Thanks for the response back. I'm 30, I was on propecia for a couple years and ditched the drug due to the sexual side effects. Im kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have a high hair line that I brush down in bangs concealing a poor hairline from a prior procedure. I'm ok with keeping this hairstyle from here on out. Basically I want more density in the front third of my head. But, I fear the potential shock loss and making a bad situation worse. Also, I don't have the leisure of a 4 month vaca from work. I'm trying to do this without telling the world I had a HT! So the shave down scares me bc I rely on my long hair to hide the pitting, scars etc. I'm just trying to make an inform decision. Def a tough spot haha