tictac4breakfast Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Admittedly I am a bit overwhelmed.... I have been considering a HT for some time now and am still debating on it. The thing is I am a diffuse thinner and it's pretty much just really thin all over the top with a bit of a bald spot at the crown. Now if my hair goes in the same direction as my fathers it will surely continue to get thinner. He isn't bald but the hair on top of his head is noticeably thin, though it seems to me he would benefit well from a HT procedure... I mean, he isn't really losing anymore hair being in his 60s and his hair has been the same for pretty much my entire adult life aside from going grey. I did try propecia, but sadly that isn't something I am compatible with. It did stop hairless and even regrew hair in the short time I was on it like some sort of miracle, but sadly the side effects hit me just as hard. I did an online consultation through a hair transplant doctor's website and his office recommended 800-1200 grafts to fill things in. The thing is, I have no idea of really how to go about finding the best doctor for me. I am from Tennessee and would prefer to keep traveling to a minimum if possible, but I notice that there are pretty much no HT surgeons in my state. So traveling seems as if it is going to be a requirement. It is something I can do though, I just would prefer to keep it to a minimum. Of course, quality and value are the utmost important things if I end up going through with this. I guess what I'm trying to get at is how does one really go about finding the right doc for the job? Also, what would one expect to pay for 800-1200 grafts when everything is said and done? The idea is that I could get a HT and use minoxidil and then in 5-10 years possible have another HT done if need be. Does this seem realistic? Edited August 31, 2014 by Future_HT_Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted August 31, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted August 31, 2014 Tic, Welcome to the community! Traveling for a quality hair transplant procedure is almost always recommended. I know it's an inconvenience, but it is worth while in the end. I recommend undergoing several online consultations with some of our trusted and approved hair restoration physicians. These doctors can evaluate your hair loss, make appropriate recommendations, and help you determine the benefit of traveling for hair transplant surgery. I hope this helps! Feel free to ask additional questions. "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...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted September 2, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 2, 2014 First off....slow down. Take your time doing all the research you need and visit several doctors before you rush into this. IF you are a young guy with diffuse thinning all over....hold off as long as you can. The real issue will be: is your donor area good enough to offer you a transplant and to what end. It may be that you have only one good case in you, and so don't squander 1200 grafts to "fill things in". I see a guy like that every week. What can happen is that that hair case will work...but as you lose other hair in your thinning regions, you simply don't have any results to show for your money time and scar... I'd strongly recommend you see a coalition doctor or 2 in person and see if that is the case. I realize diffuse thinning can be devastating for a young guy....but worse than that is a diffuse HT and no good donor hair to repair you. Take your time and research before you proceed. Good luck to you. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tictac4breakfast Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thank you guys for the responses. I don't really consider myself a young man anymore, I am thirty. I will definitely do some more online consults and consider seeing some in person. Seems like there are so many doctors out there. How do I know I'm talking to a good one and not just a good salesman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 003294 Posted September 4, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'd say 30 is an average age for a lot of hair transplant patients. As for choosing right dr try using a recommended dr from this site or maybe you have friends/family that have done it before with great results.? At the very least get some online consultations done with your current photos so you get an idea of how many grafts, assessment of your donor area etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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