What's It Like To Get A Hair Transplant? | Hair Surgeon Reacts 

4400 grafts , 4 months ago. Starting to grow in nice now. People are always commenting how well things are growing in 👍

I go in for my first transplant next week (2,500 grafts) and your videos have been invaluable for learning and preparing for the whole process. Love this channel. Keep up the great work Doc!

00:41 🤔 When choosing a clinic for a hair transplant, focus on the individual surgeon's expertise rather than just the clinic's name or location. 01:54 🩹 Different branches of Bosley may have different doctors; ensure you know and trust the specific surgeon responsible for your procedure. 02:50 🔄 Medical therapy, like finasteride, can show positive results in stabilizing hair loss and regrowth, as seen in Pete's case. 05:22 💉 When considering the number of hairs in a hair transplant, clarify whether it refers to individual hairs or grafts, as each graft may contain multiple hairs. 08:49 🧮 Understanding the limitations of donor hair supply is crucial; excessive lowering of the hairline may deplete available grafts for future needs. 13:29 🕰 Early intervention in hair loss is emphasized; a combination of surgery and medical therapy can yield optimal results. 14:40 📍 Sight making, crucial for determining the number and placement of grafts, can be done before or after harvesting, depending on surgeon preference. 16:31 🌡 Pain during the procedure is managed with lidocaine, and recovery instructions post-surgery should be followed for optimal results. 17:40 😃 Hair regrowth after a transplant takes time, with visible results at around 6 months, and final results may be observed after a year and a half. 19:06 🚑 Hair transplant surgery is a significant and time-consuming procedure that requires a skilled team; expectations should be realistic regarding the process and its impact.

This guy did not need a transplant. No where close.

After watching that and the over the top tone it is clear that was a Bosley ad, not that yt guy showing us the process.

It is crazy that he got that much hair back with medication. Honestly he could have gone without the transplant.

I went to that same location and same doctor. He has over 20 years of doing these and him and his staff are top notch. I think the results were amazing. The whole process was super comfortable too

I really enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you and a shout out from new hampshire the 603

Great video Doc. I had an 1800 FUE from Bosley 4 weeks ago. There are a ton of similarities between what my surgeon did and what you do/recommend. Thanks for the great content fr! While I go though my journey there are questions and concerns. I appreciate your content. Keep going.

I had mines done last week in London the pain is a bit of a stinger the first 10 days is key after that it should fine the itching is starting to get more don't rub your scalp incase u dislodge a graft

Great video. Explained so well. I did 6.5k GRAFTS back in beggining of October in a 2 day session to Dr. Shadi Abunaseer in Belgrade, Serbia and I just hit 4th month mark and the hair has already sprawled so good ppl keep telling me I look like a brand new man! This Hair Transplant is a state of the art medical technology. And if I were based in America i'd HESTITATE you know how long? ZERO SECONDS and i'd hit Dr. Linkov in a split millisecond! Big ups to Dr. Linkov from Kotor, Montenegro!

I had my HT done in Hungary with the entire procedure done solely by the doctor using the DHI method over three days (1000 grafts per day). I felt much more comfortable knowing the doctor was doing it all himself. I'm only one month post op but he did a super job shaping my hairline and i'm happy with it so far.

Yes it’s all about the surgeon and or artist!!💯

Hello Gary, please how long does it take to fully recover after hair transplant?

I want Dr Linkov to do my hair transplant

Dr Linkov, do you have a general opinion on Bosley?

Looking good with your facial hair gary 👍

Still looking for the right surgeon for me. I am hoping to get this procedure done this year!

Love the content Dr. Linkov ! Could you clarify what you mean by every cm you work on at the hairline consumes 800 grafts? Is that per cm^2 or for every latitudinal cm down from where you started to where you finish? Thank you :)

Doctor, is it true that baldness, whether partial or extensive, is primarily caused by tension in the muscles of the forehead and the top of the head? Could medically numbing these muscles to prevent contraction during times of stress significantly or completely reduce the likelihood of hair loss over time? Or is this merely a myth? Could you please consider making a video discussing this topic?

FAPD (Fibrosing Alopecia in Pattern Distribution) could cause some scarring, correct? I know that it's more common in women - but it can happen in men.

You mentioned that the Techs doing harvesting needs some sort of license. Can you elaborate?

