I'm thinking of giving it another try (a hair transplant that is) after a bad experience.

[Hoper]

Before I had my hair transplant procedure over 10 years ago, I was a much happier young man. I had virtually no thinning up front but my hair was getting very thin (and still is thin) in the crown area and it bothered me enough that I decided to have a HT. But, I never knew how much worse having this procedure would make me feel about my hair. I suffered from shock loss of hair follicles that were sliced into pretty much canceling out any new growth, in fact my crown looked alot fuller pre-procedure than it ever has since then. I was left with a huge scar in the back of my head where the donor area was taken from. I went from being a little self-conscious about my thin hair, to being completely ashamed of what I had done to my head. Due to the size of the scar I could no longer wear my hair shorter than I was used to, I started wearing hats, stopped going to barber and started cutting my own hair. That day I had the procedure became a defining moment in my life where everything seemed to change for the worse.

 

I couldn't even think of ever having another procedure. Whenever I would hear this surgeon's commercials on the radio, I would quickly have to turn it off. I figured I had made huge mistake and it would be insane to repeat it. But, after reading through this forum in the past couple of days, I'm actually considering having another hair transplant procedure done. I'm realizing that I chose the wrong surgeon, and that there are many capable surgeons who can correct the damage done to my head, and even fill my crown to an expectation that I had following my first procedure. I only wish I had access to this forum back then, and I could've researched more to make my decision. I typed up this surgeon's name in the search function on this forum, and I've found nothing but negative feedback and opinions on him. That surely would have pointed me in the direction of another surgeon. My intention is not to bash this man, but to be honest and share my own personal experience and possibly save another person from going through the traumatic experience of choosing the wrong surgeon.

 

In 1997, I had a procedure with Dr. Lawrence Shapiro of South Florida. As I didn't have internet back then, I visited a few clinics of which I heard through advertisements through the newspaper, TV, radio, etc. Dr. Shapiro had some impressive result photos he shared with me, and he had a local radio personality as a client who's hair looked great to me so I decided to go with him (the biggest mistake of my life). Dr. Shapiro was absent from most of the surgery, popping in here and there to make an appearance. One of his assistants was the one who removed my donor area and stitched it up. Then Dr. Shapiro made the small incisions in my scalp. While he told me earlier that he would carefully work around the hair that was already present in my crown area. He stabbed his blade into my head so fast and carelessly that he was done making all the incisions in what seemed like 2 minutes. When it came to insert the grafts, again Dr. Shapiro disappeared and let his staff take over. His assistants were very kind and friendly, They made me feel very relaxed and loose, but I think they were a little to loose themselves. They ordered pizza and asked me if I wanted any. Being sedated and not having much of an appetite, I declined. But this did not stop the rest of the staff from chowing down on slices while inserting the grafts with their greasy gloves while commenting on the movie that was playing on the TV. It wasn't until the sedatives wore off, and a few days had passed that I realized how unprofessional the procedure was performed as a whole. After getting my stitches removed 2 weeks later, Shapiro told me to start using Rogaine and that I might have to come in for another procedure. Some how I knew the results I was expecting would never come, and they never did. Like I mentioned earlier, Not only did my crown not get any fuller, It actually appeared more thin than it ever had before. I knew I would never go in for another procedure with him.

 

After many years, I am seriously considering having another procedure done to at least correct the scar in the donor area. I plan on visiting some local clinics in the next coming months and possibly some other clinics outside of the state (maybe even Canada). I really want to make sure I chose the right surgeon this time. Thanks for reading.

[Hoper]

Before I had my hair transplant procedure over 10 years ago, I was a much happier young man. I had virtually no thinning up front but my hair was getting very thin (and still is thin) in the crown area and it bothered me enough that I decided to have a HT. But, I never knew how much worse having this procedure would make me feel about my hair. I suffered from shock loss of hair follicles that were sliced into pretty much canceling out any new growth, in fact my crown looked alot fuller pre-procedure than it ever has since then. I was left with a huge scar in the back of my head where the donor area was taken from. I went from being a little self-conscious about my thin hair, to being completely ashamed of what I had done to my head. Due to the size of the scar I could no longer wear my hair shorter than I was used to, I started wearing hats, stopped going to barber and started cutting my own hair. That day I had the procedure became a defining moment in my life where everything seemed to change for the worse.

