Regular Member TrendSetter Posted August 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 Iam back here after a long gap. I had my first transplant way back in 2001 with Dr Rose (2100 grafts) second one with Dr Shapiro (2600 grafts). I am planning to get my crown area covered. I hear Dr Hasson and Wong are well known for crown area transplants. Please comment - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TrendSetter Posted August 22, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 Iam back here after a long gap. I had my first transplant way back in 2001 with Dr Rose (2100 grafts) second one with Dr Shapiro (2600 grafts). I am planning to get my crown area covered. I hear Dr Hasson and Wong are well known for crown area transplants. Please comment - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted August 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 wong is specifically noted for the crown area. 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...
Regular Member P.J Posted August 22, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 Trend, As well as Wong - you should look back to Shapiro. I have seen some impressive results by him using DFUs PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted August 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 I was on display at the 2004 ISHRS convention in Vancouver, sitting under a spotlight with HT surgeons from all over the world checking me out, up close, and a little more personal than I had anticipated. At the time I was 6 months post op from my first crown procedure with Dr. Wong. I remember the reverential remarks my crown received (no joke). Specifically, one female doctor stated, "Dr.Wong is a master". Those were the exact words. I relay this (never before mentioned it) at the risk of expanding already expansive egos residing in Vancouver.. but HEY..I'm willing to take that risk for the cause. UNC "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted August 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ya, Shapiro utilizing DFU's is certaintly enticing....I started a thread a while ago specifically inquiring into the +s -s of DFUs, particularly when used in the crown region. Bill made some good points I hadn't prior considered, but, unfortunately, I don't recall any juicy info get divulged by a clinic who is pro or vs. ----------- *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 the B spot Posted August 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 We do not use DFU's in the crown region---DFU's are primarily used in the mid-scalp/frontal core region in order to provide density---Dr. Shapiro will sometimes switch to using lateral slits in the crown because of the way the hair exits the scalp. Dr. Wong is certainly well deserving of his reputation as the "master of the crown" Dr. Shapiro is no slouch either Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted August 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2008 Interesting; why no DFU's in the crown, or is it "simply" because of the way the hair exits the scalp? Also, do you believe that the negatives and positives of DFUs are not clear cut? That is, it is never necessarily "BEST" to use or not use them and is totally conditional and dependent....relating to the specifc doctors' m.o. and the patient? ----------- *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...
Bill - Seemiller Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I was on display at the 2004 ISHRS convention in Vancouver, sitting under a spotlight with HT surgeons from all over the world checking me out, up close, and a little more personal than I had anticipated. So Uncjim, will you be on display at the ISHRS conference this year in Montreal? Perhaps I can pick through your hair under close inspection too Trendsetter, Many of our surgeons over the last several years have provided excellent examples of first-rate crown work. I encourage you to look through patient photos in the patient and clinic gallery as well as the hair loss weblogs as part of your research. Hasson and Wong, Rose, and all the surgeons mentioned by our members above are certainly worth consulting with/considering. It is ultimately up to you to make the choice after extensive reserach. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted August 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2008 So Uncjim, will you be on display at the ISHRS conference this year in Montreal? Bill, Do you know something I don't? Will lunch be included? I have no idea what DFU's are. Could somebody educate me? Thanks. UNC "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 uncjim, You haven't heard? They were looking to use you as a guinea pig for BHT scalp work . DFU = double follicular unit = minigraft (though most surgeons don't like using the "minigrafts" term since it implies old school work - but it is what it is). When strategically combined with follicular units, some surgeons believe that using a small use of DFUs in various areas of the scalp (some believe they are better used in the vertex while others believe they provide more density in the crown) will promote a greater illusion of density without sacrificing naturalness. I personally have a preference for all follicular unit grafting, but some surgeons have proven to do some good work with a small amount of DFUs in the "right" candidates. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted August 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2008 Bill, Thank you my friend. Jim "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Jim, My pleasure bro Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member richie48 Posted August 24, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hey bud I had my crown done with Dr Feller in Nov 2008 , my result are good so far , but I have been a slow grower , feel free to check out my weblog . I had consults with Drs Hasson and Wong and Dr Rahal after 18 months of research , all 3 of the above clinics are truly world class and I don't think you will go wrong with any of them . Good luck richie 2100 crown grafts Dr Feller nov 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TrendSetter Posted August 24, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 24, 2008 Thank you Guys! Your comments are so valuable!! Needless to say, like many others, I have been very impressed with Dr Shapiro's work but at the same time wanted to explore other options to understand what best works for my needs. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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