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    I apologize in advance if it appears I have taken this personal to some extent as I am a well educated patient trying to share my real experience. Look anyone can call me by phone and I am happy to speak with them and share my story. I am a real patient who actually went through the process including viewing message boards, visiting a few doctors and doing my homework. The person asked about Dr. Segev and Virginia Surgical. They can take advice from a representative of another hair place "Shapiro" who says they need to travel...(oh to where? maybe where Shapiro is located. I mean come on...or a website critic? or a real patient who actually has had service from the placed being asked about. Again, if anyone wants to speak to me personally about my experience they can talk to me by phone and I will be happy to share my experience. Lastly, "girlfriend" comment maybe went over the top..but it is true and I am happy with my looks much more now since surgery and hair growing in. It makes a difference. I wanted to lighten up my writing I thought it was funny. Plus it is true. Didn't think it would take such a serious critical analysis. Since Virginia Surgical did a good job for me I wanted to respond strongly to statements by competitors and other unidentified travel specialist that were in contradiction to my experience I saw on the this message board. Lastly, regarding IAHRS I am sure is a fine organization..but it appears there are only 2 doctors listed in Virginia and about 40 or so nationwide..So these are the only 40 doctors in the country to go to and all other of the tens of thousands of other doctors are no good. This too also is crazy. Lastly, I am not telling anyone to go anywhere. I am just telling you how I feel with the experience I actually had. Best regards and god bless all.

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    Hairnow123
    Glad you`ve had a good experience.
    It would be great if you could do a personal blog on here and document your experience with pictures.
    Take care bm.

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    Hi Big Mac,

    Thanks for your interest in personal blog. This weekend when I have time I will try to do. I will be able to describe in reflection my thoughts chronologically etc..and I may have some pictures that were taken only on a casual purpose, but I did not document each month as I really should have. I regret that. I did post my most recent pictures in this thread. I took those myself in bathroom yesterday with the exception of the one that was taken Easter. The one thing I can add I think is helpful is that in begging even though hair grows at least for me. The biggest cosmetic benefit appeared last month. A little past 6 months. Before was good as hair grew well, but cosmetically a little after six months really was almost like night and day. Thanks.

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    Hairnow--- you raised a thread that was weeks old to plug your doc, yet you say you have no interest? From a personal standpoint, I am happy your happy--but guess what? We cannot even see your results well enough to comment, nor can we see any results of note based on the website.

    Your comment about thousands of doctors and there being only about 40 or so that are good? That is about fairly accurate. I hope the list continues to grow.

    You either do great work and we hear/see it for ourselves; OR, other doctors whose opinions we trust, hear/see it for themselves and the work is so good they tell others.

    Also, if you actually knew what you were speaking about, you would notice that Gillenator stated the SAME thing and he is an independent patient advocate.

    If you notice, I never said to come to Shapiro Medical, although, quite frankly, that would be a great option. I do find it funny you chose to sarcastically reference myself and ignore the other "non-attached" comments.

    So, YES, Harry West needs to travel. Even if it hurts your feelings.

    My personal recommendation is Dr. Jerry Cooley in North Carolina--probably close enough for a ling drive--- produces world-class results with clear before and after pics--also does FUE and Strip.
    Take Care,
    Jason
    Patient Advocate/FUE Coordinator for Shapiro Medical Group. My advice and opinions are my own and is not medical advice. I am a Cubs fan.

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    Look I hope this doesn't go on forever. I am sure you are a descent person. This should not be a personal thing I don't really understand this attack. Are you not allowed to share positive experiences with hair transplant doctor if not on your exclusive list which has NO doctors in all of Washington DC, Virginia, or Maryland? What kind of board is this? You are welcome to call me anytime to discuss. I am a patient and was sharing my experience with the doctor the person listed. It seemed relevant. I revise my earlier thread..according to you there is not one doctor in all of DC, Virginia, or Maryland who can do a good hair transplant. My experience proves this wrong as does reasonable common sense. Ironically, the only good doctors are those who spend there free hours blogging, have bloggers, and are web savvy..all other doctors are no good. This is correct? This in my humble opinion is crazy. I mentioned the doctor you work for since it seemed possible perhaps you had an ax to grind. I work for no doctor. I am a patient who had hair transplant surgery and responded fairly to a question about the doctor I got my surgery from. I just speculated in response to your attack on me. I just was grateful to VS for the service they provided me and wanted to share my experience with the person who asked. Again, I am not telling anyone to go anywhere. I was just sharing my actual experience.

