Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 A thought occured to me, maybe its already occured to others. How would people view a Hair Loss Convention? As I said on another thread, I have a hard time believing we couldn't come up with some bald people, past and present. My ida would be a smallish affair at a Hotel. There could be a number of interesting segments, including guest doctors, HT panels where people could directly question HT recipients. There could be a specific section for female baldness, and of course there could be one or two evening social events. As it happens, I have a little experience putting such things together, and as I'm currently retired, I could devote some time to it, although at the end of January, I'll be starting to seek some new employment. Still, I think I could have most of it tied up before then with an aim to a summer of 07 debut. I realize there are frequent syposiums for the doctors, but who is spreading the word amongst the shiny headed masses? Thoughts? mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 A thought occured to me, maybe its already occured to others. How would people view a Hair Loss Convention? As I said on another thread, I have a hard time believing we couldn't come up with some bald people, past and present. My ida would be a smallish affair at a Hotel. There could be a number of interesting segments, including guest doctors, HT panels where people could directly question HT recipients. There could be a specific section for female baldness, and of course there could be one or two evening social events. As it happens, I have a little experience putting such things together, and as I'm currently retired, I could devote some time to it, although at the end of January, I'll be starting to seek some new employment. Still, I think I could have most of it tied up before then with an aim to a summer of 07 debut. I realize there are frequent syposiums for the doctors, but who is spreading the word amongst the shiny headed masses? Thoughts? mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 anybody? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted October 23, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 Good idea, you would have to keep out the hairloss remedy vultures who would see us as easy prey! It would be good for the HT doctors to come to us versus us seeking them out. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member troy Posted October 23, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 I dont think it would be profitable because people can come on the internet, a forum like this and have the same thing and they can do it in the comfort of there home while researching a problem they are most likely insecure talking about and not feel threatened My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted October 23, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 I think that is a great idea Mark!!!!! You know it would be cool to have some of the guys who have had surgeries from different clinics get together and talk about approach, results, costs, and overall feel for the industry. Kind of a laymans HT critique bash. I am someone who has never hidden the fact that I got a HT, so to me this would be pretty cool. Go Cubs! 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 thanks guys, if I get a strong enough response, I'll take this idea to Pat, and see if we can't noodle something together. mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 I think your point is well taken Troy. This would be in effect like putting together a cancer party. And yet, cancer patients do get together, so I'll wait for further response. My take is that there would be several focuses: One would be to provide the newbie with a fast track to the lastest in HT's to help the general public make the best decisions. Another focus would be to provide an opportunity for those of us who interact here online to get together in the real world and share experiences, be social, and even to mentor. Finally, it could provide a showcase for top doctors to discuss the cutting edge, and future directions in a way that can't be done online. I certainly agree Troy that its not going to be for everyone, but I've enough experience at this sort of thing personally and tangentially to know they can be a lot of fun and educational. mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 As a what if...what if we had a doctor or several doctors who would give free mini consultations to interested attendees? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 And there could be chachkis! What about BALD point pens? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 23, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2006 Maybe hire a comedian that specializes in bald jokes...okay that may be over the line. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted October 24, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mark, what about a free sunglasses for all attendees, the glare o'meter would be off the charts! NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 24, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Actually, sunglasses are a great idea! You know, something like this could be started out on a very small basis to start with. A convenient hotel, some meeting rooms, a few well placed events. 25 people would do it. mark h My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted October 24, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mark, forget the balding women and hire a few strippers - they could give "scalp dances"! NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 24, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Well, this has gone, "THUD", so I'm guessing most prefer to be bald in private. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bayscholar Posted October 24, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Sorry Mark H missed this one, I think it would be interesting ...could be fun and very informative at the same. Internet is great but nothing is like seeing the real thing from people who share a similar predicament. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mark H Posted October 24, 2006 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks Bay. This thread has gotten a serious number of view, but few posts, and not all positive. Also, its easy for a thread to get lost due to the layout of this discussion group software. Still, I'll be hanging in to see which way the wind blows...if it does. mark My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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