Hairloss in brothers

[sausage]

You are ignoring reality.

I really am Tracy, I really am.

None of my 9 friends would give 2 craps about going bald, you are totally correct. In fact they actually all wish they could be bald right now.

[Tracy C]

Now you are twisting things around.

[DAVE52]

None of my 9 friends would give 2 craps about going bald,..........

Your sample size is too small

There are millions of people who are bald or who chosen to shave their head

Some people actually do liek the shaven head look and feel

Tehy have accepted their gentic fate

[StressedToTheBald]

Its still taking a lot of time to get the information I need to know exactly what I am getting into and what can be done for me.

I just want to know as quick as possible so I can start making a decision.

If You decide to go with the transplant, what kind of a front line are You going to ask to be done ? I see pictures of some transplants and seems plenty of surgeons are doing roundish frontal line, curved ones.. although this looks better, it still reminds me of the receding shapes way too much.. For example:


If possible I'd ask for a full straight frontal line going as low as possible.. Something like this:

[Tracy C]

If possible I'd ask for a full straight frontal line going as low as possible...

Generally doctors reconstruct a normal and natural looking mature male hair line. Doctors will do the hair line you want for male patients who are transgendered. However, there is really no benefit to doing it for male patients who are not.

[sausage]

If You decide to go with the transplant, what kind of a front line are You going to ask to be done ? I see pictures of some transplants and seems plenty of surgeons are doing roundish frontal line, curved ones.. although this looks better, it still reminds me of the receding shapes way too much.. For example:


If possible I'd ask for a full straight frontal line going as low as possible.. Something like this:

Not sure.

I am waiting for several consultations to come back as I sent out a new set of photos.

I want to see how much surgeons opinions vary. I will probably have to go for a higher hairline than my original. I'd prefer it to be straightish. but will probably go for a slightly curved hairline. I would not particularly want one as 'v' shaped as that first photo. Maybe something inbetween those two.

[StressedToTheBald]

Not sure.

I am waiting for several consultations to come back as I sent out a new set of photos.

I want to see how much surgeons opinions vary. I will probably have to go for a higher hairline than my original. I'd prefer it to be straightish. but will probably go for a slightly curved hairline. I would not particularly want one as 'v' shaped as that first photo. Maybe something inbetween those two.

All right. Please report back on what they say, I'm really interested to know what the overall stance on this is.. I'd personally go with straight line, line in the 2nd picture, people with best hair density and overall looks of the hair I believe have this expressed low and full straight hairline.. I guess its all genetic trait, few are blessed to be born with it.

[sausage]

All right. Please report back on what they say, I'm really interested to know what the overall stance on this is.. I'd personally go with straight line, line in the 2nd picture, people with best hair density and overall looks of the hair I believe have this expressed low and full straight hairline.. I guess its all genetic trait, few are blessed to be born with it.

This is pretty exhausting. Not really getting anywhere with it at the moment. Some surgeons/clinics don't bother to reply. I sent Feriduni an email 2 weeks ago and have nothing back from him.

Getting fed up to be honest.

[StressedToTheBald]

This is pretty exhausting. Not really getting anywhere with it at the moment. Some surgeons/clinics don't bother to reply. I sent Feriduni an email 2 weeks ago and have nothing back from him.

Getting fed up to be honest.

I can only assume, with so much at stake.. plenty of money, potential outcomes.. it must be stressful as hell. If they don't reply.. I wouldn't bother, I'd ditch those straight away.

Have You contacted Dr. Cole ? He's is in USA though.. but pretty much does only FUE. I've talked with him here on the forum, and what I like about him is that he really pays attention to details, knows a lot and follows latest stuff and researches.. Plus, he's not ignoring people, he talks both transplant and wider issues and always gives an honest answer about what can and cannot be done.

[sausage]

I can only assume, with so much at stake.. plenty of money, potential outcomes.. it must be stressful as hell. If they don't reply.. I wouldn't bother, I'd ditch those straight away.