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    Hairnow--I am a 3 time HT patient and while I am certainly not the be all, end all in this industry, I have a good idea of what most people should look for.

    As one bald brother to another, trust me when I say, "I am happy for your result." Nothing warms my heart more than a satisfied HT patient---I hear so many horror stories, it is nice to hear a good result.

    Again though, I believe in GREAT results, not just good ones. Also, I do not represent just any old clinic---if you spent much time doing research you would know that SMG is one of the top clinics in the world--not just for our outstanding work, but for our ethics and for Dr. Ron Shapiro's contributions to the field of hair transplantation.

    I guess if your not aware of me, or how SMG operates, I could have come on a little strong....for that I apologize.

    If you do some research around the boards, you will see that I am about the only representative that consistently recommends other clinics to patients in the effort to make sure they choose a great clinic.

    For example, Dr. Lindsay operates in McLean Virginia---I happen to think his work is pretty good. He trained with Dr. Feller--however, at this time, I am more comfortable sending people to Jerry Cooley who I KNOW, 100% does fantastic work and does not put patients at risk. To people like myself, Gillenator, Spencer and many others this is no game and doctor recommendations do not come lightly and new doctor recommendations are earned.

    It is nothing personal mate, hope you hang around and help others out on threads--perhaps you could get Dr. Segev to contact Spencer and have him check your doc out--- that way we get an unbiased look and if he makes the cut great! If not, at least we know.

    I have no hard feelings toward you, I wish you well and I offer my apologies again, if you think I came on too strong.

    Take Care,
    Jason
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    Jason,

    You recommend Dr. Jerry Cooley in North Carolina. Do you have any thoughts or knowledge on Dr. Mark Baxa in Charlotte, NC?

    Many thanks.

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    Harry-- Here is what I think---I think you have gotten some great opinions and advice on this thread(and a little something extra!).

    Dr. Cooley and D. Baxa are in the same city--- set up a consult with both and drive down and meet with them. At that point in time, you will have enough information to make a proper decision, regardless of which doctor you choose.

    Should you continue on and consult with both doctors and subsequently have a procedure, I would hope that you come back and share your experiences with this forum.

    Take Care,
    Jason
    Patient Advocate/FUE Coordinator for Shapiro Medical Group. My advice and opinions are my own and is not medical advice. I am a Cubs fan.

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    hairnow123,

    No offense but the pics you put up are not a good example of your doc's work because it does not really show much except that you have some hair. Do you have any that show your before situation so we have an idea exactly where the grafts were placed? I mean we don't know if or where your hairline had any reconstruction. I clicked on your thumbnail but it is blurry and does not show a clear up close shot of your hairline. Did you by chance take the pics with your phone?

    Surely your doc had pics done of you just before entering the OR and then immediately after showing where the grafts are situated. Without that, it's very difficult to assess anything. Gel prevents the eye to see the angulation of the grown out hair as it lays on one's head when it's dry and especially when you are under 12 months post-op like you are. Again, no offense but I am always leary of anyone who shows a post-op pic with their hair gelled.

    You stated you did alot of research and I am assuming you mean online. If so, which online communities and forums did you surf? I mean it's very odd that you did not know who bspot is and Shapiro Medical.

    BTW, I live in this area, and have been researching and following this field for 29 years now. I am very well aware of the HT doctors and clinics in this area including VS. You are the first patient of Dr. Segev and VSC that I have seen in any forum although I have seen several patients that had some work done there. I did make a recommendation on this thread already but if you are happy, that's what counts I guess.
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    I apologize, I missed the pics right after surgery so now I have an idea where the grafts went although the pics are still blurry.

    Do you have any digital quality of your hairline up close and dry?
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