I'm on my way to becoming a 6 on the Norwood scale. I was been in denial for a while about balding. I knew it was going to happen, all the men on my paternal side are bald, or have little hair. For the past few years, I've dreaded getting haircuts because at the end, the barber would hold a mirror behind my head.
So at the beginning of this year, I started doing research about hair transplants (effectiveness, costs, reviews, etc..). I went on five consultations, then began the process of evaluating each one to narrow down. First, I eliminated two clinics because I met with administrators, not the doctors that would perform the surgeries; these were also the clinics that offered the two lowest prices on a per graft basis. I was very impressed with the remaining three surgeons, and I feel that I would have been satisfied using any of them. I then eliminated a surgeon because I would have had to travel to his clinic, and he also charged the highest price. The final two were a crapshoot. Ultimately, I chose the surgeon that I felt used the most modern technique because the treatment will include the use of ACell and PRP. At this time, I prefer not to name the doctors.
I did not rush into this decision, and I have done a lot of research, I feel that I made a great decision, both in terms for the doctor that I chose and for my future confidence levels.
Thank you fellow forumites for all your posts and your willingness to share your unique stories.
My surgery is scheduled for May 27th. Afterwards, I will post the results.