 40cm2 is what literature says but unless your natural hair is that density then it will look thin and require a second round, the custom needles allow for a 60 hair cm2 to be considered and a much more fulfilling density in a single round. It took me lots of research to determine it, talk to ten doctor and chew on their advice be fore you even consider committing to one. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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