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Hair Restoration Research Forum Hair Transplant Patient Photo Albums Jotronic, 5.5 years after it all began (Personal Album)|
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You know, with all the guys online sharing their results I get kinda jealous of all the excitement that everyone goes through. The ups, the downs, etc. are all fantastic memories for me and I genuinely feel happy for those that are just starting out because it is truly exciting to watch yourself transform into someone new or even someone you once saw in the mirror ten or more years ago So, I was enjoying a sunny but cool day here in Vancouver and I thought it was time for a small update on how my transplant has fared. To recap, I had two procedures in 1992/93 with Dr. Richard Norris in Knoxville, Tn (yes, I'm a Southern boy but without the accent unless I've had a few beers) for a total of about 800 mini grafts. Of those 800 grafts only 300 grew for a total yield of only 40% They were big and they were UGLY but I didn't realize this till my original hairline fell out revealing the work that was done. They stood straight up and were a constant reminder of my youthful mistake. I was 22 at the time and by the time I was 32 I was beyond a full blown NW6 and half way to being a NW7 (if not already there) with only those picket fence looking mini-grafts pointing straight up. On March 18th of 2002 I had my first procedure with Dr. Wong. He pulled 2406 grafts out in one session along with both of my previous (yes, two) donor scars. I know that it doesn't sound like a lot but at that time the largest sessions around were 2000 to 3000 and that was on virgin scalps so for the time 2406 grafts and two scars in one strip was a pretty big deal. Two more sessions by January of 2004 and I had a total of 7917 grafts. A few experimental sessions tossed on top of that and my total is just shy of the 8000 mark. In 2002 when I first started my personal website to document my results I had no idea what the future would hold for me. As it turns out no one had really documented their procedures like I had but soon thereafter a few more patients started to do the same and here we are today. Dozens upon dozens of you are sharing your results so that others can learn from your experience. I'm really glad that the internet has turned into such a great tool for everyone to share. The internet was not around for me in 1992 but as I've thought about this over the years I don't think I'd change that fact if I could. Had I not had the procedures performed when I was 22 I would not have had the great past six years that I've had, meeting people and helping some of them. I will be 38 next month, almost six years after my first procedure with Dr. Wong. As I sit here and type this I think what some guys say about how their hair transplant has changed their lives. The word "confidence" is used quite often but I think it goes beyond confidence. I think the term "subtle euphoria" is better, at least for me. What do I mean? It's hard to describe but some of you will understand. Each morning, when I get ready for work I still have fun even just towel drying my hair. I still experiment with different ways to brush my hair. When I walk around town I don't dread seeing my reflection in a shop window or worry about getting drenched in a rainstorm. In fact, I don't even carry an umbrella if I know it's going to rain because I know that I can just use my hands to sweep my hair back and all will be fine. It's a feeling of subtle euphoria because I KNOW that I do not look bald and my hair does not look artificial in any way. The feeling I get is something that I actually feel in my gut and that feeling is GOOD. Anyway, I just thought I'd share how my results with Dr. Wong have held up for the past few years and post some thoughts and reflections I've had about my journey. I'm proud of the fact that I've helped a lot of people and I'm also proud of a lot of you for carrying the torch and helping anyone and everyone that asks. Thanks for reading. You can see my before pics on my personal site, www.hairtransplantmentor.com |
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Hair Restoration Research Forum Hair Transplant Patient Photo Albums Jotronic, 5.5 years after it all began (Personal Album)