XtraLargeCranium

Thanks for the info on additional number of grafts for larger area and on scalp exercises. Good point about kids loving bald dads. I suppose I would be consider a NW3/NW4. Will create a blog with pictures soon. Another silly question. What is the effect of grey hairs from the donor region? Does the surgeon usually exclude them from transplantation? Thinking about it, I'll take grey hair over no hair!!

Hello folks, I have been leeching this forum on and off for 4 years now. I wish I had had the foresight to act then. Here goes my story. I am an Indian living in the USA. I noticed my hairline receding at the age of 18. I knew it to be my genetic curse, since my maternal grandfather is a NW6. His sons (my uncles) are NW6 too, although all their sons have a head full of hair. On my father's side, all the males in my father's family have a head full of hair, even at the age of 60. My own brother, who is a few years elder to me, has his hair intact. It's just me and my mother's sister's sons that have lost their hair. I have tried simple remedies (coconut oil, shampoo, clean comb, diet etc.) since then, but not consistently, to stop my hairloss. All attempts were futile. The hairline became worse around the age of 23. Prior to that, when people judged me to be older than I really was, I would attribute that to my physique (athletic and well built by Indian male standards). Around the age of 23, I became seriously bothered by the hairloss. At times, I would give it serious thought but for the most part did not act. I suppose I was not very mature then. Around the age of 25, I experienced some rough time in my personal and professional lives. The resulting stress worsened the hairloss but I did not have the time or mentality to deal with it then. I tried Propecia for 6 months but was too depressed and alone to deal with hairloss and hence stopped taking it. Taking Propecia during bedtime would be the daily reminder about my hairloss and that would depress me even further. Eventually, I stopped Propecia and had the "do not care" attitude. Big mistake!! Now, I am 31 and my wedding is next month. My fiance understands my sensitivity towards hairloss and has always assured me that she does not care about my hair. However, I am looking down the lane and wondering if our kids would be bothered by our (parents') physical appearance. I suppose I am the most aggressive one among my friends' circle and rarely have my friends made 'bald' jokes in my presence. However, the mirror and camera were not as kind to me. I avoid these as much as I can. Now, I am worried about the wedding. I, as the groom, would receive a lot of attention. Even though it is too late to worry about the wedding part, I definitely do not wish my kids to be embarrassed about my hairloss in the future. Hence, my initiative to consider the transplant option seriously now. Coming to my question, my cranium (skull) is larger than usual and I am worried that might affect the transplant. The cranium is large enough that my scalp feels tight and the smallest acne/boil on my scalp will lead to a headache. With such a tight scalp, will the donor region scar heal well? Any experience/advise is appreciated. I am off to look at some tuxedo rentals for the reception now but will get back here later.

Hello folks, I have been leeching this forum on and off for 4 years now. I wish I had had the foresight to act then. Here goes my story. I am an Indian living in the USA. I noticed my hairline receding at the age of 18. I knew it to be my genetic curse, since my maternal grandfather is a NW6. His sons (my uncles) are NW6 too, although all their sons have a head full of hair. On my father's side, all the males in my father's family have a head full of hair, even at the age of 60. My own brother, who is a few years elder to me, has his hair intact. It's just me and my mother's sister's sons that have lost their hair. I have tried simple remedies (coconut oil, shampoo, clean comb, diet etc.) since then, but not consistently, to stop my hairloss. All attempts were futile. The hairline became worse around the age of 23. Prior to that, when people judged me to be older than I really was, I would attribute that to my physique (athletic and well built by Indian male standards). Around the age of 23, I became seriously bothered by the hairloss. At times, I would give it serious thought but for the most part did not act. I suppose I was not very mature then. Around the age of 25, I experienced some rough time in my personal and professional lives. The resulting stress worsened the hairloss but I did not have the time or mentality to deal with it then. I tried Propecia for 6 months but was too depressed and alone to deal with hairloss and hence stopped taking it. Taking Propecia during bedtime would be the daily reminder about my hairloss and that would depress me even further. Eventually, I stopped Propecia and had the "do not care" attitude. Big mistake!! Now, I am 31 and my wedding is next month. My fiance understands my sensitivity towards hairloss and has always assured me that she does not care about my hair. However, I am looking down the lane and wondering if our kids would be bothered by our (parents') physical appearance. I suppose I am the most aggressive one among my friends' circle and rarely have my friends made 'bald' jokes in my presence. However, the mirror and camera were not as kind to me. I avoid these as much as I can. Now, I am worried about the wedding. I, as the groom, would receive a lot of attention. Even though it is too late to worry about the wedding part, I definitely do not wish my kids to be embarrassed about my hairloss in the future. Hence, my initiative to consider the transplant option seriously now. Coming to my question, my cranium (skull) is larger than usual and I am worried that might affect the transplant. The cranium is large enough that my scalp feels tight and the smallest acne/boil on my scalp will lead to a headache. With such a tight scalp, will the donor region scar heal well? Any experience/advise is appreciated. I am off to look at some tuxedo rentals for the reception now but will get back here later.