Regular Member Repair Guy Posted February 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have posted some stuff before here is an update on my journey. Years ago i had a bad transplant job done on the front temples of my head which came out bad and caused me to wear a hairpiece for about 15 years now. I had to get a brow lift on a top transplant surgeons advice which really helped my forehead look much cleaner. Here are the pics which show the pre and post (approxmately 7000 grafts with Doctor Hasson)pics throughout. I have just begun to take proscar which will hopefully thicken my existing hair up a bit for the final reveal coming around new years eve. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted February 21, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 hey guys, i have about 250 photos showing my journey from getting a bad procedure years ago. I have had so much work done and will document it all in the near future for you all to see. Most recently i had about 4700 grafts done with Dr. Hasson. Things are finally looking up for me. I have worn a hair piece for over 12 years and look forward to never wearing that stupid thing ever again. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted February 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 Man you have come a long way. Those before pics are rough, but your 4.5 month mark pics brought a smile to my face as I am sure it did for you. I am really happy for you and you have a TON of growth time left in which it will thicken up nicely for you. Ditch all the pieces you wore on your head and the hats. With where your results are right now--looking really good by the way, you can walk around proudly showing off your new head of hair!! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted February 21, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have to admit you are looking really good for 4.5 months. Looking at before and after, it's hard to beleive it is the same person. I wish you all the success in the world with your new hair. Congrats Dr. Hasson, you are truly a genius in the HT field.... Just a thought from the peanut gallery..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bullitnut Posted February 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2009 wow as a fellow repair patient i just love top see happy endings this look great man congrats 2 poor very poor UK ht's 2 world class repairs with Shapiro Medical Group original thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...d.php?t=134995 Dr Paul's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1710 Dr Ron's procedure http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted February 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words guys. I hope my results can help others realize that there is a solution for bad hair plugs. Do your homework and get in touch with a top notch doctor like Dr. Hasson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Repairguy, Thanks for sharing your journey and progress with us so far. As you know, there's a lot more growth to come. Your hair is looking much improved for only 4.5 months. I bet your thrilled to be rid of those old plugs :-). Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mp96 Posted February 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2009 COngratulations!! I am sure this meeting with Dr.Hasson was well overdue!! You must be excited!! Good luck but you won't need it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member its752 Posted February 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 Repair Guy, I know your thankful for getting a second chance at bettter happiness! Wow, what a difference even at 4.5 months! The redness does eventually fade, in my case almost a year and a half, so you've got that to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted February 23, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks, Bill, MP96 and its752. I am greatful for a forum like this because it has been so helpful for me. It gave me insight into what i could expect from a good doctor. A way for me to see a better future for myself without hairpieces which led me to eventually take charge of my life and make a change. I hope other guys with bad hair transplants will all come to this site and realize that things aren't hopeless. I stress the guys with bad hair transplants because the self image and self confidence of people who have had this done to them becomes almost non existant. I know mine was, but now i can hold my head up high and be proud. =) Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zup Posted February 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 Repair Guy, things look very good, you will have a great result, most important natural and you are already well on your way at 4.5 mths. .....Excising the hairline and removing that entire mess within it was the KEY; big grafts, cobble stoning, scarring, pitting even in the best of hands one could not have hidden this. With it removed and Dr Hasson in charge of re- establishing the front in the way it should have been done in the first place, you'll have the freedom to live your life again. What a please of mind. Patient Educator, Shapiro Medical. Going on 20years with Dr Ron Shapiro......not a regular poster, I leave that to Janna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted February 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 Repair Guy, Welcome to The Club and CONGRATULATIONS! I happen to be a very happy Dr. Wong repair patient. Please check my blog. Four months is very early. This is where the fun begins. UNC "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hey guys, I have just made a major update with my pics. Still recovering from second session with Dr. Hasson. Please comment. I would love to hear your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Repair Guy, Congratulations on your recent second procedure with Dr. Hasson. I'm sure this will help fill in some of those thin areas and give you closer to the density and coverage you want. Since you just had surgery be sure to rest up and protect those grafts and donor area over the next week or so. After that, it's just a matter of waiting. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted July 1, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Congrats on the latest round! You've come a long, *long* way and this should really give you much improved coverage. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks Bill. I feel good about this second round. Hopefully, it will put an end to this nightmare that i have been dealing with for the past 15 years. By the way, how is your hair looking these days. I know you recently got some new work done yourself. Originally posted by Bill - Associate Publisher:Repair Guy, Congratulations on your recent second procedure with Dr. Hasson. I'm sure this will help fill in some of those thin areas and give you closer to the density and coverage you want. Since you just had surgery be sure to rest up and protect those grafts and donor area over the next week or so. After that, it's just a matter of waiting. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Thanks thanatopsis_awry, Yes i have come a long way and i am greatful. Hopefully, i can regain a part of me that i lost a long time ago. Originally posted by thanatopsis_awry:Congrats on the latest round! You've come a long, *long* way and this should really give you much improved coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted July 7, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 7, 2009 Looks like you are on the right track !!! Results should be really JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted July 14, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 14, 2009 I have just added my two week post op photos. I think they look pretty good. Let me know what you all think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mr. GQ Posted July 14, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 14, 2009 yep, looks good so far RG. all the best and happy growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member alwayswaiting1 Posted July 16, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted July 16, 2009 RG you must be so thrilled with the transformation to date. Just a question, how much did your scalp reduction set you back? I haven't seen any other cases involving that, and it is very interesting. Especially the result and lack of scar. It's too bad the grafts associated with the plugs could not be salvaged for replantation. Also, I'm just curious as to the difference in density from your first four month picture to the 12 month result. It just seems everything grew in very nicely except for the one strip left of center. Just wondering if you got sun burn or if anything substantial could have caused that. Your post op pics from round two look great, all the best. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong 715 grafts at Bosley, 2004 3238 grafts by Dr.True, Mar 2008 3393 grafts by Dr. Wong, Jul 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 What a journey!!! This is the first time that I have viewed this thread, and I was so impressed by the extreme changes in your situation. Some of those earlier photos obviously expressing difficult times, but you have come through it and are looking great. Even before I read that you had recently undergone your second HT (congratulations on that), your situation had dramatically improved and your HT was stand alone and looked very natural, which wasnt necessarily the case before. You must have a complete new feeling of freedom, and a new energy for life. Im real pleased for you, and good luck for your New Year unvieling. Wait a good 5 months more growth, Im sure you'll look great. Great story, with a great ending. Congratulations! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted August 29, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 29, 2009 Originally posted by alwayswaiting1:RG you must be so thrilled with the transformation to date. Just a question, how much did your scalp reduction set you back? I haven't seen any other cases involving that, and it is very interesting. Especially the result and lack of scar. It's too bad the grafts associated with the plugs could not be salvaged for replantation. Also, I'm just curious as to the difference in density from your first four month picture to the 12 month result. It just seems everything grew in very nicely except for the one strip left of center. Just wondering if you got sun burn or if anything substantial could have caused that. Your post op pics from round two look great, all the best. Hey Alwayswaiting1, Thanks for the kind words, My brow lift cost me $7000/US. I had it done by a well known plastic surgeon in NYC. The procedure was the best thing i could have done. Cleaned up my hairline beautifully. I agree with your conclusion of the looks of my first procedure 12 month results, unfortunately, i have no real answer. I didn't get sunburn or anything like that. Hopefully, the next round will solve that. In addition, i have been using proscar for the past three months now so that should help strengthen my hair as well. I have a positive feeling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member omy Posted August 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 30, 2009 It nice to see your results . I am happy that that mess is now behind you . That is a long repair road you have travelled . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Repair Guy Posted December 15, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 15, 2009 So i finally got around to taking some pictures at the 5 and a half month mark since my second and final procedure. I think things are moving along quite nicely. Please let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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