I underwent the procedure there, and it ended up costing me four times more than the fees charged in Turkey. My consultant maintained objectivity, avoiding criticism while highlighting Bosley's esteemed reputation in the field of hair transplants. Due to my commitment to health and the variations in laws, I ultimately chose to proceed with Bosley. Presently, I'm three months into the process, and things are progressing positively. As responsible adults, thorough research is essential. My personal experience was positive, and I'm satisfied with my decision. I strongly advise against opting for a hair transplant abroad, if possible, for safety reasons. If financial considerations are a constraint, it might be worthwhile to save up or carefully evaluate whether a hair transplant is a feasible priority for you. PS, The needle they use to numb you is the most PAINFUL part.

Hi Doc Gary you do Jaw surgery for TMJ?

I can't stand that guy alpha m. So untrustworthy

Hi Dr. Gary Linkov, Is it possible to get a hair transplant exclusively for the temporal peaks/temporal points (those sharper points just above the side of the eyebrows) My hairline is solid but my temporal peaks have receeded a lot, and they're important for my face as they frame it in quite nicely. Thank you for a great video.

Doctor i have a question I want to know if I can shave my head with a razor after 4 years of a hair transplant kept on losing hair ?

Let me tell you in Detroit what Bosley tried to pull a fast one. I went to see how much for the transplant they were promoting where they don’t take a big slice from the back of your head but 1 to 3 hairs at a time. Well the Dr. Who was quite beautiful by the way only wanted to do the old way with a large slice of the back of the head. So I never went back! It was actually Troy outside of Detroit. I will just go to Turkey…..

I'm glad you got your facial hair features back...looks so much better

Doctor Gary, can you answer a question I haven’t been able to find any answers for. I have my entire head tattooed. Is it still safe to get a hair transplant or is there concern with ink contaminating the surgery. Thanks

I have considered getting a hair transplant for a small portion on my head to fill out the areas similar to what was shown by the guy in the video. Although, I am afraid that hair transplants don't last THAT long. I fear that I would need to get another one in like 10 years because the aging caught up and all the progress made is lost. Am I wrong to think this?

Dr gary, is it safe to use topical minoxidil as an oral one? To drink 0.05 ml of it 2x a day or 1 ml a day? It's active ingrediets are minoxidil 5% and inactive ingredients are alcohol, purified water and propylene glycol

hey Doc, as a consequence of trichotillomania I now have a bald spot that is starting to freak me out a lil... I'm from South Africa, please tell me I can fix this?? 😢

Dr. can you make any recommendations for surgeons in Toronto?

Will you be using Veteporfin in the future?

How long do you recommend refraining from alcohol after the procedure in regards to healing and recovery as well as maximizing the results of the procedure?

Fascinating. Do you have to shave your head if you're only getting a small area done? I've heard they can do FUE with 1" hair, etc.?

How would you ask a doctor if they know how to do an fue harvesting and if the harvester has the adequate credentials without sounding skeptical of them

Doc. Next one Jermaine Jackson's Hairline I want to know what happened to him . Tnx

Did they ever say the name of the doctor at Bosley in the video?

Is the surgery safe since it is in your head and there’s nerves, veins, brain inside

Turkey teeth/hair is very popular in the UK and can be spotted a mile away 😅. I've been bald since early 20's and all of this hair transplant stuff seems a waste of money as NEVER looks natural. I have a friend who wears a hair system/wig and that's by far the most natural looking of anyone I know who's had work done and I believe costs about £1 a day to maintain. If you can find a decent Dr. I think the cost of having a decent hair transplant would be tens of thousands and even then no guarantee of it looking natural (e.g. Elton John. But who am I to criticise, it almost seems like there's a sub culture of cheap hair transplants/teeth that are considered attractive owing to their prominence on social media 🤷

Tip for any men thinking of Bosley, the men who started the company are in Saint Louis, MO. So might be worth the travel if you’re near STL.

Got my transplant a months ago, shedding has just started, but I’m more concerned with my donor area, got 2500 grafts taken out and the back is looking patchy as hell

Dr any updates on hair cloning from Dr takashi tsuji and junji Fukuda trichoseeds Co and stemsons therapeutics?

Dr Gary , do you have any good Drs in LA area that do this ?

