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Doctor Gary Linkov reacts to David DiMuzio's video 10 Reasons - Do Not Get A Hair Transplant.
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00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Hair transplant scarring
01:30 - Recipient/donor hair instability
03:30 - Should you get a hair transplant in your 20's?
04:49 - Getting a hair transplant with dark hair on light skin
05:52 - Biased hair transplant doctors/clinics
07:19 - Getting a hair transplant from an inexperienced doctor
09:50 - How involved should the surgeon be?
11:51 - Always have a plan
12:17 - Don't get scammed!
13:37 - Should the doctor guarantee their work?
17:10 - Takeaways
#plasticsurgery #hairtransplant #hairregrowth
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[@realmadridchannel10]

The hair re-growth looks great, Doc! Stubbles suits you!

[@abel3874]

He looks handsome

[@sherlenecatapang7712]

It looks so good!! The eyebrows are slaying too!!!

[@mikepedroza9218]

Fantastic doc how u get yur hair back?

[@realmadridchannel10]

@@mikepedroza9218 He made a vid on it!

[@Kikwatz]

​@@mikepedroza9218Maybe just maybe you could watch the video which is quite exactly called like you mentioned....????

[@arhumz1573]

Dr Gary, your hair is starting to come in. Looking great.

[@rekognition1244]

What did he have done? FUE?

[@cyborgchimpy]

@@rekognition1244 he had complete hairloss. not even eyebrows at some point

[@sw00sh9]

@@cyborgchimpywhere the donor hair come from?

[@leafgreen83]

​@@sw00sh9I wonder if they could take it from anywhere else in the body, like legs. or maybe just some stray dog xD (that wouldnt work probably)

[@strangeclouds7]

​@@sw00sh9He has an autoimmune condition which is in remission he didnt get a transplant

[@Jyes12345]

Man im jealous, no hair bad ass, hair growing bad ass. Glad to see someone helping no matter whats going on in life. Very inspirational

[@adamp6320]

Scalp micropigmentation can also help to mask scars from FUE and FUT procedures

[@Danielf_c]

And in the back of the head can you mask scars from the FUE/FUT procedures?

[@Thor.A-sy5ys]

@@Danielf_cyes you can :)

[@TheKiselina]

My favourite doctor on youtube! Thank you for the interesting videos, your content is truly valuable.

[@SimonShabo]

Amazing to see the progress of you hair growth.Wish you all the best, Gary!

[@zanasaeidy6182]

I have been watching your videos for a while. Your hair looks really great doctor. Keep going, I wish you will get back a head full of hair. You seem nice, you deserve that.

[@manuelvasquez2883]

Thanks for sharing your gift and information 😊 . Your totally awesome and genuine.

[@GetLocklab]

Thanks for reacting to my video Dr. Linkov …I always enjoy your videos 😁

[@GoofusPlays]

00:32 I thought you guys extracted the hairs in a pattern of your logo at first LOL didn't realize it was a watermark

[@fi4re]

Came looking for this comment. My first thought: “why did they put their logo on the back of their patients’ head?”

[@No-turbo]

Haven’t checked a video out for a while. Your hair is looking great!

[@1955porsche]

David n Steve are really sharp.. great channel

[@parfaitekoffi9437]

Hi dr Gary. I just hope you feeling well bc you look a little bit tired. May God bless you and your family Doc! Take care

[@carolebeaton8452]

Find your channel very interesting. Think it’s great that you’ve shared your own history. Hair regrowth looking good.

[@damonztr]

Dr. Gary looking good, keep your work with your hair growth.

[@muradnejib4666]

Doc am happy for you that your hair is growing back ❤ can you plz tell us what are you using plz plz 🙏

[@yehmon12]

Hello, Dr Gary. Could you please do a short video on the appropriateness of FUE for people prone to Keloid skin? Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@user-jg5xm8um8y]

THIS!

[@Mr.Armstrong9999]

One of the best decisions I have made thus far and I do not regret it not one bit.

[@matiqueedwards2269]

Are u on medication?

[@allways28]

im 1 week post op and cant wait till everything stops itching!

[@Mr.Armstrong9999]

@@allways28 Yeah I legit had no post op pain, itching or swelling I was one of the lucky ones lol and Dr. Gary did an excellent job. Use antibiotics ointment when it’s dry and when you can use a cup of water to reduce the itching. Maybe your scalp is dry that’s causing the itching. I will say this homie. BE PATIENT. I swear I thought my hair growth stopped then around month 10 BOOM my hair blossomed. Again for everyone is different. Trust the process.

