Hi everybody, first time writing...Got a question. I am 23, my hair has gotten thin, and if i wear gel or mousse, my scalp is pretty visible. I was wondering if anyone knew if hair transplants could be done on people with thinning hair. Money isn't an issue, what can i do?

If you're only problem is when you use gel, then you have too much hair for a HT. HT's don't bring people back to being able to gel or wet their hair and look non-balding. The very best they can do is make you look non-balding when *dry*.

You'll also likely get shockloss of existing hairs from the surgery, and you'll speed up your hairloss by 1 hair cycle (2 years or so).

What you should do is buy Toppik, apply, and be happy. That's what I'm doing and believe me, it will be a good option rather than having to go through with a risky surgery.

Have you tried Propecia? It should be considered by you, especially at your age, and it's an easy option to try.

Get a transplant later, when you've got an "open playing field" rather than risking shock-loss and end up having to "chase your hairloss."

I had a surgery, at age 20, and will now probably wait until as late as I possibly can before I get my next one. My hair is kind of thin from the frontal core and forward, but Toppik restores density to it, without the need for surgery and for a lot less money.

I'll probably end up needing surgery again, later, but for now it's a good stop-gap.

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Check out the blog on the left side of the page, entitled: Toppik

http://www.hairlossweblogs.com/home-page.asp?WebID=69

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Look who is talking. Dhuge you seem to be matured. I remember you when you were fighting with the guys who gave you the same advise.
I checked your blog. You are looking great with toppik. Congratulations.

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Thank you, sir.

I think the surgery I had was a special case, and at just 4 months out, the hair is starting to really come out now. My combo of old hair + new hair + Toppik really gives me a natural and normal look, for my age.

I'm happy now, but it will be even better in 3-4 months time.

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Dhuge -

I have used DerMatch, I like it but under certain lights, it makes it very obvious.

I would like to know more about Toppik. Do you just sprinkle it on your hair or do you use the sprayer. Also, after using it, if you run your fingers thru your hair, does it come off on your fingers?

Thanks,

KG

You sprinkle it on. If you're doing the crown/mid scalp region it can be done in less than 30 seconds. Hairline area could take longer (from my experience), and won't blend in as well as it will the top/back I believe.

If you run your hands thru your hair then yes some will get on your hands. Really depends how much you apply to begin with though.

It's sort of like a salt shaker for your hair. If you run your hands through to style your hair, the excess will come off. Then use a little non-harmful hairspray and you'll be good to go, and nothing should come off on your hands after that.

I worked out in it (I lifted and then ran 3 miles) and it didn't run or become obvious.

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As long as the moon shall rise
As long as the rivers flow
As long as the sun shall shine
And the grass will grow
Let me listen, I will learn to speak
The old language
Yes, I yearn to bathe in blue skies
And fall apart from the world of machines
Regain my feet and my pounding heart

My Hair Loss Weblog

Chich, how about posting a pic of your thinning hair? You will get better advice that way.