I shaved my head and the hairs look like I have a full head of hair (slight thinning when it's grown ) . I noticed my head is shiny when I was walking in restaurants and saw my reflection... does that mean I cannot grow back my hair ? or that i'm just going to go completely bald? i only shaved it because it itches so much and it's easier to do all the stuff to itto try and fix it.

Doctor Gary, Would you happen to know of any good hair transplant surgeons here in the GTA area of Ontario. From say Toronto to Niagara. I'm in Oakville.

Can you do a video on using body hair for a transplant? 🙏❤️

I have such an important question that seems to be difficult to find an answer to online. Do the transplanted graphs thin out at the same rate as the existing hair, or are the transplanted graphs permanently rooted?

thanks for great videos as always, let say I am a Norwood 6 (rather large crown), many males in my family have ended up at 6 or 7, I am thinking about first surgery now, doing the crown, clinic recommend around 2500 grafts for one clinic to fill out with reasonable density, another was guessing 3000 grafts, doing some reserach online suggest 1500 grafts should give some descent density if fully bald with the area I have on the crown with very thin hair, it is around 81 cm^2, would a smart way to do it be start 1500 on crown and use around 1000 in the front and when evaluate and see how I feel about result? Or go for as one clinic said 3500 grafts putting 2000 on front and 1500 on crown, when fill up crown more on second surgery if I feel this is needed, what to do if the crowns expands even more at later stage? I guess I need to account for that swell setting the strategy to no over dense the hair at what point will one "know" what amounts of donor hair I have? is that something one would see during the surgery?

Hello Dr. I m Mohit. I m using finastride 1mg oral for 1 year and recently i have hair transplant 5 days completed and now start taking 2.5mg lonitab minioxidil oral but not using any topical solution . I m taking finastride 1mg at night oral and 2.5mg minioxidil oral afternoon i m doing it right or i switch to topical solutions please i need ur advice please 🙏

Look Dr I’m planning to fly Turkey too but the reason I’m forcing my self to go there is just way more cheaper when you compare with here in USA price, I already checked out with Bossly which is too expensive for me

I'm 24 years old, and my hair has been thinning badly each year. So, I decided to use minoxidil, and I kept using it for 3 to 4 months. I noticed some small hair growth at the front, but it wasn't very noticeable. Then, I decided to go to the doctor to see if I was doing something wrong or if minoxidil would actually help regrow my hair. He said to me, "To be honest with you, minoxidil will not change your hairline, and you will continue to experience thinning, but at a slower rate. The only effective way for you is through hair transplantation, but you have to wait until you are 30." I felt disappointed. I realized there was nothing more to do about it, and I stopped using minoxidil for 2 weeks until now😔.

I accidentally bumped my head on the 10th day after my FUE hair transplant while exiting a cab. I was wearing a P-Cap at the time. Although the impact didn't seem hard, I'm concerned that maybe it was harder than I realized. I'm extremely worried about it, especially since I felt a sensation similar to a needle pinch in that specific area. Is there cause for concern? Could this have dislodged my graft? 😢

Am extremely dissatisfied with my hair transplant did it twice still no good result

Ok first I am subbing cuz your honesty just captivates me with every video. Second, I need to try again minoxidil before I go to a surgery. Last time I used minoxidil my skin started falling, my head was itching, I was feeling really bad, but I gotta pull through this time.

I had actually wondered of clay would shave his head. Hes known for his long hair and you could see the thinning.

Dr Gary, can I take finasteride manipulated?

I want your products, but i'm from argentina, what would be possible ?

Little off topic, but you brought it up...kinda. Sean Strickland totally won that fight. The Matrix gave the belt to Dricus because Sean was spitting too much truth in his interviews. It's been two weeks, and I'm still disgusted with how this played out. Anyways, thanks for all you do.

Hi dr Linkov , I would like to know if you can preform a hair plug removal procedure?

I'm wondering if they could harvest beard hair and transplant it to the top of the head ?

Can chronic religion effivium last the rest of your life? I smoke cigarettes and I’ve experienced TE since 2020. I want to quit but say I smoked the rest of my life will it cause permanent hair loss? Thank you so much for your videos! I know it’s a random question but I can’t find answers on telogen effluvium

I’m 23 and my hairline is receding real bad, i’ve been setting money aside to travel somewheres where I can have surgery as I live in canada and nothing here is affordable. I’ve been doing my own research but don’t even know where to start when looking, obviously every clinic is going to tell you they’re the best and all that, I guess i’m just looking for guidance from others who are farther along then I am. where can I talk to people who’ve already been through this and can help point me in the right direction?

