advice: should i get a hair transplant or not?

[alex02]

hi guys just wondering if ic ould plz get some advice. i am trying to decide whether to get a hair transplant or not and am really undecided. i have tentatively booked a date with dr rahal in ottawa. i have lost quite a bit of hair for my age, im 28 and maybe nw 5, not really sure what i am on the norwood scale but i am thinning all over.

 

although i would definitely look better with hair, i have been buzzing my head down to a #1 and my friends tell me the shaved head look suits me. plus ive never had surgery before and am kind of worried about how painful it will be and how painful i would feel after too. the original recommendation was for 4500 grafts, and a fut. lastly, i know this shouldn't be an issue, but i just wonder how people will react when they find out i had a hair transplant. especially co workers and friends, they will think im vain and all and i may lose confidence with them poking fun at me for having it done.

 

on the other hand, the hair loss does bother me. it would be great to never have to worry about it again and thankfully i can afford a hair transplant.

 

just wanted to get any suggestions or thoughts. thanks a lot guys!

[aaron1234]

Pain shouldn't dissuade you from getting an HT. The most painful part of the surgery is getting the shots at the beginning.

 

Why do your friends and coworkers need to know about your HT? Can you disguise it from them? Can you wear a hat at work?

 

We do need pictures to give you our best advice. But if your hair loss bothers you and you are set to have a surgery with Rahal then carpe diem.