nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm going to go toa dcotor, but im wondering if any professionals on this site, could give me an idea about how many i might require. im in new orleans la. I have been starting to lose for maybe 5-7 years but its been gradual. this is the only area with any hair loss, everything else has been fine. Im just wondering about how many i can except and should get based on these images. Im in college saving up to move and get a car, but the hair must come first. i know it might be hard to say exact how many i should get but a rough estimate would be very helpful. Im just nervous about this and all, I want to do this, but would rather have a good idea of what i should except, and how much I should save up. im 27 and have been slowly noticing it for maybe 5 or 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'm going to go toa dcotor, but im wondering if any professionals on this site, could give me an idea about how many i might require. im in new orleans la. I have been starting to lose for maybe 5-7 years but its been gradual. this is the only area with any hair loss, everything else has been fine. Im just wondering about how many i can except and should get based on these images. Im in college saving up to move and get a car, but the hair must come first. i know it might be hard to say exact how many i should get but a rough estimate would be very helpful. Im just nervous about this and all, I want to do this, but would rather have a good idea of what i should except, and how much I should save up. im 27 and have been slowly noticing it for maybe 5 or 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted August 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hmmmm...I'd say ~1500, but it really depends on the type (read: how bold) of a hairline you and your doctor decide upon. I'd do some consults (live or online) with a few super-reputable clinics; give them a variety of good photos and see what they have to say. Your hairloss is relatively good, btw, as far as I can tell. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Originally posted by thanatopsis_awry:Hmmmm...I'd say ~1500, but it really depends on the type (read: how bold) of a hairline you and your doctor decide upon. I'd do some consults (live or online) with a few super-reputable clinics; give them a variety of good photos and see what they have to say. Your hairloss is relatively good, btw, as far as I can tell. by good you mean bad? or good as in not serious yet but its a good time to get it fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 http://www.micrografthairrestoration.com/testimonials.html anyone know any info on this doctor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted August 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2008 By good I mean it is very moderate and looks relatively good -- that is, it sucks ass you are balding, but it really could be much much worse. And, as I figured, you can already conceal it well. As for that site....I have to be up very early so I gotta go to sleep soon....but please....please....please....do not go to some quack clinic like the one you linked. There is a monumental discrepency in the refinement, artistry, CONSISTENCY, expertise, and follow-up care -- at worst, the discprency can be profoundly life altering...and not always for the better. Start doing some research on clinics; most if not all of the best ones will do a legit consult with you on the house and impart you with w/e wisdom and advice they have. ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 ill do my research, i dunno if he is a quack or not, i mean he does have 30 years of experience. but i want to try to find others in the new orleans area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member instinct1 Posted August 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted August 20, 2008 You'll must likely have to travel outside of NOLA. Don't even bother going to that clinic you linked to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolaguy27 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 http://www.dhimedical.com/Louisiana.asp im trying to find other info on that doctor from the clinic i linked to in my previous post. i found this so far, still looking. anyone know any where i could go thats both got a good reputation and b isnt too expensive (not asking for cheap cheap, just not super expensive. I am moving to ls angeles in fall 2009 ill need to research the area as well, but right now its impossible for me to really travel outside of This area, im still finishing my time at my university here. and going to film school next fall in los angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 nolaguy27, Welcome to our forum community. As others have noted, your hair loss is minimal at this point. Based on your pictures above and in my opinion, you don't need a hair transplant at this point though if you want fill in areas of your receding hairline slightly, a smaller session of 1500-1800 grafts might do the trick. Be sure to research all surgeons you are considering and select one based on proven consistency in results. If you are still experiencing hair loss, consider Propecia and even possibly Rogaine. Together these medications are pretty good at slowing down or stopping hair loss. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Imissme Posted August 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted August 20, 2008 Yeah, like Bill said, your hairloss is minimal at best. I know it doesn't feel this way to you though but to be honest, it looks great dude. In my opinion, any work you had done would only yield a minimal change in your appearance as well. The decision is yours of course, but at 27 and with your hair still looking great, I'd throw that money at a nice car, go to film school in L.A, have a blast and worry about it later when you've got a little more money to throw around. If you still bothers you. I doubt location will make a difference to you at that point. I wouldn't recommend any clinics in the your area and feel good about it so I can't help you there. Good luck whatever you decide bro. And have fun in L.A! Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Smoothy Posted August 22, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2008 You have a good head of hair to work with it looks like. Your slightly receding in temples and that looks like it.-- So I would suspect a good hairline doctor like Shapiro could give you great results with 2000 grafts or LESS. That is probably all you need. Also, another recommendation that a hair sylist from years ago told me that was 100% true, CUT YOUR HAIR SHORTER it will give it a fuller look. The longer the hair the more weighted down it is and makes look thinner. Its true. SMOOTHY Dr. Shapiro Propecia/Rogain xtra MSM/Saw Pallmetto/Zinc Nioxin Shampoo line Zrii 3oz daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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