PappinAce Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hey everyone, Hope you are all doing well. I'm a new user here who has been suffering from noticeable hair loss for about a year. I just started using the big three (finasteride, nizoral, and minoxidl) about two months ago. Probably should have started earlier, but luckily I still have some decent coverage on my scalp and some hairs on the vertex. What do you guys think I can expect? I'm not hoping to have the head of hair I had ten years ago, but I would like to reverse it to maybe its early 2014 status. I'm going to try the non-surgical treatments first, then maybe try an FUE on the crown if I don't get results after a year. How much do you think it would cost to fill in the crown area with a hair transplant? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 29, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 29, 2015 how old are you? Typically the crown continues expanding with age, if you're on the big 3 it's best to wait hopefully it reverses the miniaturization process. The crown is best left conservative I'd say no more than 1,000 grafts currently at your present state, but again I don't recommend just yet, grow your hair out use concealer if you have to hold off on the HT. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted October 29, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted October 29, 2015 If you respond well to propecia I think your crown will fill in well, it made a big difference to mine! Wait 12 months before making any decisons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted October 29, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wait at least 1 full year before making any decisions as the others have suggested. There is no point in trying to work out graft numbers and cost at this stage you may have some good regrowth and not require surgery. Starting in the crown with surgery if you are under 30 is risky and you need to go slow to preserve grafts if the front and mid scalp goes. I would also grow it out you seem to have quite a bit of hair still and when the hair is longer it covers the scalp much more effectively. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappinAce Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks for the advice guys. I'll keep going with the treatments and hope for the best. I'm 27 years old btw. Out of curiosity, what are the risks of hair transplantation before the age of 30? Also, is it worth it to travel to a place like Costa Rica or the Dominican Republic to have the operation done? I'm all the way up in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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