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    letter to the Senate Committee

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Originally posted by Bill - Associate Publisher:

    Optimus Prime,

     

    I'm not sure what you are talking about. I am not familiar with Dr. White, nor to my knowledge was he ever recommended on this site. If he was, it was way before my time (and apparently yours since you only registered on this forum this year).

     

    If this community has taught me anything, it's that perhaps we should spend as much time researching other medical professionals as we do hair transplant surgeons. As a case in point, my wife went to a different dentist than our usual (at my recommendation foolishly) to save money. Unfortunately, she got what she paid for and received a subpar crown.

     

    How do you know that a medical professional is really first-rate? Research. And whether you see it this way or not, offline word of mouth is a form of research. How did you find your doctor or your dentist? Perhaps it was through trial and error, but in many cases, it's because a family member or friend recommended them to you and you trusted their recommendation. This community is full of consumer based experiences and photos for prospective patients to make informed decisions.

     

    Complications can occur in any surgery. But doctors recommended on this site will stand behind their patients or they will no longer be recommended here. Also, to retain their recommendation, doctors must continue to provide consistent and excellent results based on our standards.

     

    Is there something you are still confused on?

     

    Bill

     

    Bill

     

    Your condescending reply was neither warranted nor unexpected.

     

    I am referring to Dr Barry White.

     

    Whilst you are right we should spend much more time researching other medical professionals, since as you noted we never really do know if they are really first rate or not.But, since this topic is on this specific industry, let's keep it directed at that.

     

    Is there something else you're confused on?

    letter to the Senate Committee

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Originally posted by Bill - Associate Publisher:

    John,

     

    The hair transplant industry as a whole is riddled with historical controversy and even today, is not governed or regulated by the medical profession.

     

    But thanks to the patient revolution started over 10 years ago on this site by Patrick Hennessey, physicians are now held publicly accountable by patients who share genuine experiences and photos daily.

     

    Additionally, with the help of dedicated and ethical surgeons in the field, we've created high standards for recommending only surgeons who consistently product results of the highest caliber. To see how we recommend surgeons, click here. This way, patients (not doctors) get the final say in who meets our high standards and is recommended here.

     

    Perhaps if the Senate gets involved, the high standards set by this community will become the norm and be used to regulate the hair transplant industry as a whole.

     

    Unfortunately, not every hair transplant surgeon in the industry has evolved their technique to meet the standards set by this patient based community. This is why research in physician selection is vital to ensure the success of a hair transplant.

     

    I don't want to kid anyone into thinking that hair transplant surgery is not without risks. Every surgical procedure has potential complications. The benefits, limitations, and potential risks should be discussed with your surgeon prior to agreeing to undergo hair restoration.

     

    But many dedicated and ethical physicians, especially those recommended on the Hair Transplant Network perform high quality hair transplants with excellent results on a daily basis.

     

    John, I know that you are upset based on your personal experience, and rightfully so. But you are taking your very specific situation and generalizing it.

     

    I encourage you to take some time and look through the multitude of patient posted photo albums and blogs to see some of the excellent results some doctors are producing on a consistent basis.

     

    Perhaps in time, if you wish, you can consider seeking repair work for your situation and being getting on with your life.

     

    All the Best,

     

    Bill

     

     

    Bill,

     

    While its a great thing that this site does wasn't these some high standards that you write about that had Dr white of NHI listed as a recommended option on this site.

     

    The problem i still see is as another forum member BeHappy put it

     

    "As for research. When someone gets a toothache does anyone expect them to spend 6 months to a year researching various dentists to see which one can do a root canal or pull a tooth? No, of course not! So why should I be expected to research for that long for a procedure which is supposedly just like going to the dentist (or so it's advertised as)"

     

    http://hair-restoration-info.c...04?r=6621037#6621037

     

    And i completely agree with that statement.

     

    Now if a physician recommended on this site were to screw up you state held publicly accountable but would that really mean much since as be happy put it

     

    "They just keep going about their business while we are left in misery for years"

    butchered

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    Originally posted by john36:
    Originally posted by Optimus Prime:
    Originally posted by BeHappy:
    I don't really understand what BeHappy,wanted to say.

    I don't think he wanted to say I was stupid.

     

    No John. I'm in the same boat as you. I got a really bad HT and I keep hearing people tell me how it's my fault for not researching or that I shouldn't have gotten a HT.

     

    These are supposed to be Drs. The law requires that they tell you the truth of your situation and what can or can't be done. How can anyone put the responsibilty on the patient to know more than the Dr? That doesn't make sense. I would have to go to 6 years of medical school and be practicing in the field of HTs for X amount of years to know what the Dr knows. You can't ever blame the patient for not knowing more than the Dr., yet too many people seem to want to do that.

