Senior Member balody Posted October 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 16, 2011 looking good so far Drew. 2381 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2201 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2000+ fut Dr Bessam Farjo My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Bessam Farjo challenge the unchallenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HARIRI Posted April 12, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 12, 2012 Drew 35, your case really brings my attention to the highest level. Do you have any latest pics? Any updates??? 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 StaggerLee123 Posted April 12, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 12, 2012 For those that have been asking here are some very high quality photos that Joe took before hair transplant #2 with Dr Wong. Thanks to Joe for sending me these fantastic photos that he took. Here are my PRE-OP Photos before hair transplant #2 with Dr Wong: This looks like a good result considering that he was coming from a Norwood 7. I would like to see the after pics of his 2nd procedure with Dr. Wong. The length of the hair in these pics seem to provide the most coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jdhillon Posted May 3, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted May 3, 2012 More pics please Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atticus Posted May 8, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 8, 2012 Wonderful Drew! Your results remind me of a Young Jotronic after shaving his head. CONTRATULATIONS on your latest procedure. You are a trooper indeed. The HT world will be following your results.Jim Hey man! Jotronic is still young. :cool: Atticus 600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA *****300 leg hair FUE implanted 7/12 to the eyebrows - 150 each eyebrow. Performed by Dr. Umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ej Posted July 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2012 wonder how Drew is coming along , be great if could get an update many thanks ej Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlueSteel Posted July 22, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 22, 2012 Drew, you around? Everyone is hoping you are doing well and getting solid growth... we'd love to see more pix. Hope you have had some additional growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member formertrackstar Posted July 22, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2012 More pics please and update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member joe121592 Posted October 30, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted October 30, 2012 He's probably walking down Sunset Blvd in a tank top and wind blowing throul is full head of hair. We want pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member steve0580 Posted November 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2012 I think it's pretty good, considering where he started from. How much is a hair transplant worth? It's hard to put a dollar amount on your confidence and self esteem. If it completely changes how you feel about yourself and your outlook, in my opinion, it's worth every dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhamilton Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 im interested in dr umar and I have similar hair loss howmuch was your procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted September 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 wow this is the biggest number in terms of grafts i have seen! cant wait to see how your 3rd transplant grows out :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueonly Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 drew did umar took beard hair also for scalp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted September 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 I don't think drew posts anymore, last I remember he was dealing with a member of his family that was very ill, its been a while, I think he had 2 transplants with hasson and wong and 1 ht with dr umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2014 It was always my intention to come back on here and update my story (Good or Bad), but life dealt me a bad hand. Between my health problems and my Dad's death in 2012 I have been through hell. The past 2 years I have spent the majority of the day in bed. My health problems originally started in 2002. I was an elite athlete training for my first Triathlon when I came down with a flu-like illness and was never the same. Over the years I have gone to many different M.D.s looking for an answer to my health problems. All they gave me were drugs while I continued to get worse. When I went to have my transplants with Dr Wong I was not well, but I was still functional and did my best to deal with the pain and fatigue that I have on a daily basis. I basically feel like I have the flu every morning I wake up. After I had my transplant with Dr Umar my health continued to go down hill. In 2011 I finally found a specialist that helped find out what was making me sick. They tested me for Chronic Epstein Barr Virus and CPN Bacteria. My antibodies were elevated indicating ACTIVE INFECTIONS. For some reason my immune system was not keeping them under control. 98% of adults have EBV and CPN but their immune systems control it. The M.D. also tested me for Hypercoagualation(THICK BLOOD). My levels were the worst the M.D. had ever seen. The M.D. immediately called a blood specialist because she was concerned I could die from a Vein Thrombosis. They were actually shocked I hadn't died from a Vein Thrombosis(Blood Clot) already. The blood specialist also said it was a miracle I hadn't died from a blood clot. I guess people can be born with Hypercoagulation and they have to take blood thinners their whole life or people like me can develop Hypercoagulation during a serious infection. The M.D. put me on HEPARIN for over 6 months. Unfortunately Heparin can cause hair loss. Since I had Hypercoagulation when I had my hair transplants I have lost a lot of the transplanted hair due to lack of a good blood supply to the follicles. I eventually had to get "hair tattoos" to try to camouflage the hair loss. Dr Wong and Dr Umar are both awesome hair transplant surgeons and none of my hair loss problems are their fault. I have just been very unlucky. When I regain my health I plan on going back back to Dr Umar to have beard and body hair transplanted. However I will make sure my Hypercoagulation is under control before I have another surgery. I will post updated photos when I have time. