1's: 297
2's: 1186
3's: 1382
4's: 999
Total grafts : 3864
Averaging 2.85 hairs/graft. Total hairs: ~11000.

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2-day session with Dr. Keene.
1's: 297; 2's: 1186; 3's: 1382; 4's: 999
Total grafts : 3864
Averaging 2.85 hairs/graft. Total hairs: ~11000.
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1's: 297
2's: 1186
3's: 1382
4's: 999
Total grafts : 3864
Averaging 2.85 hairs/graft. Total hairs: ~11000.

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2-day session with Dr. Keene.
1's: 297; 2's: 1186; 3's: 1382; 4's: 999
Total grafts : 3864
Averaging 2.85 hairs/graft. Total hairs: ~11000.
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I was in the middle of writing a very long detailed account of my experience, but I realized it really wasn't all that necessary

But there is one thing I have to write:

I had paid in advance for 4500 grafts and had encouraged Dr. Keene to harvest more if she could.

Well, she grafted 3864 - seems modest, but LOOK AT THE HAIR COUNT.
She refunded me not just the extra money I had paid, but she also has a policy of rounding DOWN to the nearest hundred.
So, I paid for 3800 grafts.
To add to the discounts, she pays for the blood tests + gives a $500 travel refund for out-of-state patients.

The point I am trying to make is that for this hair count, I could have easily been told that I got 4500+ grafts and I would have readily believed it.
I found this to be extra-ordinarily ethical, and I thought that this should be mentioned.

(TO BE VERY CLEAR: I am not trying to insinuate that other reputed clinics are not as ethical. I am just noting my positive experience with this clinic. I haven't dealt with any other clinic and hence am in no position to compare)

Dr. Keene said I have ~4000 donor grafts more in stock if needed for future, so I am extra relieved about that.

Well, here are my first few pictures, and I will try and post regular monthly updates.

Finally, do I need to say I love this forum?
You guys kick ass.
I don't know if I would have taken this step without all this knowledge out here.
Thank you all

Furless

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2-day session with Dr. Keene.
1's: 297; 2's: 1186; 3's: 1382; 4's: 999
Total grafts : 3864
Averaging 2.85 hairs/graft. Total hairs: ~11000.
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Sounds like you had a great experience as we all expect from Dr, Keene. Wow--11000 hairs. You'll be set with that. The work looks very refined and likely will be awesome in a matter of months.

NN

That is an insane amount of 4 hair grafts.

25% of your total grafts are 4 hairs!

Anyway, the only drawback to this approach is 297 1 hair grafts(IMHO) it seems a bit unrefined---------- maybe splitting some of the 3-4 hair grafts for the hair line would have been ok in your case, but overall you look and sound great!

If/When you decide to go again, make sure you ask for a few more singles to feather the hairline (if needed of course)

Your a lucky guy my friend, you have got GREAT bundles of hair!!!!!

Now, sit back, relax and GROW!!!

Jason

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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.

B brings up a good point on the 1's used in the hairline. The result you should have will be quite dense and coverage should be excellent due to those hair numbers! Heal well!

Furless,

Congratulations on your surgery with Dr. Keene. From the pictures, I can see that you are going to be a hairy beast .

Dr. Keene has been known on our forum for her spectacular hairlines. That being said, I'd like to hear what she did in your case with such a small number of singles. Were any of the 3 and 4 hair grafts spilt to create additional singles for the hairline? Or did she create your hairline with 1s and 2s?

I hope you'll keeup us posted on your progress!

Bill

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Furless,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but are you the Asian guy that asked me for my pics because you've wanted to see how another Asian member's pics turned out? If so, I'm glad that you went with Dr. Keene as well. The receipient area turned out clean as usual with Dr. Keene's work. Be sure to keep up with updates of your growth with pictures.

It was Doctor Paul Shapiro who said,
"For most hairline cases I usually plant 300 - 400 one hair folliular unit grafts at the front of the hairline and 400 - 600 two hair folliular unit grafts in the transition zone to create the hair line."

So Furless' 297 is close enough. Dr. Keene tends to add a few more after she just quits counting and does her magic final touches on on the hairline. So she might have added a few more uncounted singles. In any case, I don't think we need question Dr. Keene's technique and ability to create a feathered hairline, do we?

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2700 Total Grafts w/ Keene 9/28/05
663 one's = 663
1116 two's = 2232
721 three's = 2163
200 four's = 800
Hair Count = 5858

1000 Total Grafts w/Keene 2/08/07
Mostly combined FU's for 2600+ hairs

My Photo Album

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Gorpy,

I appreciate your input on the hairline issue however, there is no need to take it personal. Nobody is questioning Dr. Keene's ability. You can even quote me above: "Dr. Keene has been known on our forum for her spectacular hairlines"

That being said, since you don't speak for the doctor, it would be better to hear directly from the patient or somebody from Dr. Keene's office directly.

If you are however, now working for Dr. Keene, please disclose this in your signature.

Bill

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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.