Treatment Protocol?

[tedwuji]

Those pictures are great, you can't even tell. You have what people going in for a transplant should be hoping to achieve, don't **** with it.

Yeah I agree my hair does look like a Norwood 3A who transplanted to a traditional Norwood 2 (as that guy would never have 100% density in his newly transplanted area, just like me). I would however, love to have a slightly lower midpoint to my hairline though, in addition to more density in entire frontal region. This may just be hair greed however as I do realize my hair looks good in most cases. The average woman does not consider me to be balding at all. That is great. Thanks for your post. What is your regimen?

[JohnMPB]

There is a poll with voting at top of page.

3,000+ views and 7 voters.

Don't even think about HT with that head of hair. 99% of girls won't notice like you said. Also with that much native hair you can risk shock loss. You can have pretty much any hair style you want. Just monitor and continue treatments.

As a,side, have you experienced any side effects...real or perceived?

[JohnMPB]

This is a good post and interesting read. I agree with everything you've said for the most part. What did you see in terms of progress during that 9 months you simply added Rogaine to your daily regimen? You used it only once per day, correct?

I would say based on pics I saw some fine regrowth and some thickening of the hairline. I got excited at first because it took me to what I perceived as a nw2.5. Sadly, I've lost most of that regrowth after about 2 years or so. Can't stop rogaine now because I'm not sure what kind of effect it's having and I don't wanna risk it. Some people are lucky and regrow with rogaine and maintain for many years, but I guess I wasn't the case.

I know most here will disagree with me (except maybe artista) but I am a FIRM believer that emotional stress and things like lack of sleep speed up hair loss. During engineering school I she'd massive amounts of hair and I was super stressed and not sleeping well (think 3-4 hours a night) also had a greedy gf at the time that added to the stress. During that time my scalp was in horrible shape- tons of inflammation, redness, flaking.

During my first job out of school (very stressful) I noticed an increase in shedding and bad scalp.condition. that's around the same time I lost whatever regrowth I had too. Now whenever I skimp on sleep or stress about big things like buying a new home, you guessed it- scalp goes to chit and shedding starts. Moral of the story- reduce stress and stay on a good sleep schedule. IMO that's very important.

I used to work out frequently (currently recovering from shoulder surgery) this is totally anecdotal but I felt like lifting heavy may contribute a bit to shedding due to the temporary spike in test. I didn't really let that stop me though cuz I guess I rather be more healthy. What are your thoughts on this? Do you work out?

[tedwuji]

I would say based on pics I saw some fine regrowth and some thickening of the hairline. I got excited at first because it took me to what I perceived as a nw2.5. Sadly, I've lost most of that regrowth after about 2 years or so. Can't stop rogaine now because I'm not sure what kind of effect it's having and I don't wanna risk it. Some people are lucky and regrow with rogaine and maintain for many years, but I guess I wasn't the case.

I know most here will disagree with me (except maybe artista) but I am a FIRM believer that emotional stress and things like lack of sleep speed up hair loss. During engineering school I she'd massive amounts of hair and I was super stressed and not sleeping well (think 3-4 hours a night) also had a greedy gf at the time that added to the stress. During that time my scalp was in horrible shape- tons of inflammation, redness, flaking.

During my first job out of school (very stressful) I noticed an increase in shedding and bad scalp.condition. that's around the same time I lost whatever regrowth I had too. Now whenever I skimp on sleep or stress about big things like buying a new home, you guessed it- scalp goes to chit and shedding starts. Moral of the story- reduce stress and stay on a good sleep schedule. IMO that's very important.

I used to work out frequently (currently recovering from shoulder surgery) this is totally anecdotal but I felt like lifting heavy may contribute a bit to shedding due to the temporary spike in test. I didn't really let that stop me though cuz I guess I rather be more healthy. What are your thoughts on this? Do you work out?

That's tempting with the rogain and i think stress could probably exacerbate the progression of balding in those already vulnerable. As far as lifting goes, it is hard to say. I workout 5 days per week with weights and/or cardio, i dont think that alone effected my hair loss, but maybe that is because my fin response is pretty good.

Side effects from fin are nearly zip, thankfully.

[JohnMPB]

What side effects exactly do you experience if you don't mind?

I feel like as im now getting up in age, my sex drive isn't what it used to be compared to my late teens early twenties. But it also makes me wonder how much fin is affecting it.

Oh and BTW I always tried to use Rogaine twice a day, I left that part out.

[tedwuji]

What side effects exactly do you experience if you don't mind?

I feel like as im now getting up in age, my sex drive isn't what it used to be compared to my late teens early twenties. But it also makes me wonder how much fin is affecting it.

Oh and BTW I always tried to use Rogaine twice a day, I left that part out.

Sorry for late reply, been busy.

Finasteride makes semen watery and maybe erections 10% less frequent but stil feeling pretty good these days. No complaints from women!

[JohnMPB]

Without getting into too much details I still experience your first side. My ex even commented on it. Seems like it's not one of the sides that goes away.

[tedwuji]

Without getting into too much details I still experience your first side. My ex even commented on it. Seems like it's not one of the sides that goes away.

Yeah the medical literature documents that one pretty well. Oh well, gotta take the pros with the cons i guess.

[tedwuji]

Glad I did not get a transplant. Content with my situation.

[Zdude]

Good. Your hairline is fine.

[tedwuji]

Good. Your hairline is fine.

Yeah, it would be nice if it was a tad lower (1-2cm) but this is not an unmanageable scenario from a style or aesthetic point if view. Thanks.

[tedwuji]

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[tedwuji]

Over 6 years on finasteride.

[tedwuji]

In general, what is the ideal age for a hair transplant?

What is the age which ethical surgeons would unanimously agree it is "safe" to get a transplant assuming no donor thinning or any other abnormal occurences? I.e. a good transplant candidate.

Just looking for maybe an average age as everyone is different. I am guessing it is around 35 as Spencer Kobren said he doesnt recommend any guy get FUT under 35 on the radio show before. Thoughts?

[Sean]

I wouldnt think there really is a set age as it is based on your own physiology and circumstances.


However, if you are balding fast in your 20s and a Norwood 4 by 24, then id wait at least over 35 to see how this is headed or if it stabilizes. Then decide if you are comfy with a procedure and if any meds work on you.

If you are receding very slowly and still holding ground well at age 30 the you may consider one around that time.

Some decisions may need to be made depending on hair loss in your family overall.

Its best if you do not have to get a procedure, but if you do and the circumstances are right, then age 30+ should be a good starting point imo.


I know some known docs that did fut to kid out of high school. This was for a natural hairloss case. That id disagree with.