Need a Doctor for FUT or FUE in Albany, NY area. Any recommendations?

[dontwantobebald]

Hi all,

I'm considering an FUT or FUE. Any recommendations for doctors in the Albany, NY area. Also, if someone could provide a link from a previous post or other that has a list of questions for a consultation with a doctor that would be great! I have a good idea of questions to ask, but I want to be well prepared. Thanks!

[wylie]

You look like a very poor candidate for a HT. The reasons for that are fairly obvious in your pictures.

[dontwantobebald]

Ouch! Too much hair loss and/or the fact that what I have left is blonde? I won't wear a hair piece; no offense to the other members. From what I read Fin won't do me much good with the amount of hair loss I have. Any other options?

[JayM]

You may as well try fin because you could gain some hair, certainly in the crown. No other options. You could think about maybe scalp micropigmentation - Which you can just search on here and you will know if it's for you or not. Also you always have the option of an fue if you want to keep your hair short because it could certainly frame your face, again just search the forum properly and you can make a good decision

[JoeTillman]

dontwanttobebald,

While I agree that your case does not look to be a strong one it is also dependent on your donor hair and your expectations. To get a true idea of what your options are you should consult an IAHRS listed doctor in the New York area. With your degree of loss and the fact you have a very short cut buzz look it may be an option to consider tricopigmentation. SMPLooks in NYC is a great option to consider. Remember, hair restoration is governed by simple supply & demand rules. If you don't have the supply to meet the demand then it just won't work.

[dontwantobebald]

dontwanttobebald,

While I agree that your case does not look to be a strong one it is also dependent on your donor hair and your expectations. To get a true idea of what your options are you should consult an IAHRS listed doctor in the New York area. With your degree of loss and the fact you have a very short cut buzz look it may be an option to consider tricopigmentation. SMPLooks in NYC is a great option to consider. Remember, hair restoration is governed by simple supply & demand rules. If you don't have the supply to meet the demand then it just won't work.

Thanks Jay and Joe! I have been using Rogaine 5% Minoxidil foam 1/2 cap 2x a day on my crown for 5 years. It seems to be help maintaining what hair I have. Obviously Fin will not be covered by insurance. Can someone provide links on where to purchase and a ballpark amount for a monthly supply? I have seen several pics of before and after SMP patients. The results look really good. I would definitely considered it if I'm a candidate.

Also, I my research to body hair transplant to the scalp has led to many dead ends. Is this surgery still in its developmental stages?

Thanks Much!