Two very different consultations!

[Danny1671]

Hi all, I’d like some advice please!

I have now had consultations with the two surgeons I have narrowed down to over the years of research. Dr Edward Ball of the Maitland clinic and Dr Bisanga. Both doctors have said that I am an excellent candidate for fue surgery, however the plans for my surgery in terms of graft numbers and hairline design are very different.

I am a apparently a Norwood 3v diffused pattern and it’s fairly obvious where I will eventually go bald.

Dr Ball measured a donor density of 80 and 70 fu, and total donor capacity of 6000 grafts. He drew a very conservative hairline and advised against really touching the crown. Graft proposal was 1800-2000.

On the other hand Dr Bisanga measured my donor density at 80 and 90 fu with total donor capacity of 8000 grafts. The hairline he drew was still fairly high but much less receded in the temples if that makes sense. The proposed graft numbers were 4000 and he said he would cover the crown (although not full density) in one hit.

When I asked Dr Bisanga if that was a wise option considering my balding future pattern he said I didn’t need to worry as I am 37 not 25, I have high sides and above average donor density.

So now I’m confused!

Obviously I would love to get almost full coverage and stop drowning myself in consealer but I want to be future proof!

Also FYI I started Propecia 7 weeks ago, use regaine once a day, Nizoral sometimes and biotin. No effects from Propecia yet good or bad. I also asked both Doctors to plan for me assuming I don’t take Propecia in case I need to stop.

As well as this, do you think I should be considering other surgeons? Maybe I’ve missed some!

Thanks all, your opinions and advice are most welcome.

[sparky23]

How did you proceed?