NORWOOD 6 members who have had HT surgery

[yeahyeahyeah]

Balding > bald.

A NW6/7 is never going to look like they're not balding, but having something up top to provide some kind of framing beats the hell out of slick bald. Women are funny about the way they look at hair loss--I've noticed that if there's any cosmetically significant amount of hair on top (even like 3,000 grafts), they won't categorize a guy as "bald." To most people, "bald" means you're a chrome dome. For a NW 6, a good transplant can keep you out of that category, even if styling options are limited. My dad is a NW 5 at 72 with SUPER sparse coverage on top, but he doesn't look "bald." If he shaved the top of his head and left the ring only, he'd look really different. And a transplant can give a NW 6 better coverage on top than my dad currently has.

Guess it depends on the individual on if they suit the significant balding look.

99% of the time they don't.

Every time I have overheard my female mates talk about a guy with hairloss, they go "he should shave it off".

The only benefit I can see from a high NW having a HT is just having a hairline to frame their face so they can buzz it with a hairline.

Again, it annoys me how HT drs justify their work on higher norwoods acting like if it is age related. No - all it highlights is how primative HT tech is.

[win200]

The issue here is whether HT is worthwhile for a NW6.

Let's be objective, you are paying what, 10k (maybe more) , have downtime of about 6 months to a year. Is it worth it if you are still looking like you are balding afterwards?

HTs surgeons will say "manage your expectations", but for those who haven't got a clue about HL or HTs (Women etc), they will look at that guy for the first time and think he is balding.

Defeats the whole point.

It's the equivalent of getting a nose job,only to be left with a slightly crooked nose.

That's my only gripe with this.

Best case scienario is Bobman, but the hairstyle Bobman is sportting belongs in the 70s.

Balding > bald.

A NW6/7 is never going to look like they're not balding, but having something up top to provide some kind of framing beats the hell out of slick bald. Women are funny about the way they look at hair loss--I've noticed that if there's any cosmetically significant amount of hair on top (even like 3,000 grafts), they won't categorize a guy as "bald." To most people, "bald" means you're a chrome dome. For a NW 6, a good transplant can keep you out of that category, even if styling options are limited. My dad is a NW 5 at 72 with SUPER sparse coverage on top, but he doesn't look "bald." If he shaved the top of his head and left the ring only, he'd look really different. And a transplant can give a NW 6 better coverage on top than my dad currently has.

[yeahyeahyeah]

I agree with that.

I think many people including myself sometimes, miss the whole point when it comes to transplants. I have heard bobman brought up in this type of conversation before, so I will use him as an example. Some have had negative things to say about his new look, but none of those opinions matter. None! The only opinion that matter is his own. If he likes his new look, which it definitely seems like it does, then eff what everybody else thinks. Being happy with the way you look should be the main goal of getting a transplant. Not impressing other people that really don't matter. Happiness will lead to confidence, which will ultimately effect every other aspect of your life: love, career, etc. Eff what anybody else thinks, even with a full head of hair you are not going to be able to impress/attract everybody.

The issue here is whether HT is worthwhile for a NW6.

Let's be objective, you are paying what, 10k (maybe more) , have downtime of about 6 months to a year. Is it worth it if you are still looking like you are balding afterwards?

HTs surgeons will say "manage your expectations", but for those who haven't got a clue about HL or HTs (Women etc), they will look at that guy for the first time and think he is balding.

Defeats the whole point.

It's the equivalent of getting a nose job,only to be left with a slightly crooked nose.

I have got a nose job done, and I was pissed off with assymetrical swelling making one nostil appear larger then the other - thank god it is normalising.

That's my only gripe with this.

Best case scienario is Bobman, but the hairstyle Bobman is sportting belongs in the 70s.

[Artista]

" It's mostly all about self confidence and a positive attitude..."

That is so TRUE 35Yrs' .

