Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted March 6, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi Guys/Girls Well here is my first post having recently returned back to the uk after my hair transplant with the one and only Dr Alan Feller at his great neck, New York practice........ I'm in my early forties and first experienced hairloss approx in my early twenties and it has been ongoing since then. Prior to seeking out Dr Feller and his fantastic team, l had explored laser treatment, dusteride and more recently provillius (an herbal hair loss remedy l started taking as an alternative to dusteride, purley because my wife and me decided to try for another baby). In fairness l have definately had a reasonable degree of success in slowing down my hairloss over the years particulary with dusteride, however like many of us my real dream was to regain the hairline l had slowly but surely lost over the years.... Fast forward to February 2010 and after 12 months of surfing the web and various online consultations l opted to go for my first FUT with my chosen surgeon Dr Alan Feller. At this point l would also like to mention my man Spex who has been both supportive, available and consistant throughout the whole process with NO sales pressure in any shape or form right from the word go, unlike some of the other uk consultants l spoke with. Having completed an online consultation with Dr Feller, l was advised that l would be looking at around 3,000 grafts to fill in my hairline and crown....so without hesitation l flew out to New York for the Doc to do his thing The whole experience has been fantastic to be quite frank....Dr Feller and his excellent team of technicians transplanted 3,300 grafts to my frontal hairline and crown. Although with me having fine hair the Doc had to work a small miracle to successfully fill in my crown aswell.....( many many thanks again Doc to both you and to your wonderful techs who prepared my grafts to gain the coverage you did). Throughout my procedure the Doc was brilliant, not only on a professional level, but also a personal level. Some great background music, a few hours of 'braveheart',(top film) and the Doc and me putting the world to rights, infact give me an ht with doc feller all day long as opposed to going shopping with my missuss!! (I only jest wifey...honest!)....As for the discomfort side of things to be very honest it's miniscule in the grand scale of things and really doesn't warrant any concerns......marginal discomfort as the donor area was injected and then the painkillers took care of the following couple of days after the surgery. I had a small amount of swelling at day four totally gone by day six and again no real issue, (otherthan inspiring me towards botox having seen my forehead wrinkle free again ).... The donor area has felt tight (as you would expect), but not painfully tight and just recently at day 10 when my staples came out most of the tightness dissapeared. I'm currently 12 days post surgery, so very early doors, my donor scar is healing fantastically well and with no problems. The transplant area has only a few small scabs remaining and the reddness has totally gone already. Overall i'm absolutely thrilled with the whole process and the real good parts still to come!!!...bring on the growth!!! Spex has assured me he will post some pics courtesy of Dr Feller and l will post some more current pics as the weeks/months go by. For all you potential hair transplant wannabes out there surfing the net and forums as indeed we all have, all l can say guys/girls, is go for it and on a personal level l would HIGHLY recommend the wonderful Dr Feller and his team of marvellous techs, not forgetting my main man spex, who together have made what was a potentially a daunting prospect absolutely pain free and already life changing.... Remember everything in life is about taking massive action.....go for it guy's!!! "Dreams are the seedlings of realities....live your dream....live with passion!" Best regards 'Thoughts become things'......or more aptly 'Follicules become things' p.s. the dvd is on the way Doc and many thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member youngsuccess Posted March 7, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thoughtsbecomethings, Congratulations on your recent hair transplant with Dr. Feller. Great review! When you're ready to upload photos, you might also want to consider creating your own patient website which can be updated as you progress. It sounds like Spex is already on top of things, as usual. Thanks for taking the time to post about your experience in detail. We're glad to have you here. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess) ------- All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sound like a big case. Wer are all hoping your results come out great. Please keep in touch and let us know as you start to get results. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Maxxy Posted March 8, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2010 Welcome Thoughtsbecomethings! As already mention great review. I really look forward to following your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BadHairUK Posted March 12, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 12, 2010 Well done in making a good choice...your in safe hands with Dr Feller and his techs. Please keep us posted sounds like another good result is in the making...all the very best to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted June 28, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted June 28, 2010 Cant see any improvement whatsoever................Kidding looks like a great result at only 4 months! My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member The Cure Posted June 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2010 Excellent result for only 4 months. Ju Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted July 27, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hi Guys I have now managed to post a video of my donor scar 4mths post op...virtually undetecable already.....great work Doc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted July 27, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hi Doc Posted some pics 4mths post op aswell as a video of my donor scar 4mths post op.....really pleased so far and apparently the best is yet to come....bring it on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Guys, You can view Thoughtsbecomethings's video on his social profile or in our hair restoration video library. Click here to view it. