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Hi Martin, I am 22 and had my 1st HT done about a month ago! I too was in a very similar situation, where i was trying to weigh up the issue of age against my declining confidence. The more i thought about it, researched what was available to me, looked at my familys MPB, and thought about the anguish i faced on a daily basis: worrying about wind, rain, wearing hats etc etc. There is a lot of advice from the older generation on this forums, who have no doubt "been there and done it" in regards to the mental state of mind we go through. And although their very advice has helped me with my choice of whether i should get a HT, there is a lot of negativity around younger people having a HT. However, as you mentioned and very beautifully articulated by Thana, after taking everything into account, i decided that i have more than enough donor hair to utilise moving forwards if my hair does take a more agressive baldness pattern (i have had 1600 grafts), and as mentioned above, i want to utilise my younger years with confidence and happiness, whilst also trying to prepare for as i get older. All in all i am very happy, and i am playing the waiting game now, wish the next few months would hurry up so i can see the results!

jspence09, thought i'd give you my two pennies worth, as everyone else on this site, i have been affected by similar things. I am 22 myself, so can completly relate to where you are coming from, it seems as though you have had a lot of good advice of people here already, so a lot of what i'll say is just echoing others advice. Definitely get yourself onto Fin - propecia / proscar, it is the most proven thing on the market to help hair loss in some way, whether thats slowing it, or, in some cases actually helps re-grow. A reality check on it though, it is quite unlikely that after taking it, a year down the line will see you with a full head of hair again. I took it, and now take it in 6 month cycles which has effectively stopped any further hair loss. The other options as mentioned is nanogen, which a lot of people have already given you info about, so no need for more If you are going to go down the HT route at some point, be sure to put hours and hours and hours of research in, it isnt something to be taken lightly, and your choice of doc is essential! I have just had a HT, after researching a lot on this site, and talking to a lot of people on here, reading a lot of forums, looking at a lot of peoples results, finding out whether the surgeon was recommended by this site as well as other docs in the HT circle. I was very nearly duped into havig a HT when i was 20, by a smooth talking salesman who convinced me it was what i needed, i luckily dud my research before going ahead and found the clinic to be below-par at best. Definitely get on the meds ASAP, and should you have any questions about anything, thats what this forum is here for Good luck

Also are you able to post pics of the results so we can see for ourselves? Ta

Dude, I really feel for you, i know the feeling very well, i am only 22 and have just had my HT done, obviously being young, cost was a factor in my decision, however after luckily stumbling across this site and talking with a lot of people i have (hopefully) picked a good doctor (obviously i wont know until i see the results in the next 6-9 months!). I felt what must've been a tenth of a percent of the anger you feel as i read your post! It is horrific that these cowboy doctors, can so easily prey upon people, and nearly destroy peoples lives with the "work" they do. Wish there was something in place that gave you some kind of reprisal against them! Wishing you all the best mate, keen to find out how things progress, keep us updated!

Cheers bud, Is great to hear its already had a much more positive influence on you after just a couple of months, keep us all updated, be good to see someone who is 2 + months ahead of me!

Cheers Hunky, just the waiting game now, fingers crossed

Andy, great to hear your story buddy!! Am completely with you on the sound....wow its horrible isnt it, the crunching!! I had mine done on October 4th so pretty close in our dates, fingers crossed for great results for both, i am sure you are going to look great! great write up, and also another great demonstration of Dr fellers generosity, this guy seems amazing!

hairloser, i agree with what you have said entirely, with regards to a topical or oral form of a regeneration cure. Obviously it is very difficult to predict where will be with technological advcancements in the next 10-15 years, but the speed of technological advancement not just now but in the last 10-15 years is amazing, it is very exciting to see what cures / preventions would become available. I picked stem cell research as a discussion point, as it seems to be an area at the moment with a lot of investment and progression, and whole-heartedly believe it would provide an option / cure to people with MPB, without any emotional / physical trauma (assuming you pick a doctor with an excellent vision and artistic hand). Also agree with raphael, is there anyone with more knowledge in tis area and / or docs that could shed some light? Cheers

Cheers Bill! My anxiety has been somewhat eased by some helpful info from my clinic and others on this forum regarding the grafts securing themsleves by day 3 / 4 post-op and being quite difficult to remove unless being over vigourous (which obviously wont happen ) This has helped a lot in putting my mind at rest about losing all of the lovely new hairs i am hoping to see in 9 months - 1 year

Cheers for the help Clipper, something else im also keen to know about is how you go about drying your hair... I have had my frontal hairline filled in, so there is a lot of hair still to dry, and obviously i dont want to be rough, so at the mo just patting it then using a blow dryer on a low and cool setting Best of luck with the 21st, looking forward to seeing pics

Fantastic growth mrkneed, a full looking head of hair...cant get much better!

wow, what a great repair job! no idea what he is concerned about... his hairline looks great, and echoing aaron, i'd be looking at more denisty around the crown area in a future HT. But he should be over the moon with those results, it is a million miles away from what he had before hand!!

I have a lot of personal interest in stem cell research - my grandfather has parkinsons - in researching more into stem cell research, it is my belief that it would effectively be a cure for Male Pattern Baldness, and it would then be down to the artistic hand and skill of the surgeon as to the end result. I believe from what i have read, that once they are able to replicate a specific stem cell, they will be able to take 1 hair from the donor area, and replicate as many hairs as required for a HT. This is where it will become down to the surgeons skill as to how they could recreate your hairline. This should in effect mean people are able to have heads full of hair - as thick as when they were a child, without leaving scars from FUE or FUT. Obviously i am not an expert in this area, but do you see this being a solution to MPB? If anyone has more knowledge on this particular area, how long do you think it will be until they are able to do this, it seems as though they are making advancements all the time in this area - in fact i believe they have already managed to recreate hair cells on animals... Keen to know peoples thought, just as a discussion piece..

Hi, just wanted to bring this back up again, i too was very frustrated at the lack of hair blogs from Transmed before i actually went out there to have my op. However, after speaking with them whilst i was there, i was informed they do a lot of HT's on Turkish patients, who generally come from Turkish high society due to it being an expensive procedure for the average wage earnt there. Due to it being i.e. CEO of a well known local company, or a well known person within Turkey, they do not want to bring attention to the fact they have had a HT afterwards, which leads to a lack of info here. However, there is slowwly becoming more literature around Transmed and what the ops they perform on here, as well a high recommendation from Bill and within the industry. I am obviously hoping for the best wwith me results with them...now its the waiting game! But will definitely keep you updated with how my results progress.

hey, just wanted to say congratulations on what has obviously been a "rollarcoaster" journey emotionally. The results are FANTASTIC, it is so good to hear a horror story turn good, and what a demonstration of Dr fellers abilities. I am genuiniely pleased for you, its amazing to know that such a difference has been made to your life, and obvious turmoil and heartache has changed into such positive emotions. Congratulations