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I had consultations from Hasson and Wong's adviser (they recommended me get 3000 to 3500 grafts FUT). Then I had my webcam consultation with Dr. Rahal's adviser. They recommended 2000 to 2500 FUE. Both saw the same photos of me, but only Rahal saw me on webcam. Both classified me as a Norwood5, I attached the main photo that i showed.
I decided to go with Rahal since their adviser said I can go FUT or FUE but told me it makes no difference honestly since he does his FUE work manually (does not use ARTAS machine). Its going to be pricey, I also was considering Dr Feller or Dr McGrath, but damn Rahal's hairlines are a work of art ! I normally wear my hair really really short, skin fade on sides with alittle on top.
Alittle bit about my journey, I am 35 now, noticed hair began to thin at age of 25. I decided to become very scientific in my approach and I have hours upon hours of research, If their was a "degree" in hairloss research Id atleast have a masters by now.
I grew out my hair to always do hair-count tests, fall out rate, and it gave me an idea on what works and what doesn't. I tried many things, I believe alot of things slowed it down, but unfortunately tragic events (near death experience in combat, concussion PTSD) unveiled those results. After I gotten out of the Army I was working as a contractor (with long hair as i maintained hair count) I was on all the natural stuff, and LLLT, with a low hair fall rate. Then I got hit by a VBIED and lost some close people, and I got rid of my laser, and stopped all treatments, and boy did my hair really take a dive !
I freaked out and got back on my regimen, (oils, revivogen, crinagen, spironolactone, LLLT). I started focusing on my health again (yes that profile pic is me). I then went to see Dr. McGrath in Texas for the controversial PRP+Acell treatment. With the long hair (as in attached photo) I saw hardly no more hair fall (the Acell was done in Nov 2017, this photo was taken March 2018) Since this photo I have now shaved my hair short again, because I want to "beef up" my hairline.
My only concern is both Dr's want to put some of these grafts deep into the middle of my scalp, and i know that will kill hairs next to it (shock loss). I will trust their work though, as they know best. Rahal recommends about 2500 grafts in a 50 to 60cm2 area, which will yield me 50grafts per cm2. I am waiting for good work vacation time to do this procedure, I feel I have stabilized my condition, I will share my journey with you all.
**Note im proud to say I sleep well now, enjoy life, very confident, my only complaint is I developed a p**rn-Inducted-Erectile-Dysfunction during my PTSD year, i was lonely, no contact with others, id literally stay in my room and jerk to p**rn literally all day long until no more libido. Once I fix my libido issue (im 35 now) I think i'll be living that perfect life again. Its strange, I have plenty of money (in 2 years I dont have to ever work again if i dont want (i invested well), i just want to get my libido back and find the right woman and be that social guy once more.
I decided to go with Rahal since their adviser said I can go FUT or FUE but told me it makes no difference honestly since he does his FUE work manually (does not use ARTAS machine). Its going to be pricey, I also was considering Dr Feller or Dr McGrath, but damn Rahal's hairlines are a work of art ! I normally wear my hair really really short, skin fade on sides with alittle on top.
Alittle bit about my journey, I am 35 now, noticed hair began to thin at age of 25. I decided to become very scientific in my approach and I have hours upon hours of research, If their was a "degree" in hairloss research Id atleast have a masters by now.
I grew out my hair to always do hair-count tests, fall out rate, and it gave me an idea on what works and what doesn't. I tried many things, I believe alot of things slowed it down, but unfortunately tragic events (near death experience in combat, concussion PTSD) unveiled those results. After I gotten out of the Army I was working as a contractor (with long hair as i maintained hair count) I was on all the natural stuff, and LLLT, with a low hair fall rate. Then I got hit by a VBIED and lost some close people, and I got rid of my laser, and stopped all treatments, and boy did my hair really take a dive !
I freaked out and got back on my regimen, (oils, revivogen, crinagen, spironolactone, LLLT). I started focusing on my health again (yes that profile pic is me). I then went to see Dr. McGrath in Texas for the controversial PRP+Acell treatment. With the long hair (as in attached photo) I saw hardly no more hair fall (the Acell was done in Nov 2017, this photo was taken March 2018) Since this photo I have now shaved my hair short again, because I want to "beef up" my hairline.
My only concern is both Dr's want to put some of these grafts deep into the middle of my scalp, and i know that will kill hairs next to it (shock loss). I will trust their work though, as they know best. Rahal recommends about 2500 grafts in a 50 to 60cm2 area, which will yield me 50grafts per cm2. I am waiting for good work vacation time to do this procedure, I feel I have stabilized my condition, I will share my journey with you all.
**Note im proud to say I sleep well now, enjoy life, very confident, my only complaint is I developed a p**rn-Inducted-Erectile-Dysfunction during my PTSD year, i was lonely, no contact with others, id literally stay in my room and jerk to p**rn literally all day long until no more libido. Once I fix my libido issue (im 35 now) I think i'll be living that perfect life again. Its strange, I have plenty of money (in 2 years I dont have to ever work again if i dont want (i invested well), i just want to get my libido back and find the right woman and be that social guy once more.