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Beware of Hairline Lowering Procedure - San Francisco, CA
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I had a scar on my head and wanted the lowering of...
$10,000
I had a scar on my head and wanted the lowering of my hairline to cover it and also wanted my hair line a bit lower so my hair looks thicker. Little did I know I would loose almost all my hair.
It's been a few years since the procedure. I like the doctor and his staff.
The problem is my hair started falling out in clumps a few days after the procedure. It has been falling out consistently over the past few years. I have expressed this and he made an appointment to see me. I flew out to see him from Singapore and two days before I would see him he canceled the appointment. So basically I waisted time and money going to see him for follow up for nothing.
He said he would pay for my bill to see a doctor close to me. I went to see the doctor but he couldn't care less and wouldn't listen to what I was saying. He diagnosed me with pattern baldness. This makes no sense since no woman in my family has it and also I didn't have any hair loss until right after the procedure.
Please note my head still feels injured and clumps fall out every day. At this point I have lost 50% of my hair density and am afraid that in the next few years I will look like gollum from lord of the rings.
I have to go to another doctor to try to have hair from the back of my head implanted to my front to conceal this scary look. I wish I never went through with the surgery and one of his colleagues actually warned me to not do the procedure but did so the night after the procedure so it was too late at that point.
Please be aware that I did have thick hair before the procedure as all the women in my family do and now my hair is extremely thin. And my head is constantly in pain.
I am only giving all one star because it doesn't matter how nice someone is when they damage you to a point where you look like gollum and have to wear wigs the rest of your life.
It's been a few years since the procedure. I like the doctor and his staff.
The problem is my hair started falling out in clumps a few days after the procedure. It has been falling out consistently over the past few years. I have expressed this and he made an appointment to see me. I flew out to see him from Singapore and two days before I would see him he canceled the appointment. So basically I waisted time and money going to see him for follow up for nothing.
He said he would pay for my bill to see a doctor close to me. I went to see the doctor but he couldn't care less and wouldn't listen to what I was saying. He diagnosed me with pattern baldness. This makes no sense since no woman in my family has it and also I didn't have any hair loss until right after the procedure.
Please note my head still feels injured and clumps fall out every day. At this point I have lost 50% of my hair density and am afraid that in the next few years I will look like gollum from lord of the rings.
I have to go to another doctor to try to have hair from the back of my head implanted to my front to conceal this scary look. I wish I never went through with the surgery and one of his colleagues actually warned me to not do the procedure but did so the night after the procedure so it was too late at that point.
Please be aware that I did have thick hair before the procedure as all the women in my family do and now my hair is extremely thin. And my head is constantly in pain.
I am only giving all one star because it doesn't matter how nice someone is when they damage you to a point where you look like gollum and have to wear wigs the rest of your life.
Rr13's provider
UPDATED FROM Rr13
2 years post
Hair loss
To answer the questions: I have hair loss all over my head and lost more than 1/2 my hair density. My hair is so thin it's embarassing.
The lowering tightens Ur scalp so u will experience blood loss cuz of restriction and loose hair. If you don't mind then do this procedure. I would suggest u get many grafts over time on your forehead than do this procedure. If I could go back in time Id never do this again.
The lowering tightens Ur scalp so u will experience blood loss cuz of restriction and loose hair. If you don't mind then do this procedure. I would suggest u get many grafts over time on your forehead than do this procedure. If I could go back in time Id never do this again.
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November 28, 2014
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. Did the dr mention that you might have hair loss from the procedure? Do you think the hair loss is getting worse? What kind of procedure did you have? Was the incision across your forehead? Sorry for so many questions but I am considering a brow lift.
May 15, 2015
@cindyf: it started falling out right after the procedure and hasn't stopped. I've lost more than 1/2 my hair density and it's not stopping. If it was shock loss it would have stopped. I Have gone to other Drs and they told me it's from blood restriction to the scalp since the scalp is too tight. Im wondering if scarring under the scalp is making the scalp tight and therefore restricting blood flow. I wish someone could fix it so I have my thick hair back. I wish I never did this surgery.
August 30, 2015
I was going to say the same thing. That it sounds like the blood supply has been impeded during the healing process. Maybe scar tissue is blocking the blood supply? Do some research on doctors who can do scar revision with this type of surgery. Praying that all works out for the best in the end for you dear.
August 24, 2017
Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear of your experience. Is the hair still thin? Has it grown back? Or has it gotten worse?
UPDATED FROM Rr13
2 years post
Picture
Picture added. It's hard to show how thin my hair is but if I show my scalp hopefully it helps to see how much distance between each hair now.
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December 1, 2014
I hope you are feeling better, that picture show nothing wrong. That's not alopesia,Must be hair thining such is not doctors fault :/..
December 1, 2014
May 14, 2015
Every woman in my family has very thick ehtnic hair. I also did until right after the surgery I quickly lost over 1/2 my hair density. Please don't be so cruel to berate victims of careless doctors. this a forum for patients to tell their personal experiences in hopes to help others.
December 16, 2015
You honestly don't seem too sad for you to have went through such a traumatic experience. Where is the picture? I can't see it.
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
I am so sorry my message came out wrong :(,, my first option was dr kabaker( okland/San Francisco/your doctor) his many pictures really attracted me and others I am sure :/.....however your review made change my mind:).. I am thankful for that.. I am in my 25th day stil nervous about hair falling out. Risk stil possible til 4th month.. My doctor warned me about all complications.. All I was saying is that the picture doesn't show the real damage,,and NO I have no connection to my doctor at all, I do this review to help others like the way you helped me:),,,, I am so sorry, never meant to make you sad.
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