Following is a testimonial by the Patient:

Between 1989 and 1992 I had several hair transplant procedures using the "punch graft" method. The results were horrible. I had a lot of scarring, the grafts were bumpy and it looked very unnatural (doll's hair). You might ask why I had so many procedures if I was so unhappy with the results. Unfortunately, I got caught in the trap of believing that more procedures would make it look better. Once I stopped, I swore that I would never have any other hair transplants again.

In 2005, I started reading up on the new hair transplant procedures. I did a lot of research both on the procedures and the top surgeons in the field. I came up with 5 surgeons who I believed to be the best. I met with each of them personally (which meant flying to several cities in Canada and the U.S.) and asked them a long list of questions (4 typed pages of questions). I was impressed with each of them and their willingness to answer all my questions and spend as time with me as I wanted. I selected Dr. Ron Shapiro, because he was the best fit for me with respect to what I wanted to achieve and his approach to achieving it.

I had two procedures with Dr. Ron Shapiro. The first (November, 2005) was to remove the old plugs. Dr. Shapiro did this by removing approximately a 1 cm strip from the front part of my scalp. Effectively, he removed the old hairline. This did leave a scar, however, he assured me that the hair grafts would cover up the scar. The second procedure (February 2006) was the actual hair transplant. Dr. Shapiro transplanted approximately 4100 grafts (approximately 8100 hairs) in one session.

I was very nervous about both sessions given the horrible results I had with my original hair transplants between 1989 and 1992. Dr. Shaprio and his staff were very professional and made me very comfortable. Dr. Shaprio has also been great regarding follow up. He has always taken my calls whenever I have had any questions. He has taken the time to answer my questions in detail.

__________________
I'm employed as the lead medical tech and surgical manager for the Shapiro Medical Group. Feel free to ask me any questions.

YouTube: Shapiro Medical Group's Videos

Follow us on: Facebook

Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.

Following is a testimonial by the Patient:

Between 1989 and 1992 I had several hair transplant procedures using the "punch graft" method. The results were horrible. I had a lot of scarring, the grafts were bumpy and it looked very unnatural (doll's hair). You might ask why I had so many procedures if I was so unhappy with the results. Unfortunately, I got caught in the trap of believing that more procedures would make it look better. Once I stopped, I swore that I would never have any other hair transplants again.

In 2005, I started reading up on the new hair transplant procedures. I did a lot of research both on the procedures and the top surgeons in the field. I came up with 5 surgeons who I believed to be the best. I met with each of them personally (which meant flying to several cities in Canada and the U.S.) and asked them a long list of questions (4 typed pages of questions). I was impressed with each of them and their willingness to answer all my questions and spend as time with me as I wanted. I selected Dr. Ron Shapiro, because he was the best fit for me with respect to what I wanted to achieve and his approach to achieving it.

I had two procedures with Dr. Ron Shapiro. The first (November, 2005) was to remove the old plugs. Dr. Shapiro did this by removing approximately a 1 cm strip from the front part of my scalp. Effectively, he removed the old hairline. This did leave a scar, however, he assured me that the hair grafts would cover up the scar. The second procedure (February 2006) was the actual hair transplant. Dr. Shapiro transplanted approximately 4100 grafts (approximately 8100 hairs) in one session.

I was very nervous about both sessions given the horrible results I had with my original hair transplants between 1989 and 1992. Dr. Shaprio and his staff were very professional and made me very comfortable. Dr. Shaprio has also been great regarding follow up. He has always taken my calls whenever I have had any questions. He has taken the time to answer my questions in detail.

__________________
I'm employed as the lead medical tech and surgical manager for the Shapiro Medical Group. Feel free to ask me any questions.

YouTube: Shapiro Medical Group's Videos

Follow us on: Facebook

Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.

It's wonderful to see a person have their life turned around in such a positive way. Kudus to the Shapiro Medical Group and the patient.

__________________
Never Forget - It's what radiates from within, not from your skin, that really matters!

My Hair Loss Blog

View some of the Leading Hair Transplant Clinics that I have visited.

Sharing is what keeps this community vital. Please join in. To learn how I restored my hair and started this community, click here.

Follow our Community on Twitter.

That's an impressive turnaround. TooThin

Very nice work. What a difference this must make in the patient's life.

__________________
____________________________________
My blog.

HT1: 4063 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 12/9/03

HT2: 3537 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 5/15/06

Total grafts: 7,600

I just think it is amazing that the patient could trust another HT surgeon after the first HT he had. This fellow is living an entirely new life, with an entirely new outlook, I would imagine. For those of us that are bald, and have seen awesome transformations,we get excited, for sure. But what about the guys who were butchered throughout the 80's and 90's?
IMO, these types of repair jobs (accomplished by only the best docs) represent the true state of the art "gold standard" comparision, that Pat is talking about. Truly an awesome transformation, and probably not just on the outside!!!!!!

__________________
Go Cubs!

6721 transplanted grafts
13,906 hairs
Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro

Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.

What can I say that pictures dont already tell?
That is miracle work, I bet not even in the wildest dreams did the patient expect to regain a modest hairline after his butchered HT experience.

__________________
1344 grafts with Ron Shapiro - June 2006

UPDATE:

Patient picture update - results after 14 months. Pictures taken right before his second ht procedure with us to fill in the crown and add density to previous work. Two more pictures of patient taken right after 3300 grafts.

__________________
I'm employed as the lead medical tech and surgical manager for the Shapiro Medical Group. Feel free to ask me any questions.

YouTube: Shapiro Medical Group's Videos

Follow us on: Facebook

Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.

Janna,

Wow, patient looks great. At first I didn't take note of the original dates...realize this thread is older and just updated. An amazing transformation. It just goes to show what CAN be done in the hands of the right clinic!

Bill

__________________
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog and the Hair Loss Forum and Social Community

View our hair loss articles on EZineArticles.com

Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Subscribe to our Newsletters | How We Recommend Physicians

-----

To learn about how I restored my hair, view my my hair loss website.

Remember, true beauty radiates from within, not from the skin.

I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own.