Regular Member Business Teacher Posted August 22, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2009 A little background??¦??¦. Had my head shaved for about 4-5 years, but had always debated getting a hair transplant. I pulled the trigger with Dr. Wong and got 7,000+. I'm at Month three??¦??¦.. Long story short??¦??¦??¦.. Went to a party tonight (kids and adults). Took my hat off in front of the kids playing and one of the 8yr olds told me I should start shaving my head again, because I looked like a grandpa. Total shot to the self esteem! Hope that in 3-5 months I can look back and say this was the correct decision??¦??¦.. My Hair Loss Website- Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member notjustyet Posted August 23, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 dont let your self esteem ride on the comments of an 8 year old. hes a child..your a man. Id trim your hair to maybe a two guard for now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 Dude, you're going to look great with 7+ it's worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 You did slap the kid I hope.. right? Ha. Dude, 7,000 grafts and you are going to have more hair than that 8 year old. Just you wait. When I used to shave my head bald a random kid came up to me once and said, "You're bald." And I told him that I had cancer and that totally freaked him out. Probably not the most sensitive thing I've said, but it might have taught him a lesson. 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 Severn Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well it's obviously not going to look as good right now because not many (if any) of those 7000 grafts have grown in yet. And to an 8 year old, you could suddenly have a full head of hair and he might still prefer your old look because that is how he is used to seeing you. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Marvin Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 How old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Business Teacher, Kids can be brutal. I remember when I was student teaching and my hair loss wasn't that bad yet, kids were telling me I'm going bald. It hurt my ego a little, but then I realized, they're just kids. And truthfully, when it comes to hair loss, most people expect men to lose their hair and consider it normal. We are the only ones who are really bothered by it, other than a maybe the exceptional few of the opposite sex. But you're on the path to a nice new head of hair my friend. Hang in there and thanks for keeping us updated :-) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 Definitely sucks to hear, man. But -- and this is a huge "but" -- you are on an absolutely incredible path to get back your follicular swagger! So, ya, it sucks that this punk () called you out like that, but with the world-class HT you just got, you are well on your way to having this kid's comment be a funny memory and story to one day tell! ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mmhce Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 I pulled the trigger with Dr. Wong and got 7,000+. I'm at Month three??¦??¦.. Sounds like one of the largest sessions that I've heard of and you should look phenomenal in a year's time. Hang in there buddy! one of the 8yr olds told me I should start shaving my head again, because I looked like a grandpa. Kids are brutually honest , but they seldom have cruel intentions. We are the only ones who are really bothered by it, other than a maybe the exceptional few of the opposite sex. Bill is always right! take care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Business Teacher Posted August 23, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys! By no means was the kid trying to hurt my feelings, but was just telling me their truthful thougths. Just another indicator that I made the correct decision........ I just needed to express a shot to the ego. Thanks again! My Hair Loss Website- Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefully hatless Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It's a comment from my 5 yr old nephew that has added to my decision to go with a ht. I keep my head shaved pretty close and naturally wear a hat outside for protection. We play wrestle quite a bit and he loves grabbing my hat at times. A few months ago after doing so he said "you don't look normal", put my hat back on then said "now you look normal". I know it's just a comment from a little boy but there's a certain amount of innocent honesty that goes along with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rachmunas4life Posted August 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2009 After month 3 it will keep getting better! Time will fly now when you start seeing you new and permanent hairs coming in! I remember my ex girlfriend laughed at me when we were in the shower (the first time) and said "Your going bald." She wasn't a 5 year old kid either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HunkyMonkey Posted August 24, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted August 24, 2009 My Ex told me regularly how much she *physically* hated my receding hair line and how embarrassing it was when we bumped into people she knew because of it. Needless to say I dumped her, but she was REALLY good looking, so took me ages to do it. It was to late though, the damage had already been done I ended up getting a HT. I never like my receding hairline, but it'd never really been an issue for me before. To think, all those times I told her she didn't need a boob job and she was perfect just the way she was. Why couldn't she have been so kind to me? I remember getting a quote from the hospital group (didn't go to them). The guy asked if my partner knew I was getting the quote because they get a lot phoning up angry. I told him it was my girl friend that pushed me to make the appointment, he looked shocked F**king B**CH, glad to be rid of her. HM My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Kulahci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairHope Posted August 24, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 24, 2009 Tell him he looks like a munchkin. Dec. 2004 - 1938 Grafts via Strip Feb. 2009 - 1002 Grafts via FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted August 24, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 24, 2009 Tell him he's adopted. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member phxind Posted August 25, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 25, 2009 Looking at the title, I thought this thread was about propecia! ------------------------------------------------------------ My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Alexander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member imissthebarber Posted August 29, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 29, 2009 Tell him he's adopted. LOL - Very amusing Severn. I think it goes without saying that you should take this as a joke and shouldn't do this! The emotional distress this could cause to the child would be much worse than what you may have to go through for the next few months while the hair grows in. Hang in there buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stingray Posted August 29, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted August 29, 2009 7000 in one shot is a monster HT. It is gonna change your life. Just wait till those babies kick in. ----------------------------------------- 2425 FUE - Dr Armani - Nov 2007 (poor result) 1000 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - March 25th 2010 (great result) 1599 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - Feb 3rd 2011 My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member vincehair Posted August 29, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted August 29, 2009 Children should be SEEN not HAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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