Hair Transplant Stories and Patient Testimonials

Hello, Michelle!

I attached 2 recent photos I'd love for Dr. Epstein and Roxy to see. I'm so happy with my new hairline! Thanks for checking in.

Sincerely,
Lissette

Hi Dan,

Valentin is doing great. His eyebrow looks thicker and his scar is not noticeable. Please give our thans to Dr. Epstein and his staff. We really appreciate everything and thank you for checking up on him. Valentin says hello.

Victoria

Hi Ed,

Yes I have def seen a big difference, Started filling noticibly around 8 months. Looks good. Im happy with the results. Made me a lot more confident. And it does seem to be getting thicker still.

Thanks again.

Hello,

Just writing to thank you for such an amazing job. My eyebrows have grown out so beautiful... I would love to send you pictures,

Thanks
Crystal Salazar

Dear Dan,

I am very happy with my results. In March it will be a year, and as promised, my hair has consistently gotten thicker. Thanks for checking in.

Angela K

Hi Maureen and thanks for checking!

His eyebrows look incredible. What a difference. They took about 6 months to really show but they continue to grow even now. They are very visible and noticeable. I'll bring him by next time were in NYC for you to take pictures because there is a dramatic improvement in his appearance. He is ecstatic. Really. I just need to keep after him to keep them trimmed and slicked down a bit more. The direction of growth is perfect and the thickness is remarkable. Thanks again. Tell Dr. Epstein we are all very grateful and think of you all often. I actually think of you all whenever I see Frank, Jr.

Sincerely, Doc. L.

Thank you Dr. Epstein and Dan for your timely responses. I love my new eyebrows and have received many many compliments on them already so clearly I want to hold on to every precious hair. Probably because I really had no eyebrows, women immediately recognize that I now do have eyebrows and admire the shape and position of the brows. Guys can't really put their finger on why I look better, they think I must have lost weight. It's all good.

Thank you again.
Jackie

Hi Dr Jeff,

Well here I am 2 years after my original procedure totally stoked with the great work you guys have done for me. Sometimes I even forget that I was ever there. My hair has grown in awesome and looks exactly like it did 20 years ago. Since my last visit I have gotten married and couldn't be happier, thanks again...

Craig
Hawaii

Dan,

Haven't checked email in a while. Thanks for checking! Everything went great!

Please give everyone there my thanks.

Dr. Epstein was excellent and so was Carlos and the rest of the staff...

Thanks again!

Roxy

Thanks, I appreciate the follow-up. I am all healed, the hair is just starting to fall out now and things progressed exactually as I was told.

I was very impressed by your staff's professionalism and attention to making me feel comfortable.

I will send pictures once the hair regrows in the upcoming months; I am anxiously awaiting the regrowth.

Thanks for all your staff does, this one small change will have a positive impact on the rest of my life.

Regards,
Melissa

Hello Dan,

Thanks for your mail.

The results are amazing, I change a lot, and im feeling really good, please say thanks for Doctor Epstein, because he change my life. I send you an actual picture with my new hair.

I hope your wishes make true this 2011.

Best
Jesus

Hi,

Results are fab - I am so pleased!!!!

I will send pictures over the weekend.

Many thanks to all,
Joanna

Before and 6 months after 500 grafts to eyebrows
Before and 6 months after 500 grafts to eyebrows
Before and 6 months after 500 grafts to eyebrows

Dr. Jeff:

I read your end of year Newsletter and was very impressed with your work and your charitable cause, but then again I have personal experience of your good work and yes, I am still pleased.

Keep up the good work.

Happy Holidays to you and your staff.

Regards,
Pat

Doc,

Good to see you on Tuesday. Thanks for another great procedure. They seem to get easier each time.

I wonder why there dont seem to be any scabs at the implant sites anymore; is it perhaps because you've gone to a smaller incision tool or something? I like the fact that you can barely tell that there any incisions/implants.

Glad all's well with you. I'll give you a shout in around a week.

