Dr Mwamba or Dr Lupanzula?

[jleysh]

Hi all, just wondering who you guys would choose - Dr Lupanzula or Dr Mwamba?

I've whittled it down to those two as they seem to be top-tier surgeons at fair prices, and have availability at the time I'm looking to have my procedure.
I'm currently leaning slightly towards Lupanzula, only as he seems to have more case results posted online, but Mwamba is recommended by HRN and Spex.

One final point - I'm a norwood 3 and have been quoted 2200 grafts by Lupanzula and only 1500 by Mwamba. Obviously I'd rather go with the lower option for both cost and donor retention, but I'm puzzled at the disparity between the two estimates - most other consultations have placed me at the 2000ish mark. Could this be a case of Mwamba underestimating or is he known for getting results with minimal grafts?

Thank you so much for any input!

 

[Kevboy]

Graft estimates can change when you are sitting in front of the doctor. If you add a picture we can have a guess on what we think would be about right.

 

[Bigmac]

Both doctors have been around for a good number of years now. Styles in how a doctor likes to distribute the grafts, along with their idea of how a hair transplant should be performed will go someway to affecting the graft numbers. But, it’s best to discuss directly with them to ensure you both understand your expectations and the doctor feels comfortable in meeting them. Being recommended can be subjective obviously as there are many more good doctors that are not. More importantly is you feel comfortable, talk to both if you can, even a virtual consultation will give you a good idea of how they each plan your procedure.
If you could add some pictures it will help.

 

[bullitnut]

Have you asked Dr Mwamba why his estimate is lower?