diffuse hairloss, still want to get HT

[wannamyhairback]

HI All, I am 28 years old male , suffering from diffusing hairloss , as it makes me not good candidate, already lost 60-70 % of my hairs which certainly makes my life not as it used to be i would like to know if there is someone suffering from same issue, i have had a chance to discuss my situation with plenty of ishrs approved surgeons , and have been told both good and not good candidate, so i am confused: confused: i am posting my pictures would like to know your opinions

[hanginginthewire]

Did they say you were diffused PATTERNED or UNPATTERNED?

[wannamyhairback]

Hi hanginginthewire, umm actually none of them mentioned about it, if am not mistaken with unpatterned patients, HT can not be even discussed, i think i am patterned

[hanginginthewire]

What were the reasons given when you were told you were not a good candidate?

[wannamyhairback]

i was told so , as my donor area were also shedding

[HTsoon]

The only real way to be properly evaluated for a hair transplant is to have your donor area microscopically evaluated in person. This will allow the physician to know how much miniaturization you have in the donor area, anything above 20% may mean that you're not a suitable candidate, are you on any hair loss medication? if you're not you may want to try that for a year before looking in to hair transplantation. The main issue I see with you is that you still have A LOT of your own hair left, this means that you are at great risk for shock loss.

The pictures you have taken can be misleading, the first one is with your hair wet, even people without Androgenetic Alopecia would see scalp with wet hair, the other pictures are taken with flash, you should have neutral lighting and if possible take pictures in HD.

I had diffuse hair loss and I got two transplants, going on my third in October to address the crown and thicken up the midscalp, the first picture is what I looked like before, attached are some comparisons. I went in person to several different doctors that personally examined my donor area under microscope to ensure I was a candidate, I suggest you do the same.

[hanginginthewire]

HTSOON, I forget if you had FUT or FUE?

[hanginginthewire]

Also it looks like YOU had a lot of hair left as well, weren't you at risk of shock loss? Did you have any?

[HTsoon]

Ive only had FUE, i had a lot less hair then you think, my top had stopped growing. I didnt suffer shock loss that i noticed. It could be that i did i just couldnt tell the difference.

[Dispare]

HTsoon, that is some transformation. Hope your third surgery goes smoothly.

Where did you get your surgeries and what was your graft breakdown.

I'm a diffuser too, but meds don't seem to be working. I have been thinking of getting an FUT with possible FUE in the future to try and get the maximum grafts I can.

Keep us posted.