Yeah I'm pretty much the same, people don't think I need a hair transplant with the way I style my hair, but I know the truth!
Yeah I've asked (but not direct with surgeon) and they said I don't have to but recommended it. Guess I'll just wait until the day and see what he says!
I know what you mean, I'm planning surgery just after my holiday and so I have 6-8 months to recover for my next one!