Leirro30

I am going for an in-person consultation with Dr. James Vogel tomorrow. I'm anxious to see what he thinks when he sees me in person. I have done some online consults where I show doctors pictures, but I'm sure nothing beats a face to face appointment with a well-respected ht doc.

Here's my story. I have minimal hair loss, all along the hairline and hairline corners. When I first noticed my hair loss 10 years ago, I immediately got on Propecia and Rogaine 5% liquid, and have been faithfully taking/using both for these past 10 years. I consulted with Dr. Feller back in June 2005 and he said at the time that I wasn't a candidate for hair replacement surgery. He said come see me in ten years. Well, it's been 10 years (just about). And while I think I've done well holding on with Propecia and Rogaine, I would like a small FUE to strengthen, not lower, my hairline, especially at the corners. I'm guessing 800-1000 grafts, in that range. I'm thinking that since I'm now in my early-mid 40s (I'll be 44 in December), I can get a hairline FUE with a little more confidence of it holding up than if I were 33. Plus now that I'm an old man, I'm not looking to restore a youthful hairline. I was 10 years ago when I went to Dr. Feller. All I want now is a strong Norwood 2 hairline with slightly more filled in temple points. My pictures are attached. Do I look like a FUE candidate? Am I a Norwood 2 or am I now beyond Norwood 2? Would I risk permanent shock loss (one of my biggest fears) of native hair if I had hairs implanted into my hairline corners?