Senior Member dhuge67 Posted September 28, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hello everyone, it's been a while but I'm back and balder than ever! hahaha Anyway, my "hair situation" isn't so good right now. The growth from HT #1 was/is there but it is sparse in the areas where it was transplanted and is not so natural-looking. Basically, I need a lot more density where the procedure was done and all over the top of my head. Luckily, I haven't receded too much and I haven't even been taking propecia or using a special shampoo...I just got tired of dealing with that. So, I'm saving some money to get another procedure done as soon as possible. However, I'm not sure of which doctor I'm going to go see and how much money I'll actually have to put out. I was hoping that 8,000 dollars would do the job quite nicely and "cover the bases" so to speak, and leave me without need for surgery for a good long time. I'd like to be free of thinking about this issue for a while... I haven't really been thinking about it per say, but I have been "held back" by the issue, socially. It's hard to approach women (especially since I'm still a senior in college), and it's just a confidence-killer, even if it shouldn't be. If anyone would recommend some of the current really good HT doctors, that'd help tremendously. I want to go somewhere relatively close (I know, that's not always good), but I live in PA; so anywhere in the northeast would work. I had been thinking about Doctor Feller, previously. Any comments would be appreciated. Take it easy everyone and hope all my old HT buddies are doing well. Chris -P.S. I pretty much hate Doctor Pistone 1,614 with Dr. Pistone on 2/3/06 in Marlton, NJ. As long as the moon shall rise As long as the rivers flow As long as the sun shall shine And the grass will grow Let me listen, I will learn to speak The old language Yes, I yearn to bathe in blue skies And fall apart from the world of machines Regain my feet and my pounding heart My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dhuge67 Posted September 28, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hello everyone, it's been a while but I'm back and balder than ever! hahaha Anyway, my "hair situation" isn't so good right now. The growth from HT #1 was/is there but it is sparse in the areas where it was transplanted and is not so natural-looking. Basically, I need a lot more density where the procedure was done and all over the top of my head. Luckily, I haven't receded too much and I haven't even been taking propecia or using a special shampoo...I just got tired of dealing with that. So, I'm saving some money to get another procedure done as soon as possible. However, I'm not sure of which doctor I'm going to go see and how much money I'll actually have to put out. I was hoping that 8,000 dollars would do the job quite nicely and "cover the bases" so to speak, and leave me without need for surgery for a good long time. I'd like to be free of thinking about this issue for a while... I haven't really been thinking about it per say, but I have been "held back" by the issue, socially. It's hard to approach women (especially since I'm still a senior in college), and it's just a confidence-killer, even if it shouldn't be. If anyone would recommend some of the current really good HT doctors, that'd help tremendously. I want to go somewhere relatively close (I know, that's not always good), but I live in PA; so anywhere in the northeast would work. I had been thinking about Doctor Feller, previously. Any comments would be appreciated. Take it easy everyone and hope all my old HT buddies are doing well. Chris -P.S. I pretty much hate Doctor Pistone 1,614 with Dr. Pistone on 2/3/06 in Marlton, NJ. As long as the moon shall rise As long as the rivers flow As long as the sun shall shine And the grass will grow Let me listen, I will learn to speak The old language Yes, I yearn to bathe in blue skies And fall apart from the world of machines Regain my feet and my pounding heart My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted September 28, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 dhuge67, Good to hear from you. I hope that all is well and this time you will try to listen to our advise. If you are looking for a great doc at a reasonable price relatively in your area go to Dr. Feller or Dr. Rahal. NN NN Dr.Cole,1989. ??graftcount Dr. Ron Shapiro. Aug., 2007 Total graft count 2862 Total hairs 5495 1hairs--916 2hairs--1349 3hairs--507 4hairs--90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted September 28, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 I agree with NN, those two are the best value for world class surgeons. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted September 28, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 Welcome back Dhuge Yup try those and maybe Dr True as well. I am very satisfied with my 3 HT's . Not many people who stick with the same surgeon these days Good luck JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mike1651 Posted September 28, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted September 28, 2007 Chris: I've been following your story for awhile--sorry that things haven't worked out like you anticipated...have you discussed your situation with Dr. Pistone?--has he offered to help resolve your situation?...you would be in great hands with Dr. Feller, for sure...you could also research Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Vogel, & Dr. True, & Dr. Beehner--all of the above are very adept at HT repair projects...good luck with your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 dhuge, Welcome back brother! I haven't seen you for awhile. How's the military treating you? Living in PA, the doctors I would recommend consulting with that are closest to you are: Dr. True in NY Dr. Dorin in NY Dr. Feller in NY Dr. Bernstein in NY Dr. Epstein in NY (also in Miami, FL) Dr. Rose in NY All of these doctors are members of the coalition of independent hair restoration physicians and perform ultra refined follicular unit transplantation. Cost of course will be dependent on the cost per graft of the clinic you choose, the number of grafts needed, and the surgical technique chosen. I look forward to hearing from you! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dhuge67 Posted September 29, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2007 I appreciate the responses guys. I'll be looking into things a bit more seriously as soon as I have the necessary funds. Also, about the military; at USMC Officer Candidate School, I broke my right foot in week 6 of 10. Long story short, I'm home now and won't be going back into the military, at least for the time being. I'm getting my degree from Penn State next semester and want to pursue a C.S.C.S. (certified strength and conditioning specialist) and then want to catch on as a strength coach for a University football team. Hope all is well with you guys and I'm very grateful to have this place as a resource. You're good people and the consistent efforts of some of the members here are very appreciated. Hair loss sucks and botched hair transplants are even worse. It's a buyer beware market and you guys help to make it more of a "sure thing" if there is such a thing in cosmetic surgery. 1,614 with Dr. Pistone on 2/3/06 in Marlton, NJ. As long as the moon shall rise As long as the rivers flow As long as the sun shall shine And the grass will grow Let me listen, I will learn to speak The old language Yes, I yearn to bathe in blue skies And fall apart from the world of machines Regain my feet and my pounding heart My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irish homer Posted September 29, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2007 sorry to hear about your foot and the training, your story is like a mini soap opera we have all been following your story for an age now. I hope you get the career and the hair you want to give us a happy end to the story, best of luck. IH HT2 2570 grafts Dr Feller HT 2350 grafts Dr Epstein Finax 1mg per day nizoral 2% 3/week MSM 3000 mg / day TOTAL GRAFTS 4920 http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums?a=albumtopic&TOPIC_OID=6751014913&f=2566060861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted September 29, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2007 Dhuge, Good luck with you new career, you seem goal oriented and determined, good recipe for success. Check out my repair pics if you like as I had an old plug job from the 1980's. You are right, a unnatural result is worse than the hairloss itself. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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