[@trumpnation4198]

Same. Absolutely love my result. Life changing.

[@Mr.Armstrong9999]

@@trumpnation4198Exactly

[@jonnyboyd7715]

Hair looks great bro I'm glad its growing back.

[@rekognition1244]

Did he have FUE done?

[@Low_pH]

​@@rekognition1244no he had some sort of autoimmune alopecia and started having regrowth.

[@vika0194]

What did he do?

[@TheVerbalVolley]

I have had two procedures done by Bosley, and am quite pleased with the results. My expectations are not grandiose. I know that I will never have the thick hair of a teenager again, but the difference is still striking. My first procedure was done ten years ago and my second was last year. The first one was 2,500 grafts and the second was 2,200. I intend to have a third (and final?) procedure done in the near future, and was told that I could have an additional 2,200 grafts transplanted during that procedure. If I hadn't had these transplants, my hairline would be like a "horseshoe" now. It IS expensive, but if it makes you feel better about yourself...do it!

[@JSD999]

Thanks for details on Bosley HT . I know they are really impressisve work as per my friends review. Can you help by telling that you are using dutasteride /finsteride Tablet and also minoxidil on scalp massage once a week instead of everyday to make slow growth cycle and reduce hair shedding ?

[@TheVerbalVolley]

I take a propecia pill daily, and use Minoxodil on my scalp twice a day. It is important to realize that one's hair undergoes a "shedding" period each year, and not to worry about that. I also had a situation after the second procedure where the donor area scar was extremely visible (like a sideways horseshoe on the sides and back of my head), which worried me greatly. I spoke to Bosley, and they assured me that this was temporarily due to a "shock to the donor area" and that it would disappear, which it did. I can not say enough good things about them. They are true professionals, and incredibly friendly and helpful as well, and I am looking to my third and final (?) procedure in the near future.@@JSD999

[@plsJustRelax]

​​@@TheVerbalVolleyaround how much are we talking here?

[@TheVerbalVolley]

The total for both procedures was somewhere between $25,000 and $27,500.@@plsJustRelax

[@BOBINDUN]

​@@TheVerbalVolley do you know where I can look this up? And what did it cost you?

[@stevo3405]

I used the surgeon David used about a decade ago. At 60, you would be impressed with my hair. There is no doubt I would be very, very thin by now as all three of my brothers are bald. Without a hair transplant, I would have likely joined their club. I went in using Minoxidil, derma rolling weekly, and Revian Red--all of which I continue to use though now I'm on oral minoxidil/finasteride instead of liquid minoxidil which I recommend. Zero side effects for me, personally. Consistency, post-op, is key and I think Dr. Linkov would agree. My surgery went well and I cannot even see my scar though I had very good (thick) donor hair. Great video, Doc.

[@Oriental-lg9pb]

I'm curious if your doctors ever mentioned any potential side effects of oral minoxidil?

[@3litepker]

Don’t you feel like all of these things are cumbersome?

[@devin6300]

@3litepker don’t you feel it’s odd that a ht is the only 💯 proof method, while this page says, no, yet drops a link to their own products??

[@add-mt5xc]

Could you say who David is and who your surgeon was?

[@JSD999]

can we take oral minoxidil/finasteride instead of liquid minoxidil once a week instead of everyday to make slow growth cycle and reduce hair fall ?

[@krystiansz2706]

Nice hair regrow progress!

[@COO415]

Dr. Linkov, I'm not a subscriber to your channel but I do come back often to get your expert opinions on real medical issues. You da man. Interesting to see more comments about the regrowth of your hair. I like moustache 😊.

[@therealopinion-]

Great vid and great advice and responses

[@user-ub4oo8vf7s]

Hello Gary:) I love youre videoes:) You are informative, I learned more than talking to Dr. here in Norway. And I have to say: You are a good example that a goodlooking man is goodlooking with and without hair:)

[@rayanzaidi2793]

Hey, Gary! I just started watching some of your videos today for the past hour (currently 10:02 pm, November 24, 2023) after looking at ways to regrow hair, other concerning thoughts regarding hair loss, and more research. Then I found your channel and am hoping to watch more of you. Subscribed and hope to get good advice and information from you. Been having hair loss for the past year and a half at age 17 1/2, and has been getting worse since then. My hair health has been getting more damaged and shorter, my hairline receding more, and fewer hair follicles everywhere, no matter what few products I have been trying since last year, when I had really nice, full long hair from 2020 to early 2022. Been very self-conscious about my hair and look for several years since I have hated having short hair but am not giving up and will try everything I can to regrow my hair and get my hair follicles back, reduce damages and moisturize hair, and prevent future hair loss, similar to how I looked earlier this decade. Wish me luck!

