Regular Member careabouthair Posted March 30, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi folks! Would love some opinions on this! When considering a HT (as I myself am given that I already have a very receded hairline) should you always shave your head to ensure that isnt the easiest solution?! I dont honestly think a shaved head will suit me but would I be mad to commit myself to a HT before trying it to see what it looks like? Ive only ever tried to picture it while looking in the mirror! All opinions welcomed and appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member careabouthair Posted March 30, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi folks! Would love some opinions on this! When considering a HT (as I myself am given that I already have a very receded hairline) should you always shave your head to ensure that isnt the easiest solution?! I dont honestly think a shaved head will suit me but would I be mad to commit myself to a HT before trying it to see what it looks like? Ive only ever tried to picture it while looking in the mirror! All opinions welcomed and appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Originally posted by careabouthair:Hi folks! Would love some opinions on this! When considering a HT (as I myself am given that I already have a very receded hairline) should you always shave your head to ensure that isnt the easiest solution?! I dont honestly think a shaved head will suit me but would I be mad to commit myself to a HT before trying it to see what it looks like? Ive only ever tried to picture it while looking in the mirror! All opinions welcomed and appreciated! When you say shave to you mean to the scalp with a razor or just a tight clipper cut? I think you should try it before making any firm decisions. It can be pretty liberating for some people. 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 In my opinion...ABSOLUTELY yes! Once you go down the road of having a HT, you will not be able to shave your head all the way down (unless you don't care about the scar). If you have shaved and have a HT (like me), you can look back and say "At least I tried it and didn't like it". The shaved look might actually suit you and save you from having to go down the HT path. Take a look at my latest thread (Eman's 6-month update) where I included shaved pics from last year. I say give it a try. Whatever you still have will grow back! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Acrobaz Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Originally posted by Eman:In my opinion...ABSOLUTELY yes! Once you go down the road of having a HT, you will not be able to shave your head all the way down (unless you don't care about the scar). If you have shaved and have a HT (like me), you can look back and say "At least I tried it and didn't like it". The shaved look might actually suit you and save you from having to go down the HT path. Take a look at my latest thread (Eman's 6-month update) where I included shaved pics from last year. I say give it a try. Whatever you still have will grow back! I agree 100%. Gotta give it a go - you may look great. 17 Feb 09 - 3,200 FUs by strip surgery (Dr Feller) My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member careabouthair Posted March 30, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for the responses lads! I was thinking that might be the case, think I will just bite the bullet and go for it! Like you rightly say whatever I do have left will grow back anyway! Wantego I was thinking to go for tight clipper cut, will grow back quicker that way if I don't like how it looks, or thats the hope at least! Thanks again for all the comments. Will update on how it goes and looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sometimes the simplest solution can also be the best solution....I probably would have looked very good with a shved head...To late for that now... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CuriousJungleGeorge Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 It seems you're asking yourself whether or not you'll want a hair-transplant after you've seen yourself with a shaven head. If you do think you might look the look, and not have the procedure done, why not just shave it? Unlike with having a transplant, there's no commitment (or real cost) involved in clipping your hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted March 30, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'd say definately. I know many guys who look great with a shaved head. Just stay in shape. 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think anyone considering a hair transplant should consider shaving their head first to see if it's fitting for them. Though hair transplants can be great, I agree that those who can get away with shaving their heads and be happy with it are better off overall. For me however, I simply don't like how I look with a shaved head which is why (among other reasons) I chose the surgical hair restoration journey. However, I've seen a couple guys at my gym sporting a shaved head, goatee, and look pretty cool - not to mention that one married one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I agree with all of these guys. Its a MUST try before any potential HT at no real expense. One thing that I feel we should be aware of though. Is that perhaps you may feel that you could "live with" the shaved look for now. But even with meds, its likely that over time, more existing hair will lose the battle with MPB, and therefore your look will also change despite being shaved. Whilst you may be able to "cope" with a current shaved look. You may feel totally the opposite when considering extensive loss and a shaved look. And at this stage, despite your advancing years and therefore more acceptance regarding hairloss, to achieve great results could be potentially be that much more difficult. Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stamos Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sorry for being out of topic, but I think you meant to write MSM in your sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mane Attraction Posted March 31, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Out of curiosity, say you had FUE grafts placed along the entire length of your strip donor scar (like Spex did), could you then shave your head comfortably down to a #2 guard, or lower, without the scar being noticeable? My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Rahal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Stamos, Thanks for that, good spot man. Ill be changing that later. Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Mane- some people are able to shave down to a #2-clip without FUE into the scar. I was almost able to early on, but have not tried it as I am growing out my hair. Maybe I will give it a try in the upcoming months. Back to the thread topic (sorry)... My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member latinlotus Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Some people actually look better shaven like some blacks. Travolta also look better shaven. Try it, you may like it. In my case, i did not bother with shaving as my hair loss was not extensive (NW3). And I know I don't look good without hair. ******** I am not a doctor. The opinions and comments are of my own. HT with Dr. Cooley on Nov 20, 2008 2097 grafts, 3957 hairs Proscar, 1.25 mg daily, skip the 5th day, started Nov 2007 My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairDew Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Even though most of you say that it's a MUST to shave to see how it looks, in my case I would never shave, I just know I'll look silly. Although I'm only around NW3, I like hair Even when I'm ready to take the plunge, I will not shave, Ill try to conceal it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SpaceBetween Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 I agree that everyone should try it, but its so hard for me to recommend it after my experience. A little over a year ago, I was really fed up with my hair one day. It was summer, one of those 90 plus days. I saw all these guys sporting the buzz/shave look and I was jealous that they didn't have little blonde wispys to deal with and cover up. Now, mind you, these guys usually have awesome hairlines that I get jealous of. I tend to get it in my head that i can pull off styles like them (NOT). So i went in my bathroom, brought out the clippers and took it down. AH THE HORROR. I regretted it immediately. I could barely look at myself, it was so bad. My head shape is awful and something people have always commented on. My temples and sides are extremely receded so my face looked huge, and I just didn't look right. My face just looked terrible and I looked 15 years older than I am. I'm blonde on top of that, so it looked like I have cancer or something. The pattern was staring me in the face. People saw my new cut and told me to grow my hair back asap! I wanted to die during this time. The hat went on almost everywhere I went. Except work, where I got some strange looks. My mom even told me to never do that again. Well guys, I had my time. HT is for me Current Regimen: .5mg Fin ED Minox 2x daily Nizoral 1% 2-3 times a week Fish Oil capsules w/ Omega-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 Good thing you gave it a whirl Space!! I did the same thing and got the same reaction for the most part...but when mom said don't ever do it again, that is when I also knew. My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Mothers know best! Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SpaceBetween Posted March 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 haha raphael, exactly what I was going to say after reading eman's reply Current Regimen: .5mg Fin ED Minox 2x daily Nizoral 1% 2-3 times a week Fish Oil capsules w/ Omega-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member careabouthair Posted April 1, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 Im guessing I should ask my mother first then, just to be sure! Thanks again for the responses lads, good to get all the opinions! Think Im going to go for it, pictures to follow in coming days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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