Thanks for all the advice, greatly appreciated. I also very hesitant to take the plunge and get a hair transplant. Although I have seen some amazing results, I also have seen some disasters regarding inadequate density, poor yield, etc.
Scar5, I will definitely check out Dr. Villnow's results. Also, I am a bit confused about the white-grey buzz regarding SMP? I have only seen a couple of cases and some have looked great, some looked as if the head was painted. The better results came from guys who had more hair on top and used SMP to fill in creating the illusion of greater density. That is why I was considering FUE + SMP.
I know the BHT (Bear/Chest) will not give me the greatest results, but if I did choose to have a hair transplant I would have no choice but to use BHT for adequate density.
I stopped using Propecia in the past because I felt the results were minimal and got tired of experiencing the shedding associated with it, as well as, mild sexual side effects (decreased libido). I recently restarted using Propecia again, but I am not sure it is worth it in my condition.
I did not know if it is appropriate to name the doctors I spoke with on this board and that is the reason I did not include their name. So, FUEonly I sent you a pm with that information. I have definately kept my communications clean with the doctor and I am not really emotion about my condition. I have been bald for 15+ years and have accepted it. My communications with the doctor have been brief and included information regarding graft placement, yield, density, and scheduling. I have not heard back from him regarding these questions and that is why I am now hesitant to even proceed.
I guess I will continue shaving my head and forget about having a hair transplant. Maybe there will be a cure for baldness in the next 5 years (I've heard 5 more years for the last 15 years, lol). Thanks again for the advice!