Considering Transplant

[Ctm88]

Hi everyone-

I’ve been reading the forum for some time - but this is my first post. 
 

I have been on finastride for 2 years now and have had 3 PRP treatments. Photos of my hair below. I am so sick of my thinning crown showing up in photos and the thinning hairline in the front. It really affects my self esteem and overall well being. I was excited to learn about the potential of a hair transplant, and wanted your thoughts and advice. I have consulted with people at what I realized were hair mills - and quickly got out of the conversation. I now have an opportunity to book with Dr. Yaman who recommended around 4100 grafts.

I have seen mixed reviews so just wanted all of your thoughts because everyone seems to have good knowledge about this potentially life changing treatment. I value your input and thank you! 

Edited August 7, 2022 by Ctm88
Additional photos

[GoliGoliGoli]

First pic is really bad lighting so hard to see what's going on especially with someone of your hair/scalp color. 

Edited August 7, 2022 by GoliGoliGoli

[Ctm88]

Hi @GoliGoliGoli thank you for that feedback! I added some more photos. 

[LookMaxx]

My advice don’t get a hair transplant. You appear a full head and the crown thinning is only in harsh lighting, you can easily hide it with fibers.

 

[StillAlive]

Your hairline is still pretty strong. The midscalp and crown are a graft black hole but definitely, getting 4100 grafts plus concealer if needed would cinch the appearance of a full head of hair in photos.

PS Don't expect it to look perfect under harsh lighting or bright sunlight, even people with zero hairloss can exhibit a see-through scalp effect in those conditions. What you look like in regular photos and regular everyday environments should be your indicator of success. 

[Z--]

Diffuse thinning is a pain in the behind. It’s good that you can tolerate meds.

Unfortunately you’re thinning throughout and I think will be a higher Norwood. I’d say that if you’re fine not trying to bring the hairline down and working with what you’ve got — like @StillAlivementioned, the hairline is quite good — you can probably achieve solid density throughout. Keep in mind that given the nature of loss, I think you’re better off doing smaller sessions of 2k-3k grafts at a time because you may lose the thinning native hair with time and won’t use all your donor in one go.

[Bayo]

I think your best option is Dr Pittella.

I've seen similar cases like yours and the results were amazing. Look up his IG. He is also recommended in this forum. 

[Ctm88]

@Bayo Thanks for this rec - sent him a WhatsApp. Excited to hear what he has to say!

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

Ctm88,

For starters, how old are you? The first picture was clearly taken under harsh lighting because in the other photos, it looks like you have a lot more natural hair.  My second question is, are you taking any hair loss medication such as finasteride or minoxidil?

Considering you are a diffuse thinner with thinning hair all over the top of your scalp, I strongly recommend you get on finasteride and use it for at least one year prior to  undergoing hair transplant surgery.

best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

[Ctm88]

@Rahal Hair TransplantThank you for your post. I am 34 and have been on finastride for 2 years, and have had 3 PRP treatments.

[GoliGoliGoli]

Diffuse thinning such as yours I think is tricky to deal with as far as HT's because you risk inflicting shock loss on native hairs. That said, I think the right step is to have an in-person consultation with a few reputable Dr's and see what they think. 

I also would say not to invest any more into PRP. It certainly doesn't hurt I think but the cost/benefit seems to be lacking. 

Edited August 7, 2022 by GoliGoliGoli

[pramazon]

I also want to have a hair transplant. And I have some concerns. But I think, we can get the answer from the best doctors. I think we should test first whether our scalp is suitable for hair transplantation. After that, we can get clear information, from the doctors about the necessary preparations.