 

I couldn't even think of ever having another procedure. Whenever I would hear this surgeon's commercials on the radio, I would quickly have to turn it off. I figured I had made huge mistake and it would be insane to repeat it. But, after reading through this forum in the past couple of days, I'm actually considering having another hair transplant procedure done. I'm realizing that I chose the wrong surgeon, and that there are many capable surgeons who can correct the damage done to my head, and even fill my crown to an expectation that I had following my first procedure. I only wish I had access to this forum back then, and I could've researched more to make my decision. I typed up this surgeon's name in the search function on this forum, and I've found nothing but negative feedback and opinions on him. That surely would have pointed me in the direction of another surgeon. My intention is not to bash this man, but to be honest and share my own personal experience and possibly save another person from going through the traumatic experience of choosing the wrong surgeon.

 

In 1997, I had a procedure with Dr. Lawrence Shapiro of South Florida. As I didn't have internet back then, I visited a few clinics of which I heard through advertisements through the newspaper, TV, radio, etc. Dr. Shapiro had some impressive result photos he shared with me, and he had a local radio personality as a client who's hair looked great to me so I decided to go with him (the biggest mistake of my life). Dr. Shapiro was absent from most of the surgery, popping in here and there to make an appearance. One of his assistants was the one who removed my donor area and stitched it up. Then Dr. Shapiro made the small incisions in my scalp. While he told me earlier that he would carefully work around the hair that was already present in my crown area. He stabbed his blade into my head so fast and carelessly that he was done making all the incisions in what seemed like 2 minutes. When it came to insert the grafts, again Dr. Shapiro disappeared and let his staff take over. His assistants were very kind and friendly, They made me feel very relaxed and loose, but I think they were a little to loose themselves. They ordered pizza and asked me if I wanted any. Being sedated and not having much of an appetite, I declined. But this did not stop the rest of the staff from chowing down on slices while inserting the grafts with their greasy gloves while commenting on the movie that was playing on the TV. It wasn't until the sedatives wore off, and a few days had passed that I realized how unprofessional the procedure was performed as a whole. After getting my stitches removed 2 weeks later, Shapiro told me to start using Rogaine and that I might have to come in for another procedure. Some how I knew the results I was expecting would never come, and they never did. Like I mentioned earlier, Not only did my crown not get any fuller, It actually appeared more thin than it ever had before. I knew I would never go in for another procedure with him.

 

After many years, I am seriously considering having another procedure done to at least correct the scar in the donor area. I plan on visiting some local clinics in the next coming months and possibly some other clinics outside of the state (maybe even Canada). I really want to make sure I chose the right surgeon this time. Thanks for reading.

[Bobman]

Sorry to hear about your journey. Take a look at Dr.Hasson or Dr.Wong in regards to your next possible surgery. I've seen some amazing transformations in the realm of reconstructive and repair hair transplant surgeries. I don't make a dime off this...but think you should at least give them a call.

[exibel]

Hoper,i know how you feel totally.But the trouble ive had after reading this site its actually made me feel worse knowing that you can get great results nowadays but back in the 90`s there were some maniacs let loose with a knife with false promises..

Good luck if you decide to get it fixed..

[Bill - Seemiller]

Just so everyone is clear, Hoper is talking about Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, not Dr. Ron or Paul Shapiro the Coalition physicians.

 

Hoper,

 

Welcome to our forum and thanks for sharing your experience.

 

Hair transplant surgery has come a long way since 1997 and when done right, can be very natural looking and undetectable even to the trained eye.

 

Do some research and select a surgeon with a proven track record of success.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[thanatopsis_awry]

It sickens me reading that story about this degenerate. His assistant did the donor removal and suturing......!?!

 

Thankfully, you have lots of options; MANY people who have been duped/butchered have recovered TREMENDOUSLY, and some docs are true maestros w/ repair.

 

Keep researching, do a few consults (live or online), see what's what. No doubt, your situation can get *MUCH* better.

[freakin]

Hello Hoper,

 

You touched a nerve here, as I have also spent time in that very chair. I do believe you are on the right track to making a wise next move. Take your time, relax, and learn.

 

Peace,

 

Freakin

[Peaceful_Lion]

hopefully you do your research and find the right person and say goodbye to hairloss once and for all

[badger_01]

Good luck man! Its great that you're giving it another shot. You're in the right place. Do your research and everything will turn out great this time around.

[MikeN]

Turn up the volume and check out his web page. Hilarious. New rule: Never go any Dr. that has their own jingle.

 

http://www.drshapiroshairinstitute.com/