Hi,
I am a long time lurker and first time poster.
Details
AGE: 32
NW: about a 3 with thickish midscalp and crown
history: dad NW 5 and Brother NW4 wispy
Medication history:
finasteride (20-26)
minoxidil foam (21-31)
Dutasteride (26-present)
Oral minoxidil (31-present)
My question is really about what kind of hairstyle can I rock to have the fewest surgeries over time, but maximize the density of the hair?
- I basically want to build a master plan already. My thinking is that if make sure not to broaden my hairline much at all, but maybe lower the very center point, this will enable me to defend a smaller area in the future while continuing to give my face a frame of reference.
This is all about math IMO.
This is because I have a strong feeling that my hair in the midscalp, frontal third and forelock area will continue to slowly thin over time.
My consultations with Dr's suggest 1500-1800 grafts to restore hairline.
My donor area is very thick and feels like an entire head of hair on the back of my head.
Pre-selecting an area is basically determining future hair styles.
These styles below are what I am talking about. They all require a somewhat lower center point but less broad in the hairline and temples. This amounts to less area to defend with grafts. Final picture is my hairline.
I am open to general help/direction and criticism.
Thanks for any input and happy to be a part of HRN. Also big thanks go out to @Melvin- Moderator for all you have done for the community !