FUT? FUE? Based on donor area

[ralph04]

Hi good folks,

 

Wanted to ask your valuable opinion on the best procedure for me to take.

Tricky situation, I'm 29 y/o and I do believe I have weak/below average donor area (fine, straight, asian hair). Because of this I usually prefer shorter hairstyles (#3/4) to lessen the contrast between the top and the sides. I'm planning to get my first HT to strengthen the hairline/top and maybe another procedure down the road for the rest.

Based on my research FUT is usually suggested first but if I'll have it first I fear the scar would be obvious because of the fine hair even if I grow my hair longer.

FUE on the other hand would allow me to keep shorter hairstyles but might compromise procedures in the future.

 

By the way, I've been taking finasteride for years and have started minox this year as well.

Hoping for your thoughts/suggestions on this. Also attaching pictures.

 

 

Edited November 5, 2020 by ralph04
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[giegnosiganoe]

Finasteride for years? Do you have any pictures from when you started taking it?

[ralph04]

3 minutes ago, giegnosiganoe said:

Finasteride for years? Do you have any pictures from when you started taking it?

I'm afraid I don't have pictures of the scalp from before taking it (4 years ago). However I do think the hairloss progress has really slowed down because of it. I would say it should be same or just a little bit better from these pictures. 

[Melvin- Admin]

Honestly, I think you need to visit a surgeon in person. Your donor looks weak and like it may be susceptible to DHT.

[ciaus]

I agree with Melvin, the thinning that far down is concerning.

 

 

 

[ralph04]

Thanks @Melvin-Moderator and @ciaus! Appreciate it a lot.

 

I'll take your advice and consult a surgeon. I do think I got my dad's hair and he still has hair in this area (he's not taking any meds), but it's better to be sure. Also accepted I'll be taking fin always. Sucks I don't have great donor unlike the others here but we gotta make do with what we have.

[Britanium]

Sorry I don’t think your donor will be a good source. It does look like the hair loss has dipped low from the pic you show. 
I think FUT the scar would be noticeable and if FUE was possible it would look over harvested.

Please do get consultations from recommended Drs though. And be careful for others that might still take you on and not worry about donor management. 
 

Maybe SMP is a option though? 

Edited November 5, 2020 by JohnAC71

[giegnosiganoe]

I agree with the others, I'm not sure you'd be happy with the result. You're basically a NW6 with weak donor. Can you share any pics where you have short hair?