Oliverqueen01

Hi All, So I have been lurking in the shadows for quite some time now waiting to see if i should one day take the daunting step of undergoing a hair transplant. I first started noticing hairloss around the age of 24, when my barber brushed my hair back revealing a very noticeable receding hairline in the temples to which I just about fell off the chair in horror. From that point I went straight into research mode and educated myself on every way possible to prevent / slow this confidence hindering genetic ailment. Unfortunately for me I have a very large head and features and short hair / shaven does not suit me whatsoever! I need my hair :eek: I have been religiously using propecia and minoxidil since I was 24. I shampoo with revita every day and every 4th day or so mix in some Nizoral 2%. I am very big on health supplements and vitamins and their role in inhibiting DHT conversion and general health and my current regime consist of pumpkin seed oil, fenugreek extract, stinging nettle root, ashwaghanda, shilijit, biotin, primrose oil and saw palmetto. I also take hair covets tablets just for some over kill. I turn 29 in a few months and believe that I have dramatically reduced my potential hair loss. If not for these supplements I believe I would be a Norwood 3 or worse. But really that is just an assumption. I am a Norwood 2 now. I always thought I would wait until I was at least 30 years old until I seriously considered the HT route. Given I will be 29 and my hair loss does not seem to be dramatically worsening I figure why not now? I am single, I can take time off work mid 2017, I have the money and really just want to leave that burden of always wondering if my hair is still perfectly in place to hide my receding temples (I can style my hair as to conceal most of the loss). My philosophy is you only live once, and given the fact I will be entering my 30s in the coming years I want to fully regain my confidence and lets be honest - look better. But I am also not naive and want to make an educated and informed decision. If I undergo a HT now to restore my hairline I know there is a very good chance I will require more in the future. This does not exactly worry me as I believe the next 10 years will be the prime of my life given the fact I am single, have worked hard all my 20’s to become somewhat financially ‘adequate,’ wanting to travel and just want that little bit of confidence back that I am sure most of you can relate too. I could wait until I am 35 / 40.. but feel it may be somewhat of a waste my glory days by then. So, this is where I would appreciate your opinion – is it wise for me to go ahead with such a procedure given my age, supplement regime and attached pictures? As I am located in Australia I was leaning towards an FUE procedure with Dr Laorwong from Absolute Hair Clinic in Bangkok. I have read positive reviews from this forum from another Australian and he is a member of the ABHRS. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have attached some pics with wet hair to fully show the hair loss. If i underwent the procedure i would opt to not shave my head (only the donor area) as i would like to hide this from everyone

Very keen to hear a response regarding this! I am a fellow Aussie who was just reading this thread with great enthusiasm ready to book a HT in Turkey and make the dreaded trip but now i don't know what to think. Its such a shame after all the money and effort you spent you didn't get the desire result.

Thanks for your response guys. I have sent pics etc off to both Dr Path and Dr Koray. I think i would rather go with FUT as it seems to get better results but i will see what the Doctors recommend. I have a blade 3 at the back so im unsure whether it will cover it or not. @ersk72 .. I really like how the clinic takes care of your transport, accommodation etc. although the flights from Aus to Turkey are an absolute killer though!! I think i had a quick look and they were fairly pricey and very long. Although I hear getting a HT in Turkey is the cheapest way. @88mph - In hindsight are you glad you took the leap? Any regrets? Words of wisdom

Hi there, As the title portrays I am an Australian guy who is looking to undergo a hair transplant. I would love to hear from any fellow Australian's who have undergone this procedure and which doctor and method they recommend. From my research on this site travelling abroad is the best option and Dr Path in Bangkok, Thailand seems to be a good choice due to the cost, skill level and close proximity. However I am open to all suggestions as this is a massive step and would like to be well informed before I make any commitments. Also, I would like to know which technique (FUT/FUE) would be better suited to a 28 year old Norwood I/II? I have the typical genetic mpb: receding hairline at the temples in a V shape. If it not overall noticeable when I style my hair however if I brush it back it just about kills me ha (absolutely hate getting a hair cut!). I supplement with propecia, minoxidil, revita and nizoral aswell as herbal supplements. I am concerned about the scar being noticeable if I undergo FUT (i have a short back and sides blade 3) - and also limiting potentially donor area's if I want further HT's in the future. But on the other hand I really do not want to shave my entire head if I do FUE (I plan on doing this procedure in secret ). Is it possible to shave only the donor area (back of head) and leave the recipient area long (top).. as the new hair will be transplanted in front of my existing hairline? Sorry for the bombardment of questions I would really appreciate some guidance and advice. Any advice of the best dr's, procedures, experiences coming from Aust would be most appreciated! Thank you in advance.