Regular Member tokerutaichou Posted June 14, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone! I'm considering getting a hair transplant surgery, but before that I would like to get some unbiased opinions. Based on the following pictures, where would you put me on the Norwood scale? And would a hair transplant help me, or is it too late? I'm also considering having my beard used for transplant, if it's of any relevance. Thanks in advance! Edit: I'm 28 years old, used Finasteride for over 4 years (since last year used ProAvenir, which is supposed to be analogous). Added beard photo (note that I shaved on the morning of taking this.) I live in the middle east. Edited June 14, 2021 by tokerutacihou Added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) First, welcome to the forum! You look to be at a NW6 with progression to NW7. Are you on finasteride/minoxidil to maintain what you have? How is your beard? Where are you located? Edited June 14, 2021 by Dr. Suhail Khokhar My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tokerutaichou Posted June 14, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: First, welcome to the forum! You look to be at a NW6. Are you on finasteride/minoxidil to maintain what you have? How is your beard? Where are you located? Thanks. Added all the answers in the original post. Edited June 14, 2021 by tokerutacihou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 Your showing a developing Norwood 7 pattern with your crown already dipping like that. Without meds you will continue to lose ground and maybe your lateral humps will eventually drop also. Consider Fin if you want to have a hair transplant, a lot of clinics may ask you have been on it for at least 6 months to a year. Will take a clinic who is particularly good with higher Norwood levels to give you the best chance of adequate coverage. And you will need to have realistic expectations. With careful planning and using your Beard to supplement scalp hair you may be able to get a decent result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tokerutaichou Posted June 14, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 minute ago, JohnAC71 said: Your showing a developing Norwood 7 pattern with your crown already dipping like that. Without meds you will continue to lose ground and maybe your lateral humps will eventually drop also. Consider Fin if you want to have a hair transplant, a lot of clinics may ask you have been on it for at least 6 months to a year. Will take a clinic who is particularly good with higher Norwood levels to give you the best chance of adequate coverage. And you will need to have realistic expectations. With careful planning and using your Beard to supplement scalp hair you may be able to get a decent result. Thanks. I'm on Finasteride for over 4 years (since last year used ProAvenir, since it's a lot cheaper). Can you recommend a clinic? Most places don't really advertise their expertise with regard to Norwood scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 Some of the clinics that are doing really good work with similar cases to you are Eugenix @Abhinay Singh, HDC @Doron Harati, Dr Bisanga (BHR) and Vertex @DrTBarghouthi All of these are recommended by the forum.. https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-transplant-surgeons.asp?sr=HRN-MOB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 I know travel is a issue for India but Eugenix would be worth waiting for if they suit your needs. Get some consultations done. Either virtually via the forum or be using the clinics own websites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 If you're in the Middle East, you definitely need to consult with @DrTBarghouthi. His work is impeccable and his patient care is amazing too. 3 My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTBarghouthi Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 It is indeed a stage 6 with possible progression. Maintenance is extremely important, as well as reasonable expectations and knowledge that you will most likely require a staged approach. I agree that the beard can be utilized if it has good density. 2 Dr. Taleb Barghouthi approved and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me here. Contact me via WhatsApp at +962798378396 (Jordan) Social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member asterix0 Posted June 14, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2021 Do you have a picture of your hair before you started finasteride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tokerutaichou Posted June 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2021 7 hours ago, asterix0 said: Do you have a picture of your hair before you started finasteride? No, it was a long time ago and I don't remember exactly when I started... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kharmacoma Posted June 15, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2021 Has your donor stabilised since you started finasteride 4 years ago, or have you noticed further thinning and the bald spot moving downwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tokerutaichou Posted June 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 15, 2021 10 hours ago, Kharmacoma said: Has your donor stabilised since you started finasteride 4 years ago, or have you noticed further thinning and the bald spot moving downwards? I am not 100% sure it stabilized. At the very least, I myself didn't notice further thinning in the last two or so years. Then again, I only see myself from the front in the mirror, and I usually brush my hair to the side to give it a fuller appearance. Or I just get a really short haircut so it's less noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member augustya Posted June 19, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 1:37 AM, DrTBarghouthi said: It is indeed a stage 6 with possible progression. Maintenance is extremely important, as well as reasonable expectations and knowledge that you will most likely require a staged approach. I agree that the beard can be utilized if it has good density. Dr have left a msg for you on DM. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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