Senior Member Janna Posted April 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2011 This patient had ht surgery with Shapiro Medical Group over 10 years ago. Dr. Ron Shapiro addressed the frontal half of the head with 2100 grafts. The patient has been conservative in his approach to hair restoration – wanting to address the hair loss where it bothered him the most. Majority of the grafts were distributed behind the frontal tuft where diffused thinning was much more evident. 200 DFU’s were used in the central area of the scalp for density. Surgery #1 – Dr. Ron Shapiro Total Grafts/Hairs = 2093gr /4273 hairs Fortunately for this patient, the progression of loss has slowed in the last 10 years since he’s been on ht meds. Dr. Paul Shapiro performed a second procedure couple of weeks ago to restore the second half of the scalp. With patient’s conservative approach, the second session consisted of 1789 grafts to address the back half. Again, addressing what bothered the patient the most while conserving grafts for future. Upon close inspection of the recipient area of previous work, Dr. Paul could not differentiate 2 or 3 hair grafts from the DFU’s, even under magnification. Surgery #2 – Dr. Paul Shapiro Total Grafts/Hairs = 1789gr /3373 hairs Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted April 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2011 I love SMG's approach to HT. You guys do an amazing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted April 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2011 This is a nice case. We should all be so lucky to keep that steady after 10 years. There is something to be said for a very conservative approach. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted April 26, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks Haircut - really nice of you to say. Can't decide - couldn't agree with you more and thanks for the comment. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 It's nice to see SMG look after their patients years down the road. He looks ten years younger in the ten years after pics! Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hdude46 Posted April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 i agree with everyone else. when you go to smg you know you are going to be in good hands not only in the present, but for the future as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 Janna, Thank you for sharing this very interesting case. It's always great to see a quality hair transplant stand the test of time, and even more impressive to see that Shapiro Medical was clearly using refined, modern techniques in 2000-2001 when others in the industry were still using older methods. 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 April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 Janna, Thanks for posting this patient's long-term results. We see so very few examples of patients years down the line yet we often have members asking for such examples. This really helps to drive home the importance of taking a conservative approach and formulating a long-term plan with your doctor. He looks fantastic! 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...
Senior Member TC17 Posted April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 As always, the work looks amazing. Janna, was this patient's crown shaved prior to the second surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick from Farjo Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Janna, As you know i have been a real fan of the House of Shapiro for a number of years.This simply reinforces my thinking. Mick Patient coordinator for Dr. Bessam Farjo who is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted April 27, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks everyone - appreciate all your comments and feedback. TC17 - yes, Dr. Paul trimmed the recipient area before making incisions - trim - not a shave. Since it was on top and the patient is on the tall side making it difficult for people to notice, he did not mind a little trim to make everyone's job a little easier. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HARIRI Posted April 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks Janna, Thats what we need in this forum, Long term results. Good job. 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...
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