Regular Member fortune Posted March 7, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted March 7, 2004 I have been reading these posts for over three months and after I was convinced it was the right time, I confirmed my decision. I talked to several doctors and finally decided to go for Dr. Shapiro in Minneapolis. I am a Norwood 3 and need mostly hairline work in the front and on top. Will keep the forum updated on my progress... Thanks to everybody who has been posting and answering questions here - it has been a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fortune Posted March 7, 2004 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 7, 2004 I have been reading these posts for over three months and after I was convinced it was the right time, I confirmed my decision. I talked to several doctors and finally decided to go for Dr. Shapiro in Minneapolis. I am a Norwood 3 and need mostly hairline work in the front and on top. Will keep the forum updated on my progress... Thanks to everybody who has been posting and answering questions here - it has been a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 You made a great decision, you won't be disappointed! ------------------------------Transplant performed 02/18/2004 by Dr. Paul Rose of Shapiro Medical Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MDM Posted March 8, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2004 Good choice Fortune! The SMG is top notch, and you will be very well pleased in a short time. My HT by Dr Shapiro on 12/15/03, and things are popping up and growing, much to my delight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tberry Posted March 8, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2004 I'm going to be there for mine on the 18th. 1st one and I'm getting nervous but still exicited about it. Are you having yours with Dr Shapiro or one of the other doctors there? Maybe I'll run into you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mr T Posted March 8, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2004 Fortune, Good luck! I hope you'll continue to post updates and share your pictures before and after your HT. Best wishes, Mr. T Mr. T's web page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SouthCarolina Posted March 8, 2004 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2004 Going for my 3rd with Shapiro next month. Top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fortune Posted March 9, 2004 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thanks - I expect to get good results as well - since i still have some hair on top though the scalp is visible in several places, for me the question was to wait till hair loss worsens or to maintain the current "look". I chose the latter as I believe a hair transplant should not be very obvious to the outside world. Dr. Shapiro was very helpful in answering my concerns in this regard. An related question - Do you have any suggestions as to which type of "hat" to wear after surgery - are there special comfortable hats available or any generic baseball cap will do? Or is it necessary to wash it before wearing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mr T Posted March 9, 2004 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2004 fortune, A baseball cap worked well for me both times, but it must be clean. New is even better. Some doctor's offices will give you a new hat to wear. Check with SMG on that. Mr. T Mr. T's web page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I switched to a bandana after the first day.....the hat, even though it was loose, hurt my donor area. Loose hats look gay anyway. The bandana look can be made to look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fortune Posted March 20, 2004 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2004 Guys, Thanks for the encouragement. I got mine done on 17th. I have posted the pics and the story under a separate thread in Hair Transplant Experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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