That's the story fellas...Im going to take one for the team. I am going to do it and see what happens. Heck, she says she can do it, so i am gonna test her. What the worst case scenerio? Let's see, she does it and it turns out like crap. If thats the case, i will shave my head. I am going to take this risk and see who this Dr. really is. Ill take pics of the procedure. Pray for me fellas!

Oh and please guys. Do NOT take it the wrong way. All your opinions made sense and i respect each and everyone of you guys for taking the time to help me out. I am just going to do it and pray for the best. I just do not have enough money to go out and spend 20,000$ to 40,000$ on a HTs. I know your thinking "hey, if you dont have that kind of money, then dont do it" She says she can make it full and dense for that amount. Lets see where she goes with this at my expense. 4250 sounds hella good if she can do that. haha

Please keep us informed especially with pics right after. If he can pull it off she will have a line longer then the Great wall of China in the D R. for that price. Maybe youll run into Sammy Sosa. Someone has to take one for the team. Good luck

4250 is an amazing price. Heck Armani charges 14 a graft and only gets 70% growth. If he can match that its probqably worth it. I just hate the thought of wasted grafts. Make sure you see pics from her fue work

Why a Doctor hasnt chimed in here and tried to talk some sense into this kid is beyond me! We are here to look out after one another and not one comment from a doc! It's a shame.

Thinman,

If you spent 1 month on here reading and looking at pic's you'd realize how rediculous it is to think that one could have 4000 fue in one day, and for $4250 at that.

On my last note I will wish you luck, because you will definatley need it my friend

Dakota,
I understand that everyone is looking out for one another over here and for that, i am greatful that i came across this forum. That is why i have to find out who this Dr. really is to look out for someone else who will come across the same issue i am going through. She says she can do it, so lets see what she has. According to her website, she worked in Israel, United States, Brazil, and D.R. If she is soo good, however, why is she not working in the U.S. making much more money than in DR? Also, why has no body heard of her. That is why, i am taking myself over there and going to see things for myself. Heck, i know i am not going to prove anyone here who doubted me wrong and i am going to wish i listened to everyone here, but the fact of the matter is I want to test this lady. Something about her has grabbed my attention. Oh, i forgot to mention that i asked her how many patients she gets a month, she replied about 45. We'll see in 2 weeks.

My cousin did a HT with her and he was very pleased with the results. Yes, he is much older than me. I made my decision and im sticking by it. This is all i can afford so ill have to live with it. I will keep everyone posted with what happens. For now, i am going to kick back and await my appointment. HT55, i am not doubting you. As a matter of fact, i would like to thank you for your support and concern. But i am sure you understand how i feel. At 22, i have no hair and it really sucks. I began losing hair at 17! I remember going to the doctor and he said there is nothing i can do. He prescribed Nizoral, but i was too young too understand its significance. Its extremely devastating man. Sitting in a college course all the way at the back of the class so no one notices my balding head. Its embarassing. Friends come up to me and say, "damn your going bald kid". Thats the worst. Waking up early to apply concealers before starting my day just to have a decent head of hair. Thats what hurts me. At this point, i am not rushing anything. I have tried "the big 3" Propecia for 1 yr accompanied by Rogaine and Nizoral. That didnt help me. Im at the point where HT is my only option. I have done my research for more than a yr. Dont believe me? check the hairloss help forums. Trust me when i say, ive done my research. All i can do now is pray and hope for this HT to go through. Thank you.

quote:

That is why i have to find out who this Dr. really is to look out for someone else who will come across the same issue i am going through.

Thinman...this has to be the most IRRESPONSIBLE and IRRATIONAL comment I have ever heard anyone say; let me get this straight...you are going to be a test pilot for some other poor soul...COME ON MAN...listen to what you are saying!!!

Thinman,

I really think you need to SLOW DOWN, honestly, for your own sake. Taking one for the team is NOT a good idea.

A hair transplant surgeon should be carefully selected based on LOADS of research and consistent results.

How many results have you seen from the surgeon you are considering? How much experience does your physician and surgical team have?

Please don't make a decision based solely on the emotional drive to restore your hair. A quick decision may lead you down a dangerous road.

Falc

it seems to me that this may be a joke??? I mean serously who says I am going to take one for the team on something that is consuming your thoughts and life???? Worse case scenario is you get butchered and look like you were part of the texas chainsaw masacre.

