PHOTOS - 31 y/o HT CANDIDATE; SEEKING FEEDBACK

[Neuro89]

Hi guys,

I'm a 31 y/o guy from Kent in the UK.
I've been losing hair for around 2 years or so now.
I've tried Minoxidil; I got pretty severe heart palpitations and was continuing to shed so stopped.
I got 3x PRP sessions earlier this year which just seemed to speed up my hairloss - i went to DHI in London for this and found them to be super salesy, a bit deceptive and was really unimpressed, just in case anyone wants a reference.
I do not want to take propecia or finasteride due to the side and history of depression and bad side effects from medications like escitalopram.

I used to have incredibly thick, dense hair but it's now got to a stage where I've had to accept that I'll need a few HT FUE procedures - hoping to get the first done in Turkey this Christmas.

I've been monitoring this forum for a while and have noticed the really honest, open and knowledgable feedback given, so would be intersted to see what you think about my pics - how many grafts would you say is a reasonable quote etc, what would you recomend focusing on blah blah blah.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Alex

[Neuro89]

Update - had a quote back from Asmed saying I’d need between 1800 - 2200 grafts, based on those photos. Cost €2.5 / graft.

Do you feel that’s too much? I was expecting more like 1200 🤷*♂️

[DAVE52]

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I do not want to take propecia or finasteride due to the side and history of depression and bad side effects from medications like escitalopram.

You will probably continue to lose more hair , even after the 1st HT

[Neuro89]

Yep. Expecting that, I know I will need more than one over the years. Was looking more for feedback on potential loss pattern, grafts needed etc!

[Spex]

Consider stabilising loss by getting on finasteride as hair loss is progressive. Id make sure your hair loss is under control rather than rushing into a HT.

Research, Research, Research.
Regards
SPEX

[Neuro89]

I appreciate what you’re saying. I’ve tried everything but finasteride; I’m absolutely terrified on contracting the side effects. Whilst being bald would be absolutely devastating for me, I suspect losing my sex drive and everything else would be just as bad, if not worse!

[Spex]

I was on it 17years and never had and sides or lost sex drive.
Regards
Spex