Have You contacted Dr. Cole ? He's is in USA though.. but pretty much does only FUE. I've talked with him here on the forum, and what I like about him is that he really pays attention to details, knows a lot and follows latest stuff and researches.. Plus, he's not ignoring people, he talks both transplant and wider issues and always gives an honest answer about what can and cannot be done.

Yeah I emailed him 2 days ago so hoping for a reply soon.

It is very exhausting for me personally as my case is not simple as I need a lot of work to restore my hair to some reasonable level. I am very skeptical so have a lot of questions. Many surgeons and advisors have differing opinions about various things which is confusing. You think you are making a step forward with decisions and feedback to then take 2 steps back. On top of that surgeons not replying at all makes it incredibly frustrating.

I just want to be able to make a decision on surgery or no surgery or at least have someone make that decision for me. Then I can move forward, at the moment I am no where near making any sort of decision.

[StressedToTheBald]

Yeah I emailed him 2 days ago so hoping for a reply soon.

It is very exhausting for me personally as my case is not simple as I need a lot of work to restore my hair to some reasonable level. I am very skeptical so have a lot of questions. Many surgeons and advisors have differing opinions about various things which is confusing. You think you are making a step forward with decisions and feedback to then take 2 steps back. On top of that surgeons not replying at all makes it incredibly frustrating.

I just want to be able to make a decision on surgery or no surgery or at least have someone make that decision for me. Then I can move forward, at the moment I am no where near making any sort of decision.

I'm sure he'll reply, unlike other surgeons he spends lots on time on the forum as well, I was pleasantly surprised someone actually takes time to talk with potential patients.

I'd have lots of questions too. Its expensive and complicated stuff.. and the results are crucial. Yeah, I can assume different surgeons have different attitudes towards stuff, so You'll get plenty of different answers..

This reminded me, I've read at another thread - someone mentioned that if replicel works.. the price might be 10,000$... Now, thats way beyond what I hoped for.. I thought it was planned for it to be like a one time affordable cure.. much cheaper.. but no, not gonna happen. And worst of it all.. even if it works, all right - its still cheaper than transplant - but will it really be permanent and one time cure or again something of a half way solution.. if so, then its not gonna be worth it.

[sausage]

I'm sure he'll reply, unlike other surgeons he spends lots on time on the forum as well, I was pleasantly surprised someone actually takes time to talk with potential patients.

I'd have lots of questions too. Its expensive and complicated stuff.. and the results are crucial. Yeah, I can assume different surgeons have different attitudes towards stuff, so You'll get plenty of different answers..

This reminded me, I've read at another thread - someone mentioned that if replicel works.. the price might be 10,000$... Now, thats way beyond what I hoped for.. I thought it was planned for it to be like a one time affordable cure.. much cheaper.. but no, not gonna happen. And worst of it all.. even if it works, all right - its still cheaper than transplant - but will it really be permanent and one time cure or again something of a half way solution.. if so, then its not gonna be worth it.

I think its supposed to be a permanent solution.

10,000$ is a bit steep, the hair transplant industry will be screwed if it does work. I am not sure where that figure has come from so I am not sure if you should take that price seriously.

Hopefully we will hear good news in April.

Maybe by the time I am 30 that will be available and I can live the rest of my life in happiness.

[StressedToTheBald]

They all are meant to be permanent solutions, but hardly anything ever becomes one. Plenty promote propecia and minoxidil, saying they are proven - even though they hardly work for everyone and side effects can be devastating.

I don't know how accurate that figure is. At Replicel thread one guy claims that CEO of Replicel mentioned the price of 10,000$ if treatment is proven.

[Tracy C]

I think its supposed to be a permanent solution.

If Replicel's treatment can immunize hair follicles from the damaging effects of DHT as well as repair follicles that have already been damaged, it will be a permanent solution. Only time will tell.

The cost for Replicel's treatment is expected to be competitive or at least in-line with hair transplant surgery. Even if it is not truly permanent but it does repair damaged hair follicles, I feel it would be worth it.

[sausage]

If its 10,000$ for a non permanent solution then screw that.

Do I want to go through the process of losing my hair again?

Not really especially for that price.

If its not permanent it should be much much much less in price than that.