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Unhappy with Hair Transplant Very Nasty Scar and Minimal Regrowth 1300 Grafts - Miami, FL

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Female, that has suffered hair loss to the line in...

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Female, that has suffered hair loss to the line in addition to a naturally large forehead. Wore wigs and weaves most of my adult life, until it became unbearable for my scalp. I was having bad itching. Finally made the hard choice for hair transplant. Dr Epstein and staff were quite friendly, atmosphere very professional and the follow-up was really good. However the results did not meet up to the professed standard. Dr Epstein seemed a little rushed when doing the sutures (I think I was patient 3 or so having a procedure at almost the same time). Its been a year and I have a very ugly scar. I don't scar easily have had other major surgeries with almost an invisible scar. I feel the scar was just because of the rush. I haven't had much regrowth also, but I blame that on the lady that transplanted that side. there is visibly some difference from the one side to the other; two people worked on it and the one side seems to do better than the other.
If you will embark on a major surgery like this, my suggestion is to make sure you are not just another statistic but a real patient with a real need! No hard feelings, I have moved on.

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Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery

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October 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear that your results were not desirable. I admire your ability to move on from this, that's the best way to live life as sometimes things just happen, we have no control over the matter - you just do the best you can. 
April 29, 2015
I'm truly sorry about your experience. I also, inquired about the hair transplant procedure but was welcomed instead by his " salesman-" oops I'm sorry his ' assistant. Requested a quote and doctors suggestions all I receive was a generic and very vague email which I'm sure sent to every patient inquiring about this procedure. Very disappointing but I see why... Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I hope you continue pushing and find a surgeons who best qualifies your needs.
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October 23, 2015
Patient satisfaction is always my number one goal, and sometimes despite my very best work, patients do not attain the results we typically get. I am not sure who this patient is, but I sincerely urge you to contact my office immediately and allow us to evaluate you and see what we can do. One of my particular areas of expertise, given my 22 years of performing hair restoration, is in the repair of widened scars, and there are sometimes the need for scalp testing to determine if low regrowth is due to one of various scalp condition. I sincerely hope you will contact my office.
September 1, 2016
So sorry you had a negative experience. If you ever have it redone I highly recommend the doctor I saw-- Doctor Mike Vories. He only books one patient per day. He harvested and placed every single hair himself. Thanks for sharing your experience!!! Best wishes!