I've been taking Propecia (1mg a day) and 10% minoxidil for 10 months now and results have been mixed. I experienced some significant shredding during the initial stages but it did stop and my receding hair line hasn't moved since. So I think I can safely say the medication has halted the receding process. I don't think I have experienced much regrowth although there might be a small area of the headline where the hair appears to be thicker. I use toppik to cover my receding hairline, I believe I am at Norwood III.
I've come to the conclusion that I won't have any more regrowth as it's approaching a year now. My hair has stabilised and I don't think I've had any more shredding but I desperately want my hair line back again. I am currently 26 and started receding around 22 years old, male pattern baldness runs in my family and I think one of my brothers who is only 20 is balding already.
I am seriously thinking about getting a HT, although FUE type because I want to have my hair short at the back and sides and long (lengthy) at the top. However, I don't have the money for it at the moment so I was thinking about getting a loan. I have had a loan before and repaid it so I know I can do this.
I was quoted ?6,500 for FUE (1300 grafts). The clinic I received my consultation from has appeared in the media and has performed surgery on many celebs.I still don't know if that particular clinic is right for me. As I am taking out a loan, I have to be sure the clinic and procedure is right for me.
Has anyone else taken out a loan for a hair transplant? I really want my hair line back so badly. Another thing that is on my mind is having to have another hair transplant in the future. How common is this? I have read many celebs like Wayne Rooney and Calum Best having two procedures although apparently this is because they didn't take Propecia and minoxidil. I am pretty stressed about this at the moment. The world of HT is very confusing. I really wish I didn't have to go through this but if I want my hair back, I don't have any other option.
Anyone have any thoughts which could help me come to a decision?
Many thanks.
I've been taking Propecia (1mg a day) and 10% minoxidil for 10 months now and results have been mixed. I experienced some significant shredding during the initial stages but it did stop and my receding hair line hasn't moved since. So I think I can safely say the medication has halted the receding process. I don't think I have experienced much regrowth although there might be a small area of the headline where the hair appears to be thicker. I use toppik to cover my receding hairline, I believe I am at Norwood III. I've come to the conclusion that I won't have any more regrowth as it's approaching a year now. My hair has stabilised and I don't think I've had any more shredding but I desperately want my hair line back again. I am currently 26 and started receding around 22 years old, male pattern baldness runs in my family and I think one of my brothers who is only 20 is balding already. I am seriously thinking about getting a HT, although FUE type because I want to have my hair short at the back and sides and long (lengthy) at the top. However, I don't have the money for it at the moment so I was thinking about getting a loan. I have had a loan before and repaid it so I know I can do this. I was quoted ?6,500 for FUE (1300 grafts). The clinic I received my consultation from has appeared in the media and has performed surgery on many celebs.I still don't know if that particular clinic is right for me. As I am taking out a loan, I have to be sure the clinic and procedure is right for me. Has anyone else taken out a loan for a hair transplant? I really want my hair line back so badly. Another thing that is on my mind is having to have another hair transplant in the future. How common is this? I have read many celebs like Wayne Rooney and Calum Best having two procedures although apparently this is because they didn't take Propecia and minoxidil. I am pretty stressed about this at the moment. The world of HT is very confusing. I really wish I didn't have to go through this but if I want my hair back, I don't have any other option. Anyone have any thoughts which could help me come to a decision? Many thanks.