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31 years old 2,120 FUE Grafts Hairline Norwood 6. Los Gatos, CA

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Im writing this review because there might be alot...

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WORTH IT$14,000
Im writing this review because there might be alot of guys out there in my situation, I was a diffuse norwood 6 thinner, I've had two procedures first one was with Dr. Behnam in 2014 I had 1,850 grafts to my midscalp. I decided on going to Dr. Diep for my hairline, after looking at his videos on youtube and listening to his philosophy regarding artistry I was convinced. It's been 10 months since my procedure, the results have been life changing, I have a video on Youtube that shows me combing through the transplant with wet hair. I also have a thread on Hair Restoration Network under the same username I've updated it every month.

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May 8, 2016

Your hair looks amazing, wow! Thank you so much for paying it forward by sharing your personal experince here on RealSelf. 

May 10, 2016
I just dont understand how u only paid 14,000?? I paid 15,000 for just my hairline... Including 500 for acell.
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May 10, 2016
I only did my hairline with Dr. Diep, 2,120 grafts, I did 1,800 grafts with another doctor back in 2014.
May 10, 2016
Oh ok i was like....... "Is he working for him" lol.
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May 10, 2016
Lol nah I think I actually spent more then some other people on here. It's all good though cause I'm super happy with my results.
May 11, 2016
Yah i told him only add an extra 2000$ for my temples and somehow it came to an extra 4000$
May 11, 2016
your hair looks great man! i only paid 2750 for my 650 grafts and I still feel like that was alot, Mine was chump change compared to you guys!my wife would have killed me if i spent that much lol. I was suppose to have a skype interview with Dr Diep this week but i already got my procedure done, didnt want to wait more months to be seen
May 11, 2016
How come you didn't get it done in Turkey?!
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May 11, 2016
I didn't want to risk it in case something bad happens at least I'm not in another country. Plus results were all that mattered to me, luckily I'm in a position to afford it so id rather be safe than sorry.
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May 12, 2016
right on man, incredible results!!!
May 12, 2016
I had no time to go to Turkey, It would have been a waste to only get 650 grafts
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May 12, 2016
Congrats on amazing results. Are you taking any meds or applying any special topicals?
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May 12, 2016
I'm currently taking Lipogaine (minoxidil), Lipogaine big 3 shampoo, Dermaroller 1x week and Pumkin Seed Oil 2x week.
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May 21, 2016
thanks. I have both the foam and lipogaine but I rarely use it. How is the shampoo? no itchy scalp or funny scent?
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May 21, 2016
Its great, its not itchy at all it has a pleasant smell, it can dry your hair out though so you only wanna use it like 3x per week.
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May 21, 2016
I ordered the shampoo and will introduce it slowly. Thanks.
November 17, 2017
Hey bro, how do you apply the pumpkin seed oil, do you use a carrier oil or straight ? Interesting I can't believe I've never heard of it for hair loss, after reading this, I googled and some positive stuff that it assists with!! BTW your hair looks ridiculously awesome!
UPDATED FROM HTsoon
5 months pre

10 month update

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Its been 10 months the growth i think is done the hairs are just maturing. Took photos under bathroom lighting, room lighting, and outside lighting

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May 16, 2016
really really great results. awesome man!
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May 16, 2016
Thanks dude, you have some killer results yourself Dr. Cole did a fantastic job on you.
August 13, 2016
Do u smoke or did u smoke all this time??
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August 13, 2016
I don't smoke
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August 15, 2016
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February 12, 2017
Hey man did you get an FUE or fut? Looks great
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February 13, 2017
FUE
April 18, 2017
Your results are great! So 14k was just for the hairline with Dr. Diep and around 2k grafts? It looks amazing!!!
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April 18, 2017
Yes 14k for the hairline around 2,120 grafts, thanks I'm very happy with the results.
April 19, 2017
did you use regain or minoxidil as well?
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This is my final update, these are HD photos, i'm going on my final procedure in 2 months, i'm very excited to have my crown worked on, I've been told by several doctors that I have around 2,000 grafts left, in these photos my hair on the sides was cut at a #2 the FUE scars are not visible. Overall couldn't be happier. My last photo was what I looked like before I had any surgery the before photos were almost 3 years ago I can't believe that's the same person i lived under a hat in those days.

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August 20, 2016
Great transformation! I'll be honest you was jacked up!, you're hair looks great now, that's so any grafts though, I would have just cut mine off lol awesome job!
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August 20, 2016
Thanks, yea it was a lot of grafts but im still not done lol, I shaved my head for a year before I had a transplant, it just was not a good look for me so I decided to have surgery and never looked back.
August 21, 2016
It looks outstanding and the next procedure will give you a full crown.

On another tack, did you consider going to Turkey to get it done?
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August 21, 2016
Thanks for your comment, no I never considered going to Turkey.
August 29, 2016
Dear bro
Congratulations on your new hair.. can you provide me with the clinic whatsapp number thanks bro
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August 29, 2016
The clinics telephone number is 1 (866) 999-6482, i dont know if they have whatsapp.
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August 31, 2016
Outstanding results!
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August 31, 2016
Thanks man I appreciate the kind words.
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October 15, 2016
your second procedure is coming up?
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October 15, 2016
Yea just had it yesterday, gonna create a new review soon.
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October 15, 2016
good stuff man hope all is well!