After a yearlong research and reading through this very helpful and educational forum (special gratitude to all the veteran members of this forum for their honest and sincere replies), finally I had my first HT on 07/14/05 through Dr. Ron Shapiro of Minneapolis.

In the morning of my HT, I was extremely nervous and dubious about the HT, but once I started meeting with the team, especially with Dr. Shapiro himself and Matt Zupen, I felt at ease and encouraging. As planned everything was pre-arranged. Everyone knew that I was coming. It took 6+ hours for my HT (1200+ Grafts, in particular hairline and front), but trust me it was a entirely PAINLESS & SMOOTH surgery, all the nurses (expressly Kelly, Jenna and all) were incredibly well-mannered and for all time ready to speak with me and answer my questions right through the surgery. Dr. RON SHAPIRO in fact is an experienced one in this field, and with such well-mannered environment and qualified staff; they surely make a great team. I am so satisfy with the procedure and glad that I choose Shapiro Medical Group (SMG).

It has been almost a week since my HT, so far so great, all the swelling is vanishing and yet no pain (just minor). Lady named Jenna helped me to clearly understand all the post-HT steps. I was invited to shampoo my hair the next morning, she also hand over me all the emergency contact numbers, just in case.

I highly recommend SMG

Like other post-HT members, now the most important thing is to WAIT WAIT WAIT!

Thank you all!

BobbyN

Bobby,

Congratulations on joining the real "hair club". It's amazing how many people have had their lives positively changed since I first sat in Dr. Shapiro's chair over 7 years ago.

Keep up posted and best wishes for a great new look. Pat

Congrats on and enjoy the growth-- you could not have gotten a better surgeon or person in Dr. Ron Shapiro. 1200 on the frontal hairline core will look good and natural in 12 months and beyond-- best of luck.

Thanks Pat and Smoothy.

BobbyN