[@HoangNguyen-ly8ln]

You tried everything except the 2 drugs proven to work? finasteride and minoxidil?

[@rayanzaidi2793]

Actually, I have been on them for 2 months after going to another dermatologist’s office after a few months of not going to one due to other complications. Hoping the hair comes back by the time I go back in February, otherwise I’ll have to use other items and ask if they can increase the dose, if that’ll help. Also, minoxidil hair regrowth foam treatment hasn’t been working even though I apply it once a day, and recently thought to change it to two whenever possible since nothing is happening once again and hair loss has been getting worse, even when using it for the past 14 months.

[@michaelryan5962]

And cause side effects, don't forget to say that,

[@darshilshah7979]

get a hairsystem

[@michaeleissler9977]

Everybody’s different and all but using shea oil moisturizing shampoo makes my hair at least appear a lot thicker and mixo- whatever the shit in rogaine works well. If that doesn’t work for you man, it’s probably not worth it to try just embrace the scalp it’s not rly that deep. Good luck🫡

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

I went to Hasson and Wong in 2019 and 2022 for FUE hair transplants. I am extremely happy with the results and I continue with taking 1 mg. of Finasteride daily to prevent any further hair loss . 🤗❤

[@alexandertakele6136]

Do they do Afro hair? Do you have Afro hair?

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

I have straight hair . I am not sure but I think they do all hair types . They have been around a long time and they are probably the best in Canada. ❤🤗@@alexandertakele6136

[@moose3347]

Dr Gary should react to Verteporfin being shown to regrow hair on scarred areas when applied after Hair transplants. Could be a game changer for the industry!

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Unfortunately it looks like it just let's follicles covered by scars, come through. It appears no follicles are actually regenerated

[@moose3347]

@@LarsRyeJeppesen There was clear regrowth in the 0.4 treatment group compared to the control

[@MaXXXXXXXXXXim]

makes no sense@@LarsRyeJeppesen

[@jonathanrybka6061]

Came here to say the same thing

[@leonscottkennedy30]

Can you please do a video on hair transplants for psoriasis patients?

[@universalbarber1038]

great vid ! also what would have been done during FUE surgery for the scars to look pretty bad/visible? punch holes too big ? thanks !

[@strub11]

Looking good Doc !!!

[@Ken-yg4um]

Looking good Dr 👍 I'm happy you are getting your hair back ....

[@mladenangelov6882]

How ,with finasterid or?

[@naimhammami4590]

I ❤this video !!!! 1 of your BEST doc !

[@lifewithchris87]

The best decision I made was buying a ticket to turkey and getting a hair transplant. It's been a year and 1 month, and I love my results!

[@GlennZam]

Is it true though that you have to take Finestride daily for life time? Thx

[@efrainespinoza3510]

​@@GlennZamif your baldness is androgenetic so yes... As long as you want to have hair at least the ones that were not transplantated.

[@anonymousone777]

Which clinic did you go to?

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

nope,,,i have had 2 transplants, i love it. I recovered fast and i am 66 years old,,,,,looks great@@GlennZam

[@lifewithchris87]

@@anonymousone777 Hey, Dr. Caymaz Hair Upload Clinic

[@randalfordphoto]

Great channel! What about having a hair transplant where the patient has diffuse thinning (still MPB) but overall thinning.

[@seank3150]

I like your stoic demeanor

[@silva7493]

You look AMAZING!!!

[@lets-go-champ]

Gary got hair and beard back 😊 looks great

[@amirla84]

good information dr. i got my first transplant when i was 5 yrs old. best decision of my life.

[@kadel05]

Doctor Gary I have a question that I hope you can see and comment on because I’ve never seen it asked and it does scare me a lot. “ Has anyone of your patients developed shingles after a procedure of a hair transplant?” I had a girlfriend who had her wisdom teeth removed and developed shingles on her face so that scares the hell out of me that it can happen after a surgery. Please like this so the Doctor can comment!

[@bryancohoon9333]

That’s most likely just a result of the physical and mental stress of the surgery she had. The shingles virus is always in you if you had chicken pox. If you didn’t have chicken pox growing up - no shingles

[@Blacksheep142]

If one had any trauma, surgery or reduced immune system can cause one to have shingles. It’s not supposed to be common because many people have surgeries and they do not have shingles.

[@scottthompson2785]

Would love your take on Verteporfin.

