Hello new to the forum,so i see this thread is share your experience so hear is mine.Im 39 now and had two flap surgerys when i was 26 .
I was desperate to get my hair fixed and went to a Doctor who i have now found out got struck off a few years back due to being inapt at his job.
During the first op i actually felt the knife cutting into my forehead and naturally almost went into a state of shock.
After a few days when i could see the result the flap only went 75% across the forehead.
A week or so went by and half the flap went black and just come off.I was naturally freaked out by the way it looked ,so the Doctor persuaded me he could fix the job by taking a second flap to meet the first.Well he did the operation and again it didnt take just left me with a disfigured look.
I shave my head bald now and all you can see are massive scars all around my head.When going out i only wear a baseball cap and havent taken it off for 13 years outside.
Im in no rush to ever get it it fixed as i couldnt go thru anything like that again.I wished i had just shaved it off before having the first Operation...........

Hello new to the forum,so i see this thread is share your experience so hear is mine.Im 39 now and had two flap surgerys when i was 26 .
I was desperate to get my hair fixed and went to a Doctor who i have now found out got struck off a few years back due to being inapt at his job.
During the first op i actually felt the knife cutting into my forehead and naturally almost went into a state of shock.
After a few days when i could see the result the flap only went 75% across the forehead.
A week or so went by and half the flap went black and just come off.I was naturally freaked out by the way it looked ,so the Doctor persuaded me he could fix the job by taking a second flap to meet the first.Well he did the operation and again it didnt take just left me with a disfigured look.
I shave my head bald now and all you can see are massive scars all around my head.When going out i only wear a baseball cap and havent taken it off for 13 years outside.
Im in no rush to ever get it it fixed as i couldnt go thru anything like that again.I wished i had just shaved it off before having the first Operation...........

hi mate i know just how you feel i too have had horrible disfiguring surgerys just do a search on all the forums for the norton clinic and you can see my terrible experiences BUT let me tell you youve come to the right place these forums offer the very best advice and reviews on all the options available,on here the co- alition surgeons all have to meet criterias and im going to get my situation sorted this year thanks to these forums.I too havent taken my baseball cap off in years so i know the pain your going through first hand but PLEASE DONT GIVE UP DO SOME RESEARCH ON ALL THE BEST DOCTORS LIKE FELLER, HASSON AND WONG, RAHAL , SHAPIRO TO NAME BUT A FEW AND IM SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET YOUR LIFE BACK ON TRACK. there are some very helpful understanding guys n girls on here like spex jotronics janna etc that are willing to help there are also loads of doctors who post too who can give you honest unbiased opinions good luck mate all the best and dont forget we all make mistakes but we have to learn from them do your research and im confident you wont make another cheerio mate!!!

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original thread
http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...d.php?t=134995
Dr Paul's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1710
Dr Ron's procedure
http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1128

oh i forgot to mention things have moved on from the flap days and natural looking heads of hair can definitely be achieved its not just a pipe dream.hope this helps mate!!

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2 poor very poor UK ht's
2 world class repairs with Shapiro Medical Group
original thread
http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...d.php?t=134995
Dr Paul's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1710
Dr Ron's procedure
http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1128

Chears for the responce ,yea iv been looking thru the forum and the feeling is fairly up beat about transplants .I live in Europe and there are some good surgeons but to tell the truth until i actually see in the flesh someone who has had the same terrible results i have and ends up with a good result then im still reserved to get it fixed..

i might be wrong but i seem to recall a flap repair surgery by dr umar on here or the other forums maybe Bill can confirm this? try a search on dr umar you might find what your looking for good luck!!!!

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2 poor very poor UK ht's
2 world class repairs with Shapiro Medical Group
original thread
http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...d.php?t=134995
Dr Paul's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1710
Dr Ron's procedure
http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com...asp?WebID=1128

exibel-
I am very sorry to hear of your experience.
Is it possible for you to upload a photo or two?
It may help me determine why a flap was entertained in your case in the first place, as well as allow me to get a look at the scarring and, most importantly, your donor area supply.
Even with a limited amount of donor it may be possible to create a natural looking appearance that will finally give you some peace.
Please do not give up; even the most botched work can be salvaged using current standard of care techniques.

Sincerely,

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La Jolla Hair Restoration Medical Center

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exibel,

Welcome to our discussion forum.

You have certainly come to the right place for support and research. It saddens me when I see patients who have older techniques performed (especially radical ones like flap) that were unsuccessful in meeting their goals. Unfortunately, this was pretty common in the past.

Thankfully, with todays ultra refined techniques in the right hands, surgeons can create a natural looking head of hair with hair transplantation in qualified candidates.

In my opinion, take your time and research this site and consult with a few of our recommended surgeons to see how they might be able to help you.

Best wishes,

Bill

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Im Really sorry to hear your story man. I cant believe that there are docs that would compromise bad hts for $$$$ and disfigurement. Dr Heckle and Mr Hyde docs should be banned and sued for suck disfigurement. I think the courts should say ok its hard to sue but if you disfigure your practice will be shut down with a million dollar settlement. That just might make some docs say no to your surgury. But then again you had your ht done awhile back and that was the risk back then. I dont know much about flaps, but just the name alone gives me the shivers. God bless man and put everything into prayer as God knows your situation and he is always looking to help us.

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