Hi all

After some time reading your messages, this is my first post in this Forum. First of all I want to thank you for the amount of knowledge you have created– I’m really impressed by your generosity and openness to share your stories.

I have to confess that I’ve been a bit sceptical of HT but reading your experiences has taken me closer to consider one. I have not yet visited or contacted any doctors yet. I’m 49, Norwood V, and have taken Propecia for years. I wear my hair very short.

My goal is to “populate” the balding parts (not sure if this is the right term, I’m learning the jargon”) but would still want to keep my hair really short – best example I can give is footballer Wesley Sneijder. My goals is to look as natural as possible, improving conditions but nor expecting to be the 5^th Beatle, if you know what I mean. A gradual, non-noticeable (or at least as possible) approach is what I am after.

Fromm your posts I have deducted that the technique appropriate for my goals is FUE and that Dr Lorenzo and Dr Bisanga are top choices. Was wondering if you could help me out by sharing pros and cons, and if there is any better options please feel free to expand my horizons.

Due to my activity I have to speak in public frequently and one thing I am concerned about is post-op time. Realistically how many days would you say it takes to look “normal” (remember I wear my hair short), that is, like you haven’t had an HT operation?

Thanks in advance