[@lbdjthethird1240]

You have a great doctor voice. Seriously, feels like you could give me bad news and I'd be fine with it. 👍

[@tyronejoihnson7046]

Dang, Dr. Gary is turning bak the clock. He looks GREAT!

[@paulbohmlander]

Thanks for another great vid! Can you recommend a doc in Columbus Ohio?

[@nunoloureiro6673]

You mentioned that having an active inflammation may be an issue. Will seborrheic dermatitis be a problem for hair transplant? Thank you doc

[@markaprill6501]

If every doctor was as smart as you the world would be a better place. Btw you look great.

[@cybitt]

Hey doc can you please make a video on iron deficiency and thyroid induced hair loss and pattern btw great video❤

[@abdulrahman_ghazy]

Could you please make a video explaining what the Regenera Activa procedure for hair loss is and if it is effective? Would highly appreciate it

[@dvsantics1789]

I've always been interested in getting a hair transplant by Dr Gary but my hair is fairly thin so it makes me wonder if he would say i'm not a good candidate

[@Userkarma77]

Thank you

[@DerickKurtz]

Point 3 was about FUE at 20 with hair loss that will continue. FUT would be a better option since you likely will need more HT later.

[@carloschavez5581]

Hi Dr. Linkov. Do you have any recommendations on hair transplant doctors in the Los Angeles area?

[@Danny_EspressoVault]

Omg you look great!!!

[@paulzollinger6343]

I'm still on team "it is what it is" and believe in cutting it short and going on with life. BUT I certainly don't care what others do and LOVE the way doc deals with it all in such a fair way. Keep up the good work.

[@johnhobbsjr4248]

Hey Doc I am suffering from alopecia and noticed your hair. How did you get it to grow back? Please help, thanks.

[@yellonight]

May I ask if you have a video on beard graft on the vertex? Is it a good solution in case of poor occipital donor area? Thanks a lot

[@B_Hubbz]

Looking good doc

[@Puffinonzooties]

Can I ask you a question?, what are your thoughts on wearing caps, headbands shower caps ect. I’ve heard that hair loss can be caused due to lack of blood circulation and dht rushes to areas with least amount of oxygen witch is very interesting I recon that wearing things tightly cause spike dht levels, what are your thoughts on this? I’m probably right to assume you saw the video talking about scalp tension?

[@frankdahl5908]

Do you have a suggestion as to when it will be possible to grow new donor hair from stem cells? So we could grow new hair in a clinic and have an unlimited supply of hair to insert?

[@grummanfanschneid]

Great vid Dr Gary - I was told I have a great deal of hair on the back of my head but not enuf 4 a transplant so at 58 I hope science catches up with the FDA and provides men with better options than Rogaine or Finasteride say hair cloning or stem cell that require lil to no surgery- how bout that 😀🙏

[@priyanksaikia5549]

I heard Stem Cell and Hair Cloning is becoming available in Developed Markets like America and UK. Where do you come from by the way?

[@frontlinemedia4270]

Boy, your hair is looking great

[@hollaback0690]

Hi. You mentioned that an underlying inflammation condition could impact hair transplant results. Could ulcerative colitis or the medication for it impact results of a hair transplant ?

[@MikeA15206]

I have the money to do it,but I’m learning to accept myself as I am.

[@theelichannel3731]

Send me sum, could use sum money

[@kjjviii1735]

Hmmm I had 2500 grafts fue style and I get a 0.5 fade back and sides. I have no issue whatsoever. Cannot notice any scarring or density issues.

[@Mtz2604]

Great video and even when I don't need a hair transplant, the way you explain the process and science behind it it's super interesting. I'm glad to see that your hair regrowth is evolving so well, congrats Dr Gary!

[@CPATuttle]

Your hair is looking good man. Wow

[@bakatronix]

Procapil seems to be sold a lot here and is being recommended more than Minoxodil. What do you think?

[@aramisjamais8469]

Understanding that different people need different number of graphs, what would you consider a transplant average cost? I have been considering a transplant and I have been watching your videos for several years now. If I ever go for the hair transplant, I would definitely do it at your clinic. Thank you.

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

it's tens of thousand of dollars on average. Good luck

[@xchino0427]

​@@fabianpatrizio2865 tens of thousands?

[@evanbrockway9847]

In turkey you can get it done for like 3500 usd, and that includes EVERYTHING, even room and board. In the US I havnt seen anything under 5000$ yet and that’s just the procedure quote, I’m sure there are other expenses that will come with that.

[@thewalletwarrior]

Hair is looking great!

[@ricdynasty]

What type of procedure (FUE or FUT) is used for beard transplants ?