Cheers,
Glenn

Hey Dr. Epstein and Dan,

To both of you, I just wanted to say "thank you" again for your understanding, patience and help. And also to let you know (Dr. E) that you have a very friendly, compassionate staff. I was very impressed and a special thanks to the assistant that harvested the first strip - she was awesome! Don't lose her. I am familiar with staffing an office and want you to know that they were all great.

Hope to hear from you soon and take care. Happy Holidays.
Greg

Hi Dan,

Everything went well. The staff was curteous, professional and answered all of my questions. I am totally thrilled with my procedure and I can't wait til the growth starts. I kept a photo journal of my experiences so I'd love to share photos with Dr. Epstein's staff down the line showcasing my growth process.

Thanks for the follow up.
Roshonda.

Hi Ed,

Thank you and it was great meeting everyone last week, the staff was awesome and really put me at ease.

I am healing pretty well, all of the crusts are off the donor area and a few remain on the transplanted area along with some of the hair. Hopefully the whiskers they took from my neck will grow in the crown area (I'll keep my fingers crossed). I've already started the Proscar and will start taking Rogaine in the next week or two.

Now I just have to be patient which is the hard part!

I'm sure I may have some questions in the future and may even have another procedure down the road depending on how everything looks. Please keep me posted if there is anything else I should know and how the Acell stuff works on others.

Thank you again and please tell Dr. E and the staff thanks for everything!!
Rick N

Hello Ed,

Everything is going well, my apperience is going very well. People notice on me a Big diferrence but they don't figure out if its the hair.

I'm still using Rogaine twice a day, hair volume its ok, not too much, not too litle, 3 months ago I started usind a little of styling gel, hair looks great with gel.

3 weeks ago went to the beach and get a little sun burn, all afternoon I was wondering if I was doing wrong. Guess not.

Will send photos when I get a chance.

Thanks Ed very much,
Your Satisfied Patient
Yusef D

Dr. Epstein,

I just wanted to follow up with you with a quick email. Once again, thank you for the work done. I feel like I am finally on the path to getting my life back. I think the healing is going well, although there is more to do. I am at 6 1/2 weeks out and have been taking regular pictures to track progress.

Thanks so much again for everything.

I have included a couple recent pics for you to see.

We will see you in mid January in NY for our follow up.
Jon

Hey there Ed & Dr. E,

Hopefully this email finds you happy and healthy. Thanks for the follow up. At this point the back and sides of my head have healed up nicely. Yes I was very impressed with the procedure. l I really liked that I had an opportunity afterwards to sit and talk with you both about the procedure and any concerns I may have had. It was really comforting and I thank you for that. I followed the after care instructions to the "T" and are really excited for the results to come. I will stay in touch with you over the coming months. Feel free to do the same.

Thanks kindly for your time and attention,

Grant
Tampa, Fl

Hi Roxy,

I would like to thank you all for your kindness and expertise. I am glad I chose you (Dr Epstein) for the procedure, as I feel in doing so, I have given myself the best chance for the best possible outcome for my hair restoration. Thanks again and I look forward to showing you the outcome once it has grown in.

I will soon send you some pics of mine new hair.

Hugs and Kiss
Diamella

Dr. Epstein I will be forever grateful for all you have done for me your work is priceless to me because you can't put a price on happiness and you gave me great happiness.

I wish you, your family and wonderful staff a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

Warm Regards.
Blessings

Dear Dr. Epstein,

I was one of your patients about three months ago. I forgot up to now to send you some greetings from Germany.

Congratulations to your way how to work and to your staff. I felt very comfortable during the procedure and afterwards. Everything made a very professional impression to me.

Best regards
R. O

Dr E,

Just a heads up, one of your potential clients contacted me for a refrerence, Jose D. Gave you a million thumbs up and sent him before, middle and pics of how I look today. We spoke on the phone the other day for a while. After he see's the pics, there should be no question in his mind as to who he should choose.

