MikeTheDane

Yes, I would say that it does make sense. Do you have a full crown and scalp? If these are thinning, FUE may not be a very good idea as you are likely going to end up with additional procedures if you're not on meds. And as you know, it's unthinkable to be able to restore a full head of hair with fue alone. This is what I would do if I were you; 1) Try to get on propecia again, but this time lower the dosis to maybe half or less. There is still significant benefit from this in terms of keeping the hair. 2) Wait a year or two, and if no additional loss has occured, procede to 3 3) If your crown and scalp are full, then you can get FUE, but if not then go for the strip because you're likely going to need the grafts. I know that micro pigmentation is really the hype now. While for adding density or creating hairlines I'm a bit cautious about it due to how the ink might age differently than you, I suppose that for strip scars it's a win/win situation, since a bit of discoloration in the back of your head is probably going to attract less attention that a shiny white scar. Just a thought. It's pretty unlikely that you turn NW7 due to your family history, but even NW6's can have trouble getting enough density.

Look at this thread Boondock, it should be of interest to you.. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/showthread.php?t=135790&page=5

These guys got carried away... These guys got it right..

To their defense though, they claim that each of their hairlines are customised to each individual. Thus, the straight hairlines might be a product of the patients being too hairgreedy and overdoing it. There are several on the site who did not go overboard, and who seems to have received a natural result - as far as we can tell from the medium sized photos, anyway.

here is a reply that i received from HIS; The questions were; 1) In your opinion, how well can you camouflage a strip scar with micro pigmentation 2) In your opinion, do you get better results on patients that are diffusely thinning vs complete bare areas? 3) How well does the tattoo age? As we grow older, our hair color change, but what about the tattoo? Here is the reply I received: In relation to your specific questions we have successfully camouflaged scars including a number of HT scars (strip,plug and FUE)and blended them to existing hair, Depending on the look you are trying to achieve we have achieved excellent results for guys who are completely bald and guys with some remaining hair who are just looking for more density. With regards to colour our pigments to any existing hair colour and with time this does fades and become lighter so if you are greying again it blends - please take a look at our gallery section of the website. We hope this answers your questions if you have any further queries please contact us directly. Many Thanks --- Well it makes semse I suppose. Still, I would feel way more comfortable as someone who has had hairs transplanted into the hairline and frontal 2/3's with a strip scar than being a fullblown NW6 with no texture to support a hairline etc. In all fairness, their camouflaging on strip scars is quiet impressive.

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/showthread.php?t=156219 Heres another thread about it, though not specifically for the scar

Thanks Bill, that was exactly the answer I was looking for. I knew I was right!

Well, allow me to share my viewpoints First, I agree with mattj that they hairlines are far too sharp to look natural. I also think that the best results seems to be the ones where the pigmentation have been blended into existing hair (diffuse thinners) while the ones that are completely bare, well it looks okay, but to the trained eye something looks awry. Also there is the issue of your hair getting a different color as your age, while the tattoo does not, but I suppose that they can be removed and re-applied every 10 years or so if nessesary. In the end, if I personally were to go down this route, I would use it to strengthen the middle section and the crown as well as hide the HT scar. If your hairline is gone, consider a small FUE to make sure that it blends in.

Great post Mahdong, and I agree completely with your assessment. This is also how I am picturing it. Maybe if some of the gurus would come to share their knowledge on the subject we could conclude something...

For a causasian, blonde provides better appearance of fullness, as the hair to skin contrast is insignificant.

Ian I find your case very interesting due to your age, hairloss pattern, number of surgeries and grafts as well as the duration between the time of your 1st and your 3rd HT. I'll be monitoring you with curiosity.

Congratulations JJ Dr feller is top notch, and I am sure that you will have a healthy growth.

I'm afraid that I don't quiet follow your logic Megatron #1 - Diffuse thinners don't nessesarily require more procedures to achieve coverage. For example, a guy with 100% hairloss on 50% of his head (a very high forehead) versus a guy with 50% hairloss on 100% of his head (diffuse NW6) both would essentially require the same amount of grafts and procedures. Shockloss aside; As the years pass, the diffuser would look thinner but the high forehead would require more grafts to close the gap without hair that has occured. #2 Why is it harder to hide on a diffuser? He does not nessesarily have diffuse thinning on his sides or donor area, only the MPB affected area like everyone else. 3# I agree, but I think that goes for both parts #4 Again, I think you misunderstood diffuse as having a diffuse donor area. This is actually not nessesarily the case, as with myself. I'm a diffuser, but I had 85 G/CM2. Though I do agree that in cases where the patient does have low donor area (55 or less) it may not be the best option. The good news is that a diffuser generally looks better buzzed. #5 That may be true, I'm not sure about this. Atleast the trained eye is not the general public, but I see your point.

