Dr. Ron Shapiro Results of 2 Strip Procedures

[Janna]

DR. RON SHAPIRO - RESULTS OF TWO STRIP PROCEDURES-

 

Total: 4869 Grafts/10237 Hairs

 

2916 Grafts/6468 Hairs - in 2007

1's - 473

2's - 1156

3's - 613

4's - 106

DFU'S - 284 (568 GRAFTS EQUIVALENT)

 

1953 Grafts/3769 Hairs in 2009

1's - 517

2's - 1092

3's - 308

4's - 36

1953 = 3769

 

Patient had his first FUT procedure with Dr. Ron in 2007. He was happy with the result of his first surgery but wanted little thickening in the frontal 1/3 and to address his crown. He is very happy with his current results. He started taking ht meds right before his first surgery and continues taking it on a routine basis.

 

[Blake Bloxham]

Janna,

 

Thank you for presenting this case. The cosmetic improvement is quite significant, and the work looks very natural and refined. Nicely done!

[phil mascallpen]

I like this result although the comb over effect is a little strong.

[Danielkiwi]

yes...i am with Phil...the hairline looks awesome but the top gives a lil combover effect..but all in all a great transformation!!!!if this guy uses a lil nanogen, it will be perfect!!!

[TakingThePlunge]

Janna,

 

In my opinion this is an excellent cosmetic improvement for this patient. I also think the hairstyle suits him.

 

Thank you for posting.

[bullitnut]

i was lucky enough to meet this guy in person at SMG when i was having my repair.

 

Great guy!, he was very friendly and easy to talk to..... and his hair looked amazing!

[wb280]

great results! yes i agree, just a little nanogen and bingo!

[Janna]

When I picture a "combover", the hairs are typically parted past the normal parting line to gather as much hair as possible to cover over a bald patch. This patient feels fortunate he no longer has to contend with a balding head of hair and has styling options. Although, he finds he still combs his hair the way he did before his ht with SMG.

 

We took two video shots - one of the top and one of his donor scar. His donor scar is excellent, even after two surgeries. It's difficult to tell much of anything in that video. The quality of the video declined when it was saved on photobucket of his results but it may be worth a look anyway.

 

http://s748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/SHAPIROMEDICAL/?action=view&current=Movie_0002.mp4

Edited July 7, 2010 by Janna

[Danielkiwi]

Hi Janna

 

We did not mean to say that this was a literal combover. So, apologies if my post came across that way...The result is really very good...this is a great example for some newbies to see how a HT actually creates an illusion of density (might never have a true head of hair) as you can still see some skin through the transplanted hair....having said all that if the patient is happy i dont think anything else matters and hats off to you Janna for showing the results from all possible angles..i am sure this procedure could have been presented an an extreme wow result but i respect your transparency

[Janna]

Hi Janna

 

We did not mean to say that this was a literal combover. So, apologies if my post came across that way...The result is really very good...this is a great example for some newbies to see how a HT actually creates an illusion of density (might never have a true head of hair) as you can still see some skin through the transplanted hair....having said all that if the patient is happy i dont think anything else matters and hats off to you Janna for showing the results from all possible angles..i am sure this procedure could have been presented an an extreme wow result but i respect your transparency

 

Thanks Daniel. If we present false results, our patients are going to expect false results as well. We want patients who have realistic, reasonable expectations. We believe it's the only way we are going to produce happy patients. What suits one person about their appearance may not be right for another. For instance, this patient does not feel he needs any nanogen or toppik. We at SMG are proud to have met this patient's goals. There's nothing like seeing a patient grinning from ear to ear with their results.

 

Thanks everyone for your comments.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Once again Dr. Ron Shapiro has another very happy patient. I cannot imagine anyone ever asking this guy if he has had a hair transplant. Very solid results. Good job Ron and staff.