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I just had a 1500 graft procedure done @ Baumann...
hairtrutherPhDApril 3, 2016
$15,000
I just had a 1500 graft procedure done @ Baumann Medical. I came here because they are 'the best' according to some of the staff members, mainly Melanie who I liked.
I feel Dr. Baumann comes across as professorial, though I am not sold on the methods of hair preservation. I would prefer to attend some of Dr. Baumann's conferences to hear a consensus as to what works, and at the best price! Dr. Baumann, I would be happy for an invite!
During my procedure:
I came in the morning around 7:30am.
Dr. Baumann draws a line where the grafts will be inserted and a line from which they will be extracted (through FUE). He makes the incisions the technicians will be inserting the grafts.
The extraction procedure is done entirely by 'technicians.' Felipe was great and conversational. Some of the other technicians say little or nothing (not a great bedside manner, I expect more from the best).
During the insertion of the grafts a women on my right was laughing hysterically and very loud during the playing of 'Coming to America' movie. So loud and shaking over and over again that I asked if she was okay!? - Not professional at all...it made me question whether she was high or drunk. The doctor became offended and dismissed my claims a couple weeks later. He initially (Bauman) stated that he had a video of every procedure and he would review it, but later backtracked and said it likely no longer existed anymore (2 weeks later). I encouraged him to watch the video to see what I was talking about!
I have had hair procedures before (FUT) 12 years ago in a small city, and this doc and his staff was MUCH more professional and he performed the entire surgery!
When I came in the next day after the surgery, Christina was trying to explain to me how to care for the donor site and grafts but some of the other staff (Briana and a friend) were talking and laughing so loud, we were both distracted and could not concentrate! Briana blamed Christina for not talking loud enough. What a disaster.
When I cam for my 2 week checkup, my chart was lost for a half hour and I had to text Bauman in Italy to get staff to come to the front desk to check me in. Again, a total disaster, what I am paying for?
From my understanding, and I have done my research, Bauman is a trend follower. He follows trends in treatment before they have had anything but minimum preliminary support in research. One example is PRP (platlet-rich plasma) therapy. There is very little medical evidence to support PRP works and much anecdotal evidence (check the bald truth forums) and academic articles against the procedure (Cindy Gasnier, 2015). Being a alternative doctor is 90% self-promotion, 10% actual skill and professional courtesy to be successful. See Dr. Bauman for evidence. Also some of the techs that work for him belong at a discount clinic, not a clinic that charges $10 per FUE graft.
On the actual procedure, I am hopeful but skeptical for good results.
FYI, Dr. Bauman is supposed to extract the grafts from my understanding (as a doctor of medicine). Future patients, make sure he does this. He did not do this with me...
I feel Dr. Baumann comes across as professorial, though I am not sold on the methods of hair preservation. I would prefer to attend some of Dr. Baumann's conferences to hear a consensus as to what works, and at the best price! Dr. Baumann, I would be happy for an invite!
During my procedure:
I came in the morning around 7:30am.
Dr. Baumann draws a line where the grafts will be inserted and a line from which they will be extracted (through FUE). He makes the incisions the technicians will be inserting the grafts.
The extraction procedure is done entirely by 'technicians.' Felipe was great and conversational. Some of the other technicians say little or nothing (not a great bedside manner, I expect more from the best).
During the insertion of the grafts a women on my right was laughing hysterically and very loud during the playing of 'Coming to America' movie. So loud and shaking over and over again that I asked if she was okay!? - Not professional at all...it made me question whether she was high or drunk. The doctor became offended and dismissed my claims a couple weeks later. He initially (Bauman) stated that he had a video of every procedure and he would review it, but later backtracked and said it likely no longer existed anymore (2 weeks later). I encouraged him to watch the video to see what I was talking about!
I have had hair procedures before (FUT) 12 years ago in a small city, and this doc and his staff was MUCH more professional and he performed the entire surgery!
When I came in the next day after the surgery, Christina was trying to explain to me how to care for the donor site and grafts but some of the other staff (Briana and a friend) were talking and laughing so loud, we were both distracted and could not concentrate! Briana blamed Christina for not talking loud enough. What a disaster.
When I cam for my 2 week checkup, my chart was lost for a half hour and I had to text Bauman in Italy to get staff to come to the front desk to check me in. Again, a total disaster, what I am paying for?
From my understanding, and I have done my research, Bauman is a trend follower. He follows trends in treatment before they have had anything but minimum preliminary support in research. One example is PRP (platlet-rich plasma) therapy. There is very little medical evidence to support PRP works and much anecdotal evidence (check the bald truth forums) and academic articles against the procedure (Cindy Gasnier, 2015). Being a alternative doctor is 90% self-promotion, 10% actual skill and professional courtesy to be successful. See Dr. Bauman for evidence. Also some of the techs that work for him belong at a discount clinic, not a clinic that charges $10 per FUE graft.
On the actual procedure, I am hopeful but skeptical for good results.
FYI, Dr. Bauman is supposed to extract the grafts from my understanding (as a doctor of medicine). Future patients, make sure he does this. He did not do this with me...
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