ASMED opinion on getting a third transplant, FUE for Crown?

[Seattlerunner]

I've had 2 transplants. First was FUE in Seattle with Advanced Hair Restoration. Second was McGrath in Austin, Texas and he did FUT Strip.

I was less pleased with the FUE since it was only for my hairline, and minimal density. The hair receded from the front hairline in a few short years in my late twenties, and I had McGrath do a density fill on the front with the FUT Strip.

I'm generally happy with the front of my hairline as they did a great job filling it in but even when the FUT was completed I had a receding crown. I was told by McGrath I had enough donor to do one last FUE for the crown back in 2018.

I had the evaluation from ASMED to do 5000 grafts. My question is that since the top of my head is less visible, is it better to just focus/consolidate on the bald spot/crown, since its more noticeable?

I'm afraid I'm really pushing the limits trying to put hair on top & on the crown?

Is ASMED generally a good provider to address a bald Crown?

Appreciate everyones opinion, this has been a real confidence killer thats been hindering my life/relationships and put me in a semi-depression. I'm on finasteride 1mg daily but I don't feel like its doing anything other than keeping whats left. I also use minoxidil and laser cap (also not enthusiastic about either).

I have to dump Topic/hair fibers on my bald spot to feel any confidence in public, but its a giant mess and I know people probably can see the fake fibers/blotching. The one thing I have going for me is I have thick sides and McGrath did a great job with the FUT scar/healing..

I'm 38 years old.

[Seattlerunner]

Third transplant for w/ ASMED or SMP for bald crown? (with pictures) Advice wanted.

Since haven't gotten feedback on my crown for FUE/ASMED.

I did SMP with Picasso Jeff on my transplant scar in Los Angeles He did a great job concealing it, especially when the hair grew out/over it.

Anyone have a good experience with doing SMP on a Crown bald Spot and still keeping the hair long/not buzzing?

I'm thinking of maybe doing the SMP and if it looks good enough, prolonging spending 14k on the third transplant.. Also having SMP and FUE would make it look even more dense.

[Zen55]

I had a transplant with asmed back in 2020, and although the transplant wasn't perfect, it was pretty good (about 90% improvement), and the crown was done very well.

[Seattlerunner]

Thanks, if I really want to get my crown back I will probably go to them, I'm in the US but it seems worth it for their expertise.