FUE for someone who is not balding

[bomberman]

Hi all,
I am not actually receding but I have had a fairly far back hairline at the temples since I can remember (i am now 25)
I'm interested in FUE to try and improve the hairline and am just wondering what people's opinions were on FUE for someone who is not actually balding, and in general what they think of the technique. I am not willing to get a strip.
I have gleaned that uk FUE is considered fairly poor and I am willing to travel to belgium if this is best (but can't quite stretch the USA)
However I have heard good things about farjo so am contemplating a consultation with him
cheers for any advice guys
here is a pic

[Samiam]

You shouldn't worry yourself over stuff like this if you're not balding. Besides, if its a protection surgeon he will turn you down.

[bomberman]

thanks for the reply, what's a protection surgeon?
I know it's not a bad case but i am really interested in this surgery, I have the money and i've thought about for a long time

[mattj]

A patient who just wishes to refine or re-design a hairline that is otherwise unaffected by MPB can be a good candidate, as the main risk factor - further loss and how that might play with regard to donor availability and the need for further procedures - isn't there. However, you are only 25 and it's possible that you will begin losing hair in the future.

I would definitely choose only FUE in your case. Is it just the temples or are you looking to lower the hairline all the way across the front? It appears to me that the centre portion of your hairline is already in a good position and you'd only require a very small procedure to fill the temples.

[bomberman]

Thanks for the reply, I feel I would be a good candidate also because there is no history of hairloss in my family and my dad and grandad on both sides have full heads of hair. I just have a far back line at the temples for some reason and its always bothered me so why not get the surgery? I've read it is not invavise or particularly risky, is this true? Even if I did start to lose a little when I'm older I could just have a small revision right? Do you think it would be obvious that I have had it done?
Yes I would just like the temples done because like you say the front is not too bad
Thanks in advance

[mattj]

You really should look around and the reports FUE patients have written about their experiences and take a look at the photos taken after surgery to familiarise yourself with what you'd be undertaking. That's an essential part of research and planning.

I've never been someone who pushes people into getting surgery, but IMO the type of small refinement you're looking for would be of minimum risk as it would only deplete a very small amount of your donor hair reserves. You'd have plenty remaining for further work if or when you need it.

[bomberman]

I've read that Minoxidil is required after an fue procedure, is this only for people who are experiencing hairloss or would it needed to be taken to stop the newly implanted hairs from falling out even if i am not experiencing any hair loss? i dont like the idea of having to take Minoxidil for the rest of my life!

Also I've been looking at Dr. Jean Devroye and he seems pretty good to me, does anyone have any views on him for fue?
thanks for any replies

[mattj]

Minoxidil is used to stimulate the growth of the grafts. It isn't absolutely necessary and you certainly don't risk losing the grafts if you don't use it. You could choose to use it only as the grafts are growing and then stop.

[bomberman]

I got an email back from Dr Devroye's surgery and they recommended i get FUT? are they joking??

[mattj]

I'm sure they aren't joking. Was there an explanation?

[bomberman]

I'm sure they aren't joking. Was there an explanation?

thanks for the reply
They just said it would be a better procedure for me which makes me question their ethics. The work I'm looking for is minimal, just to improve the hairline slightly because, although it is nothing compared to most people on this forum, it has always bothered me. I hardly think im a candidate for FUT where they would literally cut a strip of skin hair out of the back of my head for such a small amount of work that i want doing. I thought FUE was a fairly simple procedure where they would take some hairs from all over my head and implant them at the temples to improve the hairline and it would look completely natural and unnoticeable. is this not the case? it's making me question whether i should bother in this pursuit or just accept my hairline

[HelpROGER]

thanks for the reply
They just said it would be a better procedure for me which makes me question their ethics. The work I'm looking for is minimal, just to improve the hairline slightly because, although it is nothing compared to most people on this forum, it has always bothered me. I hardly think im a candidate for FUT where they would literally cut a strip of skin hair out of the back of my head for such a small amount of work that i want doing. I thought FUE was a fairly simple procedure where they would take some hairs from all over my head and implant them at the temples to improve the hairline and it would look completely natural and unnoticeable. is this not the case? it's making me question whether i should bother in this pursuit or just accept my hairline

I would not trust any doctor why is not in the IAHRS. My experience is that the doctors who I saw, from MHR were willing to take my money and do surgery on me, but when I went to an IAHRS doctor they turned me away and told me try Propecia. You have very little hair loss so I’m shocked a doctor would tell you that FUT is a better option for you. That’s unethical! If I were you I would not have anything done and if I did, maybe a very small FUE transplant.

[bomberman]

thanks for the reply
i am starting to question whether it would be worth it but there is still a part of me that wants to pursue, do you think i would be turned away by a surgeon from IAHRS because it is such a small procedure? or maybe i would be a good candidate because i shouldnt get any more loss? i was thinking of going to farjo would you recommend him for this? or do i really need to go out of the uk? thanks

[mattj]

Farjo only do FUT as far as I know.

I think that as you aren't losing hair, that will count in your favour when a surgeon is considering your case. The only way to really find out is to ask.

[sausage]

To be honest I think your crazy, your hair looks fine.

Save your time and money.

You have nothing to worry about. Just thank god your not balding like the rest of us on here.

Even if you did get your temples filled in a bit they would not look the same as the rest of your hair so you could end up with thin looking temples compared to the rest of your hair.