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I worry that you’re rushing into such a life-changing commitment without even settling on medication yet. 

What else are you currently using, and are you 100% committed to continuous daily Finasteride starting in January?
 

30 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

Well at least Jordan isn’t pushing some nonsense product. He may just not want to tell the public and be attacked for it. 

You’re right, going bald or admitting a transplant would cause unthinkable amounts of hate. Nothing will ever top McConaughey selling snake oil on live TV. 

18 minutes ago, ready4Hair said:

Ask Asmed...

 

That’s a perfect example, Asmed spent huge money on marketing, grew way too fast, and the quality of work deteriorated.

Growing too fast is the most dangerous thing for a business and I guarantee there are world-class surgeons who would cringe at the thought of a 3-year waitlist.

On 3/3/2023 at 3:45 PM, NegativeNorwood said:

Agree, can't be a top clinic and not have detailed, honest pictures.

The demand for transplants is so high that it literally doesn’t matter for elite surgeons. It’s like selling a new iPhone on eBay, you can take one picture of it on the toilet and it will sell immediately if priced $1 too cheap. 

What does a clinic with a constant wait list gain from hiring a team to promote results? 

2 hours ago, Rafael Manelli said:

That Verteporfin may bring new life to FUT is an underrated point.

I have thought about this as well, the scar repair industry dwarfs hair loss by comparison. 

I’m glad you went with the first hairline, the work looks really clean and refined. 

You’re very angry bro, do you really think you’re in the correct state of mind to tell a 25 year old with a full head of hair that he should give up and go bald like you? I remember years ago people begged for someone to research and develop better topical vehicles, now that there’s a product with clinical data to back it up you’re mad that Melvin is promoting it?

21 minutes ago, jr1986 said:

You think loss of morning wood is okay and can be ignored? 

Again that’s up to you, even before fin it was a rare occurrence for me and my hormone levels are very healthy. You talk about all of the stories scaring you which makes me think you’ve been on Reddit where guys who aren’t sexually active are convinced they have ED after a week. 

I’m sorry to hear the bad news but you have to respect Bisanga for giving it to you straight with a plan of action. What led your surgeon to place so many grafts in the temple points?

Totally up to you bro, but please read the posts of guys telling you to quit the drug. Dude warning of “lawsuits” creates a new account asking for surgeons that will do mega sessions without finasteride then tells young guys to make the same mistake. That’s a living hell and outweighs the risk of possible decreased morning wood imo. 

54 minutes ago, coolbreeze said:

 There is a reason there are lawsuits.

Wait until you hear about ibuprofen and Flintstone vitamins. 

Outstanding result, really impressed with the results I’ve been seeing from Dr. Pekiner lately. 

There is literally no difference in the photos, 99% of non-castrated men will never have a hairline as low and straight as yours. 

I think the temple points are way too aggressive given your loss pattern. If you really want to go this route you need to start medication immediately and accept the lifelong commitment. 

Damn Melvin they compared you to Sam Bankmam Fried and said you have bad vibes. If anything you should be suing for defamation 😂

I think your money is much better spent taking a 2 hour flight to Vancouver to see Hasson & Wong. 35 year old transplanted grafts can be hard to navigate and you want the most experienced surgeon possible. 

That looks great for a 4 guard at only 7 months. 

World-class work, the way he blended those extra 200 grafts is pure artistry. I can’t imagine getting a result like this then making a lifetime commitment to hop on the juice. 

Much respect to Theo, he also mentioned it on Joe Rogan to tens of millions of people. I found it ironic because the ultimate truth teller Jordan Peterson went on the same podcast claiming his daughter’s steak only diet magically cured his “alopecia” when he’s clearly had multiple transplants. 

It’s not bad at all but it’s textbook MPB and it will continue progressing. Please understand that without medication the goal of future transplants will likely be returning to your current baseline, not lowering the hairline to a straight NW0 like what Rafael linked. 

Donor looks immaculate, you will be able to wear the same fade as before. 

5 hours ago, BeHappy said:

I think this entire argument is pretty stupid really. What's the difference whether you call it a mature hair line or NW 2. It means the same thing. If a Dr tells you he thinks it's better not to do a hair transplant because he says you have a nice, mature hair line and you tell him "No. I'm a NW 2", he is not going to change his mind. He will just say "Right. a NW 2 is a mature, adult hairline. You don't have any real loss".

 

16 hours ago, mister_25 said:

To me the term "mature hairline" doesn't mean "not balding". Its more of a point where your hairline is balding but currently not at a point that is working against you aesthetically. Its often used to downplay the sense of urgency that people have for HTs and rightfully so, just not the answer that provides a logical reason as to why they shouldn't have a HT at 25 at NW2.

These arguments have nothing to do with mainstream use of the term. The average person will never visit a hair loss forum let alone consult with a HT surgeon. 
 

As I’m typing this some balding 19 year old is out there convincing himself he’s growing into a “mature hairline” and he’ll be joining here in 5 years frantically booking a trip to Turkey. 

I have to agree with OP, mature hairline is a really stupid term unless used in regards to surgical design. 
 

Google “mature hairline” and pretend you’re a young guy trying to convince himself medication isn’t necessary. It’s pictures of clearly balding NW2-3s and the articles treat mature hairlines and MPB as two completely different things. 
 

The 3rd search result comes from one of the biggest hair loss products in America, saying an inch of recession is totally normal and the majority of hair loss “specialists” agree that a maturing(receding) hairline is not balding. 
 

2 hours ago, BDK081522 said:

You're about to make a huge mistake so take a step back and just breathe. Your pattern is showing NW 5/6. You're not willing to get on medication. You look young. This is the typical recipe for disaster that we try to warn against. If you get a transplant now in the front you will continue to lose and it will look extremely odd. Especially if you're going to a hair mill. Please take our advice. Visit a reputable clinic and rethink medical therapy before doing anything else. Any of these clinics your thinking about don't care about your long term well being. They will all take your money and do whatever you ask them to. 

Sadly I agree, this has all of the ingredients for a life-altering disaster. Aggressive loss pattern, young age, very low-budget, and unwillingness to use medication. 

Unreal result, it looks like a year on oral minoxidil has really helped the midscalp as well.