john999

All, I know 23 seems young, but what's the point when you already feel like you're 30? Even if my transplant makes me look better for only 10 years, I want to do it.

First, I want to thank all for your pieces of advice. It's obvious that you have been going through similar issues and are considering my particular problem without passion. Thank you to GreatPelo for bringing my attention to the fact that FUE usually gives a lower yield than FUT, to Future_HT_doc for making me realize that I might not even be a candidate for FUE and to Mickey85 for reassuring me that I should not be scared into FUT. As I will be moving to Boston shortly for Grad School, I might as well go and visit Dr Rahal and Dr Feller during a weekend for a free consultation. My dad lives in France, Belgium isn't far so I could quickly go and see Dr Bisanga while there. However, I have already made my mind that I do not want to take any kind of medication. In short, I think there are so many more important little things I'm supposed to do every day that to some but for me it does make sense. Thanks again for your support!

I never knew FUT could cover more area? Where did you get that info from?

What do you mean by stabilized? The hair in the bald bar keeps thinning but I don't have the impression the bald area is expanding. It is very similarly shaped to that of my uncle, my grandfather (70 year old, and a head almost full of hair...) and even my grand-uncle.

Thank you Spanker, I'm sure you're saying that in my best interests. Is it 100% sure that my sides will drop too? Would the surgeon be able to asses what part of my hair is going to remain "forever"? If I can have my hair back for just 10 years I'm willing to take the gamble! I won't care to about my hair that much after I get married

For personal reasons, I simply prefer to be bald then using any kind of medication.

Dear Friends, I've recently turned 23, and have been balding since the age of 18. My baldness pattern is a DPA type, pretty close to Norwood Va but with a bit more hair on the temples. My hair density seems to be quite low but my hair is relatively thick. I don't really care about aesthetics too much, I'd just prefer not to be bald. I'm considering an FUE hair transplant. As I'm quite young, there is a possibility that I actually suffer from Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA). No male in my family started balding that young, but those who are bald do not seem to have DUPA, so I'm hopeful. I'm considering different options and would appreciate your helping me make a decision. I'm happy to go anywhere in the world and I've been saving money since some time yet to ensure I can get the best "permanent" treatment. Also, I have decided not to take any daily medication. Options: 1) Do my transplant soon (within a year). As I have a substantial amount of hair left (maybe 20-40%?) I need a surgeon who wild be comfortable with doing implants in areas with a lot of native hair. I have shortlisted the following: Bisanga, Lorenzo, Feriduni and Umar, but I'd consider any other doctor you will recommend. 2) Wait for the rest of my hair to die and then just select the best FUE surgeon 3) Do a body hair transplant with Dr Umar to regain some density before using scalp hair. Thank you for your input! Any suggestion is welcome!