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atticus Posted May 10, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2014 It was always my intention to come back on here and update my story (Good or Bad), but life dealt me a bad hand. Between my health problems and my Dad's death in 2012 I have been through hell. The past 2 years I have spent the majority of the day in bed. My health problems originally started in 2002. I was an elite athlete training for my first Triathlon when I came down with a flu-like illness and was never the same. Over the years I have gone to many different M.D.s looking for an answer to my health problems. All they gave me were drugs while I continued to get worse. When I went to have my transplants with Dr Wong I was not well, but I was still functional and did my best to deal with the pain and fatigue that I have on a daily basis. I basically feel like I have the flu every morning I wake up. After I had my transplant with Dr Umar my health continued to go down hill. In 2011 I finally found a specialist that helped find out what was making me sick. They tested me for Chronic Epstein Barr Virus and CPN Bacteria. My antibodies were elevated indicating ACTIVE INFECTIONS. For some reason my immune system was not keeping them under control. 98% of adults have EBV and CPN but their immune systems control it. The M.D. also tested me for Hypercoagualation(THICK BLOOD). My levels were the worst the M.D. had ever seen. The M.D. immediately called a blood specialist because she was concerned I could die from a Vein Thrombosis. They were actually shocked I hadn't died from a Vein Thrombosis(Blood Clot) already. The blood specialist also said it was a miracle I hadn't died from a blood clot. I guess people can be born with Hypercoagulation and they have to take blood thinners their whole life or people like me can develop Hypercoagulation during a serious infection. The M.D. put me on HEPARIN for over 6 months. Unfortunately Heparin can cause hair loss. Since I had Hypercoagulation when I had my hair transplants I have lost a lot of the transplanted hair due to lack of a good blood supply to the follicles. I eventually had to get "hair tattoos" to try to camouflage the hair loss. Dr Wong and Dr Umar are both awesome hair transplant surgeons and none of my hair loss problems are their fault. I have just been very unlucky. When I regain my health I plan on going back back to Dr Umar to have beard and body hair transplanted. However I will make sure my Hypercoagulation is under control before I have another surgery. I will post updated photos when I have time. Damn!!! Hang in there buddy!!!! We are rooting for you. Atticus 600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA *****300 leg hair FUE implanted 7/12 to the eyebrows - 150 each eyebrow. Performed by Dr. Umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted May 10, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2014 Drew, I'm very glad to see you back. I hate to hear or read stories about misdiagnosed issues that cause years of torment so I'm super happy that you figured out the issues you've been suffering from. I know I speak for Dr. Wong when I say we wish you all the best with the strongest of recoveries. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wylie Posted May 11, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks for the update Drew, there were a lot of people who wondered about you and we appreciate you taking the time to come back and tell us how you're doing. The problems you have been dealing with certainly does put hair loss in the proper perspective. I'm glad to hear they have finally diagnosed your illness and you have started taking medication for it, from the sound of things you are very lucky to be posting. I hope your health continues to improve and that, once you've got that sorted out, you keep us posted on any future developments with Dr. Umar. Best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2014 Damn!!! Hang in there buddy!!!! We are rooting for you. Atticus Thanks Atticus. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2014 Drew, I'm very glad to see you back. I hate to hear or read stories about misdiagnosed issues that cause years of torment so I'm super happy that you figured out the issues you've been suffering from. I know I speak for Dr. Wong when I say we wish you all the best with the strongest of recoveries. Thanks Joe. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks for the update Drew, there were a lot of people who wondered about you and we appreciate you taking the time to come back and tell us how you're doing. The problems you have been dealing with certainly does put hair loss in the proper perspective. I'm glad to hear they have finally diagnosed your illness and you have started taking medication for it, from the sound of things you are very lucky to be posting. I hope your health continues to improve and that, once you've got that sorted out, you keep us posted on any future developments with Dr. Umar. Best of luck to you. Thanks Wylie. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 11, 2014 Here is an update of what my head looks like today. I believe have lost more than half of my graphs. The "hair tattoo" helps camouflage my hair loss ok. I'm sorry the photos aren't the best but my wife used her cell phone. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted May 12, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 12, 2014 sorry for the loss of your dad, that's never easy to deal with, heal well and I hope you get your heath back,i followed your story before I started to post, and your one of the guys I was rooting for to get a good result,hang in there, and its good to have you posting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 12, 2014 sorry for the loss of your dad, that's never easy to deal with, heal well and I hope you get your heath back,i followed your story before I started to post, and your one of the guys I was rooting for to get a good result,hang in there, and its good to have you posting again. Thanks SADbutTRUE. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 12, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted May 12, 2014 Drew, Sorry to hear about all this. If there is anything we can help with, please don't hesitate to ask. "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...
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