Falceros,
her website has photos of her patients. I mean, at first i told myself that those pics might be fake, but i actually know someone who done it there. Ive called her up and spoke to her numerous amounts of time and explained to her my situation. She seemed confident enough and knew what she was talking about. Moreover, she did consider my future and told me how she was going to treat it. That's why she even asked me to arrive there 1 day before my surgery date so they consulate me some more. She's also a member of the ISHRS. Many people think i have not done research on this issue. But with all honsety, i have. Ive been losing my hair since i was only 17! Now, at 22, i cant help but do a HT because all my other options are gone. My hair is baby thin. Why not treat the problem as if i was already 30? Its very clear where my hair is ending up. According to my research, one should get an HT, ONLY if they can see the line of the level of hairloss. Its very clear i am going to be a NW 6 or NW 7 in a couple of years. EVERYONE in my family has a NW 6 class of hairloss. Its no surprise ill also end up like that. I would defintely understand if i was only getting hairloss in my temple regions. If that was the case, i would defintely wait for a HT but in my case its different. PLEASE DONT GET ME WRONG, i think the best thing i ever did was join this forum and i greatly appreciate everyones advice. I respect you and look up to you because its absolutely clear you have more experience than i do about this topic.

Have you seen pics from fue procedures ?I think those are from strip. Huge difference

do you think if i get a strip procedure done, it would be more appropriate with my case?

Whether FUE is a "better" option seems more like a call for the physician and informed patient based on individual patient characteristics, risks, and hair restoration goals
Thanks Falc

Thinman,

I want to make clear that I'm not familiar with your surgeon so I'm not making a judgement on her.

That said, being a member of the ISHRS is good, but doesn't necessarily qualify their surgical ability. A medical license and a annual fee will allow any hair transplant surgeon to become a member.

I am glad that you feel you've done your research. If your mind is truly made up, then I hope everything goes well and hope you will share your experience and photos with us.

I still feel however, that you should do more research and spend some time here to learn more. After all, what's the rush? You can still choose to have surgery with your chosen physician 6 months from now rather than a few weeks away. Rushing is indicative of an emotional decision rather than a logical one.

Best wishes for restoring your hair,

Falc

I will defintely keep everyone posted after my HT. Thank You all for the wonderful advice!

Thinman-
Perhaps looking at the big picture may help.
In the big picture, hair restoration, to be ultimately successful, must take into account a projected lifetime balance of supply vs demand. All the factors discussed by the forum members ultimately address this issue. When considering these factors, one is able to come up with an overall estimate of the supply-demand balance.
If, according to the estimates made by the surgeon, that balance is reasonably predicted to be in your favor (Supply >>> Demand), then, assuming the design of the pattern and density are conservative enough (for one, or projected multiple procedures in the future), then it would be prudent to commit to the procedure.
IF, on the other hand, the supply demand is NOT in your favor, you run the very big risk of finding yourself in a position where you have committed to a process that you do not have the resources (hair supply) to complete. It is certainly very cavalier to set yourself up as a "guinea pig", and I would say that to enter into a surgical procedure with that attitude is really selling yourself short. I personally wouldn't operate on a patient who brings SO MUCH uncertainty and anxiety fueling their decision. That's just me, so i don't want to color the Dr.'s position whom you have chosen. We are all entitled to our professional opinions, all the more transparent in a forum such as this.

Dr. Timothy Carman

HT55,

I wouldn't call the ISHRS useless, but it is true that being a member of the ISHRS doesn't necessarily mean they perform state of the art work.

The ISHRS is an educational organization for doctors to discuss and share ideas that can help physicians further enhance their surgical abilities and level of patient care. Those who take education and surgery seriously will continue to evolve and the ISHRS is one organization that can be an effective tool.

On the other hand, I have seen some physicians use their membership as a soliciting tool as if their membership equates to state of the art work. This is why this forum community is highly important for seeking patients - so they can research and cut to the chase by viewing real patient photos.

Best wishes,

Falc

HT55,
I did not ask about the number of grafts. It slipped my mind. I mean, i know its important to know, but i was too busy explaining to her my emotions and that i was having drawbacks. Furthermore, i stated to her all the advice everyone has given me on the forum including age. I spent more than half an hour communicating with her. She in turn made me feel MUCH better about the HT. In other words, she informed me that she did indeed review my pictures and does understand my level of hairloss. She was straight forward and honest with me. She informed me that it is no secret that i have a HIGH level of hairloss. She demanded i immediately take propecia, which is common sense. Then she added that her main focus was the front and the top, not so much the crown. (Which is exactly what HairClub originally told me.) I will indeed need another procedure done for the crown.

all i can say man is think long and hard. as another young guy just 3 times your junior is that it is probably not worth it just yet man. honestly what i would do if i were you(bein ga young guy and knowing what its like) is just honestly shave your shit off man. your head is already showing, honestly just shave it off if i were u. i mean dude how bad could it be? at your level of hairloss i would say f*** the transplant and just shave it for awhile dude. just look at the pictures around here at ur level of hairloss i personally don't think at this point in the game its worth it to have a surgery. what if it would turn out completely horrible and then the one thing to heal it would be to shave your head and then u got a big ass scar on ur head?