SD1984

This really hits home with me. I've studied and researched hair systems for the better part of the last 2-3 years. No doubt they've come a long way from the days of the brutal looking toupee's. They can look absolutely 100% undetectable today if done right. Unfortunately that still doesn't change the fact that you are in fact wearing hair and yes there is maintenance required and yes it can be a hassle (i.e. Better make sure you got a hat or bandana on at the beach on that 90 degree day). But for me I feel I would just have general anxiety or paranoia about having it on, people possibly noticing something being "off", and the overall idea that at the end of the day I am wearing fake hair. Having that "don't give a F" mentality works for a lot of people, but it can only go so far with certain things. I'd be much more comfortable if I at least had a real hairline up front and could maybe wear a system behind it, but a complete full topper always kinda wondering if my hairline looks sharp and clean anytime I leave the house or the next day after a clean up I just don't think I could do it.

Damn that is some super high harvesting 😬

Well if you are open to Fin then I would definitely try it. Minox/Rogaine Foam can possibly halt the situation as well but less of a chance. Be prepared however to see a shed regardless of which of the two you use, or both. As far as a potential future HT in the event the meds do in fact stop the loss, based on your (not so HQ photos) I would say something as low as 1500 grafts at most in that area would do the trick as far as creating a nice illusion of no balding.

Any updated pics? Also, are you on Finasteride? Thanks.

a hair transplant????? Shoot about 1 spray of fibers in each temple and don't think about surgery for another 5 years, minimum.

Glad you've done your research and made a decision. I'm sure things will go fine. For me personally I just wouldn't feel comfortable going to a surgeon who has very little photographs/video support but that's just me.

Not really, no. That's a good sign. But ultimately hair loss is progressive. That being said it could be another 3 years before it starts looking a lot worse or it could even be another 6-8 months for all we know. But it will happen. That I can guarantee unfortunately. Oh p.s. - I wish I had your hair

Yes sir. I'd start with Rogaine or some derma rolling.