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Looking good. Great reviews! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR Results - https://www.instagram.com/bhr.onlyresults/ I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted November 7, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 7, 2010 Hi Guys/Girls Well here is my latest update some 8months down the line now.....how time flies!! Things have gone pretty fantastic so far and Spex tells me it will only get better so bring it on!! The pics l have attached to this blog are 7 months post Op and they pretty much speak for themselves. I have not attached any pics of my Donor Scar because quite frankly l definately can't find the bloody thing now!!......once again great work Doc!! However you can if you wish to view, find a short video of my donor scar at 4mths in my video section and you can clearly see even at 4 mths the scar was minimal. In relation to meds l have been continuing with Rogaine Foam and Alpecin shampoo, ( ?5 in boots and bloody good stuff in my eyes!)), l have only just last month started taking propecia 1mg daily to help maintain and retain my current hair....a little slack of me only just going on the meds 7 mths post op, but too be honest the results have been that fantastic, l have just not felt the urgency to order them. Anyway if only to keep Spex happy i've succumbed to propecia and have had no sides that l have noticed, the little lads still raging and keeping my missus happy, if you get my drift I will post again at the 10 mth mark with fresh photo's and for anybody checking out my profile for the first time, please feel welcome to look at my earlier forum posts as this is my first blog entry and my earlier forum posts have the before/after pics, so you will really be able to get a feel for the fantastic job Doc Feller and his team of ninja techs has done............l will be forever thankful Doc......Your the Man!!! Love n Blessings Thoughts become Things aka Follicles become things!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted November 13, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Hey Spex Thanks for sorting my pics mate.......looking back from the beginning l can't believe the results so far, to say i'm happy is an understatement!!!......i'll be back with new pics in the new year, at this rate i'll have a barnet like Russell Brand:D Wishing You, Doc Feller & his ninja techs a great Chrimbo & a fantastic New Year! ThoughtsbecomeThings;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Amped Posted February 16, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2011 What a result! My hair loss website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Awesome results!! Great job Dr. Feller and Staff. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS, FISHRS Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American College of Surgeons Gabel Hair Restoration Center Portland, Oregon 503-693-1118 Email Dr. Gabel directly at drgabel@gabelcenter.com Dr. Gabel's Website Dr. Steven Gabel is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FauxHawk Posted March 5, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted March 5, 2011 Wow that is some amazing results, this is making me think that Strip may be the way to go. Good luck and congrats on your amazing transformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted March 21, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 21, 2011 What a difference! It looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bloodshoteyes Posted March 25, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 Congratulations on the transplant looks very good. Its results like this that give me hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thoughtsbecomethings Posted July 28, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi guys, been a while and wanted to update... loads of trash talk of late l see.... and wanted to show my results to date and thank the good doc for a job well done. l have definitely thickened up since 12 months and I will email over Spex my current pictures to put up, to show my transformation... Couldn't be any happier, seriously....l think the pics speak for themselves.... Definite further maturing and positive change since 12 months.....I am in the process now of just finding the time to return to NY to see Dr Feller to finish me off in the crown......Bring it on!!....p.s. just had a school reunion with some pals l haven't seen for over 5years and they all kept on about my hair......l told them it was just good living!!....Doc your the man!!! Thoughtsbecomethings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thoughtsbecomingthings, Wow, this is the first time I've seen your results and I'm very impressed. Congrats! And wise move getting on Fin. You still have a good amount of native hair you'll be happy to keep. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FellerMedical Posted August 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hello everyone, Here are the most recent comparison pictures. The photos on your left were taken in our office the day of his surgery. The photos on the right are ones taken by our patient at home and recently sent to us. Thank you, Tara Hair Transplant Technician Feller Medical, PC Feller & Bloxham Hair Transplantation Dr. Feller is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Dr. Bloxham is Recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JustOne Posted March 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2012 what a great result ! good luck with round 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted April 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 wow! very excited for my consultation now, those results are fantastic. congratulations! 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have to say those before and after photos are very impressive. Nice job. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted April 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 I don't rate it lol. Unbelieveable change he must be over the moon. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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