I am 38 years old and seriously considering a HT. I have have currently been wearing a hair system since I have been 22 and can no longer stand it. I feel FAKE!!!! I understand that I will not be able to recive the same density as my hair system currently provides, but I feel that I will be able live with that fact.

I have visited several doctors thus far and they have categorized me as a class 6 patient. The one negative factor is that my demand is greater than my supply. However, I have been told that I can get pretty good coverage with a total of 3000 grafts.

Please let me know based on your individual experiences if it's worth ditching my hair system????

Thanks for your input!!!
Rich 13

I am 38 years old and seriously considering a HT. I have have currently been wearing a hair system since I have been 22 and can no longer stand it. I feel FAKE!!!! I understand that I will not be able to recive the same density as my hair system currently provides, but I feel that I will be able live with that fact.

I have visited several doctors thus far and they have categorized me as a class 6 patient. The one negative factor is that my demand is greater than my supply. However, I have been told that I can get pretty good coverage with a total of 3000 grafts.

Please let me know based on your individual experiences if it's worth ditching my hair system????

Thanks for your input!!!
Rich 13

Rich,

We have a lot in common. I'm 38 and wore a system for several years before becoming the "Recovered bald guy".

I know how you feel about the hair system wearing on you over time. Believe me I don't miss mine.

The good news is I was able to make a smooth transition from wearing a hair piece to having a decent full look.

I wore my hair piece while my new transplanted hair grew underneath. I first restored my hair in front. This allowed me to wear only a small hair piece in the crown area and comb my naturally restored hairline back and over the piece.

This made wearing a hair piece much easier as the hairline was perfect. But eventually I filled in my crown and threw away my small hair piece for the crown.

If you don't have the donor hair to get to were you want to be you may consider restoring your front half and wearing a system in the crown. You will find it much easier to wear.

Good luck buddy. I know very well the spot you're in. Pat

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Rich13,

I'd classify myself as a 6 as well. I've never had a hair system. I did have some "plugs" put in in the mid 1980's. Those plugs ended up being my hairline for the last 8+ years.

I just had 2800 FU's on Feb 4th. While I know that I will never get the density I would like because of my classification, my doctor and I both agreed that the majority of these FU's were top be placed in front. I want to see hair when I look in the mirror and I want people to see hair when they are talking to me. If the 2800 grow in as I hope, then maybe I will have some more done but this will most probably be to provide even more density (or appeared density) in the front and then some fillers towards the back.

I have come to understand and accept with my doctor's consultation that in the classification I'm in and my donor availability, its best to work in the front...get that frontal appearance as best I can. If I have a bald spot in back so be it. I've been alot worse than that for the last 10+ years.

As mentioned, I just had my session about a week ago. I'm going thru the healing process. I wish it was 4 months down the road.

Good Luck to you.

Thanks for all your feedback. This is a big step for me, and I am doing my best to collect all the necessary information before I make a decision. I have been to several consultations in the Phoenix, AZ area. (Elliot & True, Bosley, etc.)

Do you have any doctor recommendations in the greater Phoenix area? Has anyone had any experiences that they can share with the above mentioned companies?

It really sounds like you have no regrets with your HT experience and results. Looking back would you do anything different? What do you think is the single most important thing that I need to be aware as I seriously consider a HT.

It's terrific that a website like this exists.
Thank you
Rich 13

In my opinon you should not get a HT. Too much to cover. The best case you will end up with is a bad combover. The worst case is a scarred up head with patchy thin transplanted hair left.Just my opinion..I could be wrong.

You should consult with Dr. Sharon Keene in Tucson. She did my surgery (1600 grafts) in July and I am very happy the results. There are others that post here occasionally that have also gone to her. I personally know at least one guy in Phoenix who consulted with doctors in Phoenix before he chose Dr. Keene. Don't worry about being a 6 (so am I). You're right, you probably can't get thick coverage, but you can get enough to ditch the "system". Anyway, you should at least talk to Dr. Keene before you decide (or give up). She can give you patient references in the Phoenix and Tucson areas.

I agree. Dr. Keene is an excellent doctor. If you can get some coverage with your HT, you can cover the rest with Toppik (or similar product). I think you will be happy with the results--I am. Good luck.

Hi Don,

I posted this question on another area, but saw that you mentioned Topic, so I thought I'd ask you directly.

Just has 2800 FUT's a few weeks ago and still have scabs/shock loss. Regarding Topic, do you spray it in and then style your hair or do you style your hair and then spray it in?

In your opinion, is it good for covering any remaining scabs from a FUT surgery?

Any opinion in it slowing or even preventing the growth of the new FUT's??

And finally, have your heard any rumblings about it causing additionaly hairloss (evern transplanted hairs) if used over time?

Thanx..midnite

THANKS FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK. YOUR INPUT IS REALLY HELPFUL, SINCE THIS IS BIG DECSION FOR ME.

All of you Class 6 candidates, was the overall HT worth it?? Did you get the coverage you expected?

The doctor's I have consulted with thus far have informed me that they can harvest about 3000 FU's. (2 procedures) I wish I had a crystal ball and could see the end result. I am 38 and I realize that I will not get the coverage I had when I was 20, but I do not want to look 20. I would be disappointed if I simply walked away with just a comb over after 3000 FU's.

I am taking some of the reader's advice and scheduling a consultation with Dr. Sharon Keene in Tucson, AZ next month.

Sincerely,

Rich 13