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I just wanted to start a discussion about telling friends and coworkers about hair transplants. I know its a pretty scary thing and wanted to share my story.
First off I will be 29 this month and all of my friends have a full head of hair with the exception of one who has minor frontal loss. A little less than 2 months ago I had my second HT. My first procedure was when I was 24 and I had about 1500 graphs transplanted to my hairline. During and after my 1st HT I kept it a secret from everyone besides my immediate family. This was a mistake.
I have a pretty large group of friends that hang out all the time. I would see these guys a couple times a week at least. Well before my 1st HT I would say I was probably one of the more popular guys in the group and was always down to hang out.
After my 1st HT I decided to keep it a secret from my friends. At first it didn't really bother me much but after a while it really started wearing on me. I felt like a phony and was really starting to become more introverted than before. I wasn't being honest with the people who I care about and who care me and the longer I kept it a secret it seemed the worst it got.
At first I was just embarrassed what they would think but then the more time that passed I started to feel ashamed at myself for letting it get to that point.
About 5 months ago and 4.5 years after my first procedure I finally decided to tell a couple of my buddies while on the topic of hair loss. They were surprised and completely understanding. They didn't laugh or say any dumb remarks. They just asked me about the whole process and seemed genuinely interested and respectful of my situation. It was a huge relief and I felt a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders. It gave me confidence to tell more people.
So a couple months after I told my 2 friends I went in for my second HT. During the weeks before and after I told the rest of my good friends about my procedures. Now 8 of my good buddies all know the secret I was hiding for so long and I couldn't feel better. It really is liberating not having to hide the real you from your friends. I even told a few coworkers about it.
I don't know if I'm in the minority but hiding something as big as a HT can be pretty taxing. I recommend anybody who is on the fence to come clean to their good friends as it is an extremely rewarding feeling. And when you do you will find out just what type of friends you have.
First off I will be 29 this month and all of my friends have a full head of hair with the exception of one who has minor frontal loss. A little less than 2 months ago I had my second HT. My first procedure was when I was 24 and I had about 1500 graphs transplanted to my hairline. During and after my 1st HT I kept it a secret from everyone besides my immediate family. This was a mistake.
I have a pretty large group of friends that hang out all the time. I would see these guys a couple times a week at least. Well before my 1st HT I would say I was probably one of the more popular guys in the group and was always down to hang out.
After my 1st HT I decided to keep it a secret from my friends. At first it didn't really bother me much but after a while it really started wearing on me. I felt like a phony and was really starting to become more introverted than before. I wasn't being honest with the people who I care about and who care me and the longer I kept it a secret it seemed the worst it got.
At first I was just embarrassed what they would think but then the more time that passed I started to feel ashamed at myself for letting it get to that point.
About 5 months ago and 4.5 years after my first procedure I finally decided to tell a couple of my buddies while on the topic of hair loss. They were surprised and completely understanding. They didn't laugh or say any dumb remarks. They just asked me about the whole process and seemed genuinely interested and respectful of my situation. It was a huge relief and I felt a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders. It gave me confidence to tell more people.
So a couple months after I told my 2 friends I went in for my second HT. During the weeks before and after I told the rest of my good friends about my procedures. Now 8 of my good buddies all know the secret I was hiding for so long and I couldn't feel better. It really is liberating not having to hide the real you from your friends. I even told a few coworkers about it.
I don't know if I'm in the minority but hiding something as big as a HT can be pretty taxing. I recommend anybody who is on the fence to come clean to their good friends as it is an extremely rewarding feeling. And when you do you will find out just what type of friends you have.
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