+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Posts
    9

    Default question about hair transplants...does it really work?

    I am losing my hair, I tried Rogaine and it didn't work. I am now thinking about doing hair transplants. I keep getting info from Bosley and Hair Club for Men, does anyone have advice on whether one company is better than another? I live in the California Bay Area. Also, I was wondering what the success rate for transplants is.

    Thanks for the info,

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    89

    Default

    It really depends on the type of hair loss, if you are a diffuse thinner it is probably not the best idea to get a HT. It is also good to take propecia for at least a year to see if you can tolerate it and to stabilize your hair loss. Before taking the plunge try to get as many opinions as possible and it would be wise to consult with some of the IAHRS doctors since they are all top notch.

    Good Luck

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Posts
    748

    Default

    It works but it won't give you the same thickness or fullness you had with the original hair or anything close to it UNLESS you have a very small bald area. Men with small bald areas and good donor hair density can expect very good results though -assuming they get their HTs done by good doctors. I think even 30% of the original density is better than nothing.
    Word of advice, STAY THE F**K AWAY FROM BOSLEY. These guys spend millions of $$ on advertising and unfortunately a lot of men fall for their ads. I was one of those men but that was a long time ago when I didnt know better.

    Again, the fullness from an HT is nowhere near the fullness you had with your original hair. This is a fact a lot of men seem to overlook. Many doctors use misleading "before and after" pics, so you have to be careful.
    Also, another scary possibility- your transplanted hair might end up falling out...PERMANENTLY. It's supposedly a rare thing but it is a possibility and the vast majority of doctors WONT mention it to you. I found out the hard way.

  4. #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Posts
    9

    Default

    Thanks you very much

Similar Threads

  1. Obviously Hair Transplants Work. Why don't more people have them?
    By PayDay in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 01-12-2019, 11:05 AM
  2. Dr. Dan McGrath Answers a Question About Propecia and Hair Transplants
    By tbtadmin in forum Hair Transplant Videos, Patient Interviews and Surgeon Q & A
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-16-2013, 10:28 AM
  3. Question about Hair Transplants
    By ft7we in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-25-2010, 10:52 AM
  4. Hair Transplants and Propecia - Question For Doctors
    By NateDog in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-08-2010, 01:37 AM
  5. Discount Hair Transplants - No Consultation Needed - ?We Work Weekends.”
    By tbtadmin in forum The Bald Truth: Show Archives
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-14-2009, 11:42 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» IAHRS

hair transplant surgeons

» The Bald Truth

» Recent Threads

1800 graft repair case results by Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Last Post By Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Navigating the German Job Market as a Kenyan Citizen
11-04-2023 06:31 AM
Last Post By Keegan212
Yesterday 03:51 AM
DR HAKAN DOGANAY/ 4500 GRAFTS / Implanter Pen+FUE
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
Last Post By Hakan Doganay, MD
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
The Mane Event for Thursday, June 15th, 2023
06-15-2023 02:59 PM
Last Post By gisecit34
03-26-2024 08:05 AM