Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 4, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 4, 2011 This pleasant fellow had had 16, yes 16, previous plug cases over the past 20 years or so. He stopped by and wanted more bulk to his hair. An assessment of his donor area, and a thorough and detailed discussion focussed on what was a reasonable and achievable goal. Namely, to irregularize what is a very straight hairline, and to give additional density up front and along a right part-line. I'd hoped to get 1500 garfts but we were suprised to get just about 2000. Shown are preop pics, 1 week pics (he did a great job keeping things clean!), and his 1 month scar check. He'll be back in the summer for followup pics. 2 points are key. First, is he had a reasonable hairline and coverage from all of his former work; and its important that the patient know that we can improve things but not make a radical difference. Second, excising a strip from a plugged out scalp is "like a box of chocholates...you never know what you'll get". And therefore don't over-promise OR over-expect. But I do expect him to end up with a more natural looking hairline next fall. Straight lines call attention to themselves, and I think we'll reduce that dramatically. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 5, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2011 Dr. Lindsey, Thank you for sharing this case with the community. The work looks very refined, and a definite improvement compared to the unnatural pre-operative appearance. Nicely done. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 5, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2011 Dr. Lindsey, Wow! 16 procedures and you were still able to harvest around 2,000 grafts. That's great news for him. He should be very happy with his new and more natural appearance. Great work! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 11, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks for the comments. I think he is happy. Hopefully at 6-8 months he really starts to get a nice irregularization of that straight hairline. I'll put up pics this summer. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted January 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2011 Joe Biden!!!! I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted February 1, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2011 Haa. I was watching CNN yesterday while on the arc trainer and they had a series of Biden photoshopped pics including him with a pony tail. I almost fell off the machine. William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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