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I don't typically write online reviews, but in...
I don't typically write online reviews, but in this case I feel compelled to do so. The work of Dr. Goertz has completely changed my life for the better.
Call it vanity, but the amount of stress I experienced when I realized aggressive MPB was in my future was crippling. I was barely 30, and working hard to excel in my personal and professional capacities. The loss of my hair was completely outside of my control, and filled me with anxiety every time I looked into a mirror. As those who suffer from this condition know, it rapidly drains your vitality, self-confidence, and optimism for whatever comes next.
I spent a good deal of time browsing the internet for solutions, only to end up confused and disappointed. Many accounts of a transplant procedure are negative, and specialists in the industry can seem like charlatans. The last thing I wanted was to end up looking worse than I was destined to, with a freakish scar, a "pluggy" doll-head, or a procedure that didn't take at all. If you're reading this, I'm sure you've read plenty of horror stories about Propecia (Finastride) and what it has allegedly done to men's overall wellness. Needless to say, I was skeptical of taking any action and begrudgingly began to resign myself to a life of shaving my head.
Before I threw in the towel, I took a chance and scheduled a consultation with Dr. Goertz. I don't remember precisely why I chose his office first, but I remember being impressed with some of the content on his website, namely a section entitled "Avoiding a bad hair transplant". This was unique to the sites I visited, which seemed to focus on flash, grandiose promises, and new gadgetry/robots. The website seemed to promote realistic expectations of what was possible and focused entirely on the QUALITY of a procedure. It felt authentic, professional, and not at all like "Used Car" style advertising I had seen elsewhere. I was equally impressed with Dr. Goertz's commitment to holistic healing from the inside.
Although nervous, my first consultation went well. The office is relatively plain, and far from flashy or high-tech. Don't let this skew your expectations. Much like "hole-in-the-wall restaurants", the end-product is often far better than it's surroundings portray. Dr. Goertz's assistant, Sonia, is extremely pleasant and professional.
Dr. Goertz wrote me a prescription for Finastride, which I held onto for about a week. I expressed my fears about the drug, which he calmly provided supporting evidence to assuage. Dr. Goertz laid out a plan of action for an FUT procedure and asked for my inputs on his design. I remember feeling greedy and naively asking for a 15 year old's hairline, straight across my forehead. (Afterall, I want my money's worth if i'm going to do this!) I also feared the FUT itself, instead attempting to lean towards the supposedly "scarless" FUE route.
What followed was the most reassuring thing Dr. Goertz could do to prove his authenticity and commitment to natural and realistic results...he more/less told me he wouldn't be willing to do such a thing. Dr. Goertz prides himself as an artist and was only willing to do what would realistically improve my appearance. We settled on a hairline that followed my natural pattern and included "insurance" for the possibility of future loss should my hair not stabilize on medication. Admittedly, I was somewhat frustrated. Maybe a small part of me wanted to hear grandiose promises of "one-procedure and you'll have hair like Clooney". But I went ahead with scheduling the procedure anyways. It was my last ditch effort to thwart genetics.
This would turn out to be a fantastic decision. I followed Dr. Goertz's supplement and diet recommendations, took the Finastride, and had my first of two procedures several months later. The procedures were simple, comfortable, and well executed. I had nearly 7500 FUT grafts completed between two procedures and the results are staggering. I may be an exceptional candidate, but two full years later, I feel like I have more hair than I did in high school! I never imagined this kind of result, as I felt Dr. Goertz under promised and over delivered. My scar has healed beautifully and is now undetectable at a #2 guard. I absolutely wouldn't trust FUT work to anyone else. It's not a surprise that a large portion of his practice is fixing other people's poor previous procedures.
If you're a candidate for this type of procedure, please do yourself a favor and see Dr. Goertz. Don't fall for flashy ads, expensive tech, and big promises. Nothing can replace the hands and expertise of a skilled surgeon who has devoted his life to perfecting a particular procedure. Dr. Goertz is a warm soul who genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients and how losing their hair affects their emotional state. I feel so grateful that I picked his practice first and shudder to think what might have been otherwise.