Hope all is well,
Ron

Hi Dan. I'm just hanging out at the hotel until Wednesday so no problem getting back right away. Thank Dr. Epstein for me. I received nothing but professional, gentle and attentive care. Everyone was great. I'm more than pleased with the results. I'll be sure to take follow up pictures also, after the final results grow back. I can't thank you all enough.

Thanks for your help in organizing the visit and always getting back to me so quickly.

I'll be in touch soon.
Ray

Hi Dr. Epstein,

First of all, thank you for all of your assistance with my repair work. I'm seeing signs of improvement from some of the disastrous work that other doctors did over the years. You have been a tremendous help and you're the only one in the industry who I trust anymore.

Again, thank you so much for your help. As you can see, I'm still in need of improvement and I'd appreciate your recommendation on how to move forward from here.

T.

Dr. Epstein, I just wanted to thank you for your kindness and expertise. I am glad I chose you for the procedure, as I feel in doing so, I have given myself the best chance for the best possible outcome for my hair restoration. Thanks again and I look forward to showing you the outcome once it has grown in.

Best Regards,
Sean G

Hi Jon,

Thing have progressed very well! I actually started having growth with in the first 3 months..

Now it has been almost 11 months, I'd say so far about a 95-98% success rate!

I have sent some resent photo's for your review if you would like to pass them to Dr. Epstein.

Please tell the wonderful staff & Doc. I said hello... and thanks again for the excellent care everyone gave me.... I felt pampered... lol...

And for giving me the look I have always wanted, but thought would never happen.... advanced skills, knowledge & technology is a great thing!

George

Dr. E is one of the best in the world at hair transplants. He does personal consults with his patients to tell them their options as far as hair restoration. He answers all questions and concerns that the patient may have regarding procedures. The patient is always his top priority. In my opinion, Dr. E and his staff are the best in the field. I have had the same procedures done by other doctors in the past and the experience and results do not even come close to the excellent experience I have had with Dr. E. If you want excellent results and a doctor that cares choose Dr. E. Dr. E likes to use his skills to restore the hair of victims of tragic events such as burns, accidents, and domestic violence. I am so thankful for this.

I decided to have tissue expanders placed in my scalp to get rid of scar tissue from a grease burn at the age of 2. I have had to get the same hair cut for the past 32 years. As a kid, I was made fun of about my hair. The results of how I was treated by my peers as a kid flowed over into adulthood. Prior to the procedure, I was always worried if my scars were showing. I sacrificed a lot due to my scars. I couldn't go swimming without people staring. I always had to worry about the wind messing up my hair and exposing my scars. So I decided to try to fix the situation by contacting a hair restoration doctor.

The pros to tissue expanders is the results are immediate. The hair does not lose the blood supply and is not removed from the scalp. The scalp is just moved over to cover the bald area. The downside to tissue expanders is the deformity that they cause for 2-3 months while the scalp is making new skin. I was able to cover it up with a bandana, but it depends how where the expander is placed and how large the expander is pumped up. I had the procedure done five times before and knew what to expect. With the advancement in medical devices, the expanders have external ports which make pumping them up a lot easier.

David Saunders

Thanks for following up. The procedure went well and I feel great.

Please tell Dr. Epstein that he and his staff made me feel really comfortable and relaxed during the whole entire process.

According to Dr. Epstein, I should start seeing the results in about 6 - 7 months. I can't wait...... I am so excited and glad that I finally made the decision to have the hair transplant procedure done.

Sincerely,
Sam V.

My name is Melanie, and I am writing to share my experiences having hair follicle grafting with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, in Miami, Florida.  I do not know how long this writing will turn out, but I will promise you all several things:

• My hair loss has caused me to cry a lot over the years
• Dr. Epstein and his staff treated me with compassion bordering on love
• Dr. Epstein's work looks so amazingly natural that NO ONE can tell that I have had follicle grafting, even after I choose to share it with people
• And finally, I will cry as I write this (in fact, the tears have already started, making it harder to see the stupid keyboard!)

