Hello everyone....thought I'd post this separately instead of adding to my surgery thread. Below is a straight on before/after picture from 2004 before any surgery to today 4/11/2007 (almost 6 months post op from my third surgery with Dr. Hasson). More pictures will come from different angles in several months.

1st pic:
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I tried my best to duplicate the pose and lighting, but the before picture was taken at Dr. Katz's office at my initial consultation. I brightened up my living room in the after pic, sat down and had my wife take the shot. I even tried to make a similar expression and attempted to duplicate the angle. Obviously, it's not exact...but you get the idea

straight on before shot: Hair about 2 inches long

straight on after shot: Hair about 1 inch long - still growing it out

2nd Pic:
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6.5 months out from 3rd surgery. This is the most harsh view from the top. Keep in mind though, that all the native hair you see in the before picture (even though there is not much of it) is completely gone now. I'm only left with the grafted hair. I'd be a complete NW6 at this point.

Hair in the before picture is probably about 3 inches in length. Hair in the after picture is about 1.2-1.5 inches.

Falc

WHERE IS THE CHAIN IN THE SECOND PICTURE!?!??!

haha jp

amazing differences, i bet your patting yourself in the back that you went along with the HT's

Falc,

Your twin brother is losing his hair, get him on Fin Asap, Rogaine and Laser comb! Now you look a little less tan than your brother, get the hell away from the computer every now and then!

Great documented transformation, congrats Bro!

WOW that is overwhelmingly impressive!

Falc:
Looking great...your terrific results certainly help anyone who might be "on the fence" about making a HT decision...I know it makes me want to make another leap into the doctor's chair...continued good growth!

Mike

I modified the pic slightly to show the before and after date.

Thanks for the compliments guys. The frontal shot clearly is the best at this point...I'm waiting several more months before doing any other comparison shots.

LOL nobuzz...yeah....the first guy is one of my clones...he just never got the HT? :P

tisab...I'll try to wear the chain for the next one :P

Falc

Falc:
It looks great--a younger you..three years later..and you still have a lot of growing left. Congrats!

This is not scientifically proven;however, I heard there is a growth spurt when your postings exceed your graft count.

Keep up the great work.
Best
Glock08

Damn! If you aren't the poster child for why this approach can work, I'm not sure who is! Looks really good Falc. Good luck with the next three/four months which should be exciting. The rest of us are WAY behind you, but seeing your journey gives us hope I assure you.

Falc,

You have been a big reason why I was comfortable with going forward on the HT. Seeing your HT in person and your guidance was a postive influence. Im excited for you to see what the next 6 months bring!!

Sat around 4ish to hang out sounds good. I will let Jackie know. Ill be in touch today.

Falc,

The guy on the right is a truly hairy beast! Duplication of expression was important, but it must have been awful hard to not crack a huge smile.

These pictures a great example of results that can be achieved by good planning/research and going to top notch doctors.

Bayer

Falc-

Gotta add my $.02................it REALLY does look great. Very, very thick appearance front-on which is what everyone sees. I'm envious of the hairline, bro! Can't wait to see the rest as it comes in.

Glad to hear you'll be taking shots from different angles. IMO..........this is something that isn't done near enough. I believe to get a full assessment of what any HT has really provided pics from the front, sides, back and top should be included whenever possible.

Looking Good Bro'!!!!!!!

You know, I am very happy for you my friend.

I feel as if we have kind of "grown together" (in more ways than one!!) right here on the forum, along with several others.

Sometimes I take a look at what is being posted and I sit at my desk with a huge grin on my face or I chuckle a bit and everytime my fiancee comes in she takes one look at my face and I get the "Oh, it's your "Hair Buddies" again!!!!" LMAO!!!!

You guys?

Anyway, you deserve your new lease on life, you look great, and one day we are all going to get together and really yak about all of this stuff!!!!!!!

Much Love Bro'
J

Falc,

You're right, you don't look like computer geek. You're looking great.

Falc, You have always given me great advice & opinions & I just want to say I think you are looking great! Of course you were already a handsome devil before!
But seriously I think Pat should offer you a partnership in the forum considering you have more post then him! LOL!
I'm sure there is room for you in The Hairforce1!
Folica

Awesome results Falceros!!!!! The two side by side pics almost look like an age progression...but in reverse! Looking great!

Yeah Falc, how do we know that second pic is not you when you were 17?

Next time hold up a newspaper so we can verify the dates.

Looking real nice. I know your happy as hell. You deserve it bro.
I put you in the same league with Jotronic and Spex when it comes to knowing the inns and outs.
You actually really helped me, and I thank you.

Wow...

I didn't realize this post would get this much attention...

I'll tell you though...I'm a sentimental sap...I laughed and I cried (ok, maybe not cried, but maybe a few tears here and there ). You guys (and gals) are the best.

As the months progress, I will certainly post pictures of the different angles...I just know there is more to come and don't want to post them yet. The hairline shot simply is the best by far right now. The directly over top picture definitely has a lot of thin spots and the crown...well, that will always be thin unless I get more work done in the later future (perhaps I will...but not for at least a few years).

It's YOU ALL who make up this wonderful community...and it's what keeps me coming back and posting. I am driven to help people because it's part of my passion...BUT what keeps me going even when I'm tired is the wonderful people I've met on this forum.

B Spot...what would I do without you dude? We have indeed grown together...knowledge, posts, fHAIR, and most importantly...friendship and brotherhood! Thanks for being a rock and fountain of information! Awesome stuff!

Hairbank...just like B Spot...another one of my brothers. We too have and continue to grow together! And as you would say....BROTHA!!!!!

Hairfree....dude what can I say? There's nothing better than in-person friendship...it's been nice being able to be here to encourage you, and show off my hair :P. But most importantly...to develop a friendship that extends beyond the boundaries of the computer screen . You rock dude, and your finance is cute too (shh, don't tell my wife I said that...j/k).

Janna...I feel like I've known you now for a decent amount of time...it's nice also to have SISTAS here as well . Of course, we know you can't bond with us in bald brother and sisterhood...but it's people like YOU who make it possible for us to get some of our hair back! You too have been a fountain of information and I admire your heart to help people neutrally. This speaks wonders for you and Shapiro Medical Group (yes, listen up any shameless promoters...this is what works :P)

Gorpy...I remember when you first started posting on this forum...and look at you all grown up :P. Ok, that sounds funny to say since you are older than me...but you know what I mean! It's always a pleasure posting and debating with you. We may not always see things the same way...but it's the differences in perspectives that keep this board alive and growing with information! Besides...we simply need a HEAD DENSITY ESTIMATOR!!! And it doesn't hurt that you are a connoisseur of fine Mexican foods :P

nobuzz...you have also been another rock on this forum...a regular member, and more important, my brother and friend.

Ok so I can't mention everyone...since I'm running out of things to say...but I'm glad I've been able to impact you and help you in some way and hope I can continue to do that . I also hope that you all stick around and become regular members of this forum too!

Falc

Falc - That looks great! You look considerably younger in the 2nd photo with a thick hairline in place that properly frames the face.

I can't wait to see the final results!

Hey Falc looking great friend.
your last post here is a bit like an Oscar acceptance speech from someone not expecting the honor. you deserve the oscar for best hair 2007 :-)
IH