Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 18, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2010 I had my 2nd Hair Transplant with Dr Wong. Here are my photos: This is what my hair looked like from my first procedure. We took a photo before it was shaved off: Here are the grafts placed in the Crown: Here are the technicians working on the density of the left side: I asked Dr Wong to move my recession forward on my left side: My density was better in the right side compared to my left, so I asked Dr Wong to focus on the hairline, crown, and left side: I am looking forward to what this looks like in a year. Edit: This is where I started from: - 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 April 18, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2010 Drew35, Thank you for sharing, and congratulations on your second procedure with Dr Wong! As you know, he's an excellent surgeon. I specifically remember reviewing the photos from your first procedure, and it's good to see you progressing. I think the results from the first procedure were quite impressive, and the second surgery will really help enhance the prior work. Keep us updated, and good luck!! "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 Drew35 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2010 Originally posted by Future_HT_Doc:Drew35, Thank you for sharing, and congratulations on your second procedure with Dr Wong! As you know, he's an excellent surgeon. I specifically remember reviewing the photos from your first procedure, and it's good to see you progressing. I think the results from the first procedure were quite impressive, and the second surgery will really help enhance the prior work. Keep us updated, and good luck!! Thank you sir! - 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...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Drew, Congratulations on going through your second procedure with Dr. Wong. How many grafts did you end up getting? I trust that the second procedure will help refine and add density to the the first. You've already come a long way! Keep us posted. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2010 Originally posted by Bill - Managing Publisher:Drew, Congratulations on going through your second procedure with Dr. Wong. How many grafts did you end up getting? I trust that the second procedure will help refine and add density to the the first. You've already come a long way! Keep us posted. Bill Thanks Bill! Dr Wong was really aggressive and he was able to get 3,100 grafts. He said the donor closure was tighter than he liked, so he asked me to keep the staples in for 14 days. But it's worth it to get that many grafts. - 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...
Regular Member hairshare Posted April 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2010 Wow dude, had no idea you were going in for a second round. You are going to look like a new man! Do you know if you have any more grafts available if you need them? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2010 Originally posted by hairshare:Wow dude, had no idea you were going in for a second round. You are going to look like a new man! Do you know if you have any more grafts available if you need them? Dr Wong said the donor closure was very tight, so he wasn't sure. I might have to go FUE for my 3rd surgery. - 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...
Regular Member hairshare Posted April 19, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2010 FUE is always an option. But, I think once the results from round 2 grow in, you will look great and probably won't even need to go in for a 3rd round. Time will tell but I am very excited for you My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2010 Originally posted by hairshare:FUE is always an option. But, I think once the results from round 2 grow in, you will look great and probably won't even need to go in for a 3rd round. Time will tell but I am very excited for you Thanks hairshare! - 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 aaron1234 Posted April 19, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2010 Looks fantastic Drew. Going in for a second procedure was absolutely necessary to you. And to get 3K more grafts is great. You are going to look good in the end. 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 Drew35 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2010 Originally posted by aaron1234:Looks fantastic Drew. Going in for a second procedure was absolutely necessary to you. And to get 3K more grafts is great. You are going to look good in the end. Thanks aaron. - 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...
Regular Member jmg544 Posted April 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2010 Wow, going under the knife again!? My head cringes just thinking about it. Your results look fantastic and without a doubt, the 2nd procedure will give you an even fuller look. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2010 Originally posted by jmg544:Wow, going under the knife again!? My head cringes just thinking about it. Your results look fantastic and without a doubt, the 2nd procedure will give you an even fuller look. Yeah some of us aren't as lucky as you and only need 1 surgery to have amazing results. When you are a Norwood 6 V you better be mentally prepared for at least 2 to 3 surgeries. - - 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...
