Want to have a HT and need some advice (32yo male) [photos inside]

**Dr. Glenn Charles** · 05-17-2011, 07:31 PM

Not sure if getting a 100% of your hair back is a realistic expectation to start with. If you decide to start this process you may want to re-adjust your expectations.

**amaze** · 05-18-2011, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by Dr. Glenn Charles

Not sure if getting a 100% of your hair back is a realistic expectation to start with. If you decide to start this process you may want to re-adjust your expectations.

No that is appreciated hence why I put a caveat of "or as close as" around the statement.

My expectations are in check, just want to do the very best possible and I will be happy!

Here is a photo of the top of my head:

All photos here: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img0451xk.jpg/

Anyone got any views?

**Mens Rea** · 05-18-2011, 06:51 AM

Dr Umar is the guy for you.

You clearly suit short hair so you could even consider BHT (body hair transplant) IMO.

**Winston** · 05-18-2011, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Mens Rea

Dr Umar is the guy for you.

You clearly suit short hair so you could even consider BHT (body hair transplant) IMO.

With all due respect, Dr. Umar has an unproven track record and is one of the biggest self promoters on the internet. Body hair transplantation is only a last resort and should be saved for really bad repair cases.

**Mens Rea** · 05-18-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by Winston

With all due respect, Dr. Umar has an unproven track record and is one of the biggest self promoters on the internet. Body hair transplantation is only a last resort and should be saved for really bad repair cases.

Well i dont have personal experience or personal affinity so i can't say either way.

He's just about the only doc ive yet to hear a bad report about yet. He's also one of the most enterprising and capable from my research. But as i say, that's just from being told.

**hdude46** · 05-18-2011, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by amaze

Hi

I am 32 year old male based in Manchester (UK) who has been suffering from hair loss since I was around 26-27. I am losing my hair on the top, but I still have very thick\coarse hair around the sides and back. My hair colour is black (although going a bit grey in places) and my skin colour is olive. I do cut my hair short and always have.

I have tried the regain foam and nizoral for 6 months, but not seen much effect.

I would say I am about 50-60% bald on the top of my head, but I want to have surgery to bring my hair back to 100% (or as close as). I have put 6 photos below: http://img197.imageshack.us/g/img0450tk.jpg/

My questions are:

- What surgical treatment would you recommend?

- If money was no object what surgery\surgeon would you recommend? I am willing to travel anywhere in the EU for treatment

- Anything else I should do?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Get on propecia and rogaine foam asap. Then evaluate how you are responding to those treatments after one year before even considering a HT. I know its not what u want to hear but any HT surgeon worth their salt will tell you the same. There are some good ht clinics out there but i would go with either shapiro medical group or hasson and wong. good luck.

**UK_** · 05-18-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by hdude46

Get on propecia and rogaine foam asap. Then evaluate how you are responding to those treatments after one year before even considering a HT. I know its not what u want to hear but any HT surgeon worth their salt will tell you the same. There are some good ht clinics out there but i would go with either shapiro medical group or hasson and wong. good luck.

Probably the best advice on this page.

**amaze** · 05-22-2011, 03:12 AM

Originally posted by Mens Rea

Dr Umar is the guy for you.

You clearly suit short hair so you could even consider BHT (body hair transplant) IMO.

Hi - Not sure BHT is right for me. The back of my head is a "great donor site" as its very thick and coarse according to a consultation I went too.

**amaze** · 05-22-2011, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by hdude46

Get on propecia and rogaine foam asap. Then evaluate how you are responding to those treatments after one year before even considering a HT. I know its not what u want to hear but any HT surgeon worth their salt will tell you the same. There are some good ht clinics out there but i would go with either shapiro medical group or hasson and wong. good luck.

I have been using rogaine for nearly 6 months now and not seen any material difference. I don't want to use propecia, I would prefer to have surgery than ingest propecia ED for the rest of my days.

I just took a look at those clinics and they look good, but they are are on the wrong side of the atlantic. Ideally, looking for something in the EU or is it worth making that effort to travel there? Also can you do consultations remotely?

**mattj** · 05-22-2011, 08:53 AM

Consultations can be done via email.

Regarding Propecia, is it just that you don't want to commit to taking a pill everyday?

**amaze** · 05-22-2011, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by mattj

Consultations can be done via email.

Regarding Propecia, is it just that you don't want to commit to taking a pill everyday?

Ok great I will research the best clinics!

Yeah I would prefer not to taking a pill ED.

**dgman21** · 05-22-2011, 11:44 AM

What does your hair look like if you grew it out long? I'm waiting until I really have to for a HT. Theres powders and make ups that help with long hair if you keep it curly and shaggy and long. I am 32 also.

**amaze** · 05-22-2011, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by dgman21

What does your hair look like if you grew it out long? I'm waiting until I really have to for a HT. Theres powders and make ups that help with long hair if you keep it curly and shaggy and long. I am 32 also.

Hey

I must admit I have had a "number 1" since I was 1 so its been a while! From what I remember it was very thick and coarse, I would say quite "wirey" infact!

**hdude46** · 05-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by amaze

I have been using rogaine for nearly 6 months now and not seen any material difference. I don't want to use propecia, I would prefer to have surgery than ingest propecia ED for the rest of my days.

I just took a look at those clinics and they look good, but they are are on the wrong side of the atlantic. Ideally, looking for something in the EU or is it worth making that effort to travel there? Also can you do consultations remotely?

no reputable HT clinic is going to operate on you considering your level of loss and age if you arent on propecia. sorry but its just facts...

Want to have a HT and need some advice (32yo male) [photos inside]

Want to have a HT and need some advice (32yo male) [photos inside]

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