Well, I haven't done much research on it, but the way I see it, you're already performing a risky procedure (HT) So if it fades naturally, but is easier removed by laser, well that is only natural that laser would speed up the process. And should your hair color change drastically so that the tattoo dots will stand out, these days you can laser them off very easily with no pain, and apply a new color. At best you would have to do this 2-3 times in your lifetime. But I'll try to dig up more info on the subject.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_tattoo " Removable tattoos Specially formulated http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo_ink are much easier to remove. Last only 3-6 months. This ink is a disappearing ink. Currently http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InfinitInk is such an ink, available in the US. Semi-permanent tattoos Some practitioners offer tattoos that they claim to be temporary, but will last for a period of years rather than days. These are applied using a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo_gun, and are therefore the closest substitute for the permanent tattoo experience, including the discomfort. These tattoos are supposed to gradually fade away over time, leaving no trace. Some tattoo artists claim that the inks are inserted closer to the surface, allowing them to gradually slough off, while others claim to use special inks that naturally disperse over time. There is some discrepancy as to whether these semi-permanent tattoos are in fact "temporary tattoos" at all. In practice, semi-permanent tattoos have had mixed results, and caution would say that any tattoo performed by inserting pigment under the skin should be considered permanent." Is this what you're looking for?

I agree with you completely. There are two factors to consider though, one is that diffuse thinners have a bigger chance of shock loss, and the other is that a thinner will almost always become completely bare in the thin area, while someone with just high temples might never progress. That being said though, a young person with a defined but diffuse NW6 pattern, would in theory be allowed placement of grafts, look great for a decade, then back to how it looked to begin with as he loses more hair (as opposed to completely bald). I've raised the point on occasions, but there are members who have the opposite view. I think it's a valid issue to raise and I think it's time that we have a thorough debate about it. The way I see it, it's way safer to have a HT when you're young as a diffuser, than as someone with a missing hairline.

Well yeah, whether you like it or not, like Sparky is saying, it's not about making a tattoo, but making a tattoo that simulates hairstubble. In theory, I think it's a wonderful sollution temporarily, but as you get older and your hair color changes, you may need to have it lasered off and replenished. I would approach with caution.

I agree that you should wait until you are more mentally stabile, as a HT is a permanent commitment. I am sorry that you feel so bad about your hairloss. And I understand how you feel to some point, though I never felt so bad that I wanted to end my life. Believe it or not, there is much more to life than hair. There are plenty of bald men out there your age, so it's not like you're a stand-alone freak, you just drew the short straw in genetics like the rest of us on this site. We stand by you. And if you do decide to commit yourself to hair transplantation, I suggest that you start working on your inner demons first. I know that restoring your hair might be the catalyst for you to feel good about yourself again, but life will have it's ups and downs. You can't let something so trivial (it doesn't feel trivial, but in reality it is) be enough to end your life. My suggestion is that you shave down, hit the gym, see a psychologist, get yourself a social circle and receive some positive responses from the people around you, and ultimately you will care less for your lack of hair. When that time comes, consider a hairtransplant if you still care enough about it. All the best, and if you feel like talking feel free to PM me.

Spence We all have issues with the way we look at times, some more than others. And If there are certain features that really bother you, okay go ahead and get it fixed. But you pretty much want to re-model your face. You're 19. If you have gynocomastia, fair enough if you want it gone, but leave the face alone, and definitely don't do 3 different procedures on it.

I'm pretty sure that they would, but it depends on the steoroid I guess. Some aromatize into oestrogen afaik, which can have other consequences as well. But if you need to ask the question, you shouldn't be doing steoroids. Such a thing is not a joke, and you need to educate yourself thouroughly before even considering it...

Yeah, that makes sense. I just wanted to hear it from the doc...

Mohmand - will your prices remain the same?

No, it's an elective procedure..

100% normal..

Did you touch his crown on the first session? I imagine another 2000 for the frontal 1/3 and another 1500 for the crown will give him a full look