Senior Member 67mph Posted July 17, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi all, I know a lot of you go ahead and take multiple pics of the top of your heads, back of your heads side of your heads, but, what if like me you're very anxious (and scared to say the least) about seeing just how bald you might be but taking these pictures and having to view them to post on line? To get an online consultation these pictures are essential but i can hardly face seeing a picture of me enjoying myself on holiday let alone my MPB hang-ups in all it's glory, in the viewer on a digital camera! Is it really a case of shutting up and putting up and getting on with the job in hand in order to get further along the hair restoration path, and having to bite the bullet and take the damn pictures? ...oh man. regards, 57mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 17, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2011 Is it really a case of shutting up and putting up and getting on with the job in hand in order to get further along the hair restoration path, and having to bite the bullet and take the damn pictures? I think this is it. Unless... you get someone else to take the photos and attach them to the email you're sending for consultations. That's the only way around it really and I'm not sure if anyone has ever done it. If you're planning on getting a transplant then bite the bullet, take the photos and think of how in the future they'll represent the old you. 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 17, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2011 It's not that hard once you take the first step! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted July 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2011 Definitely go for it. Once you start, you will learn a lot which will help you decide what to do. It really is easy. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) First of all, if you really want to take on MPB you need to except the reality of where your hair loss currently is. Sure taking pictures will reveal the ugly truth of your baldness - but it is the only way to really know where you have come from after you've done a HT or multiple HT's. Once you get a HT you should take pictures (monthly or bi-monthly) to monitor the progress. Hair loss is gradual and on the flip side hair growth after a transplant is also gradual. It is very easy to not notice the difference because the process is so dang slow... that is why taking pics is essential in your battle against hair loss. Edited July 18, 2011 by aaron1234 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2011 57mph Maybe the pictures will reveal that your loss is not as progressive as you think it is. By posting the pictures here, you will get excellent feedback. If you just want to do a consult with pictures well then obviously you will get professional feedback. Good luck with your decision Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 67mph Posted July 18, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2011 Top guys and bunch of good fellas', thanks! ...Its gona hurt but like ive been told, its got to be done, denial or no denial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 18, 2011 Congrats on your step moving forward 57 mph. I hope you post some pics on here. If not, good luck with all your consults! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 67mph Posted July 22, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2011 thanks again chaps, the dirty deed has been done, downloaded and uploaded. a lesson i have learnt is that denial can be a wonderful thing, haa! regards, 57mph oh, and yes, it was as bad as i thought i do have a classic case of diffuse thinning, oh blimey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2011 It's always tough to face the truth, your not that bad though. You still have a lot of native hair! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 67mph Posted July 22, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2011 appreciate the feedback NewHairPlease, just seen that you'll be going for a megasession in Jan 2012, big build up now i bet and the very best of luck, well not luck you shouldn't need that, but you know what i mean, i bet it works out for you. regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2011 Yeah Im pretty stoked about my surgery...just ready for it to get here. I know it will be here soon though Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted July 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2011 57, What you're feeling is totally normal. I used to get pissed off when friends would point out my thinning crown and I would deny I was losing it. I never thought I would be the one going through hairloss as I always had such a thick, healthy head of hair. I can tell you that I would be miserable if I didn't do something about it though. And some of the those friends who were so keen to point out my balding are now starting to lose their hair. Just start the process.... I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted July 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2011 Having recently had surgery, the anxiety and nervousness of doing something about your hair loss is much worse than actually doing it. I was so happy I had my surgery finally. Just do your homework and go with a surgeon that has a great reputation and makes you feel comfortable. That is what I did and once my decision was made I was able to relax and get started. You have come to the right place here. Good luck! Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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