Hair Transplant, 33 Yo Female with PCOS

I have been seeing Dr. Wesley for a few years now. Upon initial consultation, I appreciated that Dr. Wesley went over all options, both surgical and non-surgical, and educated me on female hair loss. I opted to have two PRP procedures. While PRP did help decrease shedding and stall some of the hair loss I was experiencing, I eventually opted to have a hair transplant in August 2020. Dr. Wesley and his team thoroughly prepared me for the procedure. I appreciated that I was informed well ahead of time about what to do pre-op and was provided with a folder of easily-digestible materials on what to do beforehand and what to expect over the following year after undergoing the transplant. Dr. Wesley and his team did let me know of potential side-effects, such as folliculitis and "shock" loss. When I arrived for my procedure, I felt calm and was greeted by his team. (I'd also like to add that this was during COVID, so they did test me prior to the procedure-- everyone wore a mask and I felt very safe undergoing the procedure during this time). The procedure itself was actually pleasant-- I did not experience any pain and was well taken care of. I returned to the office the following day for bandage removal and a gentle hair washing. Dr. Wesley's team sent me home with careful instructions (and I will say, I followed them strictly). I was swollen for approximately 7-10 days, but felt comfortable going out after about 5 days. I did not experience any facial bruising. When I returned to school a few weeks later, no one noticed I had anything done. I was fortunate not to ever experience shock loss, but I did encounter some hair shedding and folliculitis approx. 4-6 months after the procedure. When this happened, I reached out to the office right away and Dr. Wesley recommended some tweaks (switching to oral minoxidil) and we kept an eye on things. Being that I was out of state, I did opt to see my dermatologist, as well, and within a couple of weeks the folliculitis went down and any shedding I experienced ceased. Dr. Wesley and his team continued to check in on me.

Overall, I was very happy with the entire experience. If I ever felt the need to undergo another hair transplant, I would happily see Dr. Wesley. He and his nurses have a wonderful bedside manner and importantly, they all take the time to educate you. It is very obvious that he is passionate about his work and treats each patient's hair loss individually. His office staff create a very inviting, calm environment, and any calls or e-mails I made were always addressed quickly. I think that many women often feel that they may not be a candidate for a hair transplant because we tend to experience hair loss differently than men (more diffuse, etc.). I hope from my photos (1 year later) you can see that Dr. Wesley thoughtfully transplanted hair in areas where I was shedding the most and created a thicker part line. In addition, he constantly stays on top of new methods and advancements in the field, and provides this to his patients.