     

    Besides even if the patient feels the Dr may be wrong about a particular aspect is the patient supposed to refuse the Drs advice and insist on doing an operation the way the patient thinks is best? If that happened and it didn't turn out right then the same people would still be blaming the patient for not listening to the Dr.

     

    It can't go both ways. The Dr is the one to blame. Unfortunately nothing happens to them. They just keep going about their business while we are left in misery for years.

     

    As for research. When someone gets a toothache does anyone expect them to spend 6 months to a year researching various dentists to see which one can do a root canal or pull a tooth? No, of course not! So why should I be expected to research for that long for a procedure which is supposedly just like going to the dentist (or so it's advertised as).

     

    Well said be happy. If the patient ends up unhappy the can just right it off as unrealistic expectations and then know doubt they will find other Dr's to support there case.

     

    http://hair-restoration-info.c...134107179/m/89910551

     

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    Funny stuff.

    butchered

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    Originally posted by BeHappy:
    I don't really understand what BeHappy,wanted to say.

    I don't think he wanted to say I was stupid.

     

    No John. I'm in the same boat as you. I got a really bad HT and I keep hearing people tell me how it's my fault for not researching or that I shouldn't have gotten a HT.

     

    These are supposed to be Drs. The law requires that they tell you the truth of your situation and what can or can't be done. How can anyone put the responsibilty on the patient to know more than the Dr? That doesn't make sense. I would have to go to 6 years of medical school and be practicing in the field of HTs for X amount of years to know what the Dr knows. You can't ever blame the patient for not knowing more than the Dr., yet too many people seem to want to do that.

     

    Besides even if the patient feels the Dr may be wrong about a particular aspect is the patient supposed to refuse the Drs advice and insist on doing an operation the way the patient thinks is best? If that happened and it didn't turn out right then the same people would still be blaming the patient for not listening to the Dr.

     

    It can't go both ways. The Dr is the one to blame. Unfortunately nothing happens to them. They just keep going about their business while we are left in misery for years.

     

    As for research. When someone gets a toothache does anyone expect them to spend 6 months to a year researching various dentists to see which one can do a root canal or pull a tooth? No, of course not! So why should I be expected to research for that long for a procedure which is supposedly just like going to the dentist (or so it's advertised as).

     

    Well said be happy. If the patient ends up unhappy the can just right it off as unrealistic expectations and then know doubt they will find other Dr's to support there case.

    What do you think of this?

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Bill,

     

    But considering Dr Rassman said himself that he done the original consultation and laid out a plan where he would weight the hair to the front and to the left of the patient in question but for reasons only apparent between the doctor who did the surgery and the patient, the grafts were evenly distributed over much of the head.

     

    Now reading though some of the comments Dr Said "Bottom line, however, is that this patient is happy and he is bald no longer"

     

    Now i agree what is being said that did the patient tell him he was happy with this result or is this simply an assumption? And he's just satisfied.

     

    Maybe an approach similar to other clinics and maybe providing him with extra grafts to fix it would good.

     

    Do you agree?

    butchered

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    Originally posted by john36:

    optimus I meant if my new found friend is to desert me,qualifying that as my loss,because I dare to "bash the industry",so be it.

    By hang on Optimus I meant stick arround I like you.

     

     

     

    Ohh right thanks for clarifying.

    butchered

    in Hair Transplant Reviews

    Posted

    Originally posted by IntoThinHair:

     

    I strongly suggess you put all your efforts in searching for a solution to your problem and spend less energy in bashing the industry with the legal soup, otherwise you will loose most of us.

    ITH

     

     

    I disagree.If it weren't for people like this poster posting his story many would be absorbed into the reality distortion field that is this industry. Whilst he may loose "most of us" as you stated he know doubt would gain many who want to read about his legal journey.

    FUE and want to shave bald

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Originally posted by AfriPac:

    maybe norwood 2/3.

     

    I just need an outline. I realize i will continue to lose hair. so I will shave bald.

     

    by a 1, do you mean razor bald?

     

    does it show Fue scars in the donor area or the receive area?

     

    Would you mean something like floyd mayweather?

     

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thesw...%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DN

     

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img2.time...%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DN

     

    By number 1 meant with the machine like jason statham

     

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://imagecach...%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DN

     

    Its usually shorter than that but you get the idea.

    Newbie Needs Help

    in Open Hair Loss Topics

    Posted

    Thanks for your reply smoothy. I am aware that a number of agents can be used but what i am looking for help is what's is based on science that it will work.

     

    As i mentioned in my opening message the trichologist said the compounding pharmacist has over 600 variations but i don't know if that is BS or not. I have located a new compounding pharmacist but they don't appear to be as skilled as they old one so i am running out of ideas.

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