Second Hair Transplant with Dr. Gabel - Great Doc! - Hillsboro, OR

Thanks! Maui was a blast!

I'm not sure I understand... What is a "view shape..?" O.o Do you mean V shape? Like a widow's peak? Yes, that's kind of the design we were going for. Most everyone goes for the rounded frontal hairline, but I always had a bit of a natural widow's peak, and so I was really looking more at retoring my natural look rather than trying to look like someone else. Additionally, I think the widow's peak has a sort of classical, regal look to it, and since I'm already 30 and only getting older, I think its classic shape will serve me well in the coming decades as a natural-looking and age-appropriate (while still strong and virile) hairline. That being said, the areas of the hairline immediately to the left and right of the tip of the peak do sort of sweep upward just a little, and I think I will have them straightened (lowered just slightly, while not actually lowering the tip or the entire hairline), and have my temple points on the sides of my head advanced in order to minimize my perceived forehead size, but other than that I will keep the basic shape I think. Did that answer your question..?

sorry, yes I mean V shape, not view lol. I blame my silly phone for auto correcting this :)

and yes you did answer my question. Thank you.... I agree the hairline matches you well....I was just curious, if that was your idea or the doctors. I think your results are amazing. When you decided to this procedure, did you tell all your friends or co workers? and how did you "walk around" weeks after to the surgery? did you hide your hair, wearing a baseball hat or anything? since the beginning stage looks sore and red, to hide it from the public.

The doc and I sort of discussed it and mutually came to the same conclusion, and as for the weeks afterward, I was about 3 month away from moving from Washington to Hawaii, so I didn't care in the least who saw - I just shaved my head and went back to work (after 2 weeks or R&R, and by then all the new grafts had shed). When I went out to public places I would gently place a stocking-cap on my head, which went over fine since it was winter in Washington state. That was the first time, when I did the whole front of my head. The second time, as can be seen in the pics, I kept my hair long enough to simply comb forward over the red area for a month or two until the redness subsided. I looked kinda dorky, but no one could tell I'd had anything done. I'm really not shy about telling people about it though - most people agree that I'm not a good-looking bald man (I keep that first picture of me bald on my smart-phone in case anyone has any doubt).

Thanks! And yes, I take finasteride daily.

I was living at Washington State at the time, and had joined and done a fair amount of research on the Hair Restoration Network forums - all their recommended doctors are Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physician (CIHRP) members. It ultimately came down to two highly-rated establishments with sterling reputations: Hasson & Wong, just a little north of me in Vancouver, or Dr. Steven Gabel a little south of me in Oregon. To be completely honest, they were essentially matched in skill from what I could see, but going to H&W meant acquiring a passport and currency exchange and other complications, so I went to Dr. Gabel. Obviously everything went well and I'm quite happy with my decision, although to be fair I'm sure H&W would have been a great choice as well. I've personally only heard of one good Australian hair restoration specialist (although I'm sure thre are more, I just don't live in Australia so I'm not that familiar). Google this: Rothki My first hair transplant in Perth, DR Jennifer Martinick . A guy by the forum name of Rothki seems to have had a good result from this physician - but you should talk to him personally rather than taking my word for it. Best of luck in your quest, and feel free to ask any more questions you might have!

Haha I might have better hair than him now, but I'm pretty sure Jason Statham still beats me hands-down on every other front :) Thanks though!

Not to keep the transplanted hair, since it is not vulnerable to DHT poisoning, but in order to help maintain my remaining natural hair I do take Finasteride (Propecia).