too young for hair transplant ?? what the hell!

[tiredofhats92]

ok guys heres the pics as promised

[Cant decide]

Your a solid NW V/VI. Personally, I think several docs woould take on this case provided that you have a good donor bank. You have skin on the darker side to go along with your dark hair which works to your advantage.

 

Good Luck and pm me if you want some specific advice on docs. I have learned a thing or two in my 5 years on this site

[1978matt]

ok guys heres the pics as promised

 

Have a look at this patient:

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/165487-5000-fue-dr-de-reys.html

 

In your situation I probably wouldnt attempt anything other than FUE.

[Blake Bloxham]

Looks like you're a NW V, heading toward a NW VI.

 

Keep us updated on the consultation!

[Dr. William Lindsey]

I skimmed this entire topic and have a couple of thoughts.

 

1. Dr. Vogel is decent and reputable doctor. He does excellent work and unlike a few of our local competitors, doesn't give really young guys a hairline that looks good at age 22 and then looks goofy at 42. Value his opinion.

 

2. If the 2 headshots were of the fellow that started the thread, I'd be very cautious. I can't even tell if you have enough quality hair to donate to make it a viable option. Definitely get an inperson visit prior to committing to surgery.

 

3. I personally have no problem doing young patients...as long as a few guidelines are met. A: I plan a hairline that will hopefully be reasonable at a significantly older age (this is too conservative for some younger guys and I've seen plenty that went elsewhere, got a low hairline, and then had real trouble either looking normal as they age or keeping up with future recession)

B: I try to beat it into everyone involved in the decision that this may be the first of several surgeries to camouflage, not cure, hairloss.

C: I encourage parents to come to the consultation and even sit in the office or placing room.

 

While parents may not always see eye to eye with kids, they are often helpful in making big decisions like this. I would personally recommend you, the thread starter, to take your parents with you to any and all consultations. Value their opinions prior to making your decision.

 

Good luck.

 

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

[KO]

I think a conservative FUE route could work for you that will add some definition, allow you to keep a buzzed look. Strip is a definite no IMO. Fin and minox are must IMO, if nothing else than to just try.

[nativeremdies]

Your pictures suck, and you can't get a sense of your donor hair. I would also let your hair grow out to let the doctor get a sense of how coarse your hair is and how it grows in. I my experience going in for a consult with a shave head does not help them.

 

"I think a conservative FUE route could work for you that will add some definition, allow you to keep a buzzed look"

 

maybe add SMP