I was wondering what i need. I am having a HT this summer. Does anybody know of a good docter in the michigan area. How long do you have to wait after your HT to lift weights. Thanks for the info.

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I think you have it in the incorrect order. You may try researching doctors, then determine when to have it performed, if at all.

Ive did my reserch. I am merly looking for sugestions on were people think are the best docters in the area.

Personally I went to Dr. Charles at the Shapiro Medical Clinic. Shapiro's clinic is very reputable.

JO20,

Michigan is so close to MN-- probably a 30min flight and Dr. Shapiro is one of the best-- I would recommend him as he did a GREAT job on my hairline.
Also, 4 weeks after HT you can lift weights, but dont go with real stresfull lifting as your donor scar can stretch for up to 6 months (so do more reps than max types of lifts and you will be fine)

Oh i c how it works. I plan on growing my hair long so i am not a concernd about my scare as most. How much (grafs) do u guys think i will need fom my pictures.

The picture is not very good Jo but from what i can make out between 1600-2000 grafts would be a good start.


Damien

JO2O,
I would agree with Smoothy, check out Dr Shapiro in MN. You absolutely won't find a better HT doc anywhere. I've been to him twice all the way from Alabama, and I could go to anyone. Of course he has guys to come see him from all over the country and Europe. You won't be sorry!

Im not sure if i will need that much. Beacuse my hair is do blonde it looks far worse then it is because of how short my hair is and because my hair lets light threw far easyer then dark hair. Here is a better picture of the top of my head.

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Hey Jo, personally.....

being that you have youth on your side.....I don't think your hair is really such an issue.

I mean, how you feel personally about it is certainly understandable.....but...

On the flip side.....if you are showing any true signs of hairloss, from the pics it looks very minimal....that's my opinion.

Maybe you should consider holding out...keep in mind, just as you said....sometimes blondes have the tendency to have a little more light coming through which may make the hair seem finer than some darker heads of hair.....

Your temples look fine to me...nothing I myself, would be concerned about.

The pics aren't so great....maybe you can get some better ones to represent your situation a bit better?

Have you always had this issue....I mean feeling as though you were losing your hair and wanted to do something about it? To me, it seems from those images, that most men who are really far into balding/thinning...would kill for a head of hair like that.

I myself would just rather be blonde! ha!

you actually look pretty good without a HT, are you on any meds yet..finastride, etc

Nah im not on any meds. My hair has been stable for about a year now. My dads hair did the samething at my age. He still looks like he has a full head of hair but his is black and curly so u cant tell. I just need ht so it fills in what i lost so i can frow my hair longer. why dont anybody with HT have long hair ive seen. does it not grow well or what

JO20- if you do not need at least 1500 grafts, I would wait to get a HT until further hairloss warrants at least 1500-- get a consult. Many including Shapiro does intital consults via email/web/phone-- give them a call to get an honest opinion.

Oh i c. What does 1500 grafs cost from Shapiro Medical Clinic. I have sent them some pictures and they want me to send them some more. I am prettysure i will need about 1300 to 1500 grafs. On there website it says there grafs cost around $5 each. They also say that the price will go down for travel expences for travel. Do i live far enuff away (michigan) to get it down to $4.50 or $4.

Jo20, I'm a little late getting into this discussion because I wasn't on linte for the past week. But I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and I have no complaints at all. Dr's True and Dorin did my HT in Manhatten. I've got 2605 futs and my cost was $3.60/fu. They knocked off $1,000.00 because I took a someone elses reschedule date that opened up. I had a nomths notice so I could scedule my affairs. All said though, I agree with the others...do you really need it that bad?

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES yES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. Im geting it done. Thats not what Im asking. Dont waist pst by asking me that. I see what i see and i think i need it and that is the only thing that matters. Now can someone answer the questions i have ansked.

JO20,

where do you live in Michigan?

I live between Jackson and Battle Creek.


one more question also. When u do decied to get HT after consultation, how long does it usaly take to get in. Im most likly going to Shapiro.

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Originally posted by JO20:
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES yES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES. Im geting it done. Thats not what Im asking. Dont waist pst by asking me that. I see what i see and i think i need it and that is the only thing that matters. Now can someone answer the questions i have ansked.

JO20,

These guys aren't asking you these questions or letting you know their opinions to annoy you. These guys have been through the same thing you have and have seen what kind of disaster can happen when one rushes into a hair transplant surgery. There is no reason for the hostility.

After all, if I am not mistaken, it is because of the advise from forum members that you have already changed your mind on physicians. Noone is giving you bad advise - it may not be what you want to hear, but they have every right to give it as you have to ask for it.

-Robert