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It looks like you're a NW5 and as such require about 5000 grafts. Yes you do have hair left but it seems a bit on the thin side and likely to go at some stage, even with Fin.

 

If you wear your hair anywhere near that sort of length then I'd say go to a doctor and get 4000+FUT. High quality grafts and no nonsense!

 

I would only touch the crown as part of a session that also tackles the frontal loss. It's never going to be very dense back there (probably 10 grafts per cm2) but at least you will have hair and the option of concealers if it really bothers you. Work around the shape of your current hairline and avoid trying to drop it too low.

Hey Matt, thanks for the reply. I went through your journey thread +vid and was really impressed!. I added a flattering pic (this is how I usually look), are you sure I'm nw5?. I see what you say about tackling the frontal loss. do you think I could pull off a pushed back hair style of high hairline-forelock density to cover the back or is this wishful thinking?

I'm inclined to do a FUE because if my condition becomes worse I'd want the option to shave it all off.

Honestly you're not a good candidate for a crown restoration, you're 29 years old, typically most surgeons don't want to perform the surgery till at least 35 years of age but some won't do it till you're 40.

 

From the photos i can tell that you're destined to be Norwood 5-6, basically all of the hair on the top is miniaturized you have diffuse hair loss, I know I have the same type of hair loss, often we underestimate our baldness because of the hairline, but make not mistake about it you will have extensive balding down the line. Keeping finasteride will certainly help delay it, but inevitably the top will go.

 

In hair restoration you have to really think critically and carefully about how you utilize your grafts. You have to consider the future and the fact that grafts are finite in number, coming up with a "master plan" is essential. Now I can tell you that the crown is the least important part of hair restoration. You want to make sure you address the hairline and midscalp first and foremost, I would monitor your situation for at least another 6 months, then meet up with a hair restoration doctor and devise a master plan. I would caution doing your crown at this point especially since there is a good chance it may open up wider and then you'll have what's referred to as a "donut hole" all the best.

I've seen your posts (in detail) a few weeks ago and I get what you and others are saying (and the reasoning behind it which is logical). But I know that my hair responds well to Propecia, since I've been using it for years, and if I stick to it and have a crown FUE then maybe the glory days will shine once again upon me.

I see people doing crowns at 22-25, I didn't think this was a special thing, I mean I know my status is bad but I've seen worse (I think?). I can't stress how my crown bothers me and it has a major effect on my self-esteem to be honest (conscious about it every single day). I'm not going to sit until I'm 35 (or 6 months for that matter).

I would rather do a crown job and run on the premise that in the future we would be able to multiply unites using stem cell research. What do you think?

Yes I'm not leaving Propecia any time soon now. Got a bad reaction to either Minox or Nizoral that has caused Folicutis after one application (now I'm on antibiotics). I want to fully commit, but in my state I can't even style my hair and my crown is completely bald.

I gotta get a FUE either way (if not then it stays in my donor area so what's the point of that). Never heard of these docs, gotta do a research on them. What about Rahal and dr. Feriduni?

Hi everyone!

I'd really appreciate your opinion since after years of dealing with my hair and after lurking for a while here, I want to take the plunge and do a FUE on my crown + possible hairline. The crown has been bugging me for years and is my main concern. i'm looking to fill it up completely.

I was on Propecia for 8 years before stopping, had a massive shed and gotten from only crown to this crown + diffused state (btw what NW am I?) and now I'm on the meds again. I've added images of both dry and wet hair. In reality my hair looks better (I took the photos under a very bright light).

Am I a good candidate? is it possible to get a full head of hair again (how many grafts to fill crown?)?. I'm in the look for a top crown surgeon but even after weeks of researching I still don't see great FUE crown jobs. Money is not a concern (I'm in Europe and willing to travel if necessary).

Your thoughts?

Hi guys long time lurker, I'm going to take the plunge and I want to start consult with top crown surgeons.Have a big bald spot and a diffused nw3 vertex but the bald spot has caused me so much emotional pain that I just have to get it done.

Looking to do a FUE. Saw great things about Dr. Rahal but haven't seen crown results from him. Can anyone suggest top crown surgeons?