I am a 43 year old woman, with an endocrine issue, which has lead to fluctuations in my hormones.  In my 30's, I began to lose hair in the corners of my hair line, and it also began to recede.  I have spoken with other women about this, and it is so devastating.  People tell me that I'm pretty, but that is hard to see when I see my scalp.  I've gotten really good at styling my hair to minimize the effects of the hair loss, but even that has limitations:  When I put my hair in a ponytail, I have to be very careful to place my hair just right so the thinness is not apparent.  I live in Florida and I can't go swimming, because when thin hair gets wet, the loss is really obvious.

This is Florida, and there are countless doctors performing surgeries of all kinds.  And even among those who specialize in hair replacement, every skill level is represented down here.  I wanted a surgeon who not only had a lot of experience, but who specifically had a lot of experience working on women.  Dr. Epstein came highly referred by two other top plastic surgeons, and thus, in the spring of 2006, I had a consultation with him-at the same time I met Roxy, Dr. Epstein's office manager; this woman defines the word "love."  Dr. Epstein asked me what my goals were with respect to my hair restoration, and through my tears, I said to put my hair in a ponytail again, to be normal.  I think that it was then that he hugged me and said that WE'D get there.

In May of 2006, I had my first surgery, in which Dr. Epstein did about 1,950 grafts.  Long story short, the days of plugs are OVER!  He removed a strip of scalp from the area of the back of my head with really think hair density (by the way, it is nearly impossible to find the "donor area" once it healed!), and then his technicians removed the skin from each follicle using really cool microscopes.  His staff are ALL professionals.

Once the follicles are prepared, Dr. Epstein uses tools that he designed himself to make tiny incisions into which the follicles (in groupings according to what looks the most natural) are placed.  The whole process is nearly a miracle.

Fast forward a year, and I saw Dr. Epstein again, who felt that a touch up would be in order, and that really helped. 

However three years later, I'd had some more loss, and on Friday, July 30, I met with Dr. Epstein and Roxy again, and we decided to do about another 1,150 to really thicken the areas which were the worst.  Surgery was Wednesday, August 18, and I just can't wait until the follicles begin doing their thing (when they are first moved from the back of the head to the front of the head, they enter a temporary resting stage).  I will be 44 in December; what a beautiful present to be able to see greater hair density for my birthday.and beyond.

I am very choosy as to whom I share this aspect of my life. IT IS EMOTIONALLY PAINFUL.  Yet when I do, and as I mentioned earlier, because of Dr. Epstein's beautifully natural-looking work, even when I tell people, they are astonished; every graft simply looks natural.

Finally a few words about Dr. Epstein and his staff, but on a personal level:  The other day I thanked Dr. Epstein for becoming a doctor, for this is what I believe he is best suited for in life.  He has so very much added to my quality of life; in truth, I cannot thank him enough.  Roxy, heart is only surpassed by her AMAZING ability to color coordinate; I love her.

To the staff Cindy, Susie, Peggy, Linda and Candy (and to those whose names I have forgotten, pleased forgive me!!!), you too are all amazing.

To put this all together in a neat little bow, God bless Dr. Epstein and his staff.  My thinning hair was not only treated by one of the top hair restoration surgeons (and his staff) in the world, but on top of that I was treated with love, respect and compassion.

With deepest gratitude and affection,
Melanie

Dr. Eptstein,

Just a quick note to thank you again for everything yesterday. I'm home now and everthing seems to be going well, will keep you updated. Everyone I met at your office was so helpful and nice, I can't imagine a better group of people to work with. big hugs to all of you.

Dave D

Dear Dr. Epstein:

I just wanted to send a not to thank you, Ed, and everyone else at the clinic for my making my procedure such a positive and seamless experience. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I really appreciated it.

At this point I'm looking forward to planning for one more new procedure within the next year or so, so I'll be in touch about that.

Again, thank you very much for everything.

Muchos saludos a todos,
Joe

Hi Dr. E!

