I would like to clarify a few things.
1. Dr Shapiro does superb hairline work
2. In regard to hairlines I gave the first presentations and wrote the first article describing the aesthetic aspects of a natural the hairline after surveying many men and women who have retained their hair.The article was published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Volume 6,Number 1, 1998
3.I believe that my work and that of the other physicians who work at Shapiro Medical have equivalent results and I particularly pride myself on my hairline design work and results.Smoothy is certainly entititled to his opinion but I do not know what basis he has for saying that my work is not on par with Ron's.

Dr Shapiro did not train me. I have trained as a dermatologist and performed hair transplants before Dr Shapiro. I encouraged Ron to get into the field. We have known each other for over 20 years and have interacted as colleagues constantly exchanging ideas.I have learned various aspects of hair transplantation from many physicians and have hopefully helped them as well.Bill Rassman got Ron and I to start doing mega sessions and from there all three of us pushed each other.This work later developed into large session follicular unit grafting with the help of people like Bob Limmer, David seager, Bob Bernstein etc.


Paul T Rose, MD
612 965 4247
813 259 9889
paultrose@yahoo.com

Dr. Rose,

I did not mean any disrespect. I have mentioned you on many posts as being one of the better HT surgeons as well. My opinion on Dr. Shapiro is based on seeing many photo results, and some patients in person. The only patients I've seen of yours is just in pics-- which do look good. It is really splitting hairs, but in my opinion, I personally would go to Shapiro for hairline work-- nothing against your work. This industry relies on physicians like you and Ron to share ideas, thoughts, opinions, in order to advance hairloss/HT technology to achieve the "natural" look.
Like you said, I'm intitled to my opinion-- like you are yours.
Thanks for giving your feedback and insight to the posters-- including myself.

I appreciate the reply. No disrespect taken. I know you would be in great hands with Ron.

I do feel that things posted as facts are somtimes incorrect.At times people miss the correct chronology of events amongst other things. I have perhaps been remiss in not promoting myself to a greater extent but I would at least like the historical record to reflect contributions I have made especially in the areas discussed.

Thanks

Paul T Rose, MD
612 965 4247
813 259 9889
paultrose@yahoo.com
getfithairs.com

Dr. Rose,

Please tell us who you worked for in the past.