When one creates, revives or builds up those two life-skills , issues related to hair loss CAN 'fall by the wayside'.
Two main things contribute to self-confidence:
self-efficacy and self-esteem!!
That is a PROVEN FACT.
If there are those out there of whom you may know that would define you based on your hair or hair loss, then who really has a problem?
NOT YOU.
For the younger men out there, if any woman would define you based on hair then those women are NOT WORTH considering at all. (regardless of how they look)
There are so many women out there that are very much worth considering because they will look beyond the hair-loss.
Back to the main issue..self confidence, positive attitude, self-efficacy and self-esteem..you CANT GO WRONG with these skills. Its historically proven to work.
Consider Stephen Hawking. Of course he has hair on his head but as most know he was seriously afflicted at the age of 21 with MND aslo known as 'Lou Gehrig's disease' ! He also has had a ton of serious personal issues , relationship wise etc.
Most know that he is an accomplished genius and very successful REGARDLESS of all of those handicaps.
The point is that he had self confidence and a positive attitude intact to live his life. Guess what , you dont have to be a genius to acquire that within.
Ill stop my rant now guys.. Lets all look out for each other here on the forum.
Hang in there...back to the topic at hand...hey you NW 6 guys --research

[35YrsAfter]

I agree with that.

I think many people including myself sometimes, miss the whole point when it comes to transplants. I have heard bobman brought up in this type of conversation before, so I will use him as an example. Some have had negative things to say about his new look, but none of those opinions matter. None! The only opinion that matter is his own. If he likes his new look, which it definitely seems like it does, then eff what everybody else thinks. Being happy with the way you look should be the main goal of getting a transplant. Not impressing other people that really don't matter. Happiness will lead to confidence, which will ultimately effect every other aspect of your life: love, career, etc. Eff what anybody else thinks, even with a full head of hair you are not going to be able to impress/attract everybody.

Couldn't agree more. I have mentioned before that I know a guy who is now in his late fifties. He has a full head of hair and to my knowledge, has only had one girlfriend his entire life. I have mentioned several times in this forum another friend who is a Norwood 6, shaves his head and has more women than he knows what to do with. It's mostly all about self confidence and a positive attitude. The guy I mentioned with the full head of hair and a dismal love life is a walking pity party. He treats friends like they're his personal psychological counselor. Every conversation I remember having with him turns into a discussion his personal problems and how life sucks.

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[Notcoolanymore]

Not as harsh as that, but yeah, HT technology is VERY primitive for higher norwoods.

I have gone through cosmetic surgery - it is counter productive to do it if it doesnt knock you up a few points

I agree with that.

I think many people including myself sometimes, miss the whole point when it comes to transplants. I have heard bobman brought up in this type of conversation before, so I will use him as an example. Some have had negative things to say about his new look, but none of those opinions matter. None! The only opinion that matter is his own. If he likes his new look, which it definitely seems like it does, then eff what everybody else thinks. Being happy with the way you look should be the main goal of getting a transplant. Not impressing other people that really don't matter. Happiness will lead to confidence, which will ultimately effect every other aspect of your life: love, career, etc. Eff what anybody else thinks, even with a full head of hair you are not going to be able to impress/attract everybody.

[greatjob!]

yeahyeahyeah, I think you are a pretty entertaining dude and enjoy reading your posts, but your contribution to this thread is pretty offensive. You are shitting on people who have either had a transplant or are thinking about getting one. You've made posts about them being worthless, not looking good, can't achieve certain look, no point in getting one, etc. These are pretty effed up things to say, especially since the whole point of somebody getting a transplant is to feel better about themselves. You might as well just say "You are bald/balding so don't even try to do anything because without a full/thick head of hair you will still look like shit.

I understand you are not happy/frustrated about you "hair loss", but coming on here and making guys feel worse about their situation is just messed up.

He is exactly what is wrong with the forum, too many narcissistic, superficial d-bags with perfect heads of hair complaining about how hairloss is ruining their lives, and that people with extensive loss should just shave it off and move on because he is the real victim of hairloss because he lives in fear everyday of not being able to style his hair like Brad Pitt....

[yeahyeahyeah]

yeahyeahyeah, I think you are a pretty entertaining dude and enjoy reading your posts, but your contribution to this thread is pretty offensive. You are shitting on people who have either had a transplant or are thinking about getting one. You've made posts about them being worthless, not looking good, can't achieve certain look, no point in getting one, etc. These are pretty effed up things to say, especially since the whole point of somebody getting a transplant is to feel better about themselves. You might as well just say "You are bald/balding so don't even try to do anything because without a full/thick head of hair you will still look like shit.