I was about to say tf this dude need hair transplant, he always had such immaculate hair 😂.

Why is that dude yelling every time he speaks. He sounds like that shamwow guy selling BS instead of informing us on a delicate procedure

I hope Bosley improved since the late 80's when I went. There after, I called them Bosley Butchers. Frankly I was a poor candidate and should've been rejected.

When he said "scarring" he probably meant fibrosis, which does occur.

Bosley is expensive af.

Can you get donor grafts from a different person? Just curious. Could someone who already shaves their head sell their hair to someone?

Looks like Pete is the patient here. LMAO

I'm going bald and I find it fascinating that so many men need hair transplants to feel confident.

I'm an American. If hair transplant prices were much less in the USA, people would not have to travel to Turkey for their procedure. Hair transplant companies in the USA spend a lot of money on advertising, but they don't lower the cost of hair transplants, which is unfortunate. The hair transplant doctors in the USA are well-aware that most individuals go to Turkey for their hair transplants. Lowering costs is a simple way for American hair transplant doctors to recover their business from Turkey.

I have considered doing this procedure, but I am scared since I do not have the information or the knowledge to judge which clinic would be best, and this is something that will affect me for the rest of my life.

bosley is garbage! they wanted 22k for 2500 graphs so i went to turkey for $2400 best decision ive ever made. bosley has horrible reviews also!!!

Thanks for that information doctor Linkov. This fella is alpha m. AKA Aaron. I'm a follower of him on RU-vid too. He advertised things and he's the founder and owner of a hair styling product called Pete and Pedro

I would not recommend Bosley. Go with a boutique-style surgeon that is IAHRS-affiliated. Don't risk it. You only have one shot at this.

Gary likes mma!? This is great

I am looking into getting a transplant, but being Canadian not many options where I live and costs a fortune to go to the USA

I don't know if you've answered this, doc, but I would like to know what will happen to the area used to donor the hair follicle, will it grow back normally?

Will feel confident ever offer dutasteride?

I definitely can not afford the US so I would love to have trustworthy surgeons in Mexico or Turkey or South Korea. You know how to balance that?

Turkey is the best on hair transplant.

JUST A QUESTION - FUE vs SUPER FUE PLUS Which of the methods you recommend ?

For jumpcut sake! Why does his editor keep cutting him off?

I wish my hair looked as good as that guy; or at least that I could afford a surgery I don’t really need. Lol.

Can you see if Mark Cuban had a face lift?

Jeez, it's the always screaming guy 😰

The alpha M jamoke is a paid pitchman for Bosley.

Dude, look like Patrick Dempsy evil twin..

What is missed here "It was a stressful period" = Generating and participating in Stressful obsessive thinking! Better learn how to do holistic daily introspective self forgiveness writing on the obsessive thoughts, then voiced outloud, removed the resonance from your body water and so can slow and then break your addiction. To a more youthful Flexible-like hair, stable grounded in your body self. It's our Desteni. So your HAIR doesn't go away because you are Not HERE but instead in your mind machine, obsessively thinking of your future or past or regrets. Take care

0:31 Doc, you got him wrong.. Aaron M haven't gone for any hair transplant. That's his natural hair.. but seems like he is making a video to let people know how the process works.

Just today I got 5mg Fin from my local CVS, a 30 day supply ONLY cost me $5.00 I'll use a Pill Cutter to 1/4 them, that will give me 1.25 mg daily.... so... that's actually 120 days for $5.00 BTW... a local Dermatologist wrote the Rx so, I have to figure the office visit cost into the price of the Fin. But even with that... I have 3-refills so that's 480 days of 1.25mg Fin for $15.00 and I'm sure the Dr will refill the Rx without making me come in for another office visit. Now at 66 years old > > > fingers crossed I don't experience any sides. EDIT... I would have to believe, being this video is promoting Bosley 'this' Dr is going above and beyond. Also... too bad Dr Gary is so $$$$$$$

We need more resouces for Black men and people with other hair types.

That's Aaron aka alpha...he is sponsored by Bosley

is finasterid safe?

If you rich enough you can stay in States 🤣

Why can’t they pick hair from your body and not hair for example beard

Lol we knew