TL;DR: I'm completely happy with my experience and results at DiStefano. If you can't afford the…read moreprices, you can certainly get cheaper work in Turkey, but I think DiStefano offers better value. The process of choosing a clinic was daunting. Most discussion boards are full of people with very strong opinions. ("The only three surgeons I trust in Turkey are A, B, and C. You'd be crazy to go to D!") What are these reviews based on? Most people have between 0 and 2 hair transplants in their lives, so how could a reviewer form an opinion about so many clinics? My guess is that many clinics hire people to write those posts. Maybe there are also some industry experts offering reviews based on years of professional experience. In the end, I found that price almost perfectly correlated with reviews. I wanted FUE with about 3k follicles. There were lots of options, mostly in Turkey, that cost a few thousand dollars. However, as far as I could tell, these were all "hair mills" employing people with no formal credentials. It may be that they get perfectly good results, but I decided it wasn't worth the risk. If I only had a few thousand dollars to spend, I might give it a try. I don't think hair mills are killing anyone. The worst-case scenario is that your transplant fails or looks awful, in which case you'd just shave your head, which is also your best option if you don't get any work done. I couldn't find any clinics with credentialed professionals that charged less than about 80% of the DiStefano price. At that point, airfare could easily cancel out the cost savings. And that's assuming you don't need to fly back again a few months later to fix any problems. For that matter, if something went very wrong, I'd much rather be near a hospital in my insurance network. The DiStefano sales person was very upfront about the limitations of a hair transplant. I even had to sign a paper saying I understood I would not be getting my teenage hair back. I don't think most people considering a hair transplant understand what it can and cannot do. I was replacing roughly 9k lost follicles on the top of my head with about 3k follicles from the back of my head. A transplant is for people with receding hairlines and/or bald spots. It's less helpful for thinning hair. The result of a successful hair transplant is having thinly dispersed follicles covering your whole scalp. It restores your hairline and fills in any bald spots. You'll still look pretty bald under fluorescent lights in an office. You have two options. One is to buzz your hair every few days. It's very hard to notice differences in density with very short hair. As soon as your hair grows to be about ¼" long, the difference in density becomes obvious. The other option is to grow your hair to be a few inches, so you have enough volume to create the illusion of density. I don't part my hair, because the line of the part makes it very obvious that I don't have density. I comb my hair straight back. Then it looks like my hair is thinning only at the front. I'm considering another transplant just at the front to complete the illusion. All those "experts" on the discussion boards couldn't agree on which parts of the transplant the doctor must do. They almost all agreed that a credentialed doctor was essential, and most agreed that nurses or techs could do a lot of the work. But they couldn't agree on whether the doctor should punch the holes and do the extractions, or whether the doctor should place the follicles in the holes. At DiStefano, Bonnie and Beth were in the room with me for every minute of both days. The doctor did come in a few times. I imagine he would have been more involved if something had gone wrong or if I had a difficult case. I'm completely happy with their work. My recovery was rougher than I expected. My head swole up like a melon. This is not common, but be aware it is possible. I recommend planning a vacation right after your procedure. You can wear a loose-fitting hat immediately (and should wear it any time you are outside, for sun protection). I spent two weeks as a funny-looking tourist. By the time I returned to work, it just looked like I had shaved my head. I buzzed my hair every few days for the next six months, at which point I grew it out. DiStefano hasn't tried to sell me anything else, including at my (free) six-month check-in. They've been kind and honest throughout the entire process. If I decide to get a touch-up, I will go to DiStefano again.

I would like to thank Chris and his team for an amazing experience…read more I was quite anxious when I first arrived, but the team promptly addressed all my questions and concerns, making the entire experience incredibly pleasant. The entire process took approximately 10 hours, and I genuinely felt like it flew by in the blink of an eye. Chris,Laura and Diane, who performed the procedure, made it an extremely enjoyable experience. We engaged in some great conversations and shared many laughs, which made the time pass swiftly. Dianne and Laura were both attentive to detail and you could tell that they truly enjoyed what they do and changing individuals lives. I can't wait to go back to say hi!!