I hope things are going well for you and your practice. I just wanted to send you a photo of my son, Josh. He is now four months old. Once you put hair on my head, I apparently looked so much younger I was able to marry a younger woman! What a blast! I am a very fortunate person, Dr. E. What happiness you bring others. Live long and prosper.

Dunc.

Jon - I appreciate your e-mail and I apologize for a delayed reply. I have been traveling and just had forgotten to take the time to reply to your inquiry. I would say I have made good progress. I would have to say that all the implants did not come out & that I had initial growth sooner than I had anticipated. I use the Toppix and it is helpful in havinga fuller looking & thicker appearing hair coverage.

Also, other than the ones I have told that I had the procedure done, I have had no one ask if I did have something done or to comment on the procedure or results, so I would say it is very natural and looks good. The lady that cuts my hair has experience with her business partner having the procedure done three time & she thinks I have a far better outcome and a much less noticeable procedure. She thinks the growth is great and that the lines where the implants were taken from have healed very well.

I do plan to go down that way some time in the autumn and I will plan to call and stop by the office so you, Dr. Epstein, and the team can see the results after the first year.

Please extend my regards to Dr. Epstein and all of the office staff. I consider the process a very good experience & I think Dr. Epstein is beyond awesome. I actually did some onboarding with & spoke to a guy that is new at our company yesterday and he wanted Dr. Epstein's contact information for a referral to a friend of his bcak in the Boston area.

Again. my thanks to all,
Harry G

Just a brief note to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and your staff for the warm, friendly, embracing professionalism shown to me and my husband during our visit to both your Miami and New York locations for the hairline advancement procedure and most recently, the hair transplant procedure.

The chemical burns I suffered to my hairline was really a bad experience coupled with my lack of knowledge regarding hair, automatically assuming that it would grow back, I waited several years, trying a lot of different products, to no avail. I came across your web-site and compared your information to others in the New York area and was very impressed by what I learned from your web-site.

After meeting you, your down to earth personality along with the passion that exuberates from you as a result of your profession, you had my total trust. It was obvious to me that you are a perfectionist in your craft, and who can ask for anything more? I too am a perfectionist. Therefore, it was easy for me to pick up on that character in you.

Again, thank you and I look forward to our next meeting. I do plan to return for you to get after photographs.

With warm regards,
Linda

Thank you Dr. Epstein and your staff I had my procedure 11 days ago and things seem to be well. So far my experience pretty much has gone as outlined in post op instructions given to me. I have some minor pimple on scalp crust started coming off 6-8 days slight redness almost totally gone. I guess now I just wait.

Question I have is can I resume normal hair care 12 days out?

Thanks
Ron

Hi Jon, I am doing very well.

I came to work on Monday and other than a little discomfort i am doing quite well. I would do it again in a heart beat. Yes, my expectations were exceeded. I loved the whole atmosphere in the office and felt very comfortable. I felt very cared for.

The girls who assisted were wonderful as well

Dr. Epstein,

You are known as a world-renowned surgeon in hair transplantation. Still, you answered my email not only personally, but late at night, almost instantly. That kind of dedication and professionalism shows the kind of loyalty you have for your patients. That is impressive. I hate to bother you but I have just a couple other questions. I figured, going into this, that eighteen was too young. If you would, could you explain to me why? Is it because it is too risky, or just too early? If it is too early could you please explain why.

Thank you again for your time,
Braxton B

Dan,

I'm so glad you emailed past patients! I've always meant to write to tell the Dr. how pleased I am with my procedure. Although small in relation to the scope of the Foundations work, my Eyebrow transplant has been life changing for me. I still "fuss" over them like I used to only instead of drawing, painting and tattooing, I brush, trim and mostly admire them. My hair is starting to thin now. I'll definitely consider the Foundation when deciding how best to deal with this problem. Please keep me on your mailing list !

Thanks,
Lori

Hey roxy!

Just wanted to send an updated photo of my procedure. it's been 3 months and so far i am very happy with my results. i am already feeling a lot more confident, thanks to Dr. Epstein and staff. can't wait to see what to looks like in 3 more months!

