-
Hair transplant or NOT ? (Photos inside)
Hello people,
i've been reading a lot of threads over here, and now I guess i gained confidence in the forum I will ask my questions. But before I will give u general info:
Age: 25 (almost)
Gender:male
Hair type: fine
Density where I have hair: average
Problem: receding hairline (4A I guess) - Photos below
I live in Canada, and finally decided to take care of my hair. I started using Rogaine (recently) to gain a bit more thickness, but I am considering to do a hair transplant at Dr.Rahal's clinic. I might lose more hair in the crown (density is a bit below average) but I want to go very conservative in my approach as I think I might need another one when I get older (especially if I don't take care of my hair like I used to).
What are your thoughts of getting a hair transplant. I consulted Dr Rahal in person and he drew me a conservative hairline that matches my hair density (upon my request). So we concluded that he will use around 1300 GRAFTS (FUE) to do a touch-up/hair transplant.
1- What are your general thoughts and are my expectations reasonable?
2- Any feedback about Dr.Rahal ? I sent some photos to Dr.Hasson&Wong (without details about my expectations), the clinic recommended me not to get a hair transplant: "Your final pattern of loss is aggressive and your donor reserves are limited. It would not be in your interest in their opinion to have a procedure".
Photos below: taken before and after shaving (so it might look longer on some photos).
Photo #4 is what we agreed on Dr.Rahal and I.
Thank you !
-
Moderator
Originally Posted by bariwi19
Hello people,
i've been reading a lot of threads over here, and now I guess i gained confidence in the forum I will ask my questions. But before I will give u general info:
Age: 25 (almost)
Gender:male
Hair type: fine
Density where I have hair: average
Problem: receding hairline (4A I guess) - Photos below
I live in Canada, and finally decided to take care of my hair. I started using Rogaine (recently) to gain a bit more thickness, but I am considering to do a hair transplant at Dr.Rahal's clinic. I might lose more hair in the crown (density is a bit below average) but I want to go very conservative in my approach as I think I might need another one when I get older (especially if I don't take care of my hair like I used to).
What are your thoughts of getting a hair transplant. I consulted Dr Rahal in person and he drew me a conservative hairline that matches my hair density (upon my request). So we concluded that he will use around 1300 GRAFTS (FUE) to do a touch-up/hair transplant.
1- What are your general thoughts and are my expectations reasonable?
2- Any feedback about Dr.Rahal ? I sent some photos to Dr.Hasson&Wong (without details about my expectations), the clinic recommended me not to get a hair transplant: "Your final pattern of loss is aggressive and your donor reserves are limited. It would not be in your interest in their opinion to have a procedure".
Photos below: taken before and after shaving (so it might look longer on some photos).
Photo #4 is what we agreed on Dr.Rahal and I.
Thank you !
I wouldn't do it anytime soon. Exhaust all non-surgical options, and get on board with finasteride, be it oral or topical. You may thicken the top and the back over the course of about a year.
-
Thank you for the reply. However, I will never take Finasteride due to its side effects and I am still young. But i'm not insisting to do it, I just want to have a second opnion in order to know if it is a good decision to make the HT now.
Thank you
-
Moderator
Originally Posted by bariwi19
Thank you for the reply. However, I will never take Finasteride due to its side effects and I am still young. But i'm not insisting to do it, I just want to have a second opnion in order to know if it is a good decision to make the HT now.
Thank you
It is my opinion that no 25 year old with borderline characteristics should consider hair restoration with surgery until they've seen positive effects with medical prevention. If you decide to move forward, please at least consider topical finasteride. I'm making a video about topical finasteride, and the myth's that surround it, which should be released today. Go to my Youtube channel and subscribe so you'll get a notification when it is uploaded.
-
Originally Posted by bariwi19
Thank you for the reply. However, I will never take Finasteride due to its side effects and I am still young. But i'm not insisting to do it, I just want to have a second opnion in order to know if it is a good decision to make the HT now.
Thank you
First I wouldn't recommend anyone with aggressive loss at a young age get a transplant because you are always going to be chasing the problem. You will need multiple procedures to catch up to your loss. Its highly likely you will end up as a NW6 or 7 without propecia. Also 1300 grafts isn't going to be enough to do much. I suppose you could rebuild the front half with a very conservative hairline and then if you lose the crown just live with it, that is a fairly common balding pattern.
-
Similar Threads
-
By jdg in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
Replies: 3
Last Post: 09-25-2016, 08:25 AM
-
By tbtadmin in forum The Bald Truth: Show Archives
Replies: 0
Last Post: 06-13-2014, 10:40 PM
-
By jim22 in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
Replies: 17
Last Post: 09-01-2011, 01:59 PM
-
By amaze in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
Replies: 17
Last Post: 05-23-2011, 09:30 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
Forum Rules
|
» IAHRS
» The Bald Truth
» americanhairloss.org
|
Bookmarks