phillyfunk

Thanks for the advice guys. The pictures actually don't quite make it look as bad as it is. I can definitely see the horse shoe type pattern as my hair is much more dark on the sides than it is on the front and the top. I also visited a dermatologist and she did confirm that it was MPB. I am considering taking FIN. I am currently in the process of waiting for a blood test so I can start trying out FIN. You have given me a little hope about taking these meds but I wouldn't prefer to take an expensive prescription drug for the rest of my life. I thought buzzing my hair might have made it look less noticeable but it actually made it look much worse and kind of made me have a panic attack facing the reality of it. I am afraid to be around my friends and be introduced to new people and women without having a hat on which is a total confidence crusher. I have been obsessing over it maybe too much and noticing everyone elses hair around me and seeing how many people are losing their hair like me and it never seems like too many when I'm around. Or maybe they all are hiding it by wearing a hat like me. I will try FIN out. Should I bail on these HT free consultations or at least hear them out and see if they elect surgery in my future?

Hello, I am a 26 year old male from Philadelphia. I'd like to share my story and get some decent advice about how I should treat my hair loss surgically since non surgical procedures have not done me any good. I seem to be in the beginning stages of a norwood 5a hair loss life. I have always had thick curly hair up until about 3-4 years ago. My hair loss accelerated so quickly and I had longer hair I didn't notice it too much or think it was a problem which was why I regretfully waited. I use generic minoxidil every day 2x a day for about 6 months now. My hair line has not receded too much but it is mainly the back top and back/sides of my scalp that have thinned severely. The reason I am here is to get your feedback since you guys have knowledge on the subject. I am beginning to look at hair transplant surgeons around me currently. I know they are not the best but I am going mainly for the free consultations to get some estimates and to see what each doctor says that may contrast what another doctor says. I am going to capri hair clinic, bosley, dr paul glatt, and looking into other doctors and have been reasearching for a while. Which hair transplant would I benefit better from? FUT or FUE? I'm not afraid of having a scar on the back of my head as long as my results on top of my head look good so I would not need to buzz my head lower than a 3. $5000 is about all that is in my budget for a transplant right now. What kind of results can I expect to have with that budge? I have attached current images of my noggin to this thread and I can post more if you need me to. Thank you in advance!