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Thanks for all of your input. I have done some research and decided NOT to get a HT! The potential risks far outweigh the benefits for my degree of loss. I wish you all good luck. P.S. - I have been taking a powerful multivitamin for the past month, and seem to be getting MUCH less hair falling out in the shower, hairbrush, etc. Some of you may want to try taking a good multi if you don't already, just another thing that is easy to implement that could possibly help avoid hair loss from any kind of nutritional deficiency.

I've been thinking this over a lot the last few days. Weighing the risks, potential benefits, and the fact that I really don't have much hair loss, it is quite possible that a HT is not the way to go for me. Maybe an option for me would be to try a shampoo/and or combination of a hair growth stimulating shampoo and/or rogaine and some kind of nutritional supplement to help regain the little I have lost in front. At the very least, doing these things might help me not lose anymore. Comments??

Good luck!

You may be right about that. Since we're talking about hair line, maybe it is closer to rocket science than I thought because of the artistry involved. Not rushing into anything here, there's really no need. I'm not going to be bald anytime soon, at this point I'm just searching for information and the people on this forum have helped in that endeavor.

In my area, from what I've heard, Deyarman is one of the best. That's just what I've heard so far. (Also, he's on the list here of recommended dr's) There may be some doctors in the LA area who are good. If anyone can recommend one, please post about them. Remember, my case isn't rocket science, I'm finding out now that I only am looking at 500-1000 grafts, one time shot.

Today I sent 3 online consultations with these pics to Dr.'s in the So. Cal area. I'm going to wait and see what they say. I hope they don't tell me I'm nuts and to stay home. Hairbank, you are right, we do this for ourselves. Even considering the little work that I want or need, to me this is a problem. If I end up getting a HT and can feel good about my hair again, the problem will be solved. Thanks guys.

Wow, I'm so pleased with all your comments and help. To the last poster, I understand what you mean about coming to terms with a receeding hairline and age appropriateness, etc. The thing with me is that I'm 37, but other than my receeding hairline I look extremely young for my age. I get accused of being in my mid 20's as it is, and if I had this work done I might look even younger than that. I just don't think I'm anywhere close to that "distinguished" look yet, so I figure I might as well go back in time rather than forward! Again, thanks for the comments. I'm totally blown away by this forum, I never expected to get comments right away and I'm very pleased about it and encouraged.

Thanks again, I do appreciate the comments. Of course, I am in the beginning stages of researching this and I'm not in any rush to go out and get a HT. I think what I am going to do is go to DeYaraman and see what he thinks and if he thinks I could benefit from some hairline work. I'm guessing 1000 grafts or less in one session would accomplish what I want. From what I understand, this guy is one of the best in my area. Who knows he may just send me home with some Rogaine, lol. I added some wet pics, the last 5 pics show the deal a little better. I honestly feel for you guys, because if I feel this bad about my hair line, I can imagine what some of you are going through who are worse off than me. A forest? Yeah, I guess I do have a forest in the back, which is great, just wish the front was the same, hehe.

Thanks for the comment. I realize the situation is relatively minor, but I still would really love to have some front work, so I could comb my hair back without having to spend time trying to cover up the sides. BTW, I think it's a little worse than the pics portray. When hair is wet it is much more apparent. Would anybody even agree to work on me? I am 37.

New to the forum. Just wanted to get some opinions on my situation. These are NOT after photos, these are before photos. I have always had a high forehead, as long as I can remember, but in the last couple years, my hair has been falling out in the front, maninly on the front sides. I don't think I really have "pattern baldness" per se, but the loss really bothers me and I find myself constantly trying to cover up the bare areas on the sides, and am very self conscious about it. Some of you may think I'm nuts for being here, but I really would like to get these two areas worked on. Obviously I would only need a minor procedure in the front because I have very thick hair everywhere else. How many grafts do you guys think I need, and what category would you put me in as far as baldness? How much would my HT cost? By the way, I am thinking of going to DeYarman, because I live in So. Cal. Thanks alot for all your help.

Some pics

Some pics