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Hair Transplant Results and Physician Testimonial

Greetings,

Here is a patient of mine I recently saw in a 1 year follow up. He happens to be a physician himself and wrote a testimonial that I have posted below describing his experience undergoing his hair transplant procedure.

I hope you enjoy reading.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, MD

I was on the fence regarding hair transplant, and an now over one year after the procedure.  The changes are gradual, and only those who I told I had the procedure could tell I had it.  Interestingly, I’ve received other comments regarding my appearance, for example, asking if I’ve lost weight.  I haven’t lost weight, but could not be more pleased with my decision to undergo the hair transplant.
Dr. Dauer should be your first and last stop for hair transplantation.  Being a fellow MD, albeit in a different specialty, the candor and professionalism offered by Dr. Dauer was reassuring, as I had preconceived notions what would be best for me in that I believed FUE would be ideal.  Dr. Dauer patiently and thoroughly went over my options after his examination, and we decided on the strip harvest procedure.  He is an expert with both, and I could not be more pleased with the decision to go with this option and the results.  The process is gradual, and having a follow up with Dr. Dauer a bit over a year reminded me of the significant improvement in density, coverage and fullness when I viewed by pre-procedure photos and my scar is pretty much invisible.  In short, one of the better decisions vising Dr. Dauer and placing my trust in his care.  Long Beach, Physician
hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant patient of Dr. Marc Dauer

hair transplant strip scar

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Video About Hair Transplants and Younger Patients

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Greetings,

Here is an interview I did with Spencer Kobren of The Bald Truth about younger patients wanting hair transplants and important issues to be aware of.

I hope you enjoy watching.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, MD

Young Hair Transplant Patients Be Warned! from Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth on Vimeo.

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Beard FUE Grafts To Cover Strip Scar and Add Density

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Greetings,

Here is a patient who came to me after having undergone several previous procedures and scalp reductions with other hair transplant physicians.

He wanted to add hair to his mid scalp and crown (where there was virtually no hair and a scalp reduction scar) and to attempt to conceal a very wide donor scar from his previous strip hair transplant procedures.

I extracted just over 900 grafts from the neck beard and placed them into the scalp and scar. The results are shown after 9 months and they are already impressive.

The patient should see some increased density over the next 3-6 months as the hairs thicken in diameter.

Although the beard hair is a different consistency than scalp hair it works well in cases like this where there is no more scalp hair to donate and when “filler” hair is needed for increased cosmetic density.

The patient is looking forward to another procedure to add more density in the scalp from the beard hair.

A patient with a relatively thick beard can have up to 2000 grafts to donate from the area below the jaw line.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

beard hair extracted via FUE transplanted to the scalp

beard hair extracted via FUE transplanted to the scalp

beard hair follicles extracted via FUE and transplanted into strip scar

beard hair follicles extracted via FUE and transplanted into strip scar

beard hairs extracted via FUE

beard hairs extracted via FUE

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Female Hair Transplant Results

Greetings,

Here is a female patient of mine who had genetic thinning in her temporal recessions that she wanted to fill in.

These are areas of the scalp that are commonly affected by genetic hair loss.

They can also be affected by various cosmetic procedures, such as face lifts and brow lifts.

The results here are shown after 1 year and the patient is absolutely thrilled.

All the best,

hair transplant to temporal recessions

hair transplant to temporal recessions

 

hair transplant to temporal recessions in a female patient

hair transplant to temporal recessions in a female patient

Marc Dauer, M.D.

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

FUE versus Strip Harvest (FUT) Hair transplant Procedures

Greetings,

In the most recent issue of the International Society Of Hair Restoration Surgery journal there is an extensive very interesting debate between those who advocate FUT over FUE and those who advocate FUE over FUT.

Many of the salient points discussed I have previously written about here in my blog. I will briefly review a few of the most important points here.

FUE Advantages- less invasive, diffuse dot scarring versus strip scarring with FUT which in most but not all cases allows the patient with FUE to cut the hair down to a #1 or #2 without showing any evidence of scarring, less discomfort post procedure

FUT Advantages- no need to shave the head to harvest the donor hair, ability to harvest more hair in a single day, more donor hair available to harvest throughout the patient’s life (start with FUT and convert to FUE after FUT is no longer possible thus maximizing the donor zone overall), less expensive than FUE

There are many subtleties to the advantages and disadvantages of both of these procedures.

What is most important is that your hair transplant surgeon is proficient in both procedures and offers both procedures to patients.

I prefer to educate my patients as to the benefits and drawbacks of both FUT and FUE and let them choose the procedure that suits them best. I enjoy performing both FUT and FUE and let patient’s know that if everything goes as planned they should have a great result no matter which method they choose.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Hair Transplant To Hairline and Frontal Scalp

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Greetings,

Here is a patient of mine who received 1532 grafts to the hairline and frontal scalp. I included close up photos of the hairline as well and the patients donor strip scar which is virtually invisible with his short haircut.

The patient is thrilled with his results!

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

This is the donor zone after the patient had a strip harvest for hair transpant.

This is the donor zone after the patient had a strip harvest for hair transpant.

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/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Hair Transplant Video Testimonial

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Greetings,

Here is a patient of mine who I perfumed a hair transplant of 2258 grafts via FUT. The patient has very fine, straight hair, which is the least ideal hair type when trying to maximize cosmetic density, but despite this the results are still significant and the patient is pleased.

The patient also had a previous procedure with another physician and discusses the difference between my procedure and his previous one.

