Judge Holden

Does anyone know how effective FUE is on the scar? Could you go down to a #1?

They were placed in the frontal region. I guess the problem is I am thinner behind as well. I don't know what to say, when I met with Dr Rahal he said they did a good job I just know I'm not happy. Too bad you cant turn back the clock, now I'm stuck with this hideous scar.

Armani did my HT. Well I shaved to a #1, I like the look but the scar is definitely noticeable. Damn

Thanks for all the help/concern gentlemen I am heading to first choice to get a #1. I am lucky to have to benefit of being off all summer so I can wear a hat backwards while it grows out if I dont like it. Cheers

I was a norwood 2/3 and I had 2500 grafts. I talked to Dr. Rahal about a second HT and he said he could fit 1000 grafts into my temples but he wouldn't want to go any deeper because the hair behind Is thinner and he would fear shock loss. Money is a factor though and I am just almost sick to my stomach about worrying about it and I dont think I want to deal with it any more.

Thanks for your reply. Here is the situation, I am 27 years old, had my HT 3 years ago. Its not that it doesn't look natural, its just that its not as dense as I'd like it to be. Sometimes I think it looks good and I'll go out and look in a mirror with bad lighting and my hair looks see through and my confidence is crushed. Its hard to explain but if I were 40 it would be a good look, but being a young athletic guy I look good with a shaved head. I think mostly I am just sick of the anxiety about what I will look like in the future, it has really had a negative impact on my enjoyment of life and if I shave my head there's none of that worry.

I've been seriously considering shaving my head down to a 1 lately as I am not very happy with my HT and I am so sick of all the anxiety I am feeling about the future. Is there anything that can be done to minimise the scar? How much do you think people take notice of it?

Is there ever a point where Propecia/Proscar will stop working if it has been effective in stopping your hair loss thus far?

How often is FUE done on a scar? How many grafts would be needed and How close would this let you crop?

How often is FUE done on a scar? How many grafts would be needed and How close would this let you crop?

As of right now I have 3k, was considering a fill in procedure of 1k. I'm just thinking down the road if I need to use more

meaning that you could never possible fill it?

Would everyone agree that you need to save donor hair for the crown? As of right now I am 27 been on propecia for 7 years and have no hair loss in my crown. If I eventually end up getting 5-6k grafts for the front of my head would that leave me enough for the crown if I end up losing it when I'm older?

Would everyone agree that you need to save donor hair for the crown? As of right now I am 27 been on propecia for 7 years and have no hair loss in my crown. If I eventually end up getting 5-6k grafts for the front of my head would that leave me enough for the crown if I end up losing it when I'm older?

Are there any advantages to either or are they the same drug? I noticed proscar costs more but the pills are larger. Can you split them in half?

Are there any advantages to either or are they the same drug? I noticed proscar costs more but the pills are larger. Can you split them in half?

I waited 2 weeks to train running but thats being careful, I'm sure 1 week would be fine. Good luck with your ironman, I did my first marathon last year all I can say is you are nuts doing an ironman!

How thick do you think hair on the top of your head should be? Should a surgeon even bother going in there if you have about 50% former hair or should they focus on the hairline/ temples and save donor hair for later? I guess what I'm asking is if you have good density in the hairline/ temples with the right haircut can anyone really tell if you're thinner on top?

How thick do you think hair on the top of your head should be? Should a surgeon even bother going in there if you have about 50% former hair or should they focus on the hairline/ temples and save donor hair for later? I guess what I'm asking is if you have good density in the hairline/ temples with the right haircut can anyone really tell if you're thinner on top?

Also any Dr with any ethics at all would not operate on you unless you had been on meds (propecia, rogaine) for at least 6 months. If you decide to have a HT you will need to be on these for life that is something to take into account.

I would highly recommend at least buzzing your hair short to see what it looks like. You may find you look good and this takes away alot of anxiety about balding. There are plenty of young guys who look great with shaved heads provided they stay in shape, dress well etc. I had a HT done and while I feel I definitely look better now I sometimes wonder if all the worry about future loss, financial problems and such is worth it, if I could go back I might say screw it and just shave my head because like someone said once you have one HT you are committed for life.

Thanks for all the good advice everyone. I'm meeting Dr. Rahal on April 14, I shall let you know what he says

I'm not worried about using up all my donor hair because this is an area I would be looking to thicken up eventually anyway. I noticed Armani only does fue now? I am planning on booking a consultation with Dr. Rahal in Ottawa to get his opinion.

Bear with me for a minute while I explain my situation. I am 27, I had a Strip HT 3500 grafts 2 years ago with Alvi Armani. Overall I am fairly happy with the results I would just like a little more density at the temples.( I kept my hairline pretty modest, my hair looks similar to the late actor Heath Ledger to give an example) My question is this, should I look to do a FUE touch up of 1000 or so grafts? or can I do a strip surgery of less than 2000? I'm not sure I could fit any more than that. Or would it be smarter to wait until im in my 30s, see where Im at and have a larger surgery? Sorry about the long post, any advice would be appreciated

Bear with me for a minute while I explain my situation. I am 27, I had a Strip HT 3500 grafts 2 years ago with Alvi Armani. Overall I am fairly happy with the results I would just like a little more density at the temples.( I kept my hairline pretty modest, my hair looks similar to the late actor Heath Ledger to give an example) My question is this, should I look to do a FUE touch up of 1000 or so grafts? or can I do a strip surgery of less than 2000? I'm not sure I could fit any more than that. Or would it be smarter to wait until im in my 30s, see where Im at and have a larger surgery? Sorry about the long post, any advice would be appreciated