Senior Member 2hillpark Posted February 8, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Hi I am 24 years old have been noticing hairloss since 16. Does my apperance look bad? I have attached a few pictures for your thoughts/ opinions on my situation. I am currently taking Propecia to stabalise my hairloss and have done for 1 year. Edited February 9, 2013 by 2hillpark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted February 8, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 its not terrible, im 24 as well and mine is much much worse,, getting a HT in april Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2hillpark Posted February 8, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 Bad then.. is that what your saying? Where you getting your HT? What stage are you at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted February 8, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think you're doing the right thing - stabilizing and halting the current loss, and investigating a restorative option for the future. Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2hillpark Posted February 8, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks. Is it at the stage of shaving down? or can i get away with hair? Just comes as i think it looks terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nativeremdies Posted February 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 I think it looks pretty good. I would work with a better barber though. A skilled barber could do wonders with your hair. How's the crown? Have you noticed a difference with Propecia? Do you feel its working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted February 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 It only looks bad if you want a hairline like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt. You have the same problem as me - a high hairline - although mine has thinned out down the centre (aged 34) whereas yours looks pretty solid. Maybe you could try a change of haircut. For me I have no choice as my hair is incredibly dry and straight and can't be styled without gels/sprays. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wylie Posted February 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 You have good density and a high hairline, Your hair itself looks great, and someone said you could do well with a new hair stylist, I agree. Do not rush into a HT! You are likely to create more issues than you currently have now, and your obsession with your hair will go up by a factor of 10. 1) Stabilize your hair loss with medication, if you feel you need to do something. My own opinion is if you are not losing hair in the crown area meds may be a waste of money. 2) Research physicians who are proficient in FUE, as scarless is the way to go 3) Keep researching. 4) Reevaluate in one year. In short, no surgery for one year after being on meds, if you choose to use meds. I would not recommend surgery to anyone with your level of hairloss and at your age, and a minimum of one year of research and evaluation and/or use of finasteride/rogaine should be mandatory. That's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted February 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 You have good density and a high hairline, Your hair itself looks great, and someone said you could do well with a new hair stylist, I agree. Do not rush into a HT! You are likely to create more issues than you currently have now, and your obsession with your hair will go up by a factor of 10. 1) Stabilize your hair loss with medication, if you feel you need to do something. My own opinion is if you are not losing hair in the crown area meds may be a waste of money. 2) Research physicians who are proficient in FUE, as scarless is the way to go 3) Keep researching. 4) Reevaluate in one year. In short, no surgery for one year after being on meds, if you choose to use meds. I would not recommend surgery to anyone with your level of hairloss and at your age, and a minimum of one year of research and evaluation and/or use of finasteride/rogaine should be mandatory. That's my opinion. Solid advice. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HappyValley Posted February 10, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 You have good density and a high hairline, Your hair itself looks great, and someone said you could do well with a new hair stylist, I agree. Do not rush into a HT! You are likely to create more issues than you currently have now, and your obsession with your hair will go up by a factor of 10. 1) Stabilize your hair loss with medication, if you feel you need to do something. My own opinion is if you are not losing hair in the crown area meds may be a waste of money. 2) Research physicians who are proficient in FUE, as scarless is the way to go 3) Keep researching. 4) Reevaluate in one year. In short, no surgery for one year after being on meds, if you choose to use meds. I would not recommend surgery to anyone with your level of hairloss and at your age, and a minimum of one year of research and evaluation and/or use of finasteride/rogaine should be mandatory. That's my opinion. This is great advice. My hairline began to look like yours when I hit my late 30's. I got on Propecia and things stabilized alot... somewhere between a NW2 and a NW3. I waited 8 years after starting Propecia before I finally pulled the trigger... a 2200 graft FUT procedure with Dr. Lindsey just last Friday to redefine my hairline. Take your time, stabilize, research, and get really clear on what you want. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted February 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2013 I totally concur with the advice you have gotten so far on this thread. Propecia to stabilize and then you need to do "watchful waiting" and reevaluate from time to time. I think your hair looks pretty solid although the "bed-head" look isn't doing you any favors. A "Ceasar" might work for you but you're looking good so no worries at this point mate. Some people say that Propecia really kicks in after 1 year so you may yet see some more improvement from it. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Winwin88 Posted March 4, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted March 4, 2013 U sound too modest with a hairline like that. Flaunt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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