Hi Garageland,
Thank you for your response, I am realistic about my expectations and would be happy with anything that provides the appearance that it is thinning and not completely gone. Do not mind it looking a bit wiry or sparse as long as there is more coverage than I currently have and I don't mind keeping it short. I'm not looking to be able to style my hair like a GQ model (don't think I have the body to pull it off).
As for body hair and beard, I did not know this was possible.. I have a very overgrown chest (kinda wish this growth was on my head) and my beard is relatively dense and does get quite thick if i fail to shave for a week or so.
The 3 clinics in question were sent pictures for an online consult, at the time my head was shaved. I have let it grow out a little to see if that helps any surgeons decision and wanted to ask the memebers of this forum for suggestions.
Budget wise depending on what is possible I'm happy to look at figures and make an informed decision heeding any professionals advice. Ultimately if I can look my age of 32 with thinning hair as opposed to a 32 year old with the bald head of a 45 year old. I would be happy
Alas by the sounds of it I may have to resign myself to shave head for the foreseeable future.