Had female hair transplant here 15 months ago and none of the hairs grew. Not sure why.read more

I posted a bad review in the past , I would like to correct my comment…read more I am very happy now and would like very much to recommend Distafano hair to anyone looking to enhance their thinning hair Yes to been 5 years since my procedure and I am very satisfied with my results I am satisfied with how the Dr handled my concerns and my situation I would highly recommend this company John

I had such a pleasure to meet the most beautiful, kind and lovely woman...Maureen, the owner of New…read moreBeginnings. So very talented, knowledgeable and compassionate in helping me find a new hair piece. I've been to many studios over the years but now I've found my favorite!! I highly recommend her to anyone with hair loss , you will not be disappointed!!! I look forward to seeing her again...she's truly a blessing to all of us.

Maureen is a master of her craft. She knows how to make people suffering from hair loss beautiful…read moreagain. She caring, empathetic, soft-spoken and deserves every accolade given to her. If you are suffering from hair loss, look no further. New Beginnings is the place for you to go. If you are in need of individual and private hair solutions, Maureen will provide you with all of that and more. Thank you for everything you did to help me and find the best solution for my hair loss issues. Melissa R

I had been living with thinning hair for over a decade and as a woman it was very embarrassing.   I…read moredecided to try New England hair restoration. The set up was very easy and I meet with Matt,  the senior counselor there.   He went over all my options.   I really liked his honest non-pushy attitude.  And I was scheduled to meet Dr. Welter a week later.  Dr.  Welter addressed all the concerns I had.   He is very knowledgeable in his field and we even talked about current medical research pertaining to the PRP and FUE hair transplant I was going for. Other questions I had before the procedures were quickly addressed by Matt and Brenda.  When I couldn't reach them,  they quickly called back within the hour.   Both are very easy to talk to and Brenda is very compassionate.  On the days I was scheduled,  Marycell the sugerical technologist helped me get ready for each procedure.   Marycell truly cares about me as a patient and was willing to provide anything I needed to make me more comfortable. The day after the FUE, I came back for a follow up.  Dr. Welter inspected his work and everything was very positive.   After I had my hair washed my Marycell and Jenny,  I could notice a fuller head of hair.   I'm very excited to see the end results.  I would definitely recommend New England Center for Hair Restoration and Dr.  Welter.   He is a great doctor with great staff.   Everyone is very kind and does believe in the care of the patient.  It has be a very comfortable experience.

As a 58 yr. old woman I was so upset with my thinning hair . I had googled and tried all types of…read moreshampoos , over the counter treatments , and nothing was helping . A friend told my about PRP procedure her husband had a few yrs ago and was successful . I hesitated as her husband was almost 30 yrs younger ! I went for a consult with Dr Tan . He was very thorough explaining my hair loss problem and recommended PRP and Stem cell procedures . My hair is thicker , healthier and I couldn't be happier ! The procedure was easy and painless . The recovery just a little uncomfortable from the liposuction but very tolerable for thicker hair ! Six months later I had a little wrinkle from the lipo and Dr Tan brought in his plastic surgeon to do a revision lipo to correct it at no charge ! I would highly recommend any woman or man that is feeling unhappy with their thinning hair to check this out!

I cannot describe with words how pleased and grateful I am! Brian has given me a new opportunity to…read morefeel good about myself. Unfortunately, for the last 10 years the top of my head has been thinning to the point that I had to shave it to make it look even, in the past I had used products and even medication taken orally to preserve my hair but nothing has worked. Brian, has worked so nicely by doing this micro-pigmentation on the light areas and make the whole head look even, I can now go few more days without buzzing my head and feel good to the point of not hiding the scalp. Guys, I really recommend his work. And he also works on women, and has done work for eyebrows and lips as well. I don't think I need that, but just getting the word out. No words to express my gratitud, he has showed me professionalism and great work ethic. Thank you!!!