[@rrai-]

Can i rock a buzzcut with FUE tho? Because the psttern of the donor area is usually a rectangle.. they should take from the donor like in a fade pattern like a barber.. alot from the botton and as u go up less and less.. then if we need to fill that up overtime we can.. what do u think doc

[@elaineleslie975]

I have watched a number of your videos and love them. Can you tell me if hair transplant works for women.?

[@BrittanyStewart-ni4sc]

Dr. Linkov, is it possible for someone to have donor hair from a cadaver or for the hair to be grown in a lab like they do skin for grafts?

[@chriswhite7236]

Could you do a video discussing ruxolitinib and tofacitinib?

[@pah3908]

I am on Finasteride for 9 Months and I don't have any side effects. I consider also to add Minoxidil but I wonder if that is good idea because I defintely need a hair Transplantation. What would you recommend to add Minoxidil or do a ht first and than add Minoxidil.

[@SteveJonesOwnsDSP]

0:35 OMG I just figured out it was your clinic's watermark on that guy's head. That part of the video was talking about scarring, so I assumed you etched in your clinic into that guy's head, like car dealerships put their dealership logos on cars.

[@NathalieCwiekSwiercz]

SAME I was like nooooooo PLEASE say you didn't, that would be so tacky 😂😭😭

[@christoph3187]

Yeah, my initial thought too 😂

[@nandinimital8837]

Dr Gary are you taking any treatment for allopecia Areata condition you had ?

[@reganocallaghan4955]

If the desired result is to alter the shape of the hairline for example a natural deep widows peak, would you do a hair transplant or forehead lowering or would you need a combination of the two?

[@ted1558]

Thank you !

[@SauceGodBruhhh]

Man how are you growing all your hair back?!? What’s the consultations fee cause I need your help what’s the new diet consist of?

[@le3308]

Love your videos and your vibe! Could you do a video on ptosis repair?

[@trapcross]

Do you think companies the Hans Wiemann and Hair Club for Men are reputable companies to go to for a hair transplant?

[@kimo8211]

Nice my friend Iam happy for you your hair start growing back ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@nabeelawan9428]

Gary my boy you look great with those stubbles and remind me of Italian/Roma Football Legend player "Francisco Totti" keep it up Gary my boy.

[@ahmedaadancali5767]

Im in my 5th month after Hair Transplant..im happy for the hair growth, i get back my confidence.

[@roncerjani9063]

Are you still using finasteride?

[@johnnny5veeoxx]

Would you suggest Neo or FUE?

[@davidcorley441]

How would you suggest that I start looking for a genuine clinic and surgeon? The only one I know of is Bosley. I’ve written down questions I’m going to ask at consolation but where do I start what should I search

[@tonkurt719]

why cant i buy any of the products on your website? There's no ''add to cart'' button except on the scar gel product. Are the other items sold out? Or can i just not get them in my country?(sweden)

[@plamenyordanov131]

Looking good doc. A lot of hair is visible

[@dankmeme8184]

Hey doc I have a lot of white hair at age 21 is it reversible to get back black

[@robertmartin4449]

There’s something freeing about letting things go.

[@martinhernanzorkendorfer6900]

Stem cell hair therapy will be available sometime soon?

[@marcusbarnes5929]

What do you think of the ARTAS hair translplant machines?

[@derykhawkins2199]

I had my first transplant about 33 years ago when it was in it's infancy. I have had 2 top ups over the years. I am 67 now and never ever regretted it. One of the best things I ever did. I visually have more hair than my 37 year old son.

[@georgeowusu6711]

Please where did you get your hair transplant surgery?

[@Trusworthy973]

Very pleased to hear this from you, is it safe and have no side effects especially permanent headaches? Plz reply

[@derykhawkins2199]

@@Trusworthy973 It is very safe and no permanent side effects. You need a few days to recover as there is sometimes temporary bruising on the face.

[@r0han007]

I have stage 4 hair loss, should i try minoxidil and finastride or transplant, i am 42 .

[@methodinsane]

You're an ethical cosmetic surgeon. If only I lived in the states 😅

[@CarrieArt7]

Could you do an analysis on singer Brandy?

[@veganwilliamdotyfreshour3665]

Okay suction but what to do with the black skin from too much sunction there is lotion … is it bleach cream to ask.

[@coldfire22]

Why would someone pick fut instead of fue? What is the benefit?

[@ace0425]

his website is ambiguous as to who exactly is performing the extractions. It says that it is sometimes a hair technician. I would love more clarity on that bc considering doing one by his practice.