Lissette

Dear Dr. Epstein,

Thanks to you and your staff for everything. Despite the long travels and the first night post-op sleep, it was a fun experience in a weird kind of way, if that makes any sense.

Have a good weekend and say hi to the ladies for me. BTW, I had sushi at the Target Mall... was pretty good... thanks for the tip. Also, let me know if Suzy relayed my ideas I gave her about additions that might be helpful to the your website.

Lastly, I really appreciate everything, Dr. Epstein and although some might feel that doing this might be frivolous and vain, these people most likely have all of their hair. You really change people's lives and all I want now, is to fall into that category! I don't think this email fits into your long catalog of glowing testimonials, but trust me, when the results are in, in a few months time, you'll get one from me that will be worthy of Page 1!!!

Patient from Switzerland

Thank you Dr. Epstein, for giving me beauty again, your talent, your wisdom, and great hands are a blessing to all women who need it.

I look forward in seeing you again on the 17th, I was not sure I sent my e-mail correctly to you, so I sent another one to Dan for you.

Many Blessings,
Joy

Hey Dr. Epstein! It's Calvin. You just did my transplant today, and it is absolutely amazing! Anyone who is thinking about having Dr. Epstein perform any procedure for you, I can personally attest that you will not be disappointed! Without a doubt, him and his staff are the best I have ever worked with. Thanks again!

Hi Lanny,

I did this years ago and it's probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love my forehead now, and I haven't needed bangs since the procedure. I feel beautiful every day now.

I can wear my hair in a nice ponytail and not have to worry about the wind blowing or my forehead showing because it's now a beautiful forehead.

My forehead used to be big and square and now it is more oval and proportionate with the rest of my face.

Did you see my before and after pictures on their website (www.foundhair.com)?

Dear Dr. Epstein,

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful work and for accommodating me during my last visit. I am looking forward to the results.

I would like also to mention how great your staff is. They are all so warm and welcoming and that speaks volume.

I am healing nicely but I am not sure if I am allowed to wash my face now or wait. I got 2 different opinions about that issue.

Please advise at your convenience.

In closing, have a great year and thanks again for all your wonderful work.

Regards,
Simon

Hi Dr. Epstein,

Attached are photos of Day 6 following my procedure. Of course, we won't know for sure how my brows will turn out until after the new hairs grow in, but for now, I am pretty pleased!

I also wanted to let you know how appreciative I am for the caring, concern and undivided attention I received from your staff. Linda completed the job. Bless her! I will never forget her dedication and patience in getting the job done.

Carlos too, was a blessing. He stayed with me after hours, making sure I was okay and had everything I needed (medication, water, taxi), even walked me to the bathroom and waited to make sure I made it back to the operating room. I will never forget his kindness.

I would also like to commend Mercedes (Mercy) for attending to me during the injections. I am very pain-intolerant, but Mercy held my hand and distracted me with pleasant chatter so that I made it through the worst of it without much pain at all. God holds a special place for caretakers such as her.

Of course, I cannot end this without mentioning Roxy. Her warm smile and hug when I entered the office were enough to ease my fears about going through this procedure again. She is a real gem, as I'm sure you already know.

Although this is something I never want to have to repeat, I can honestly say that your kind and caring staff helped to lessen my anxiety and they deserve the utmost praise. Thank you all for helping me through this.

The following photos are completely un-retouched, no makeup except for some brow gel to hold the hairs in place. I pray that my brows will look as good once the news hairs grow in!

Hi Dr. Epstein,

Doing great, other than the few expected bruises. The chin and neck contouring of my neck look terrific, and the little hair grafts on my scalp and eyebrows look nicely spaced. Lura's very happy with her "new" look. We'll of definitely send you some pictures in a month or so.

Our thanks again to you and your staff for your great talent and care. A special "hi" to Cindy as well.

On a personal note my younger son just called this morning and announced their baby girl is about to arrive so I'm about to become a grandfather with a 45 yr. old face. Very cool.

Best regards to all!
Burke (& Lura)