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Congrat Thana. What is the density you had for this HT? Thanks

I have the same issue as you. I think FUE is the best way to thin out the sides of my head. I discussed this with a DR., who thinks that it is an interesting strategy. However, you must take into account that as you age, the sides will thin out on its own also. Personally i am thinking about going for the 1st HT with strip (mainly due to higher growth rates and lower transections rates) then, with FUE on subsequent procedures as the balding progresses (in order to reduce the chance of scar stretching due to a 2nd or 3rd strip procedures). The scar from strip (from a 1st HT) is really not an issue with me. Any thoughts on this?

Lung: IMO, you don't need HT. Try medication now to keep your current hair and maybe grow back some. It works for some.

if it is strip then count about 4-5$/graft if FUE, add an extra 3-5$/graft, but i don't believe in this procedure, due to transection rate, low growth, cost more etc...

dhoose & nervous: So i guess you guys think that the hairline is too agressive? However, if the temples are not touched, i don't see the purpose of going for HT as the only thing that bothers me is the receding temples. As of now, the thinning at the hairling and the top do not bother me at all (maybe in 4-5 years). I tend to agree that the temples can be a little higher say 0.5 cm. As mentioned, i prefer to have a lower and thin hairline (say around 30-40 FU/cm2) rather that a dense packed but high hairline. Are there anyone who has some pics of HT with density of 30-40 FU/cm2 to show? Thanks.

****Has it occurred to you people that maybe Dr. Armani knows something you may not know?**** Lungs: I deal with a lot of salesmen, as i am a salesman myself, and i know my competitors inside out. When it is too good to be true, it is usually the case. In terms of # grafts required, there is no secret whatsoever, it is pure mathematics. Too many grafts put at the hairline, not enough for the rest, it is quite simple. I consulted with Armani also, and i received lots of BS from him that does not any sense. Being a skeptical and logical person, i see thru his BS quite easily. But i do understand that a 20 something desperate to get hair might believe those BS. Do yourself a favor and get as many opinions from HT doctor as possible. Try Bernstein, Rassman, Shapiro (Ron)

hey ngtgb: i have a similar issue as you, but imo you should not be worried. since, as you said, the front is not thin out yet and you are a slow thinner, then it will take many more years before it will appear to be thinning, in which case you can go for a second HT most likely however, is that if you take finateride, you will keep what you have at the front. BTW, don't worry about its side effects, and don't read to much about that because it can create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Personally, i started Propecia about 1 month ago, and so far no sides effect at all. I read somewhere that if you are going to experience sides, it will be within the first 2 weeks. Actually i think sex is even better now. Another thing to keep in mind is that most people bitch when they have a problem while they tend to stay quiet if there is no problem, thus i think the vast majority of fin users have no problem but they don't shout about it in this forum.

I am considering HT shortly, and need advice on the hairline placement. Please check my web page for the pics. This is the hairline i would like to have, but i wonder if it is appropriate or too conservative/aggressive. Also, i would like some opinion on the density/grafts required to get that hairline. I am thinning a little at the crown, diffuse thinning at the top and receding at the temples. I will leave the crown for now and hoping propecia will do the work. What would be an estimate for the # grafts required, considering that i don't care that much about dense packing, just want to create the illusion of fullness, and save some grafts for eventual second or third HT as my situation progresses. Thanks. My weblog: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=502

Thank you all for the helpful advice so far, but I still need more info on the density. Basically, my donor density is about 80 FU/cm2 (that is what the surgeon who examined me in person told me, as well as some doctors who look at the pictures). Some doctors are suggesting 40 FU/cm2 at the hairline, and then a bit lower on the top, while others are suggesting 75 FU/cm2. Based on what i have read so far, the logical density should be 50% of my donor density, which is 40 FU/cm2? Beside i don't see the point of having a higher density, when the appearance of fullness can be achieved with 50% of the regular density...because after all, we all have a limited donor area. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. I am 35, NW3 Vertex. My pic is attached. Started Propecia a week ago. I am not looking for great density, just a natural look. Also considering that Asians usually have lower density, then i am concerned about not having enough donor hair later. Thus, that is why I think i should go with the lowest FU count possible while keeping the natural look.

My first post. Thank you all for the amazing wealth of information on this site. From what i have read, the usual recommended density is 40 FU/cm square at the hairline, maybe a bit lower for the top and the crown. A consultant with Armani mentions that he can achieve 75 FU/cm. I am Asian and for most Asians, the normal density is under 100 FU/cm. Thus why need such a high density? Is the survival rate of graft lower with such a high density? Who to believe? Thanks.

My first post. Thank you all for the amazing wealth of information on this site. From what i have read, the usual recommended density is 40 FU/cm square at the hairline, maybe a bit lower for the top and the crown. A consultant with Armani mentions that he can achieve 75 FU/cm. I am Asian and for most Asians, the normal density is under 100 FU/cm. Thus why need such a high density? Is the survival rate of graft lower with such a high density? Who to believe? Thanks.