Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted January 22, 2006 Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2006 We'll just thought I'd keep you guys informed, I all but decide to go ahead and schedule with Shapiro and am looking into setting a date. I'm definitely nervous, but also anxious to get things going. I feel as comfortable as I believe I possibly can after talking to Shapiro group again, considering the details of the procedure. Again thanks to this forum for the education and the direction to the "RIGHT" doctor! I pray for nothing but positives and hope for the best in mind, body and spirit. I'll continue to keep you guys up to speed and I'm sure you'll continue to hear my voice on this forum. I often wonder if people who do any form of plastic/cosmetic surgery put half the time most people on this forum put into research. Altering one's body is no small step and should be carefully thought out. I recently watched a show were a mother and daughter had implants and it seemed very nonchalant. After watching the surgery there was nothing nonchalant about it. Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted January 22, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2006 We'll just thought I'd keep you guys informed, I all but decide to go ahead and schedule with Shapiro and am looking into setting a date. I'm definitely nervous, but also anxious to get things going. I feel as comfortable as I believe I possibly can after talking to Shapiro group again, considering the details of the procedure. Again thanks to this forum for the education and the direction to the "RIGHT" doctor! I pray for nothing but positives and hope for the best in mind, body and spirit. I'll continue to keep you guys up to speed and I'm sure you'll continue to hear my voice on this forum. I often wonder if people who do any form of plastic/cosmetic surgery put half the time most people on this forum put into research. Altering one's body is no small step and should be carefully thought out. I recently watched a show were a mother and daughter had implants and it seemed very nonchalant. After watching the surgery there was nothing nonchalant about it. Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bro66 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 It's been almost two months since my HT, no regrets at this point, but the healing/recovery/down time sucks, been wearing a lot of hats, and being anti-social. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted January 22, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 22, 2006 How much work did you have done? Was your surgery performed by one of the doctors that is recommened on this site? Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bro66 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I had 1500 graphs, mainly to fill in the back and thicken the front, top area, I wanted to keep my natural slightly receding hairline. Not sure if my doctor is recommended on this site, he was recommended to me by a personal friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairworthy Posted January 22, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted January 22, 2006 Originally posted by bro66:Not sure if my doctor is recommended on this site Why don't you name him? Is it a big secret? We're all here to share information. 3045 FUs with Dr Victor Hasson on 8 June 2004 1836 FUs with Dr Jeffrey Epstein on 2 March 2006 Regimen: 1.25mg Proscar every other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bro66 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 No secrets here, except whats under my hat, Dr. Conti @ the Virginia Surgical Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Pat - Community Publisher Posted January 23, 2006 Administrators Share Posted January 23, 2006 Laughter, Congradulations on taking the leap with a truly outstanding surgeon. You may feel even better about your choice of Dr. Ron Shapiro if you enter "Shapiro" in the "Find" feature of this forum and read what his patients have said about him over the past 5 plus years. I'd wish you luck but you won't need it. Never Forget - It's what radiates from within, not from your skin, that really matters! My Hair Loss Blog Sharing is what keeps this community vital. Please join in. To learn how I restored my hair and started this community, click here. Follow our Community on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted February 2, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 2, 2006 Done deal, April is it. Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted February 3, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2006 I'd wish you good luck, but I know you don't need it. Anyway, let us know how it goes, and keep us updated! Cheers 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...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 laughter, We're all nervous to some degree when we pull the trigger. It didn't hit me until I was in the chair thinking about going back into the fire. (I was a repair patient) On the other hand, you're going with a top shelf doc. I think he has the technique AND the artistry by the pics that I've seen. You're in good hands. You really don't have anything to worry about. Good luck and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 One other point that I forgot to mention.... He turns out great results consistantly. That's the key I think. A lot of doc's have their best pics up on their website. At least here on the forum, you're seeing pics posted by the patient. No sugar coating. And again, everything I've seen from Shapiro looks great. I don't know if you got to see any of his work in person, but that tells the tale. Knowing what it will turn out like will put you ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted February 4, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks for all the support. This community will definitely continue to hear from me before as well as after. I believe it's important to continue to support and lend advice to anyone in the same situation that's willing to ask and listen. With out the veterans there would be an abundance of very useful information and resources being wasted sitting on the shelf, or head sort to speak. Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member laughter's medicine Posted March 26, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2006 WOW, April came fast! Less then 2 weeks away and feeling nervous. Smiling & laughing does wonders for the soul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M&M Posted March 26, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2006 All the best and keep us posted! I have my appointment a couple of months after you. I'll be taking lots of pictures pre and post. While I was nervous about the prospect of going under again, I feel I am now going to a top doctor. ___________________________ 1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006 1105 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Fall 2009 M&M Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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