Regular Member MGZ Posted August 21, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) I know this is a forum filled with 90% men, but I'd like to know what you think of the new look. I'm trying to get a consultation with Rahal next month just to see what kind of candidate I am for the future, but I still feel I'm too young. I've been on Minox for 3-4 months with very subtle response, and may try Fin if propeciahelp.com stops immensely scaring me. Just going to stick it out with the new look, wondering if you guys think I can pull it off, I feel the hair suited me much more. BTW I'm 24, lost a drastic amount this year and it started when I was around 21. This look and the loss has definitely added 5-10 years to my age. cheers! Edited November 19, 2011 by MGZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted August 21, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 21, 2011 Looks good man. Your face is still well framed and your loss is not that bad. I would get on the fin and go with this look. You are one of the few who can pull it off so take advantage of it. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 Definitely get on the fin.....the gold standard for preserving and improving the health of your hair. The shaved look is fine for you. I think your hair in the before shave pics looks good also. Either way, I think your plan on getting on fin and waiting for a few years before a HT makes sense for good long term planning. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MGZ Posted August 22, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks guys, the ladies have other prospects. I'll talk to a doc when I get back but I'm still concerned, are you guys on Fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 I started Fin this past Feb., 1.25mg generic daily and have had no side affects at all. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MGZ Posted August 22, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 not even at first? positive results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 The shaved look is good for you. Definitely get on fin and save that crown. No need to rush into a HT at this point. See where the fin takes you first. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vincent Posted August 22, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have been on 1mg Propecia for about 8 months+ now. No real side effects to tell you the truth, in hindsight it may be the opposite to what everyone says it does to your sex drive for me ;-P Also you definitely pull off the shaved look very well. Click to see my hair loss blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TomCruise Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 The shaved look looks good on you. Absolutely you can pull it off. Only thing is, and this might be a photo illusion... did you leave more on top than on the sides? It seems darker up on top than the sides. My only suggestion, if this is the case, is to buzz down the top even further so it matches the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 not even at first? positive results? Not even at first. It is helping me. My native hair looks much stronger than it did when I started. I know some of the hype about it on the net is scary.......I felt the same way, but decided to try it. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MGZ Posted August 22, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 The shaved look looks good on you. Absolutely you can pull it off. Only thing is, and this might be a photo illusion... did you leave more on top than on the sides? It seems darker up on top than the sides. My only suggestion, if this is the case, is to buzz down the top even further so it matches the sides. Yes number 1.5 on top and .5 on the sides, I kinda like it that way for now until I lose more, what a terrible way to think. I guess I'm seeing a doc about fin this week, I promised I never would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 The shaved look suits you very well. Where is your hair loss at? From the photos I can't tell you even have a problem! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) You look great shaved but you look better with hair! I highly doubt fin will regrow your crown all though they advertise it can. I've hardly seen anyone that has regrown their crown even when combining with minoxidil but it will definitely keep your front and everywhere else. Maybe a small fue session could give you what you require in the crown and you'd still be able to shave your head down. People used to that 4 or 5 years ago under the theory less is more! Edited August 23, 2011 by bonkerstonker Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted August 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 22, 2011 IMO buzzing the top to the same length as the back and sides might look best. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted August 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2011 I agree that you have the face and head for a shaved look. It definitely suits you. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted August 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2011 The shaved look suits you fine. I know what you mean about it adding a few years, but a lot of gals dig more mature guys. If you don't mind me asking, do you tweeze your eyebrows? I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jfables Posted August 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2011 Get on fin. The sides are blown out of proportion. Most men don't have any sides effects. Wait it out a year on fin before you decide on a HT. Since you're head is shaved though it's a good opportunity to go for a consultation so the doc can get a clear idea of how much hair you have in the donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MGZ Posted September 23, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 23, 2011 Months later and I'm still contemplating fin, jeze. I do tril my eyebrows, that time I wen't a little too far in sculpting them. Looks like I may be living in Toronto soon so hopefully Rahal has consultations there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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