I always thought it took hair to make the guy hansome, but it's who you are as a person. As for the meds, w/o them, I probably would be a nw 5a. W/ propecia, the sides are reversible pretty quickly, if you have them. To me, the risk is worth it, especially if you're willing to risk a HT vs sides of meds...IMO.
P.S. I'm on avodart, but start w/ propecia first (if you and your dr. decide it's the right path).