I hope you enjoy watching.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

The 10 Commandments Of Hair Transplants

Greetings,

I recently though it would be a good idea to write down my top 10 rules regarding hair transplants.

So, in no particular order, here are my 10 Commandments Of Hair Restoration Surgery

1. You will always want more hair
2. You will never have enough hair
3. You will always consider “another” procedure
4. We can only predict so much in medicine and there will always be the 1/10 of 1% that don’t work out the way every other case does
5. There is no such thing as a “scarless” hair transplant
6. FUE is not scarless
7. This procedure comes down to “supply versus demand”. Donor area versus balding area. Expectations must be managed accordingly.
8. Always create a higher hairline with greater density than a lower hairline with lower density.
9. In all patients but in younger patients especially, imagine the end point of hair loss over time and create the complete treatment plan over many years accordingly.
10. Rarely if ever perform a hair transplant on someone under the age of 20.

 

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Patient Letter Of Gratitude

Greetings,

Here is a letter I just received from a patient of mine who decided not to proceed with his hair transplant procedure.

I hope you enjoy reading.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

Dr. Dauer:

This letter is a bit different than those you receive from patients who have undergone procedures. I have read testimonials given by others on your website and fully appreciate their words. While I think they are of great value, my experience with you, I think, adds to their comments as to your professionalism, dedication to your craft and concern for your patients. It is said that people show their true character under adverse circumstances. If so, I believe the following serves as an excellent example of the kind of doctor and person you are.

Before visiting you, I had been to a well-known clinic as well as a renowned plastic surgeon to consider my options. Frankly, at our initial contact, you were so engaging, it kind of caught me off guard. It became obvious from that meeting you were going to be the guy! During my consult, you couldn’t have been more personable or informative. There was no sales pitch or pressure put upon me. You freely gave of your time and encouraged me to ask questions (of which I had many). You made it clear that it was a personal determination and your goal was to educate me, answer my questions and provide me with whatever information was available so that I could make an intelligent decision. You thoughtfully and thoroughly described the procedures and what I might expect from them. I couldn’t have asked for a better explanation of what was involved. You also created a comfort level that made me feel as if I was talking to a nonjudgmental friend, someone whom I could confide and trust in what was, for me, a very difficult choice.

My procedure was scheduled for Monday morning. That Sunday night, for personal reasons, I came to the conclusion that this wasn’t the right time for me to undergo a transplant. I dreaded the thought of the conversation that would take place the next morning.  I was bitterly conflicted- I couldn’t sleep! I knew that you had arranged your schedule so as to be able to devote the entire day to my procedure and I figured (correctly) that it would be too late for you to call off those who would assist you. When we met, I couldn’t believe your empathy and understanding, most particularly when I spoke of my reservations and apprehensions. You were the consummate professional. Although I know you must have been greatly disappointed, you patiently listened to what I had to say and made it clear that if I was less than completely ready and comfortable with undergoing the procedure, we wouldn’t do it that day. This meant that, in essence, you wound up eating a full day’s work and virtually your entire fee. Your compassion and class was extraordinary! Through no fault of yours, I actually felt as if I was letting you down, not because of any pressure applied upon me (quite the contrary), but rather because your were so gracious about it- that goes for your staff as well, who couldn’t have been nicer or more congenial, even after I delivered the bad news.

Your kindness and consideration did not go unnoticed. I consider myself lucky to have found you. I can’t imagine anyone having handled this situation at significant personal expense, with any greater compassion and understanding. Hopefully, the time will come when I’ll be ready to go forward, make the move and have the opportunity to comment upon your skills much like others have done.

You put your patient’s concerns and best interests above personal financial benefit and convenience. I felt the very least I could do was memorialize how grateful I am for the way you handled the situation and give others the benefit of my thoughts. If they are looking for someone to perform hair restoration who truly cares about his or her patients, they couldn’t find a better doctor and, just as importantly, a better person.

Sincerely,

Stu Glovin

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist

Pre Hair Transplant Procedure Anxiety

Greetings,

Today I want to talk about something that everyone experiences to some extent. Pre-hair transplant procedure anxiety. I have undergone 3 procedures myself, and know exactly what to expect, and yet I still experienced some degree of anxiety prior to each procedure. Everyone is different and comes into this procedure with a different perspective. Some are more excited and less nervous and some are the other way around. I am very sensitive to this in my interactions with my patients. I will always do everything in my power to re-assure the patient and let them know that they are in great hands. I will also give my patients as much information as possible regarding what to expect throughout the procedure and post procedure time period. In addition, unlike many other clinics that perform hair restoration procedures, we are not trying to “sell” our services. That means starting with myself, who performs each and every consultation without the assistance of a “patient advisor”, “counselor” or “sales person”, my job is to educate the prospective patient, answer their questions, and give them realistic expectations as to what they can look forward to if they decide to undergo the procedure.  In no way and at no time will I or anyone in my practice pressure the prospective patient into moving forward with the procedure if they are not comfortable with it. I would prefer that a patient not move forward if they are not completely comfortable with all the aspects that it entails. Again, I can educate, help to alleviate irrational fears, and provide moral support throughout the process. I can also attest to the fact that almost every single patient of mine tells me a year after their procedure that their only regret is not having the procedure performed sooner and enjoying the results for longer. But at the end of the day, the prospective patient needs to be psychologically ready to move forward.

The video below is of a patient of mine who considered canceling his procedure on the day of his procedure, and he describes the day in detail and his subsequent decision to undergo the procedure.

I hope you enjoy watching.

All the best,

Marc Dauer, M.D.

/by Los Angeles Hair Transplant Specialist