Hi All,
Started looking into this way back in July/Aug. In my early 40's, have been losing my hair gradually since my mid-20's. Didn't think much of it until recently as I've either started losing at a faster pace, or have lost enough that each additional strand now "shows" much more and am thinking about it a lot.
Wife is fine with it, just not sure I like it at all. Have been researching HT for a while, and have been encouraged with what I've seen. Went to see Dr. Rahal's physician in Toronto a while back and was given a plan for ~4,500 grafts (depending on final donor health, etc) and FUT which I would prefer to FUE. Cost isn't much of a concern.
I am changing jobs shortly, and believe I can negotiate upwards of 3-4 weeks from HT surgery date to start date at work. So enough to get past the scar stage I guess?
Concerns are multiple:
1. Obviously the embarrassment of the first 3-6 months or more post op, what do I say to the folks at work, my extended family (who will not be supportive and I'm sure find it narcissistic)
2. Any way to reduce redness of the area which in some cases I see can last months
3. "Botch" jobs ... I think Rahal is quite good, not sure how many have experienced negative cases with him? Has anyone seen postings of this?
4. The back of my hair is usually cut down to I think what would be considered a 2 or 3. My stylist uses scissors. Concerned about the scar showing for long periods of time and how good Rahal is at closing the scar.
I know most of these can't really be definitively answered. Maybe I'm just looking for opinions, support, etc!
Let's see if I can post some pics or if there is a minimum post count.
Thanks!