Call it vanity, but the amount of stress I experienced when I realized aggressive MPB was in my future was crippling. I was barely 30, and working hard to excel in my personal and professional capacities. The loss of my hair was completely outside of my control, and filled me with anxiety every time I looked into a mirror. As those who suffer from this condition know, it rapidly drains your vitality, self-confidence, and optimism for whatever comes next.
I spent a good deal of time browsing the internet for solutions, only to end up confused and disappointed. Many accounts of a transplant procedure are negative, and specialists in the industry can seem like charlatans. The last thing I wanted was to end up looking worse than I was destined to, with a freakish scar, a "pluggy" doll-head, or a procedure that didn't take at all. If you're reading this, I'm sure you've read plenty of horror stories about Propecia (Finastride) and what it has allegedly done to men's overall wellness. Needless to say, I was skeptical of taking any action and begrudgingly began to resign myself to a life of shaving my head.
Before I threw in the towel, I took a chance and scheduled a consultation with Dr. Goertz. I don't remember precisely why I chose his office first, but I remember being impressed with some of the content on his website, namely a section entitled "Avoiding a bad hair transplant". This was unique to the sites I visited, which seemed to focus on flash, grandiose promises, and new gadgetry/robots. The website seemed to promote realistic expectations of what was possible and focused entirely on the QUALITY of a procedure. It felt authentic, professional, and not at all like "Used Car" style advertising I had seen elsewhere. I was equally impressed with Dr. Goertz's commitment to holistic healing from the inside.
Although nervous, my first consultation went well. The office is relatively plain, and far from flashy or high-tech. Don't let this skew your expectations. Much like "hole-in-the-wall restaurants", the end-product is often far better than it's surroundings portray. Dr. Goertz's assistant, Sonia, is extremely pleasant and professional.
Dr. Goertz wrote me a prescription for Finastride, which I held onto for about a week. I expressed my fears about the drug, which he calmly provided supporting evidence to assuage. Dr. Goertz laid out a plan of action for an FUT procedure and asked for my inputs on his design. I remember feeling greedy and naively asking for a 15 year old's hairline, straight across my forehead. (Afterall, I want my money's worth if i'm going to do this!) I also feared the FUT itself, instead attempting to lean towards the supposedly "scarless" FUE route.
What followed was the most reassuring thing Dr. Goertz could do to prove his authenticity and commitment to natural and realistic results...he more/less told me he wouldn't be willing to do such a thing. Dr. Goertz prides himself as an artist and was only willing to do what would realistically improve my appearance. We settled on a hairline that followed my natural pattern and included "insurance" for the possibility of future loss should my hair not stabilize on medication. Admittedly, I was somewhat frustrated. Maybe a small part of me wanted to hear grandiose promises of "one-procedure and you'll have hair like Clooney". But I went ahead with scheduling the procedure anyways. It was my last ditch effort to thwart genetics.
This would turn out to be a fantastic decision. I followed Dr. Goertz's supplement and diet recommendations, took the Finastride, and had my first of two procedures several months later. The procedures were simple, comfortable, and well executed. I had nearly 7500 FUT grafts completed between two procedures and the results are staggering. I may be an exceptional candidate, but two full years later, I feel like I have more hair than I did in high school! I never imagined this kind of result, as I felt Dr. Goertz under promised and over delivered. My scar has healed beautifully and is now undetectable at a #2 guard. I absolutely wouldn't trust FUT work to anyone else. It's not a surprise that a large portion of his practice is fixing other people's poor previous procedures.
If you're a candidate for this type of procedure, please do yourself a favor and see Dr. Goertz. Don't fall for flashy ads, expensive tech, and big promises. Nothing can replace the hands and expertise of a skilled surgeon who has devoted his life to perfecting a particular procedure. Dr. Goertz is a warm soul who genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients and how losing their hair affects their emotional state. I feel so grateful that I picked his practice first and shudder to think what might have been otherwise.
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Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Slater Ave., Kirkland, Washington