Regular Member hairshare Posted April 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 hey JMG544, sorry, but why do you cringe at the thought of a second surgery? Both of my surgeries were fine, I was in barely any discomfort at all so it wasn't really an issue for me going in for a second time. Drew35, I am sure you would agree? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by hairshare:hey JMG544, sorry, but why do you cringe at the thought of a second surgery? Both of my surgeries were fine, I was in barely any discomfort at all so it wasn't really an issue for me going in for a second time. Drew35, I am sure you would agree? In JMG544's blog he mentiones how much discomfort the staples caused him. I think he said he also had terrible itching. But I agree that for me a 2nd surgery was no sweat and absolutely worth it. - 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...
Regular Member jmg544 Posted April 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by hairshare:hey JMG544, sorry, but why do you cringe at the thought of a second surgery? Both of my surgeries were fine, I was in barely any discomfort at all so it wasn't really an issue for me going in for a second time. Drew35, I am sure you would agree? It wasn't so much the discomfort, although I must admit that the first 2 weeks were uncomfortable as well as the following few days after the staples were removed, it's more to do with the downtime. I had to make up some BS lies about why I need to wear a hat for work, since we are not allow to wear any. I kept a hat on for almost 5 months at work until I felt comfortable enough to have it off. I had to explain to colleagues with their never ending curiosity. I didn't want anyone to know, other than my immediate family, as it was personal and I made it through without any detection. So thinking about going under the knife and the experience again is cringeworthy. but.. if another surgery is inevitable, I have no doubts in my mind that I will do this all over again. Oh, the price we pay to look a few years younger. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member M1A1 Posted April 21, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Drew, Wow, congratulations on the first step of your journey-huge improvement...Curious about one thing though, in your part area the growth looks thin compared to the rest of your result. What did Dr Wong say about addressing this part of your hairline? Is it just a matter of more density needed? Again, your direct frontal shot is such a huge improvement... Best, My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by M1A1:Drew, Wow, congratulations on the first step of your journey-huge improvement...Curious about one thing though, in your part area the growth looks thin compared to the rest of your result. What did Dr Wong say about addressing this part of your hairline? Is it just a matter of more density needed? Again, your direct frontal shot is such a huge improvement... Best, That's why I asked Dr Wong to increase the density in my left side. Dr Wong had a HUGE area to cover, so I was not concerned about it. If my left side is still thin after this 2nd surgery then I will be concerned, but I think Dr Wong got it taken care of in the 2nd surgery. __ - 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 M1A1 Posted April 21, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Drew, O.K. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by hairshare:Wow dude, had no idea you were going in for a second round. You are going to look like a new man! Do you know if you have any more grafts available if you need them? I want to provide clarification on this. At the end of my 2nd surgery I misunderstood Dr Wong at how difficult a 3rd surgery would be. I have been informed that as long as I do my scalp exercises Dr Wong will be able to do a 3rd surgery no problem. So I will be able to have a 3rd surgery with Dr Wong. Depending on how much my donor loosens up the estimate is 1,500 to 2,000 in a 3rd surgery. __ - 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 phil mascallpen Posted April 21, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Congrats Drew, I think this should do it, but hey a 3rd will put you up in nicnitro territory! BTW I left my staples in for 15 days to be extra careful with the scar. I also didn't lift again until week 12. You only get one shot at keeping the scar thin so I think you are being wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by phil mascallpen:Congrats Drew, I think this should do it, but hey a 3rd will put you up in nicnitro territory! BTW I left my staples in for 15 days to be extra careful with the scar. I also didn't lift again until week 12. You only get one shot at keeping the scar thin so I think you are being wise. I hear that Phil! - 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 TheEmperor Posted April 21, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 I left staples in for over 3 weeks. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2010 Originally posted by TheEmperor:I left staples in for over 3 weeks. Nothing wrong with that. Better safe than sorry. - 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...
Regular Member hairshare Posted April 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2010 JMG544, thanks for the clarification my friend. Drew, good to know that Dr. Wong can provide a 3rd surgery. Seriously I think you are going to look like a new man after all this. I am so excited for you My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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