Info on Dr. Gil Segev in VA

[the B spot]

Hairnow--I am a 3 time HT patient and while I am certainly not the be all, end all in this industry, I have a good idea of what most people should look for.

As one bald brother to another, trust me when I say, "I am happy for your result." Nothing warms my heart more than a satisfied HT patient---I hear so many horror stories, it is nice to hear a good result.

Again though, I believe in GREAT results, not just good ones. Also, I do not represent just any old clinic---if you spent much time doing research you would know that SMG is one of the top clinics in the world--not just for our outstanding work, but for our ethics and for Dr. Ron Shapiro's contributions to the field of hair transplantation.

I guess if your not aware of me, or how SMG operates, I could have come on a little strong....for that I apologize.

If you do some research around the boards, you will see that I am about the only representative that consistently recommends other clinics to patients in the effort to make sure they choose a great clinic.

For example, Dr. Lindsay operates in McLean Virginia---I happen to think his work is pretty good. He trained with Dr. Feller--however, at this time, I am more comfortable sending people to Jerry Cooley who I KNOW, 100% does fantastic work and does not put patients at risk. To people like myself, Gillenator, Spencer and many others this is no game and doctor recommendations do not come lightly and new doctor recommendations are earned.

It is nothing personal mate, hope you hang around and help others out on threads--perhaps you could get Dr. Segev to contact Spencer and have him check your doc out--- that way we get an unbiased look and if he makes the cut great! If not, at least we know.

I have no hard feelings toward you, I wish you well and I offer my apologies again, if you think I came on too strong.

Take Care,
Jason

[Harry West]

Jason,

You recommend Dr. Jerry Cooley in North Carolina. Do you have any thoughts or knowledge on Dr. Mark Baxa in Charlotte, NC?

Many thanks.

[the B spot]

Harry-- Here is what I think---I think you have gotten some great opinions and advice on this thread(and a little something extra!).

Dr. Cooley and D. Baxa are in the same city--- set up a consult with both and drive down and meet with them. At that point in time, you will have enough information to make a proper decision, regardless of which doctor you choose.

Should you continue on and consult with both doctors and subsequently have a procedure, I would hope that you come back and share your experiences with this forum.

Take Care,
Jason

[gillenator]

hairnow123,

No offense but the pics you put up are not a good example of your doc's work because it does not really show much except that you have some hair. Do you have any that show your before situation so we have an idea exactly where the grafts were placed? I mean we don't know if or where your hairline had any reconstruction. I clicked on your thumbnail but it is blurry and does not show a clear up close shot of your hairline. Did you by chance take the pics with your phone?

Surely your doc had pics done of you just before entering the OR and then immediately after showing where the grafts are situated. Without that, it's very difficult to assess anything. Gel prevents the eye to see the angulation of the grown out hair as it lays on one's head when it's dry and especially when you are under 12 months post-op like you are. Again, no offense but I am always leary of anyone who shows a post-op pic with their hair gelled.

You stated you did alot of research and I am assuming you mean online. If so, which online communities and forums did you surf? I mean it's very odd that you did not know who bspot is and Shapiro Medical.

BTW, I live in this area, and have been researching and following this field for 29 years now. I am very well aware of the HT doctors and clinics in this area including VS. You are the first patient of Dr. Segev and VSC that I have seen in any forum although I have seen several patients that had some work done there. I did make a recommendation on this thread already but if you are happy, that's what counts I guess.

[gillenator]

I apologize, I missed the pics right after surgery so now I have an idea where the grafts went although the pics are still blurry.

Do you have any digital quality of your hairline up close and dry?

[hairnow123]

Hi Jason,

Sorry for delay response. I have been busy working. I appreciate your understanding and yeah we are on the same team..although "one bald brother to another" FORMER BALD BROTHER BRO.. I am just being light hearted for the record. I appreciate your concern and looking out for people. I just truly had a good experience with my surgery at Virginia Surgical and wanted to share giving recognition to those who helped me at VSC. Again, no hard feelings here. Also, per Gillenator's request I am attaching day 1 pictures to see what I was like on day one after surgery and what the area VSC worked. I have some more pictures I will search for. Sorry they are not professional pictures but they should descent enough to get the jist. I put it next to my final after picture which I posted already. You will see big improvement and why I am happy.

[gillenator]

Hairnow123,

Thanks for the pic right after surgery. Yes it is still blurry but looking at it without enlarging it shows enough to get the idea of where they placed your grafts.

The bottom line is that you are happy and that's what counts along with the yield of course. Congrats man. You should have more coming too!

Keep us in the loop.

[coorsdk]

Hey Hairnow123

Hey man,

I had my initial consultation at VSC recently and am strongly considering having work done there shortly -- I was hoping I could get your e-mail so I could ask you some questions and get some feedback from you.

Please let me know how I can reach you.

Your results look great to me, and I agree with you that there are surely doctors that are not on whatever list this shmohawk is talking about -- doctors that have been in this field performing these procedures for 20+ years.

Anyway give me a holla, I'm interested to discuss with you.

[Jkel]

Like I wrote last year, something is not Kosher here. Being on the IAHRS is very important and everybody know this. Many doctors have been around for 20 years and most are not a part of these lists for a reason. People have to be crazy not to take a close look at who is looked at favorably on the internet, the IAHRS and on this site. These recommendations make it easy to see who the best doctors are. What the heck is a smohawk anyway?

[Winston]

I agree 100% with Jkel.

[gillenator]

Hey man,

I had my initial consultation at VSC recently and am strongly considering having work done there shortly -- I was hoping I could get your e-mail so I could ask you some questions and get some feedback from you.

Please let me know how I can reach you.

Your results look great to me, and I agree with you that there are surely doctors that are not on whatever list this shmohawk is talking about -- doctors that have been in this field performing these procedures for 20+ years.

Anyway give me a holla, I'm interested to discuss with you.

coorsdk,

If you do have work done by VSC, let me know how your results turn out. I live in Northern Virginia (Wash DC) area and yet do not hear much about them.

[tbtadmin]

Dr. William Lindsey - McLean, Virginia - IAHRS Recommended Surgeon

Dr. William Lindsey is currently the only IAHRS recommended physician in your area. He is located in McLean, VA.

http://www.iahrs.org/DisplayProfile.asp?ID=%C8%EB&sID=%A7%9A

[Nodensity]

NEVER EVER GO TO Dr Gil Segev

I had 2 HTs with Dr Gil Segev (virginiasurgical.com). They suggested that I have 2 sessions. After the first surgery, the transplanted area has many empty spots, and the hairline looks very terrible. I came back, and they said the density issue would be fixed on the 2nd HT, and I believed them.

After the 2nd HT, I was a little suspicious about the number of grafts they charged me for. So I had my friend spend a few hours counting new grafts. I turned out that I was right. It was short about 800+ grafts. And worse, after the 2nd HT, the density doesn't improve.

Why did I go there? Because it was cheap ($3/graft). Now I really regret it. I should have gone to more well-known surgeons such as Hasson & Wong. And for the same amount of money, I can have more density as the patients I see on this website.

The bottom line: Stay away from Dr Gil Segev (virginiasurgical.com)

[gillenator]

Thanks for the feedback and wish you the best next time.

[Jkel]

People have to realize by now that these sites and list of good doctors exist for a very good reason. Why would anyone go to a doctor who is not well received on the internet?