Has anyone hair tried this approach?

[hairysituation]

Hello! I strongly believe that the future treatments are many years from market, and it's dangerous to wait until something comes up. Therefore, I was try to figure out what the best approuch is TODAY.

We all know that a transplant is very limited because of the donor area, so to restore a full head of hair safely is unrealistic. Also, it will look very thin.
BUT, if you only did zone 1 and zone 2 with at a very high density, and thereafter wore a hair piece behind it, I really believe you will have the best results.

A wig can look very good, but the hairline and the temple points is what can give the hair piece away. So therefore, you combine the best of both worlds.

Has anyone tried this approch here?

[Thinking]

Wouldn't wear a wig if I was fully balded. Always thinking that other notice and worrying when it might fall off. Juck.

[hairysituation]

Wouldn't wear a wig if I was fully balded. Always thinking that other notice and worrying when it might fall off. Juck.

Well I didn't ask: "would somebody here like to try a wig?"

[gillenator]

hairy,

Yes, I have seen several men with advanced classes of hairloss use a combination of HT surgery in the frontal third area and wear a partial system in the crown area. Ted Danson used this appraoch all through the filming of the hit comedy series "Cheers". In fact in one of the segments, he removes his partial and shows it to Carla, the bar waitress!

And you are correct, it's the area of high visual impact (the front) that really matters and where others view us from the most. Saving and dedicating donor in higher density levels can produce a very nice restored look utilizing a partial with it. There are more individuals doing this approach and we are not aware of it because it can potentially look very natural especially with a naturally restored hairline and temple areas as you pointed out.

Just be careful as to not make the frontal third "too dense" as that can cause eye drift as well. That's one of the fundamental issues with complete hair systems, they can appear way too dense.

You want to be sure that the transplant area and the system have similiar density levels. That way there is no "transcending areas" causing further eye drift.

Best wishes to you and let us know how it works out if you do pursue that avenue.

[Frankenstein]

What gives a hair piece away is the sides and back. I tried one, it looked great until the first couple washings then you could see the color difference from the native hair to the wig.

[gillenator]

What gives a hair piece away is the sides and back. I tried one, it looked great until the first couple washings then you could see the color difference from the native hair to the wig.

You may have noticed that in brighter light such as sunlight. But normally that should not happen with upper end quality hair systems.

Some of these retailers pre-color the hair before you get the system. That's one of the typical schemes I hear about. The best quality ones will match the clients hair texture "and color" that is natural, not pre-colored. There is little to no fading but systems also need to be replaced as they lose their natural luster over time.

[blowmeup]

I've considered this approach. I think it's a good one. I have a neighbor who I always thought had a great head of hair recently tell me about his combination hair transplant hair piece situation at a dinner party of all places. He looks amazing, I was really impressed that he "fooled" me for all of these years.

[Folly]

I remember when i lost about 2% of my hairline when i was 27 and i panicked and went to a hair system place in London. The guy showed me a lace hair system that was glued to his head and i couldn't believe how realistic and lightweight it was. I rubbed my finger along his scalp and could barely feel the system. He said it had to be glued down to get the most subtle edge. After having one failed FUE transplant, this option really tempts me when i have further loss.


Do you guys know if it's really bad for your native hair underneath, by gluing down a hair piece at the top ? He said the top of the scalp must be shaved and it actually strengthens the hair by constantly shaving it every week or so. I'm guessing only the hair on the perimeter of the lace system is affected, as the hair in the middle breathes through the lace. Any info. on this ? My guess is that it's not great for the native hair, but not catastrophic either.

[MrBlonde]

I remember when i lost about 2% of my hairline when i was 27 and i panicked and went to a hair system place in London. The guy showed me a lace hair system that was glued to his head and i couldn't believe how realistic and lightweight it was. I rubbed my finger along his scalp and could barely feel the system. He said it had to be glued down to get the most subtle edge. After having one failed FUE transplant, this option really tempts me when i have further loss.


Do you guys know if it's really bad for your native hair underneath, by gluing down a hair piece at the top ? He said the top of the scalp must be shaved and it actually strengthens the hair by constantly shaving it every week or so. I'm guessing only the hair on the perimeter of the lace system is affected, as the hair in the middle breathes through the lace. Any info. on this ? My guess is that it's not great for the native hair, but not catastrophic either.

What happened with the failed FUE HT? Did the hairs fall out?

[Folly]

What happened with the failed FUE HT? Did the hairs fall out?

Nah, just had f#ck all growth. Lots of money down the drain !!

[MrBlonde]

Nah, just had f#ck all growth. Lots of money down the drain !!

Why do you think this was Folly?

Sorry to pry so much but your story on this HT gone wrong could be essential advice for people like me planning on getting a HT. Your story probably deserves its own thread with the pitfalls you encounterd and what you think you or the Dr did wrong both post and pre op.

How many graft did you get and what % if any grew? How long ago was it done? Do you think to big a punch was used or what is your version on what went wrong?

[Folly]

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6705

Use the search bar next time,

[hairysituation]

Ok, I see. Thank you for all the replies!
I think it also creates a lot of relief for the NW2-3 who wants to restore a NW1.

If you`re comfortable wearing hair, you can become a dense NW1 with a transplant, and just wear a hair piece behind it as the hair loss progresses.
I really think this is the best approach alltogheter. I really do suspect that Matthew Mcconnaughey is using this approach.

Personally, I will first try to wear a hair piece (just for the hairline and widows peaks), and thereafter see if I`m cofortable with it. I I`m, I will use Dr. Rahal or Feriduni to get my ideal dense hairline.

Read my thread on this. The hair loss problem is already solved through a combination of dense hairline packing with FUE, and HST behind that with toppick.

And no, Highlander. Gho is pure bullshit. You who are so aesthetically concerned, should at least dismiss the thin and sparse looking gras result that Gho produce. Dr Gho make scalp hair look like pubic hair.

[Spex]

HairySitu,

Thanks for the kind words on my wall. Appreciated. We are all in this together hey - and took big shoulders to apologise so thanks.

Systems can work well if you find the right one and a good fitter to work with you and your game plan.

FYI Matthew Mcconaughey wears a piece at the front

[hairysituation]

HairySitu,

Thanks for the kind words on my wall. Appreciated. We are all in this together hey - and took big shoulders to apologise so thanks.

Systems can work well if you find the right one and a good fitter to work with you and your game plan.

FYI Matthew Mcconaughey wears a piece at the front

No problem, spex! Glad you accepted my appology.
I see. In your expert opinion, do you think it`s best to wear a hair piece behind a transplanted hairline, or just wear the hair piece exlusively? I know there are individual differences, but generally speaking.

If I choose the dense packed hairline in front and a hair piece behind, do you think good doctors like Feriduni and Rahal would accept this approach?

Regarding our handsome Matthew, don`t you think he had any transplant done? just a frontal hair piece?