Regular Member Fante Posted January 9, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 Going to go vomit now... Seriously, anyone considering an HT should look at a photo of this so they know exactly what's being done to them. I realize the results can be amazing and the scar is often undetectable. But still, wow... I feel sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted January 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 I was a little shocked the first time I saw it. 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...
Senior Member YouOnlyLiveOnce Posted January 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 Earlier today, I had an appointment with a coalition Doctor and this got brought up during our talks. Dr. Lindsey is the only one I've seen post these pics. While its great to show ALL the steps of the process. I honestly think that one could be left out. Its a bit gruesome and could likely scare some people away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gmonasco Posted January 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 You could say the same thing about nearly every kind of surgery -- everything from appendectomies to nose jobs can look just as gruesome, if not more so. You need to focus on the result, not the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member uselessgomez Posted January 9, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 You could say the same thing about nearly every kind of surgery -- everything from appendectomies to nose jobs can look just as gruesome, if not more so. You need to focus on the result, not the process. It's kinda hard to ignore it when the picture is on the front page of the forum. Nasal surgeons usually don't post pictures of their work in progress with the collumella cut and the nose pulled up. If you want to see what that looks like you can easily find it, but I don't see any point in showing graphic pictures like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted January 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 Human beings can look very good on the outside, but our interiors aren't nice to look at. Even without seeing photos I think we all know that we don't want to see what's going on back there, and thankfully it's just the doctor and their staff who have to. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gmonasco Posted January 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2011 Nasal surgeons usually don't post pictures of their work in progress with the collumella cut and the nose pulled up. But the point was that the original poster in this thread said "anyone considering an HT should look at a photo of this so they know exactly what's being done to them." If that applies to HTs, then it should apply to all other forms of surgery as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member joeyz400 Posted January 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 10, 2011 Man up or be bald... The choice is yours. 2,542 strip with Dr. Dorin on December 8, 2010. 1286 Singles. 1176 Doubles. 80 Triples. 3878 hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member okay2land Posted January 10, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yep never saw the strip my first time around, when I saw the second it spooked me out, but I was on valium so it didn't bother me that much. My last one 4 days ago I had nothing in my system but coffee and of course local. It was a different experience during and when I saw the pictures. My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tonycc Posted January 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 10, 2011 thats why it is called "surgery". Focus on the results. This will surely scare people away from getting this type of surgery. I know if I just started to search for this and a picture of that popped up, I would have rather stayed bald haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 19, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 19, 2011 Its true, I may be the only one to post the strip, the defect, the 2 layered closure, and a fair number of scars. I personally think of it as part of the informed consent process and everyone who has a consult with me at my office sees at least one and often 2 or more photo journey stories of what happens preop, intraop, postop and I try to show a range of MY scar results. And I try to get the patient to see an actual procedure underway so that they will know that I'm telling the truth about everything from injection pain to the chit/chat the intraop patient has with the placers. If I were signing up for something, that is what I'd want to see and understand. Not everyone agrees, and I respect that. I personally hate surprises and I don't want the patient to have any surprises either. As to people posting open noses....as a facial plastic surgeon I'd be happy to post open noses, cheeks, foreheads, eyelids etc; but there aren't any quality face forums to post on. Pat and Bill, and Spencer on his site, really have a nice setup for both patients and doctors to convey information and educate themselves. 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 mattj Posted January 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2011 there aren't any quality face forums to post on. I've noticed that. It's a glaring gap in the internet, actually! I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MusoInOz Posted January 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2011 G'day! This thread is really taking me on a trip down memory lane, reminiscing my first year (and only) at medical school. The first semester was basically lecturing physicians attempting to wean out the faint hearted which was rather a humorous couple of months. Photos upon photos of surgical procedures with great detailed camera work Lol. Surprisingly more males students found this sickening in comparison to females students (I am not sexist, just found it surprising). I think if you are looking into HT surgery and expect when the Doctor is removing your donor strip that rainbows and bunnies will come jumping out for a hug, you may be mistaken. *Tongue and cheek But seriously… Cheers, "The road to success is always under construction" :cool: I represent Dr Rahal and the associated clinic as a paid patient advisor. I am also here to assist fellow Australian/NZ Hair Loss sufferers both on and off the forum. Contact: mbhounslow@gmail.com - Mike. Hair Transplant Surgery: June 3rd 2011 2800 Grafts to frontal 1/3 By Dr Rahal in Ottawa, Canada Current Hair Loss Arsenal: Dutas .5mg every day 1.5 years and Proscar 5mg (Cut into 1/4): x1 Daily 10 years Hair-A-Gain Generic Minox: x2 Daily 13 years (Applied wet in mornings) Other Random products put to use during my hair loss battle (not in use): Spiro Cream 5mg Minox 15% Dr Proctor's Nano Shampoo Various Herbal supplements Toppik/ Nanogen Saw Palmetto Provillus - LOL Nanogen Shampoo Laser Treatments (Epic Fail) 10 long years of HT and general HL research.:cool: *I am not a medical professional, I only offer my own advice from personal experiences and years of detailed research* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted January 20, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted January 20, 2011 Interesting. I'd say the girls were tougher in my med school class too. That is why they have babies and we don't; otherwise there would be no humans I suspect. Dr. L 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 HARIRI Posted January 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2011 I never mind it, most important is the outcome.. HT surgeries are nothing comparing to other cosmetics fr example nose job and how the break the bones with a hammer yuckks.. even if you go to nature, have you seen a baby being born and how get out from the V****A? its scary but the outcome a new life, new hope, ultimate happiness... same goes to HT which thank God a strip we cant see while its performed to us will lead you to a new life, new hope, ultimate happiness and may i see sometimes NEW LOVE ;-) Plug removal + Strip scar revision - Dr. Ali Karadeniz (AEK)- May 23, 2015 Plug removal + 250 FUE temple points- Dr. Hakan Doganay (AHD)- July 3, 2013 Scar Tricopigmentation- Dr. Koray Erdogan (ASMED)- May 3, 2013 2500 FUT (Hairline Repair)- Dr. Rahal- July 26, 2011 My Hair Treatments: 1- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo (Daily) 2- Regaine Solution Minoxidil 5% (2 ml once a day) 3- GNC Ultra NourishHair™ (Once a day) 4- GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Saw Palmetto (Once a day) My Rahal HT thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164456-2500-fut-dr-rahal-hairline-repair.html[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kathie47 Posted February 6, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 6, 2011 Oh yeah that's so scary to look at. I always feel better when I look at the finished product though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gmonasco Posted February 7, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 7, 2011 there aren't any quality face forums to post on. I hear Facebook is pretty popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DCClinton Posted February 17, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 17, 2011 True, its not best to look at how the strip is removed. There are some nasty videos online that show this and it can turn you away. I've seen the videos and knew what the doctor was doing; however, the valium does help in creating the "care less" effect. Just remember that a poor surgeon can cause nerve damage if not skilled; make sure you choose wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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