Monster88

Bolo,

I have had two procedures with Dr Rosanelli an would highly recommend his office and his work. Just had my second procedure yesterday (Feb 1st). Please check out my profile for pics and comments.

Just had my second transplant surgery with Dr. Rosanelli. Will post some pics over the coming days.. still on some pain meds and just trying to relax and take it easy. Can't say enough good things about Rosanelli and his wonderful staff. all very professional and helpful. Really took their time to explain everything and make sure that I was well taken care of (even though this is my second procedure, they still went over everything to make sure I hadn't forgotten from the first time). I went for more coverage in the "missing" areas (some crown and sides, and about 1200 in the frontal area - total of 2093 grafts). Dr. Rosanelli told me not to push the grafts too far forward to avoid an unnatural hairline in the future. I took his advice and started the grafts about 1.5cm further back from the existing hairline. so Back to the waiting game.. of course initial shock loss.. then growth. I have been on Finsateride and minoxidil for the past 10 months (since my initial surgery) so hopefully this will minimize the shock loss some.

Just wanted to keep everyone posted on the progress.. and will take progressive pics each week and upload when I have some time.

Also, just a note.. even with the initial 2060 grafts from the first surgery, I was already getting a lot of compliments from people that I was looking younger, etc, etc. This was only 10 months after my surgery. So it definitely works and I am excited for the next chapter in this journey.

Dr. Rosanelli (San Jose/San Francisco, CA)

Surgery 1: March 2010, 2060 Grafts

Surgery 2: Feb 1st 2011. 2093 Grafts

Good Luck to everyone.

yes, I am hoping that an additional 2000 grafts should fill up the frontal area more and also the remaining bald spot in the crown area. I am happy with the results so far. fingers crossed, all goes well for the next surgery.