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Ok I'm fairly certain that when these hairs grow in I'm going to look bad. There is absolutely nothing wrong with my academic temples. I live in south carolina, and I'm curios if there are any honest, trustworthy doctors near by who could give me ethical advice on both my future hair loss pattern as well as what I can do to avoid looking like a freak.

 

I'm sorry but I just don't trust these doctors.

 

With drugs and therapy, I feel as though I can think more clearly now. Thank you everyone

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I believe that this hair line is gong to be too low on my forehead. This whole entire experience has been traumatic, terrifying, and crippling. The whole reason I did this is because I associated it with self improvement and now I am largely unable to function!

I may very well wind up losing my job over this! I am going to be disfigured! You need to understand, I don't have body dysmorphic disorder. It was all just a whimsical desire to improve myself. I can't believe I put no thought into this at all!

 

I just want my temples back so I can go on living my life and put this whole horrifying experience behind me! I do not want to look like a freak, I just want to age normally! I wish I had spoken to a counselor before doing this! I had a perfect head of hair, and now I might have to shave it all off and expose my scar!

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Help,

 

I'm not certain you will find someone to remove the grafts before month 12. Frankly, I think it will be difficult to even tell which grafts "need" to be removed before that time. At this point in time, it is also essentially impossible to tell whether or not the grafts will appear "unnatural." If you would like a more detailed and educated opinion, you could share some images in this thread. If you would like to try and garner the opinion of a trusted physician, I suggest reviewing our recommended hair restoration specialists.

 

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.

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You need to understand, I don't have body dysmorphic disorder.

 

 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

 

Most of us have something we don't like about our appearance — a crooked nose, an uneven smile, or eyes that are too large or too small. And though we may fret about our imperfections, they don’t interfere with our daily lives.

But people who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) think about their real or perceived flaws for hours each day.

 

They can't control their negative thoughts and don't believe people who tell them that they look fine. Their thoughts may cause severe emotional distress and interfere with their daily functioning. They may miss work or school, avoid social situations and isolate themselves, even from family and friends, because they fear others will notice their flaws.

 

They may even undergo unnecessary plastic surgeries to correct perceived imperfections, never finding satisfaction with the results.

 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

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Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock,

but it doesn't stop the clock.

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OK, I'm on meds now and feeling a lot better. Although I still have a lot of morbid thoughts about "hair islands" many years from now as a sick old man. I didn't have body dysmorphic disorder going into this. I was just a cluelessly naive man having a manic episode. Only after the transplant and its shock loss did I start having body dysmorphic feelings. As I said before, my hair loss wasn't even noticeable before. Now I also fear that I will look weird and unnatural with the transplant.

 

All and all I am feeling better and thank you all so much for putting up with my crazy bullshit.

 

One quick question, who can I talk to about performing a miniaturization test? Can any dermatologist perform this? I just want the peace of mind of knowing where my future male pattern is heading and how to prepare for it from an honest ethical person who isn't trying to sell me more transplants. Thanks all.

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