Making a final decision: restoration surgery in south FL

[m261978]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate it. Please do send me a message with the before pictures. I was classified as a 6, so I'd probably need a large number of grafts.

[gillenator]

Going back to NY for the surgery was a consideration for me. I went for a consultation with Dr. Bernstein there about 10 years ago when he used to be in Fort Lee NJ, looks like he's even more famous now than back then.

Stick with the independent reputable HT surgeons like the ones recommended in this community. Be very careful of the big chains.

Their docs are for the most part unknown and in my honest opinion, not reputable.

IMHO, their competence is very hit and miss as well. Bosley finally finished their complete purchase and acquisition of Medical Hair Restoration (MHR), their former largest competitor. But most of their docs are still the same, just a different store front sign.

[TheFirst17]

Stick with the independent reputable HT surgeons like the ones recommended in this community. Be very careful of the big chains.

Their docs are for the most part unknown and in my honest opinion, not reputable.

IMHO, their competence is very hit and miss as well. Bosley finally finished their complete purchase and acquisition of Medical Hair Restoration (MHR), their former largest competitor. But most of their docs are still the same, just a different store front sign.

What are your thoughts on Robert True/Dorin?

[JustJoe]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate it. Please do send me a message with the before pictures. I was classified as a 6, so I'd probably need a large number of grafts.

I sent you a message with my pictures. I have a lot more, from a bald spot, to a thick head of hair. I have video from age 27 (big ole bald spot) to age 41 (today) full thick hair.

[wylie]

Be careful in Florida, I've heard of numerous horror stories in that state.

Since I cannot post a link, I'm sending you a private message.

[JustJoe]

Keep in mind, at age 27, I had a full blown bald spot and recedeing hairline. Propecia and Dr. Bauman both restored my hair.

Here is another example of Dr. Bauman's wokr on my hair:



Go talk to him or email him....THEN you can think about if he or someone else is best for you. I had 4 procedures. A total of about 5,100+ grafts. I also had Neograft, which is a new method that has no scar and less healing time.

[Mr. 4000]

total money spent?

I think it is important to mention as well

[KevinNalts]

You're in Boca Raton? Dude it's Alan Bauman (BaumanMedical). I asked about 20 people intimately familiar with hair transplant physicians and repeatedly got one name: Bauman. Went to him 2 years ago and was thrilled. Going back next month. If he did heart surgeries I'd get a new heart just because he's that good.

[needhairnow]

Stay away from Bosley in Boca or any Bosley for that matter.

[m261978]

Thanks so much for these replies and private messages. I'm really glad I found this place. I am definitely going to take way more time and do much more research and due diligence because of the feedback I'm getting here. This is for the rest of my life, so, I need to be 100% sure of who I'm going with. Please keep the feedback coming!