aaron1234

Good for you for getting on fin, stay on it! I can see why Hattingen turned you down for FUT; because you already have a good head of hair and you are relatively young. The risk of a transplant for you is shock loss, which might leave you worse off than where you are now. Focus on keeping what you have at the moment and in the meantime keep researching surgeons for a surgery sometime in your 30's. Native hair is better than transplanted hair.

Please share pics of your frontal third. How old are you?

This is an interesting question. I don't think I've ever seen a double whirl crown restoration before. I imagine getting the angles right would be extra challenging for the surgeon.

Interesting you still have a hairline but everything behind has thinned out. But gillenator is exactly right, save some for the front later on. I'd have Dr. K focus everything on the midscalp and crown for your first round.

Looking dapper, dude! 💯

Standing the test of time and it'll be fascinating to witness your transition into silver fox mode, but I ain't rushing ya. 😁

Definitely start your own thread with pics so the experienced members on this forum can give you more specific advice for your case. We're happy to help. It's hard to know what to expect until you get a HT yourself.

I noticed you haven't looked at either @1978matt first two rounds or @Spanker, both have very dense hairline results. I've seen Spanker in person a number of times and his hairline is nothing short of Hollywood. Keep in mind the hairline density of each individual varies because we all bring unique hair characteristics and NW levels to the table. As a NW5-6 I will not achieve the same hairline density as the aforementioned cases. Adjust your expectations accordingly.

I mean, checking out downtown Chicago is great and all, but the day after your surgery you are just going to want to relax in the hotel. If you do go out be prepared to have a loose fitting hat. How long are you staying in town? I know Dr. K's office will do morning cleanings for patients a few days post-op. I always appreciated that because I never had issues with scar formation after surgeries. Just half a mile south of the clinic is Butterfield's Pancake House. I recommend calling in an order and bringing it back to the hotel.

By the far the most effective solution to tangled hair is becoming a NW7.

Best in the biz. Here's a link to my case:

Beautiful work!

Your six month pictures indeed look better, but take into consideration that the photos were taken in dimmer lighting then and your hair is dry/styled. In the 8th month pictures your hair is wet - greasy from applying minoxidil or you're just out of the shower - and it is not combed. Wet/messy hair clumps together and tends to reveal the thin areas more starkly than dry/styled hair. Also, the more recent pictures were taken under bight lights. So it's not a fair comparison at the moment.

I understand why some are wondering if you're even a HT candidate at this point, but since you just got a scar reduction a few weeks ago we could very well be seeing some shock loss in your donor right now. My answer to your question is the same as Melvin's - yes, shorter hair styles are more exposed so an elite doc would be just as necessary, if not more so. Here's a case that comes to mind, albeit his donor is extraordinary.

If you're asking whether there's a difference between good and elite HT docs, then yes there is definitely a difference regardless of what area they are transplanting. Even though you say your previous HT's have thinned out I still see stubble on top. If you're going to keep that style after your surgery, I'd say that 3000 grafts would definitely make a difference at the hairline. But are you planning on using some FUE grafts to address your preexisting strip scar? It would be helpful to see your donor region. It'd be sort of curious to keep your hair that short without doing something about the strip scar.

Great result, bravo! 😎 Stay on Fin and enjoy! Don't brush off FUT everyone.

For 24, yes that's extensive loss. Would need to see more clear photos of your crown but it appears there is some initial thinning going on there as well. Good that you are fin. You'll probably need multiple surgeries like many of us. You'll get a HT and have momentary improvement but then continue to lose native hair so plan on playing catch up.

The same thing (DHT) that causes hair loss in other areas. He's simply getting closer to realizing his final NW7 pattern. All the hairs above that spot will eventually go as well.

Good work with a difficult case. Too bad this guy went down the FUE route. He needs more grafts than what FUE alone can give him.

Biotin shampoo is nice and all but won't prevent hair loss. Get on fin, don't get a HT.

Don't get me wrong, I don't regret my HT's one bit. It just doesn't eliminate all insecurities, so don't go into it with that kind of expectation. With your level of loss at a young age be prepared for multiple surgeries to get to where you want to be. I'd also be thinking max lifetime grafts (FUT+FUE). I'd definitely consult with Hasson & Wong if I were you, among others.

If you think a HT will give you a stress free life think again. For example: 1) "Did all of my grafts yield?" 🤔 2) "Did my strip scar stretch?" 😕 3) "Did the doc over harvest my donor with the FUE extractions?" 😟 4) "Should I get another transplant?" 😳 5) "Is it my transplanted or native hair that is thinning?" 😫

I have a feeling your 6-month update will get some buzz here. Very interesting. For some reason I had an easier time starting fin, but I'm hedging on oral min.

@giegnosiganoe Looks like you're heading for a great result! Also, good for you for taking the meds to maintain the great head of hair you already got. That's going to help big time. How's the oral minoxidil treating you?