Should I go through with an HT?

[JohnJohnB]

Hello everybody,

 

I am now 27. I have been losing hair since I was 16 and have been on propecia/proscar since I was 18. Things have stayed pretty much the same since Propecia really kicked in at about age 19. But I have never been happy with my receded temples and want to get them filled in so I can have nice long hair again. My hair looks far better when dry than when wet as you can see from the pictures.

 

I have surgery scheduled with Dr. Pathomvanich on March 29th. I really want to just get some opinions on going through with the procedure in my mid/late 20s and if my expectations are reasonable. I dont want to "lower" my hairline, just fill in my temples so I dont have this extreme widows's peak anymore. The dry hair pics and the hairline drawn on there is about what I am looking for.

 

Thanks for your thoughts.

Edited March 14, 2013 by JohnJohnB

[hairshopeing]

I think that should be very achievable,and give you a fantastic result! Good luck,seems like a good Dr!

[capa]

Hi JohnJohnB,

Did finasteride lose efficacy after so many years? I'm in a similar condition but I'm 24 and started medication recently.I'm planning a hairtransplant in two years and dr path is on top of my list.I find your goal very achievable so I'll follow your case very closely.

 

Good luck to you

[JohnJohnB]

Hi JohnJohnB,

Did finasteride lose efficacy after so many years? I'm in a similar condition but I'm 24 and started medication recently.I'm planning a hairtransplant in two years and dr path is on top of my list.I find your goal very achievable so I'll follow your case very closely.

 

Good luck to you

 

Capa,

 

I think it might have lost a little bit of its efficacy after all this time. About a year ago I bumped up to a 1.25 mg dose of proscar (5mg pills cut in quarters). I still think finasteride works wonders and I am sure I would be very bald if I had not started on it at a young age. I have never had any side effects and have no problems continuing to take it for the rest of my life. I use nizoral shampoo, just started a laser comb, take biotin supplements and even do this ridiculous scalp exercise I read about. I have used minoxidil on and off but it gives me such serious dandruff that it is just not worth it.

 

I am still pretty nervous about going through with the procedure but I can't wait to give it a shot with a respected doctor.

[JohnJohnB]

I think what you are trying to achieve is realistic. How many grafts have been proposed and by which method?

 

I have gotten 3 consultations so far. 1 Dr in the US recommended 1000 grafts and another in the US recommended 2000-2500. Dr. Path who I will be going with thanks to the reviews on this site recommended 2000-2500 in an FUT. I will probably tell him to cap it at 2000 since I don't want to be too aggressive right now.

[agenteye]

I personally think 2000 grafts should be more than enough to accomplish the lines you drew in your photos. May be able to even get away with between 1700 and 1800!! You're in good hands with Dr. Path! Keep us posted on your journey buddy!!!

 

Best,

 

Mike

[jerzig]

I have a similar balding pattern and had about 2000 grafts. However, I didn't bring down the widows peaks like you are suggesting. Best of luck!