Ok so I had a cyber consultation with Mike at Dr Hasson and Dr wongs office. They said I need around 3500 graft and told me how much it was and WOW its expensive to have this done. I just want some opinions. Is it worth it for me to go all the way to Vancouver and pay all of this money to have this done? I hear these guys are the best I guess I just want to make sure before I tried to figure out how to pay for it.

If around $4 per, then yes.

Why do you say for around $4 a graft?

Is there anyone better ou there?

Doesnt H&W charge 5 flat?

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Originally posted by Mikeb921:
Why do you say for around $4 a graft?

From my research, I think you can get a top-notch surgeon to perform the surgery at a rate of $4 or so per graft. So, the reason I said that is you posed a question if it's worth it.

Now, if they said 3500 grafts for $25,000; I would suggest you go to Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina or Florida, instead of Canada. But, I know for about $14 - $16k they'll do 3500 grafts. It'd be worth it to me. Just check out that new thread on Nictronic. That would be worth $50k to me personally.

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Originally posted by JoDirt:
Doesnt H&W charge 5 flat?

I think 4,000 is about $16k.

Mike,

I can appreciate your anxiety about the money and the travel but as for who is "better" I think that is for only you to decide because you are the one going in for this and you are the one has to live with the results. Look at our photos that are taken under pretty much the most brutal indoor lighting you can get and speak to our patients. Many of them are online here and other forums.

I think Dewayne mentioned the four dollar per graft figure because that is about the average cost per graft that better clinics charge. Your procedure, when averaged out per graft, is in this range, closer to 4.15 per graft so the value is there compared to what other clinics charge.

So, look at our photos, look at our videos, contact our patients and search your gut. You will be nervous no matter where you go but if it feels right then whatever decision you come to is likely the right one.

No offense, but your really *not* going to get good answers to this question. Patient's who went to doc 'x' or doc 'y' will invariably bust out their respective pom-pom's for their respective doc's if they were happy w/their results...

Having said that, I *personally* think H&W are world class; and from my research I'd venture to say they are unparalleled by ANY docs out their with respect to not only the quality of their work, but furthermore (and in some cases of most importance) the sheer # of grafts they can move in but a single session. Without a doubt ht's are expensive, and especially if your looking at the top of the top, cream of the crop, "BIG-BOYS" in the game (i.e. H&W, Feller) and while money is not an easy issue to dismiss, when it comes to elective plastic surgery ESPECIALLY that being ht's where the results are permanently present above your eyes within ear shot of everyone for the REST of your life; I think money should be a non-variable in the equation...

One aspect that is often over looked is the fact that if your a NW5+ and you decide to go to a clinic who only moves slightly north of 2K grafts per session, you will have to have 2-3 sessions and ALL of the down time that goes along with that, to merely equal what H&W are typically pushing in but a single session...To me, THAT is priceless.
There are a TON of online pics from various docs, and H&W are chief among them in not only quantity but quality...
It sounds like you have done a considerable amount of research, but I would view as many pics from all the clinics your considering and decide for yourself who YOU think is the best.

While it is strictly a matter of personal opinion here are some cases which have persuaded ME that H&W are indeed the best:

http://www.hairlosshelp.com/websites/galleryview.cfm?id...on_lad|gallery12.cfm
http://www.hairlosshelp.com/websites/galleryview.cfm?id...lution|gallery10.cfm
http://hassonandwong.com/patient_gallery/photo_viewer.p...ansplant_type=normal
http://hassonandwong.com/patient_gallery/photo_viewer.p...ansplant_type=normal

*I would have included Shuffle's blog, but for some reason it's no longer up. Can someone contact him, as I look at it every morning before I start my day as an inspiration...

Excellent post from NG2GB

H & W are top notch no doubt but there are many other doctors on here who can perform the same top caliber of work. Indeed, I would agree they are probably the top regarding megasessions, however more is not always better taking every factor into consideration ( now with all factors being the same, yes more is better).
The top docs on here are equal ability (especially 3500 grafts)wise so take a look at what is important to you an then make a decision based on that. The amount of money you save should only be abotu 1000-1500 or so .

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Mike,H&W now charge $ 5.00 for 1st 2000 grafts and then $ 3.00 per graft after that.
So for you that would be 14,500,and that is a very good value as there are lesser clinics out there that charge more,than going too one of the best in the world who charge less.Seems like a no-brainer to me.
Good luck and keep researching.

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Im really having a difficult time making this decision. I want to make sure I get someone who does a GREAT job in implanting the hairs so they last look natural and does not cause a lot of shock loss but I also want to make sure I have a natural hairline. I dont want people to know i had it done or was ever losing my hair. Any other opinions?

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Ok so I had a cyber consultation with Mike at Dr Hasson and Dr wongs office. They said I need around 3500 graft and told me how much it was and WOW its expensive to have this done. I just want some opinions. Is it worth it for me to go all the way to Vancouver and pay all of this money to have this done? I hear these guys are the best I guess I just want to make sure before I tried to figure out how to pay for it.

Mike,

Thanks for posting your question. Deciding whether or not you should undergo hair replacement surgery is a decision that only you can make. You have to weight the benefits verses the cost, and you have to be aware of the surgical risks.

Hair transplantation can be great if you select a quality hair restoration physician and have reasonable hair restoration goals. Your age, level of hair loss, amount of available donor hair, and potential risk of future hair loss, will ultimately determine how much hair coverage and hair density you can achieve from hair transplant surgery over the long term.

Hasson and Wong have a long history of doing state of the art hair transplantation. If you do elect to have surgery and select their hair transplant clinic, you will be in great hands.

Falc