Scalp New England is the real deal!! Brian is a 5 star artist and great guy!! This is my 1.5 year…read morereview and I look even better!! The look holds permanently! My confidence is at an all-time high!! For anyone loosing hair, or already bald, call Brian at Scalp New England!! Best in business!!

AMAZING! Went with a friend on Mother's Day to treat…read moreourselves to a relaxing experience. We both did the "essential head spa treatment-40 minutes for $75. It was our first time and we didn't know ever to expect but I wish we had booked a longer treatment. The space is beautiful and clean and Alan was so kind and welcoming. Did an incredible job with my treatment. I loved how they dried your hair after too. We will definitely return for a longer treatment. Can't wait!

Overall a great experience. They have a promo going on now $30 off your treatment. I got the 80min…read morehair treatment and it was so relaxing. I think 80mins was too long for me personally, I got antsy towards the end. But that's not their fault! Next time I'll do 60mins. The woman doing the treatment didn't speak much English, which was tough. She didn't ask my preference of aroma therapy scent before starting. The one she chose I didn't like, tried to say something but she didn't understand.. no biggie overall. Also the water was too hot at one point and she didn't understand either. Again, not a huge deal. I wasn't a fan of the arm massage during the treatment either. She didn't use lotion or anything, she was just rubbing my arms with rubber gloves on.. wasn't a great feeling. I'll probably be back because they are super nice and it's close to home for me

I recently went in for my second hair transplant with Dr. Boden to replace more of the hair I have…read morelost over the years since my last procedure 3 years ago. My experience was very similar to last time which involved a near painless experience, outstanding attention to detail and surgical care, as well as world class follow up care and communication. I can't recommend hair surgery and Dr. Boden enough. He is masterful and I am thrilled to be able to maintain a full head of hair thanks to modern technology and the expertise of Dr. Boden and his staff.

Dr. Boden and his team are some of the most knowledgeable, honest, and compassionate professionals…read moreI have interacted with. The consultation was in-depth, informative, and in no way trying to coerce me into any specific treatment for my hair loss. I ended up wanting a hair transplant, and Dr. Boden recommended the FUT procedure. Dr. Boden and his staff were readily available if I had questions, and they were proactive with communicating during the time between my consultation and procedure. On the day of the procedure, everything was focused on making me as comfortable as possible. Dr. Boden and his team were attentive and frequently checked in to ensure I was not in any pain or discomfort. In all honesty, the procedure was relaxing and as pleasant as a procedure like a hair transplant could possibly be. An anecdotal example of Dr. Boden caring about my comfort is when he noticed discomfort in my eye. He had me take a break and he examined my eye, finding something stuck in it. He made sure to give me contact information for optometrists near my hometown and later called me personally to check on how my eye appointment went. The post operation procedure was clearly communicated, and I was given all materials needed follow the post-op care plan. Surprisingly, the pain level was completely manageable and as long as I took the ibuprofen, my post operation pain was minimal. Dr. Boden called to check in on me the day after the procedure to make sure there were no concerns on my end. Two weeks after the procedure, the stitching from where the follicles were removed were taken out, and Dr. Boden examined my scalp to ensure the healing process was going as planned. Overall, this was one of the most pleasant medical procedures I have ever had. Dr. Boden is a class act, and his team, from the front desk, to surgical assistants, are top notch. I would not hesitate to go back to this practice if I ever wanted a procedure again.

I had lip filling for the first time and I am in love with the results! also got Botox on my…read moreforehead, and going back for laser hair removal. I loved the place. I felt comfortable. The front desk was very polite, the nurse Michelle was awesome. definitely recommend.

I have had a poor experience at the Boston SkinMD. Not only did staff cancel multiple appointments…read moreover the course of my treatments but the last one resulted in a week of swelling, headaches, and blurry vision. The young people using the equipment are not experienced or medical professionals of anny sort and there is a lack of medical supervision. Also, no follow up call post treatment so not much real care.