For starters, Pat, I've been reading this forum for a long time. I can't say "thank-you" enough for providing such an open and honest forum for education.

I sent my pictures to Hasson and Wong last week, and have been in contact with Christina.

I'd like Dr. Hasson to perform my transplant because his reputation is excellent, and his patient reviews and photos speak for themselves.

Here's my before. I can't wait to post my afters!

When are you scheduled? Any way if you can post more photos of donor area and sides etc., that way when the job is complete it gives us the total picture of his mastery. You'll be in good hands.

not scheduled yet. The last email I got from Christina said that Dr. Hasson would evaluate and get back to me.

I'll take a few more pictures and post them soon.

I'd suggest you start massaging your scalp. While you can do nothing regarding your donor availability, you can affect your HT in a positive way by having good laxity. Cheers.

thanks salt-n-peppa

I'm open to any and all pre-transplant suggestions

Another important tip, start some medication, such as Propecia for as long as possible before the transplant, this will minimize "shock loss" of your miniaturized native hair. This is very important, since these follicles may not come back once they fall. The more prepared you are, the better, in this respect. Good Luck!

H_T,

Salt N Peppa has given you good advice, do a search on Hassong and Wong scalp exercises and you will find it. It may even be on You Tube as well, Jotronic is a rep who does the video.

I am sure you have made a great decision to go with Hassong, many on here have so they can expand on their experiences for you.

Good Luck

Hair_Tomorrow,

Welcome to the forums and congratulations on selecting an outstandin physician. I'm currently 7 weeks post op from my third HT (first with Dr. Hasson). Feel free to check out my pictures below. Obviously since it's early, you won't see any growth yet, but I'm excited to say that this surgery out of all the others has given me the LEAST amount of temporary shockloss, has been the cleaneast surgery, the least amount of swelling, AND the most amount of grafts.

My friends have given you some good advice above...a handy checklist if I may:

1. Get on Finasteride ASAP either via 1/4 tablet of Proscar daily or 1 tablet of Propecia daily.

2. You may also (after your surgery) consider trying minox...however, I personally don't use it...too much scalp irritation and didn't cause any regrowth. Rogan foam might be worth trying.

3. Start doing scalp massages ASAP. JoTronic has posted a nice video on the Hasson and Wong website with an instructional on how to do them. I firmly believe Dr. Hasson was was able to get more grafts due to my increased laxity from the scalp exercises.

4. Follow all preop advice that Hasson and Wong give you...they are all very helpful and will not do you any wrong.

5. Relax...don't let anxiety get the best of you. There's not much else for you really to do but enjoy the ride...Vancouver is beautiful! My wife and I both went up there for my surgery. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend there.

Falc

well, Dr. Hasson must be very busy.

Still no reply.

Hair_Tomorrow,

How are you trying to get a hold of Dr. Hasson? Did you call the clinic? Someone is always there to answer the phone. Did you do a virtual consult? I know I saw on another post at some point that Joe didn't receive someone else's virtual consultation pictures...so you might want to call to confirm they did or didn't receive them. You can also try emailing:

joe@hassonandwong.com

Or

chris@hassonandwong.com

They normally get back to me within a day. But if you call the clinic, you can talk to someone right away.

Hope that helps.

Falc

good news.

I'm set to have surgery on March 1st with Dr. Hasson.

I'll take some more "before" shots and some "afters" when I get home.

I'm pretty excited,,,I've been thinking of doing this for more than 10 years!

Glad to hear you finally have made the decision. Best of luck and keep us posted with everything.

H_T -

Cograts.....I'm sure you're psyched! Look forward to seeing the befores so we can compare. Stay in touch.....

well, I had my pre-op visit today with Dr. Hasson.

Long flight from Atlanta with a lay over in Salt Lake...I was pretty tired when I got to the office. Christina met me with a very friendly "Welcome".

I was a little nervous before I met him, but his confidence is contagious. Dr. Hasson said I had good laxity, and a good donor area. Surgery is tomorrow.

I'm overdue for pictures..I'll post my before and afters when I get home.

Take it easy and relax!!!!!!!

Your going to have a great time and the hair fairy is going to make all your dreams come true!!!!!!

We'll be here waiting when you get back buddy!!!!

Awesome! Good luck and keep us posted!! I'll be there in 3 weeks!

Hair_tomorrow,

That's wonderful man...you are in great hands. Just get some sleep and relax!

Keep us posted.

Falc

Hair_tomorrow,
Today is your big day, you are in good hands and we are with you in thought.
Looking forward to your next post when you are up to it, no rush.

Hair Tomorrow,

Like HK500 pointed out, today is your big day. Congratulations in advance. I'm glad this community was able to play a role in helping you get top flight surgical restoration.

We will all be excited to see your photos.

So now you'll be hair in a few months rather than tomorrow.

Best wishes for rapid healing and growth.

Pat

HairTomorrow, you will soon be needing to change your handle to HairEveryDay. Good luck, and please tell Dr. Hasson that Bushy says hi.