Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 6, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2021 This question comes up a lot, this question ties into the whole hair transplants thin over time, etc. What do you guys think? In my opinion, you're not too bald unless your expectations are too high. But I would love to hear the communities thoughts, let's post some examples of bald guys who had hair transplants, i'll start by adding @Zoomster Can You Be Too Bald For A Hair Transplant? 1 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 Britanium Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) So clinics like Eugenix have given more hope to High Norwood levels. And the use BHT has become more common place. As you say as long as people have realistic expectations. Edited January 6, 2021 by JohnAC71 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 6, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2021 You’re never too bald, as long as you have a healthy donor. That’s also key. 1 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 deitel130 Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 Totally agree with donor health. Someone maybe a full Norwood 6 but with a super dense donor and good beard hair. Also, depends on whether the person is on any meds to manage further dipping of the donor. The good news is that there are options better than what it was even 5-6 years ago with more use of BHT being used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 I have noticed a lot of high Norwoods appear to have good body/beard hair. Mysef included! So pleased we now have other reliable sources in the quest for more hair 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member yesplease Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 You can definitely be too bald for HT to give you the appearance of a full set of hair. You just have to be ok from going from flat out bald to balding/still having bald spots, essentially, this being the expectations you mention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 6, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 6, 2021 As has been mentioned with the advent of beard grafts being utilized along with a good scalp donor region and meds you can certainly be a candidate for a hair transplant. The two other variables are the skill of the surgeon/s in Norwood 6/7 patients and ultimately the expectations of the patient. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Blower Posted January 6, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 yes something which being a norwood 7 myself.. has been an uphill battle with transplants... my head is getting there ,and i hope my last 2 ops in April bring my head into maybe norwwod2-3 again with my chest and beard hair being used.. bear twice now. but i still have a fair bit of my beard left they could use it it is suitable to use and chest hair also over a wider area... its possible with them scenarios 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Westview Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) There are rare NW7 cases (which border or NW8) where even BHT wont help them anymore. There are also people with the dreaded DUPA. They cannot be helped at that point. Thankfully those cases are rare Edited January 6, 2021 by Westview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 BHT has brought the "not worth the hassle getting a HT as a NW6/7" brigade back on board as viable candidates... If you buy into a 2 pass strategy then you will be most likely delighted with your decision to have hair restoration no matter how bald you were starting out...scalp/beard donor allowing that is... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 6, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2021 53 minutes ago, Zoomster said: BHT has brought the "not worth the hassle getting a HT as a NW6/7" brigade back on board as viable candidates... If you buy into a 2 pass strategy then you will be most likely delighted with your decision to have hair restoration no matter how bald you were starting out...scalp/beard donor allowing that is... I believe that’s true, I’ve been growing out my beard, and I’m delighted to find out my beard quality is pretty good. Meaning my beard hair isn’t that curly, i can comb it with a regular comb. I’m pretty convinced it will make for excellent filler hair. 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 Britanium Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 @Melvin-Moderatorout of curiosity how fast growing is your beard ? Eugenix say that people who’s beard grows quick appears to have the best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sijac09 Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 If you are very nearly slick then probably not, however it’s managing expectations because if you are that bald, you are probably going to need at least 2 transplants to be happy with it but it will never be perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious25 Posted January 6, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I believe that’s true, I’ve been growing out my beard, and I’m delighted to find out my beard quality is pretty good. Meaning my beard hair isn’t that curly, i can comb it with a regular comb. I’m pretty convinced it will make for excellent filler hair. How are you planning on using it . . Fit farming or for recipient filler ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member DenverBuff1989 Posted January 7, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2021 18 hours ago, yesplease said: You can definitely be too bald for HT to give you the appearance of a full set of hair. You just have to be ok from going from flat out bald to balding/still having bald spots, essentially, this being the expectations you mention. I agree with this. A true bald Norwood 7 would need at least 2 homerun transplants minimum, and even then they may end up looking like a NW 2/NW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Westview Posted January 7, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I believe that’s true, I’ve been growing out my beard, and I’m delighted to find out my beard quality is pretty good. Meaning my beard hair isn’t that curly, i can comb it with a regular comb. I’m pretty convinced it will make for excellent filler hair. How many days did you let your beard grow to come to the conclusion its not too curly?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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