Senior Member Jotronic Posted March 19, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2010 I post today as a patient like I first did 8 years ago when I was a butchered, scared repair patient looking to show the world what I had just gone through. On March 18th, 2002 Dr. Wong saved my life. In early 2002 the forums were a very different place. There were really no stand out clinics and the Coalition was not even in existence. Megasessions at the time were rarely more than 2000 to 2500 grafts. There were only a few patients that had actually shown there before/after pics but no one was showing the actual journey of what it is like to go through the development after surgery and certainly no one was showing the surgery itself, donor scar healing, and other issues that you are all so used to seeing now. My first surgery with Dr. Wong was performed with the singular goal of making me look normal. For nine years I had lived with two stacked donor scars and progressively more visible mini grafts for my hairline as I continued with hair loss to the point of being a NW6 plus. No one had ever told me about Propecia. In this surgery I had 2406 grafts. A year later I had 2425 grafts to rebuild my temple points, give me light coverage for part of my crown and to slightly lower my hairline and build up the density in the frontal third. Another year later and I was working for the clinic and had my last surgery for 2488 grafts. This was to basically thicken up some of the areas previously worked on. I have had some smaller sessions as a guinea pig that added a few hundred grafts. Today, eight years later almost to the day, I am happy to report that my transplant still puts a smile on my face every morning as I get ready for work and I don't have to worry about having obvious work or being a NW6 when I go out. Life is good. **Update** My girlfriend and I were up on top of the Space Needle over the Easter weekend and she took these pics of me. The wind was extremely strong gusting up to 50 mph. in some cases and is way too strong for hair spray to hold hair in place as evidenced by some of the photos. **Update April 14, 2010** Some people have asked for shots of the top. I had some time yesterday in the office so Doug took these shots for me showing various angles of the top of my scalp as well as the crown. 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 Jotronic Posted March 19, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2010 Below are the updated photos my girlfriend took of me over Easter weekend at the Space Needle... 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 phil mascallpen Posted March 19, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2010 Still one of the all time great transformations Joe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M&M Posted March 19, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2010 A truly great story and great transformation. Your story was one of the first I found as I also was going through a difficult time thanks to the hands of Bosley's "doctors". Your story inspired me and reassured me that there was hope and that there are great doctor's out there who do top quality work and genuinely care. Congratulations Jotronic and thank you for your continued service to this community. M&M ___________________________ 1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006 1105 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Fall 2009 M&M Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member azn_guy Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 This makes me very optimistic about my HT, I'm happy for you Joe! Glad everything is great. I hope you post in another 5 years. Hopefully Year 13 will look just as good as Year 8 HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Great story, great success, inspirational. Genuinly happy for you Jotronic and genuinly grateful for the help that you give to us all! Any links to your journey with a little more detail. I recall viewing them before quite a while ago but would be interested to take a look at them again! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member azn_guy Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 Joe, can we get a top shot? I'd like to see what your hair looks like from in the midscalp and crown area HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Fingers Crossed Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 Joe, your hair looks awesome! You look like a totally different person than before. I agree with Raphael84, I'm grateful for all the helpful info you post on this forum. By the way, I just ordered the Polytar shampoo that you were telling me about...hopefully it works well for me too. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M&M Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 Originally posted by Raphael84:Great story, great success, inspirational. Genuinly happy for you Jotronic and genuinly grateful for the help that you give to us all! Any links to your journey with a little more detail. I recall viewing them before quite a while ago but would be interested to take a look at them again! Here is Jotronic's site: http://www.hairtransplantmentor.com/ ___________________________ 1662 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Spring 2006 1105 with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Fall 2009 M&M Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairshare Posted March 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 Joe, looking great! It's hard to even believe that a megasession at the time was about 2500 grafts per session when now we have sessions that easily start at 3500+ grafts. I can honestly say that because of individuals such as yourself who had the courage to post your experiences which in turn led others (such as Bobman) to do the same that I am sitting here relieved of my own past hair loss agony. Congrats and thank you for all the contributions you have provided to us. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 One of the all-time great results. Jotronic, did your original plug job every look remotely passable? Presumably there was more hair surrounding the grafts when they were placed as you say that they became progressively more visible. Do you have any photos from back then? 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 azn_guy Posted March 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2010 mattj looks here http://www.hairtransplantmentor.com/ HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Pat - Community Publisher Posted March 20, 2010 Administrators Share Posted March 20, 2010 Joe, Congratulations on your amazing journey from recovery to advocacy (forgive the support groupish tone of that :-) You're truly one of the early pioneers in hair transplant patient advocacy. You've saved a lot of scalps, including your own. I hope you're enjoying that rockabilly thick hairline. Onwards and Upwards, Pat Never Forget - It's what radiates from within, not from your skin, that really matters! My Hair Loss Blog Sharing is what keeps this community vital. Please join in. To learn how I restored my hair and started this community, click here. Follow our Community on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Joe, You've been a true inspiration and patient advocate for many with dreams of restoring a full, natural looking head of hair. Your hair still looks terrific after all these years. A good hair transplant will truly stand the test of time. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member splitting hairs Posted March 21, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 21, 2010 Conratulations Joe, Your hair still looks great, and along with others like Pat and Bill, you're an inspiration to this community. _________________________________________________ Propecia since July 2008 2201 Grafts with Dr Lorenzo on 19.10.22 - See my write up here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair_care Posted March 22, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 22, 2010 I agree with splitting hairs, Both Bill and Joe are truly poster boys for HT's, gives the rest of us hope. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member os_m Posted March 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'm very happy for you Jotronic, truely your story is great and give us all hope of fixing what we did not choose. Congratulations man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TC17 Posted March 23, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2010 You result is one of the best I've ever seen, Joe. Your hairline and temples look great, you have excellent coverage and density, and it looks absolutely natural. How does/do your scar(s) look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M1A1 Posted March 27, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2010 Joe, Great results... How about a couple outside pics and your world famous HD Video. Joe, you have been a big help to alot of peolple-keep up the great work... Thanks, My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bllorayne Posted March 27, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2010 Mr jOE has transformed from Joker to Batman...after hair transplant...he looks funtabulous................great story plus great luck.......god bless u ...you are a role model for millions man.......be happy................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bayscholar Posted March 27, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looking good Joe My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 2, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 2, 2010 Originally posted by Jotronic: Congratulations Joe. Your hair looks great and going strong. It looks even more impressive in person. - 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 Jotronic Posted April 8, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thanks for your comments, guys. My girlfriend and I were up on top of the Space Needle (520 feet high) over the Easter weekend and she took these pics of me. The wind was extremely strong gusting up to 50 mph. in some cases and is way too strong for hair spray to hold hair in place as evidenced by some of the photos. I thought I'd share even though some are less than flattering 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 MikeTheDane Posted April 8, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 8, 2010 That's eerie.. your hair looks exactly like mine on the first and second pic. Same color, recession, length and hairline density. Yikes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11/04-07 - 800-1600 ish grafts - danish clinic - poor results 12/02-08 - 2764 grafts - Dr. Devroye - good result but needs hairline density 03/12-10 - 1429 grafts - Dr. Mohmand - result pending Feel free to visit my picture thread My Hair Transplant Photos - Surgery with Dr. Devroye Young lads below 25 unite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted April 14, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2010 Mike, I hope it's not too eerie So, I had Doug take some new photos of the top of my scalp since I've had a few requests. Here they are... 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...
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