Regular Member Rose17 Posted January 25 Regular Member Share Posted January 25 I am young (28M) looking at first hair transplant options. Unfortunately, strong genetics in my family have caused me to already approach Norwood 6/7 status. I live in US (Texas) but I am looking at best option and some of the top surgeons on my list that I have already consulted with/about to consult with are: Pittella - Brazil Leal - Brazil Sethi - India Camacho - Colombia Feriduni - Switzerland Nader - Mexico I kicked the tires on Zarev, Cuoto, and a couple other top guys but I don’t think I want to wait until 2026/2027 for surgery and they require a LONG time just to do the in person consultation (and you can’t do virtual). I just started fin/min/biotin (lock lab pill) last month too and take it daily, no side effects so far. I am open (and expect) to do at least 2 procedures (or 3 if needed). Would love input as I am new to this site. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mr_peanutbutter Posted January 25 Senior Member Share Posted January 25 can you post a pic of hair and beard status? front, back, sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mr_peanutbutter Posted January 25 Senior Member Share Posted January 25 ferudini is in belgium, not switzerland hattingen is in switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bandit90 Posted January 26 Senior Member Share Posted January 26 I'd add Dr Bisanga in Belgium on to that list. Very skilled surgeon, and has a good portfolio of high norwoods. Also very adept at using body hair, which is a important factor to consider being when a high norwood seeking a restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member YodaHead Posted January 28 Regular Member Share Posted January 28 I am currently sitting in Brazil (day 2 post-op). Got it done with Dr. Pittella. Traveled from US. I will be detailing my journey in a few days here. I am super happy so far with my experience with Dr. Pittella and his entire team. They are next level! I had also met Dr. Sethi and talked to Dr. Das from Eugenix. Happy to answer any specific questions. I might take longer to respond since I am focused on resting for next couple days and also flying back tomorrow. Cheers! 12.5k grafts with Dr. Felipe Pitella in Jan 2024. Link to my journey: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/71724-12501-grafts-dr-felipe-pittella-jan-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted January 28 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28 On 1/25/2024 at 4:30 AM, mr_peanutbutter said: ferudini is in belgium, not switzerland hattingen is in switzerland Thanks. I got it confused. I am waiting response from both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted January 28 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28 On 1/26/2024 at 3:00 AM, Bandit90 said: I'd add Dr Bisanga in Belgium on to that list. Very skilled surgeon, and has a good portfolio of high norwoods. Also very adept at using body hair, which is an important factor to consider being when a high norwood seeking a restoration. Thank you. I did see An amazing result from him this year (top 3 on this site pretty sure for 2023). I took your advice and submitted consult online awaiting a response now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted January 28 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28 4 hours ago, YodaHead said: I am currently sitting in Brazil (day 2 post-op). Got it done with Dr. Pittella. Traveled from US. I will be detailing my journey in a few days here. I am super happy so far with my experience with Dr. Pittella and his entire team. They are next level! I had also met Dr. Sethi and talked to Dr. Das from Eugenix. Happy to answer any specific questions. I might take longer to respond since I am focused on resting for next couple days and also flying back tomorrow. Cheers! Awesome! I have my zoom with Pittella in February. Very excited for that. I got my quote from Sethi and he would be willing to operate on me in late 2024 as well. Identical price basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted January 28 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 28 4 minutes ago, Jason123 said: Would love to see those photos posted here! It's really important to choose a practitioner who can handle extensive procedures, especially over 5000 grafts. Not everyone's up for that challenge. For instance, there's Aslı Tarcan in Turkey – not a doctor, yet she handles 5500-6000 grafts. The reviews about her clinic are a mixed bag. Personally, I wouldn't go there since I'm not at a Norwood 6-7 level, but if my hair loss were more advanced, it might be a different story. Is there a way I can DM the pictures on this site? Sorry I’m new here, but it says “you are only allowed to send 0 messages” when I try to message you. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zach07 Posted February 2 Regular Member Share Posted February 2 On 1/28/2024 at 12:01 AM, Rose17 said: Awesome! I have my zoom with Pittella in February. Very excited for that. I got my quote from Sethi and he would be willing to operate on me in late 2024 as well. Identical price basically. Did you mean same price per graft for both Dr. Pittella and Dr. Sethi? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted February 2 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 2 Dr pittela would be an excellent choice for high NW case....can you please post the pics of the bald area and your donor plus some beard pics as well because beard is a good source when someone needs high number of grafts. Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 2 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 2 21 minutes ago, zach07 said: Did you mean same price per graft for both Dr. Pittella and Dr. Sethi? Yes. Pittella (all doctor) is $5 flat pittella (help package) is $4 flat Sethi package is about $4.97 when you add in the 18% India tax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 2 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 2 16 minutes ago, A_4_Archan said: Dr pittela would be an excellent choice for high NW case....can you please post the pics of the bald area and your donor plus some beard pics as well because beard is a good source when someone needs high number of grafts. For sure, I’m in the process of growing it out for my consultation later this month. Maybe I’ll post pics later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stoner Posted February 2 Regular Member Share Posted February 2 HDC has shown some pretty good results with higher NWs. Zarev and Pitella are both great (Zarev a level by himself) but there are also quite expensive for a NW6-7, considering the number of grafts needed. Given your extensive hairloss I would focus on another aspect for my decision: look for surgeons who know how to use grafts efficiently. You want all grafts put to good use. Couto, Pinto, Gur, and possibly Pekiner, are the best imo in that specific regard. Also, it is crucial that you give medication some time, ideally a year or a bit more, before taking the plunge of a HT. Otherwise your donor may not be so strong and furthermore you won't know how many grafts you can save through regrowth. Best of luck! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stoner Posted February 2 Regular Member Share Posted February 2 Nader would also feature very highly in the list of surgeons who use grafts efficiently and strategically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 2 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 2 10 minutes ago, Stoner said: Nader would also feature very highly in the list of surgeons who use grafts efficiently and strategically. He’s on my list. He said he can do up to 4K in back to back days, then come back for another surgery in 2025 to finish crown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stoner Posted February 2 Regular Member Share Posted February 2 Yeah, I think actually the 2-3 surgeries approach is generally speaking preferable to mega-sessions. Nader, Couto, Pinto, Gur, Pekiner, they all do it that way. Keep in mind that even if the appointments offered to you seem distant, most docs have cancellations and relevant cancellation lists so it is likely you could get a spot earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 2 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 2 17 minutes ago, Stoner said: HDC has shown some pretty good results with higher NWs. Zarev and Pitella are both great (Zarev a level by himself) but there are also quite expensive for a NW6-7, considering the number of grafts needed. Given your extensive hairloss I would focus on another aspect for my decision: look for surgeons who know how to use grafts efficiently. You want all grafts put to good use. Couto, Pinto, Gur, and possibly Pekiner, are the best imo in that specific regard. Also, it is crucial that you give medication some time, ideally a year or a bit more, before taking the plunge of a HT. Otherwise your donor may not be so strong and furthermore you won't know how many grafts you can save through regrowth. Best of luck! Yes, I am taking fin/min oral every day. By the time I have surgery will be 10-12 months of it. cuoto wait time is December 2025 for Madrid consult. I’m going to look at some of your other options thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted February 2 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 2 Actually what i believe is there is nothing like a good doctor for high NW case...any doctor who is good will handle all types of cases but yeah if we see who are the ones who are able to do it successfully in single session consistently than we can name dr zarev and dr pittela..even hdc is pulling up in this game of giga sessions and showing cases where they are doing high amount of grafts in single session. So if you are looking for doctors who can do it in single session thn you have got 3-4 options to consider and if you are planning to do it in phased out approach with multiple sessions than you have got many more doctors to consider. Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Moses121 Posted February 4 Regular Member Share Posted February 4 How about Hasson ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 4 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, Moses121 said: How about Hasson ? Don’t know much about them, but I know their pricing is closer to 8-9$ per graft which makes it quite a bit more than somebody like Pittella, Sethi or Nader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 4 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 4 If you are in fact a Norwood 7 then three names come to mind. Zarev, Sethi and Pittella. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zach07 Posted February 4 Regular Member Share Posted February 4 Agree with Gatsby. But, if you are willing to spread out the procedures, say, two procedures within 12 to 13 months, that will definitely broaden the field to a few more surgeons who can do good work for high Norwoods. Also, as a fellow Norwood 6/7, I would say if you aren't already on it, start low dose oral minoxidil. All the best in your search. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Moses121 Posted February 4 Regular Member Share Posted February 4 Is Zarev, Sethi and Pittella strictly based on price over other elites like Hasson & Wong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rose17 Posted February 4 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, Moses121 said: Is Zarev, Sethi and Pittella strictly based on price over other elites like Hasson & Wong? No, I’ve seen their work and have watched the interviews and podcasts they have done on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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