March 14 2008, 2:31 pm PT | Posted in: Hair Transplantation
dear doctor rassman.
i am in a bit of a confusing state. i had a transplant with a reputable doctor in canada 9 months ago to restore the hairline and provide some coveredge on the top and not the crown (i was a norwood 5).
i had roughly 3600 grafts, mainly focusing on the hairline. 9 months have past and i can say honestly that im not impressed. whilst i see an improvement on the top of the scalp, the main area which is the hairline is unexceptional. from temple to temple, it still looks like a receded hairline and the surprising thing is, its just the hairline area which is from temple to temple and approximately half an inch in lenght i.e. hairline lenght (temple to temple) x half inch which has shown no improvement. its extremely thin and whilst i can feel some stubble in various regions there, i honestly think that for 9 months, it is unexceptional. my head is visible through my hairline and anyone can say that i am balding.
i have been imforming my doctor on regular basis and he says i should wait a full 12 months before coming to a conclusion. i have not been satisfied with my hairline for the past 9 months, is there any hope that the next 3 months could make a difference?
At about 9 months you should have 90% of your results in. You might get a second opinion if your doctor is not being responsive. Some rare people have slow growth, but usually by 9 months, much if not most of the hair should be growing. An expert doctor will tell you how many grafts are growing. 3600 grafts is a lot of hair moved — you must have been fairly bald.
If you email me some before and after photos and point out the areas that were transplanted, I might be able to help you over the internet. Be sure they are good quality digital pictures (various angles will help) and please reference this post when sending.
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I know how you’re feeling mate. I have been through the same thing with MHR. I was told that they stand behind their work 100%. When I called my doctors 12 months after I had 1800 grafts, the entire crew was replaced with the new staff. Its all about money mate.hair transplant is a luxary that only few people can afford and them doctors know it too well. dont fall for t.v ads although the phenomenon works but very few people have what it takes to provide a customer satisfaction.
But Then I had to visit my hometown in Pakistan where I went through second surgery for less than $1000, way cheaper than what I paid here in US.that includes 5 days stay at ramada inn as well.Now dont get me wrong here. I m not any agent trying to get money out of your pocket. Pakistan is in serious turm-oil and the last thing u wud do is risk ur life for HAIRS. Point is that there r many qualified doctors with great experience overseas doing the same exact procedure for a lot cheap.Dubai, lebenon, hongkong, china, singapore is just a few examples. besides, when was the last time u have been on a vacation? for the money u and I have spent, we cud have been on a world tour. and yessss I M HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS.