wh300

Thank you for your thoughtful input and suggestion. I truly appreciate your perspective. The idea of waiting to consult with Dr. Zarev and potentially considering a smaller procedure in the future is something I'm strongly considering. Your point about preserving donor supply is well taken. I've been contemplating a procedure of around 1,500 - 2,000 grafts with either Keser or Pekiner in the next year or so, with the intention of going to Dr. Zarev for a consultation in about 2.5 years. I'm wondering if you believe a procedure of this scale would significantly deplete my donor area? I'm aiming to strike a balance between addressing my concerns as soon as possible in my youth and making prudent decisions for the long term. While I understand that my hairline isn't in a dire state, I've come to realize how much better I looked and could look with a restored hairline. My hair has been an integral part of my identity since childhood, and it's one of the few aspects of my appearance that I've held dear. That's why I'm considering these options carefully and seeking advice from those who have experienced similar situations. Your input is incredibly valuable to me, and I'm thankful for your willingness to share your thoughts.

I want to express my gratitude for your thoughtful response. I genuinely appreciate your perspective and the time you took to share your insights. I completely understand your point about the psychological urges for surgery as it has affected my mental health greatly and the challenges of maintaining results over the years. I do plan to stay on medication for life, barring any unforeseen side effects. In fact, I'm even considering transitioning to dutasteride for stronger protection in the future. You've made a great observation about the structure of my face. While I do have thick hair elsewhere, the temples and hairline are integral to how my face is framed. It's difficult for me to find a hairstyle that I feel confident with, especially without the assistance of a hat. I truly want to look and feel my best,and I know every day I look significantly worse than I did at 17-18-19 due to the temple recession and the effect its had on the hair I can wear and feel confident in. and the temple recession has had a significant impact on my self-perception. Regarding my consideration of a hair transplant, Dr. Zarev has actually indicated that if my donor area is sufficient to cover a Norwood 6 pattern of baldness, there's no inherent reason I couldn't proceed with the procedure at my age. However, I am seeking opinions and insights from the community to gauge if this is a reasonable approach considering the complexities involved. I take your point seriously about the challenges of surgery and the potential impacts on the natural look of my current hair. Your thoughts are genuinely appreciated as I navigate these options and decisions. Thank you again for your response, and I look forward to any further insights you or others may have to offer.

Greetings to the Hair Restoration Network community, I hope this message finds you all well. I'm reaching out to seek guidance and advice regarding my ongoing hair restoration journey. Since March of this year, I've been diligently following a treatment regimen that includes topical finasteride and minoxidil. Recently (June), I made the switch to 1 mg of oral finasteride daily and 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil daily. While I'm hopeful about these measures, the receding temples have become a significant source of concern for me. The way these receding temples frame my face has led me to constantly wear hats, as I feel they make me look noticeably older than I am. I've provided a collection of photos spanning from 2021, 2022, and now 2023, in order to show the progression and changes in my hair. This issue has taken a toll on my psychological well-being, and I wake up daily with worries about my hair. A bit about my background: My father, who is now 60, has maintained a Norwood 1 hairline until about 40-45 & Norwood 2 hairline since he was around 45. However, I seem to have inherited hair loss tendencies from my mother's side. In that lineage, a high Norwood pattern has been common, with individuals (grandad and uncle) reaching NW4-5 by around the age of 28. Remarkably, I find myself at a NW3 (I think) at the age of just 22. At this point, I am contemplating the possibility of a hair transplant to address my receding temples. After thorough research, I've been considering Pekiner for the initial procedure, following approximately a year on medication. For any subsequent transplants, my attention has turned to Dr. Zarev,I caught him on his way to a conference in Bangkok and we had a long phone call talking about my future hair transplants. I would not be able to see him for 2.5 years he said and I'm not sure I can wait that long to address the temples so I would like to get it done sooner and then go to him for any future loss, provided that he believes achieving a favorable result is feasible given my family's history of hair loss. An important aspect to consider is that my hair is naturally fine in texture. Given these circumstances, I am keen to hear your insights and advice as I deliberate on this significant step forward. I genuinely appreciate any time and support you can provide. If you could spare a moment to offer your thoughts on my situation, I would be immensely grateful. Your experiences and insights could make a world of difference to me as I navigate this journey. Thank you in advance for your assistance and understanding. I will also provide pics of my donor since they wont allow videos but I have a pretty thick and dense donor, lopsidedpair on reddit said its pretty above average. if there's a way to provide videos or anything else you guys need just let me know please. I have been posting on reddit for a while but I feel the people here are a little bit more educated and a little older. I feel hopeful and with some proper decision making I can keep a full head of hair for life and have better hair when I'm 30, 40, 50 than I do now. Warm regards, wh300