largechris

largechris; Thank you for replying.

I would not really consider 36 being too young. I mean what is really an appropriate age for a hair transplant?

I believe my final balding pattern is quite firmly etablished, and I want to be able to enjoy my younger years without worrying about hair loss. Why would I still not be a good candidate? As my balding pattern is about NW6, I am not a candidate for a dense packed low hairline.. But what would be so wrong about a mature NW2ish hairline with medium density? It does not really seem that there is not enough donor to achieve this and at the same time being able to have enough hair for eventually doing some crown work as well.

 

Could you also please elaborate on what "no scar" means? How short can you actually shave down without it being obvious?

Thanks for the compliment. I don't regret not having an HT for example 10 years ago, because I don't think I would have got the same quality / cost of work, maybe micrografts instead of FUT.

But technology and knowledge has moved on, and I would think there is now a better case for younger patients to have the procedure.

Shaving - I dont know how close I can shave it, because that's not the hair style I want, pre op even in summer I've only occasionally had a number 2 if the weather is very hot.

It is possible that I could have a number 1 and the scar not be visible but I can't swear to it.

If I was in your position, I would go for it (with the RIGHT surgeon), but it has to be your decision.

Thanks, I've added a few more photos on my profile at 8 and 12 months.

I would say yes it did seem to thicken up over this period, though the recent photos are a bit darker.

Well I'm 36 and just started posting, that is still young ...

Seems to me you've already done a lot of research and had a consult with a good surgeon (not a salesman).

Only 2 things I would comment on:

1) I had FUT with trichophatic closure and have no strip scar. Maybe specifically ask the doctors you are considering about trichophatic closure, and ask to see some results. Even better if you can meet a patient.

2) Acell. Is a bit controversial as to whether it will work for HTs, but it will certainly be expensive.

Thanks for putting the links up, and thanks for nice comments -

To explain a little, transplant was to the sides as well as the top, but not to the crown area.

If I have another transplant I'm be tempted to lower the hairline 1 cm at the front, fill in the crown, but also have more thickness throughout the existing transplant area, which is as expected a bit see through as most other results I see. Another 2500 grafts maybe?

But I don't think I will do that for quite a while, don't fancy having it all shaved off at the moment (which I know isn't mandatory but most recommended surgeons seem to prefer it).

My first post -

I wanted to post some results from Dr P, I've started up a site where you can look at my (slightly dull?) story.

Feel free to fire back any questions!