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I'm going to be consulting someone soon so I can get a better frame of reference and maybe ask better questions. I know for sure this is not something I want to jump into without knowing as much as possible and knowing all of my options, as you mentioned. I've seen someone who was a staff member at a college who I'm pretty sure underwent hair transplant surgery with very bad results (scarring, patchy hair, etc.). Seeing that in person was enough for me know that I need to be heavily informed before proceeding. However, I know for certain that I'm going to do something about it, even if it's just SMP.

Thanks, although I'm not sure what you mean. Although, your post has made me realize that there are actual doctors on this site, which is pretty cool, and that I shouldn't take anyones post lightly (not that I was planing to ).

Thanks a lot for the help - I'll add that doctor to the list of docs I need to check out. I always thought I was a norwood 7 but it seems like you think I'm approaching that stage. If that's the case, what would my current stage be then? Norwood 6? Would help in case I have to give some descriptions over the phone. Also, the hair that's left is very strong and I don't think it'll be falling out any time soon since It pretty much looked like this for the past 2 years. If my hair would have continued to fall out at the rate that it was falling from 18-21, I should have almost nothing left by now. I think it's safe to say the hair loss pretty much came to a halt, and any hair loss on the sides or back should be very minimal. Then again, maybe i'm just being extremely optimistic since several posts have been saying pretty much what you've stated.

I truly appreciate the honesty. I do have baby hairs on my scalp but it's impossible to see with my terrible quality camera. Still, I've seen a lot of pictures where folks who were in a very similar stage and have had some pretty good results. I know I shouldn't base anything on some pictures on the internet, but what's so different about this guy below and my case? This is just a random picture I grabbed from google from many similar cases. I will most certainly consult someone in person before taking any further steps but from what you're saying, it sounds like there are doctors that would take me even though they know the transplant won't be successful? Am I missing something here? Maybe it's the texture of the hair? http://www.selstoncosmeticclinic.com/images/hair-transplant1.jpg (before) http://www.selstoncosmeticclinic.com/images/hair-transplant2.jpg (after)

Thanks a lot for the help. I will certainly look into doctors in those areas. Why is it that you think that surgeons on the east coast would not be able to help me given the history mentioned? Is it because I've been like this for 2 years and there is some sort of cut off point?

Hey everyone - I'm a male and just turned 23 a little over a month ago and really need some advice on the hair transplant process. I've done my fair share of research throughout the years and wanted to go through with this since I was 21. I've had a norwood 7 since I was 21 and I've been balding since I was about 17 or 18 years old. I can't even begin to express how much this experience has sucked in all areas of my life. I've left some questions below and any help would be greatly appreciated. I would normally cut all of my hair off but I let it grow out recently. 1. My hair is naturally very short and curly. I really do not want to do the FUT method and much rather go with FUE since I would buzz cut my hair pretty short regardless. However, I'm not sure if that would even be possible with the amount of hair I would need transplanted. Any thoughts on how much this procedure might cost me given my current hair loss stage? 2. Any great doctors that are specialized in FUE method, preferably in NY area? 3. Anyone that has experienced severe hair loss and has gone through the transplant with desired results? 4. After going though the procedure, you are normally recommend to use Rogaine or other hair growth products for several months. If you were to stop using these products about a year after the procedure, would this have an adverse effect on the hair transplant? Im basically asking if I would have to be on hair growth products for the rest of my life after the procedure or would it only be temporary? Even if you don't have answers, feel free to comment or share any suggestions. Thanks for the help! EDIT: I've looked at the scale again and think I'm probably closer to a Norwood 5A or 6.