I understand you are not happy/frustrated about you "hair loss", but coming on here and making guys feel worse about their situation is just messed up.

Not as harsh as that, but yeah, HT technology is VERY primitive for higher norwoods.

I have gone through cosmetic surgery - it is counter productive to do it if it doesnt knock you up a few points

[fred970]

I second this. The guy has no idea of what real hair loss can feel like and comes here to put people down. I would be thrilled if only I had a few thousand more hairs on my NW5. It's all about improvement, not perfection.

[Notcoolanymore]

yeahyeahyeah, I think you are a pretty entertaining dude and enjoy reading your posts, but your contribution to this thread is pretty offensive. You are shitting on people who have either had a transplant or are thinking about getting one. You've made posts about them being worthless, not looking good, can't achieve certain look, no point in getting one, etc. These are pretty effed up things to say, especially since the whole point of somebody getting a transplant is to feel better about themselves. You might as well just say "You are bald/balding so don't even try to do anything because without a full/thick head of hair you will still look like shit.

I understand you are not happy/frustrated about you "hair loss", but coming on here and making guys feel worse about their situation is just messed up.

[Dan26]

^^ I agree with that for the most part. If I was a high NW getting an HT I would prob just try and and make a decent hairline to frame the face and have it less dense in the back and buzz it + possibly SMP.

Or even if possible a nw2.5-3 with a short fade type cut would look decent on the right type of person. (ie not some pale skinny white dwebe lol)

[yeahyeahyeah]

It's a matter of personal preference. I prefer the look of the patient's hair to the big-hair style pictured below. I think too much hair makes a man look feminine. Just my point of view.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
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Phone 678-566-1011
email 35YrsAfter at chuck@forhair.com
The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

The person with the big afro hair has styling options.



An example of a style which can be achieved with a good set of hair that makes a man looks classy.

That's what makes having hair fun, the ability to change your look.

The NW6 with a HT cannot achieve that look.

I honestly think HT for higher norwoods is just a case of damage control, either way - I can see it only benefiting them if they want to buzz their hair with a better hairline.

[35YrsAfter]

He should have just shaved it off.

That hairstyle does not do anything for him.

There is no point having hair if you can't style it properly.

It's a matter of personal preference. I prefer the look of the patient's hair to the big-hair style pictured below. I think too much hair makes a man look feminine. Just my point of view.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
forhair.com
Cole Hair Transplant
1070 Powers Place
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone 678-566-1011
email 35YrsAfter at chuck@forhair.com
The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

[yeahyeahyeah]

While opening up the forum this morning I saw a HT surgery image done by
Dr.Paul McAndrews, MD
I clicked onto his page here and was impressed by his work. I had not known of him til today.
I went to his site and one of the statements made was
"He does not believe that the responsibility of performing a hair transplant should be handed off to a medical technician..."
Its imperative that all doctors feel that way when performing this type of surgery. When looking for the right clinic - Research research research.
When considering the option of hair transplantation as a NW 6
(or ANY NW scale for that matter ), the most important tool to use is that of 'REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS'
These two image links that I have added here of Dr McAndrews works shows that, if you have realistic expectations and if you are willing to ACCEPT the idea of scalp IMPROVEMENT , then you can be a satisfied individual.
With both of these men here, im sure that if you were to brush their hair at different or at extreme angles, their scalps would be obvious.
It is a matter of acceptance within.

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/album.php?albumid=18

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/album.php?albumid=79

I am not a shill nor paid to promote Dr McAndrews or any of our forum Doctors. I created this thread to talk about the possibilities of HT surgery for a NW 6 (and all others)
Dr McAndrews , you do some great work out there!

He should have just shaved it off.

That hairstyle does not do anything for him.

There is no point having hair if you can't style it properly.

[35YrsAfter]

I am not a shill nor paid to promote Dr McAndrews or any of our forum Doctors. I created this thread to talk about the possibilities of HT surgery for a NW 6 (and all others)
Dr McAndrews , you do some great work out there!

I doubt anyone thinks you are a "shill". IMO good work should be recognized.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
forhair.com
Cole Hair Transplant
1070 Powers Place
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone 678-566-1011
email 35YrsAfter at chuck@forhair.com
The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck