Experience with Dr Rogers & Hair Transplant Surgeries

[Rabbit1985]

Hi Sparky, thanks for posting.

If you wouldn't need to shave your head where would the folicules come from? Surely at least part of the head still needs shaving, and this isnt something I was personally willing to do. Also, in most cases FUE is more expensive than FUT, so cost plays a part.

I see what your saying but I have yet to see any proof that meds help a hairline that receeded to the point mine did. Propecia in most cases does not regrow hair, merely makes it stronger. Even regaine does not necessarily regrow hair, again just strengthening and thickening, hence why I would like to use them as an aftercare product as opposed to the actual treatment.

I did plenty of research Sparky trust me, and I dont think that can be measured on using the word 'firm' rather than 'clinic' mate lol; fyi, most of the places you go to for consultations are firms/companies/businesses - it is when you actually go into the procedure yourself I would ever refer to it as a clinic (although to be honest, as lovely as Harley Street is, I wouldn't refer to that as a clinic, felt more like a swanky office environment (not a bad thing though).

Thanks mate, well happy with everything so far. Were you happy with your treatment/result?

Many thanks and (belated) Merry Christmas!

 

[Sparky]

Propecia and Regaine can regrow hair on the hairline but as you didn't give it a chance you will never know whether it would work of worked for you, I'm not having a go, I just think it's a shame that you didn't try it before doing something completely irreversible that has left you with a scar for life.

None of the HT veterans refer to clinics as firms, that's why I think you haven't done much research, how many years were you researching for?

Yes you have to shave some of your head, but you hide this by growing your hair out a bit to cover it, may take a while, but its worth waiting to avoid that strip scar. A strip scar can't be explained away as any other type of surgery, it's a big tell tale sign of what you have had done and you can never shave your head when you come to the realization that HT's can't replace what you have lost.

With regards to was I happy with my result, no, not at all, it's my biggest regret.

 

[Rabbit1985]

Hi Sparky,

I know it is possible mate, its just a particuarly long term way of regrowth, and also one which doesnt work for the vast amount of people. I see what you mean about the scar, but to be honest this isnt something Im massively bothered about. I did plenty of research going into this as i dont think its something anyone should rush into (2 years btw, not that I attribute a time scale to have much weight, rather the quality of the research). I defo think if you want to avoid the scar then FUE is the way to go, but like i say, it wasnt for me for a number of reasons.

Really sorry to hear you wasnt happy with the result, can I ask why?

 

[Sparky]

He didn't do a good job, lots of two's in the hairline, all the grafts are facing the wrong way, and the scar is horrendous!

 

[richfrog]

Dan,
Did Dr Rodgers show you any Pictures of HT grown out? What i mean is full results? Only when i had a consult a while back when he was in warrington he struggled for 15mins to find one on his laptop. Also could not refer me to any patients to meet up with so i could see a result in person. It maybe just me but i also could not find one result on the web with a clear set of pics of a fully grown out result. If you could point me int the direction that would be great. Im only asking as before anyone goes for a HT both of these things ive mentioned are crucial.
All the best with yours though

 

[johnboy2011]

Why don't you check out my pics - I posted plenty at the time. Richard Rogers did a great job of mine. The FUT scare is virtually invisible and why would I want to shave my head anyway. If I could I wouldn't have bothered getting my hair done. Even if I wanted to and hide the scar its easy getting grafts into the scar via fue or even pigmentation procedures.
The FUT scaremongering isn't helpful to people thinking about a FUT.

 

[johnboy2011]

Dan,
The reason why you a getting a hostile reception and not really encouraging emails is because you are writing a review about Dr Rogers. It happened to me mate - it was verging on bullying. They tend to go in for the kill by attacking your decisions, questioning research etc.
I'm a very happy patient of Dr Rogers. His work is excellent, particularly his stitching. My scar is tiny - not one hairdresser has ever noticed it and only recently I asked my wife if she could see it as I was going for a real short back and sides. It took her a long time to finally track the line.
Well done on your choice of Dr. It's the start of a journey. As you are only 28 you'll probably need further ones done as your hair thins out behind into your 30's and 40's. But that's usual as most people get 2 -3 done.
Your hairline doesn't appear low at all in comparison to your face. It looks just right. You'll see DR Rogers lowered mine to get back to a close resemblance of my original one. Nothing wrong with that.
I had my last FUT with DR Rogers in Jan this year - 1300 or grafts into my crown and dense packing along the front to thicken it out. It was breeze and so far so good.
All the best.
jb

 

[richfrog]

Johnboy,
Bullying? I was just explaining about my experience and asking the question to Dan. Ive looked at you pictures but cant really see the hairline clearly, i can see the shape which looks good but cant see the density because its so dark. Have you got any clearer pics?

 

[johnboy2011]

richfrog wrote:

Johnboy,

Bullying? I was just explaining about my experience and asking the question to Dan. Ive looked at you pictures but cant really see the hairline clearly, i can see the shape which looks good but cant see the density because its so dark. Have you got any clearer pics?

Rich
I didn't say you were bully -I was referring to my own experience. Ie it was verging on bullying.
I've not bothered to put up pictures as I've pulled away from the site. I just happened to login to see what's happening when I came across this thread. I felt it was important to stick up for Dr Rogers. He has done thousands of HT's - you might find one or two bad reviews but the % success is extremely high. The problem with HT's done a few years ago were the techniques and many HT's would now be classed as poor. The couple of bad reviews of Dr Rogers are based on HT's done many years ago.