ambtn723

Hey there everyone: I wanted to do a HT now for 7 years but opportunity never presented itself. After my second child I noticed a lot of hair on top of my head has gone missing so I'm finally deciding that this year is the year. I want to do two things. 1) I'd like to share my story with others who are contemplating the surgery and 2) I'd like to get some advice from all of you about who I should go to and what I should do. Some background: I'm male, 41 and healthy. My hair is fine and wavy which is typical of people of my descent. I'm not restricted by geography of surgeons but there are a few in my state (IL) such as Dr. Konior who I'd give preference to. Being that as it may, Dr. Konior is booked a year in advance and he recommended someone to me who can see my earlier but I don't see reviews of him on this forum. I'm really weighing which surgeon I want but I do know that I'd like a procedure completed before the fall if at all possible. I've had areas of diffusion going as far back as my 20s but few scalp spots were noticed until very recently. I spoke to a few surgeons in CA a few years back and most of them told me the same thing: I need about 3000-4000 grafts and more than half recommended a FUT procedure because more can be harvested. I'm not opposed to either FUE or FUT as the latter has come a long way. I attached some pictures. The most concerning areas are the crown and the front left side of my scalp. Not sure where to start. 1). Should I try to get the entire head done at once? 2). Who are some recommended surgeons you guys like that would do well for my case?

Fellow posters: I'm a first time poster long time follower. I'm 37 and a norwood 6. I feel like I just made an introduction at AA. I interviewed a slew of doctors in and around my area (Alabama) but was very impressed with Dr. Diep in California. I am planning on making the the trip and doing the procedure in the next few months, but have a few questions from other Dr. Diep patients (if any): 1) Did you try the FUT procedure? 2) Was Dr. Diep able to build your hairline and use close to 8000 grafts? 3) What was your experience of the surgery and would you recommend I stay in town for a few days afterwards for follow up?