thewalker431

thx Harin..if this solution didn't go well, I guess I'll be opting for Scalp Pigmentation instead of HT as I don't want scar at the back of my head (donor region) with a buzzed cut look...

I've seen people like you with same hairloss pattern do very well on Fin & also use Min & stick both Meds out long term.

You may be suprised of what a full 12/18 mths would do in your case.

 

Best wishes.

Appreciate it. I'm kinda wondering what the difference between Minodixil 10% and Rogaine 5% is.

Also, I've been using "keto" shampoo since I can't seem to find Nizoral anymore....

Yeah. I've decided to give it a try, especially after finding out about Caboki concealers.

Then depending on the progress after a year or so, I'll decide if I should go get HT.

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/179220-unable-comprehend-what-dr-said-post2428988.html#post2428988

Here are some pics of my current hairline.

Hi "thewalker431",

 

I can understand how hair loss consequent to genetic balding is upsetting. I too am a hair loss sufferer.

The following points need to be pondered before you proceed further-

 

1. You have generalised thinning as it looks in the pictures provided. This is not an indication for a successful hair transplant. A successful hair transplant is one which not only grows hair but makes the patient and the surgeon happy!

2. Trying to get the hair better with use of DHT blockers and then getting a hair transplant means that you shall have to sustain these planted hairs lifelong with the same medication; an arduous and at times an impractical task with possible adverse effects.

3. Lastly, what I suggested to you- a hair piece or SMP are just mere options you could explore if hair loss is affecting your psyche deeply. That is something I am not an expert in and you should consider after due research. these 2 options do not compare with the result a hair transplant can give.

 

I wish you the very best. And never hesitate in mailing me if you wish advice.

I appreciate your response, Dr. Bhatti. Just can't help but feel disheartened as I've come across a ton of threads pertaining to successful transplant cases from you.

Which doc did your procedure? and cost please?

Hey Sunnycool, Dr Radha emailed me saying she does Fue also. Dr. Bhatti emailed me saying I have no hope except for Scalp Micro Pigmentation while Dr. A recommended a combination of FUT and FUE.

hi lucky,

care to share your experience? I'm in a dilemma on whether to go to India or Turkey for Fue. Dr. Hakan Dongney turned out to be way more expensive that I'd expected. There's no way I can afford 11k Euros on my transplant .

Hey guys, I'm considering doing FUE with her but I'm not sure if she's done FUE on anyone. I don't know if I can 'live' with a scar at the back of my head after FUT, tbh. Please suggest!

I'm going to wait out for 2 weeks or so and take some more pics of donor region so that it should give an idea on if I can have hopes from getting a HT.

Appreciate it, fellows.

I'm a Nepali-American that's moved back to Nepal. And since bald/buzzed looks aren't really appreciated over here, I'm thinking real hard about getting a transplant.

I used to have great hair 3-4 years ago, not just in terms of volume. Then I started losing it and my crown is making me feel super insecure.

I'd visited Dr. Ak Babbar in Oakland 3 summers ago and he asked me to wait. He'd also told me that my decision to discontinue Rogaine due to added hairloss was a poor was because that probably meant it was working.

I went to see a local doctor a couple months ago and he prescribed finasteride and Minox - 10% (I don't know if its stronger/better than Rogaine 5% that I brought from the US).

Back to Dr. Bhatti's comment. I get it that he was being honest and I prefer honesty over delusional comments but at the same time, I was really disheartened by his email that said wearing a hairpiece or getting Scalp Micro Pigmentation was my only hope.

I have emailed Dr. Radha in India but I'm kinda skeptical because she only does FUT.

I also emailed Dr. Dua but I honestly don't have 10-12k to spend on hair transplant at the moment.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be patient enough to wait for another 6-12 months to see if Minox and finasteride will do the trick. I tried Rogaine on and off for 3 years and it didn't really yield any result.

It's a shame that I never knew of finasteride until 6-7 weeks ago.

Just the thoughts of attending my best friend's wedding in May with a buzzed hair makes me feel awkward.

Also, ironically, Dr. Dua and Dr. Doganey (Turkey) have both responded saying I'll need about 4500-5500 grafts.

Thanks guys. Dr. Bhatti sent me another email saying Micor Hair Pigmentation or a hair system might be the only sources of hope for me.

I'll try to take a few pics without flash after I've let my hair grow a bit longer and then go from there.

Would you care to share your journey? Who did you opt for? I'm leaning towards Dr. Rahal at this point....

Hello,

I'd contacted an Indian doctor for Fue procedure. At first, he said I'd be needing 2000 grafts for my crown area.

I sent him more pictures following which, he sent this message

"You seem to have diffuse alopecia and that does not make you an ideal candidate for a hair transplant."

What does this mean? Do I not have any hope?

Here are some pictures taken last week. My scalp might appear shiny because I'd applied Minoxil 10% moments ago.

1. http://i.imgur.com/5NvKgPG.jpg

2. http://i.imgur.com/HXElsU5.jpg

3. http://i.imgur.com/9cPUXNL.jpg

4.http://i.imgur.com/uCsPKmn.jpg

5. http://i.imgur.com/QxmbQdV.jpg

6. http://i.imgur.com/qMWUZKT.jpg

7. http://i.imgur.com/4WXpLbp.jpg

8. http://i.imgur.com/jr5KFwH.jpg

What should I do? I'm really confused.

I definitely don't wish to lowball but I can't really afford to spend 10-15k on hair transplant either.

But thank you for your advice. I've also contacted Dr. Hakan (he was pretty expensive, 13-14k) and Dr. Dua. But Dr. Dua recommended FUT. I don't wish to do that.

I've ordered a sample of this. Should receive it in a couple days or so. I'm excited.

Hello zx_roth,

What a coincidence that I came across your HT journey right when I was thinking about contacting Dr. Rahal.

Would it be okay if you could share the cost of HT? I'd contacted Dr. Bhatti but got a rude awakening when he said "You seem to have diffuse alopecia and that does not make you an ideal candidate for a hair transplant."

Thank you.