Updating my veiws on Dr. Ron Shapiro

[Guest]

Guys bear with me this is an emotional roller coaster man!!!!, i beleive im a very level headed guy but this stuff has got me twisted around.

 

I would like to sub name this post "Putting it into perspective"

 

 

I previously complained about gaps and thin spots wich are filling in somewhat, im at 9 months on Fri. Dec. 22 2005, Different angles, different lighting, different rear view mirror shots everything brings different ups and downs, well I recently tried to calm down and put it into perspective and heres what i got.

 

Was I too quick to fly to Vancouver (Hasson and Wong)to reach for answers that i wanted to hear? maybe

Did I pick out the little flaws with my Procedure at Shapiro? Probably

Did I Give my Procedure enough time before judgement? (8 1/2 months) NO!!

Do I think Dr. Ron Shapiro is top notch? Yes

Do I think Matt made a bad call on my donor? I still think so but theres no harm done

Did he do it to book me for 3 procedures or for my own good? im honestly struggling with that one

Do i wish i had a bigger session? Yes

 

To sum it up i think Dr. Shapiro performed a miracle with only 2523 Graphs in front and back, it is so natural you cannot tell anything and for that im very thankful, when i see other pictures of 2500 Graphs and what they got i feel lucky that i started with Dr. Shapiro.

 

This is a hard decision for me to change clinics for my next procedure (Really hard!!!) but i have done my research and feel confident in Dr. Hasson, im going to be more aggressive than Dr. Shapiro would have done on me by about 1 thousand Graphs or more.

 

I am Very satified in the quality of my Procedure from Shapiro Medical Group but I am going for a larger 2nd procedure fully aware of the risks wich i feel are minimal with a top notch Surgeon.

 

I will provide pictures from the very start of this roller coaster ride for all to view and hopefully learn from as soon as i get that figured out, i was not planning on that but now i will do it, give me some time to get all my pictures together.

 

Very Sincerely, Mudpuppy

[Guest]

Guys bear with me this is an emotional roller coaster man!!!!, i beleive im a very level headed guy but this stuff has got me twisted around.

 

I would like to sub name this post "Putting it into perspective"

 

 

I previously complained about gaps and thin spots wich are filling in somewhat, im at 9 months on Fri. Dec. 22 2005, Different angles, different lighting, different rear view mirror shots everything brings different ups and downs, well I recently tried to calm down and put it into perspective and heres what i got.

 

Was I too quick to fly to Vancouver (Hasson and Wong)to reach for answers that i wanted to hear? maybe

Did I pick out the little flaws with my Procedure at Shapiro? Probably

Did I Give my Procedure enough time before judgement? (8 1/2 months) NO!!

Do I think Dr. Ron Shapiro is top notch? Yes

Do I think Matt made a bad call on my donor? I still think so but theres no harm done

Did he do it to book me for 3 procedures or for my own good? im honestly struggling with that one

Do i wish i had a bigger session? Yes

 

To sum it up i think Dr. Shapiro performed a miracle with only 2523 Graphs in front and back, it is so natural you cannot tell anything and for that im very thankful, when i see other pictures of 2500 Graphs and what they got i feel lucky that i started with Dr. Shapiro.

 

This is a hard decision for me to change clinics for my next procedure (Really hard!!!) but i have done my research and feel confident in Dr. Hasson, im going to be more aggressive than Dr. Shapiro would have done on me by about 1 thousand Graphs or more.

 

I am Very satified in the quality of my Procedure from Shapiro Medical Group but I am going for a larger 2nd procedure fully aware of the risks wich i feel are minimal with a top notch Surgeon.

 

I will provide pictures from the very start of this roller coaster ride for all to view and hopefully learn from as soon as i get that figured out, i was not planning on that but now i will do it, give me some time to get all my pictures together.

 

Very Sincerely, Mudpuppy

[troy]

Yes it is a very emotional time making decisions. I wish you the best of luck and will be following your post in the future.

[GuitarPlayer]

Mudpuppy,

 

You have to do what you feel is right for you.

 

GuitarPlayer

[Qwert]

Just speaking for myself, if I could get 4000-6000 grafts done properly & safely in one session, I would rather do that, than go under the blade 2-3 times to get the same thing. Who wouldn't? I think that is Muddpuppy's frustration, since he could've been done & over with it all by now if he had a mega session in the 1st place. Good luck Mudpuppy!!!

[Guest]

Mudpuppy,

I think you're in good hands either way. It's your head, your hair, and your decision. I think you will be one happy camper in the end!

[the B spot]

Hi Mud, just saw your post and I am glad that you offered some lucid thoughts concerning your experiences with Dr. Shapiro. I can certainly understand not wanting to go through multiple surgeries, facing 1 or 2 more myself

My question is twofold: 1st have you expressed these concerns with Dr. Shapiro directly? 2: why did Matt make the final call on your donor hair? I would be interested to know what his response is. I do know that Dr. Shapiro believes strongly in doing what is best for the patient, not necessarily what is latest "fad". I hope that you follow up with this and also post your level of satisfaction with Shapiro Medical's response.

In addition, I think choosing Dr. Hasson to finish you off is a great move, as you obviously want to AGRESSIVELY attack your hairloss. From some I have spoken with, this is an area of concern from a results standpoint, but by having Shapiro provide you with a great base to work from, it is only going to enhance your experience with a skilled physician such as Dr. Hasson. If you have the 3500 grafts plus your 2500 previous grafts, you should be sitting pretty my friend!!!!!!! I look forward to following your adventure with aticipation.