Well, I've been a member of this forum for some time and I've tried to contribute where I could. With so many others sharing photos of their condition, I feel it's only fair that I add my own for comment.

I've been classified a NW 3 with diffuse loss in the frontal third. I have no evidence of loss in the crown. My family history is that of frontal baldness, on my father's side with diffuse loss on my mother's side - currently, I follow my father's pattern of loss exactlly; we started loosing at the same time and our loss is contained in the frontal third. I've been on propecia for about two years and on Rogaine foam for 6 months. I've not noticed any regrowth, but no loss either - I'm not certain if that is because of the medication or just genetics (my father and I have both had aggressive loss early and then not much loss after that). I have been balding since I was seventeen, I am twenty-nine now.

So, what do you guys think? How many grafts, etc would you say? I've been thinking about having another procedure - I've had a very bad one with MHR when I was twenty. I've been pondering having another procedure for a while... Firstly, I am unsure of which doc I want to go to (though Dr. Rahal keeps coming to the top of the list. He not only has impecable skill, but I've heared he has an excellent bedside manner, which I have found missing in some docs and I respect greatly), but mainly I am apprehensive due to the first poor procedure. I know that a great doc with new tech could drastically improve my situation, I just can't get over my gut feelings...

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

Well, I've been a member of this forum for some time and I've tried to contribute where I could. With so many others sharing photos of their condition, I feel it's only fair that I add my own for comment.

I've been classified a NW 3 with diffuse loss in the frontal third. I have no evidence of loss in the crown. My family history is that of frontal baldness, on my father's side with diffuse loss on my mother's side - currently, I follow my father's pattern of loss exactlly; we started loosing at the same time and our loss is contained in the frontal third. I've been on propecia for about two years and on Rogaine foam for 6 months. I've not noticed any regrowth, but no loss either - I'm not certain if that is because of the medication or just genetics (my father and I have both had aggressive loss early and then not much loss after that). I have been balding since I was seventeen, I am twenty-nine now.

So, what do you guys think? How many grafts, etc would you say? I've been thinking about having another procedure - I've had a very bad one with MHR when I was twenty. I've been pondering having another procedure for a while... Firstly, I am unsure of which doc I want to go to (though Dr. Rahal keeps coming to the top of the list. He not only has impecable skill, but I've heared he has an excellent bedside manner, which I have found missing in some docs and I respect greatly), but mainly I am apprehensive due to the first poor procedure. I know that a great doc with new tech could drastically improve my situation, I just can't get over my gut feelings...

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

Your hair loss is similar to mine. Where were the grafts placed from your first procedure? I think you could restore your hairline with 2000 grafts, but may have to go back for another procedure years later if your hairline continues to recede. If your crown stays in tact, you should not have to worry about running out of grafts.

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The original grafts were all placed at the hairline - 1000 minigrafts (though another dermatologist told me that there was no way that there was 1000 grafts used).

I think maybe 1200 grafts would set you straight for the time being.

I am sure your realize that your hairloss is likely to continue and if your hairline was stabilized/filled in a bit, you would look great---- perhaps in 5-6 years you could be a bit more aggressive if meds continue to halt your progression.

Of course, this is just an estimate from pics---I would do a consult in person to be sure your planning properly.

At 29, on meds for 2 years and your level of loss, perhaps you can afford to be more aggressive.

Take Care,
Jason

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Hopefully your loss really remains contained to your frontal region for a good while, which it seems it may very well. Looking at your pics, I would probably want to shoot for ~2k, but it's tough to say -- the long hair can mask things.

Considering your MPB started at but 17, you are in a very fortunate position @ 29, imo, with "stabalized" losses.

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I would guestimate around 1900 grafts or so to do the job.
First lines require high density and the further backwards generaly lower density is placed.

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Screw waiting any longer HLBD. Especially since you already popped you HT cherry . You're a great candidate with your loss pattern. Similar to mine. Dr. Rahal, Alexander or Shapiro could do wonders with your mellon. I concur that 2000 seems about right since your frontal 1/3 doesn't look to diffuse. I hear ya about the aprehension. I had a Bosley procedure about 11 years ago. Results didn't look bad since I had a fair amount of existing hair. Donar scar wasn't all that great but not noticible since I have very thick hair in the back and have never gone too short. I finally got over my apprehension on getting a new and improved HT. Went to Dr. Alexander for 2739 on 12/5. For me it's been a piece of cake and I'm extremely happy I took that leap. I'm coming up on 4 months and there's already been major improvement. Can't wait to see what it looks like in another 5 months.

Look forward to seeing uour results.

interesting graft quotes, especially bspots 1200.
It seems to me that in an era of such dense packing that top docs such as h+w, rahal etc wouldn't quote anything under 2500 for your particular case hlbd.
Have you done any online consults?
I'd very interested to hear the recommendations.

Your absolutely right Josh--my total is a bit on the low side-- but he didn't say lower the hairline, square temples, etc.... so that is why I said 1200....it would bolster his existing hairline, fill in the power alleys a bit and let him decide what to do for #2---- of course he could get 2000-2500 in there and really set things off, but at 29, might be a bit of push right off the bat, IMO.

Take Care,
Jason

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Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.