Regular Member cd3po Posted May 22, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 ok hears gos.im bald real bald and i need advice ,my hair is real thin so ht might not be what i need,hair replacement? the cost ,yes i seen really cool ones but im afraid of all the chat u guys say bought, hair peace,or should i just buzz it off, i don't know ,started to lose hair at 17 now 42 and im tired of it ,i have to whare a hat and well at times it ok ,a nother being bald , is a weard look i have a young face and being bald all shaved off i look old ,please i just would like a little advice ,should i go get surgery all tho im a nor 7 all most all gone whats left is sides and far back.i don't think enough to transplant,so brings me to hair peace,i need a real good one but god the up keep ,,and hcfm o no tryed it and my god i got screwed so bad ,all tho i learned a lot ,well ty for any advice in this matter and sry to be a way for so long glad to be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cd3po Posted May 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 ok hears gos.im bald real bald and i need advice ,my hair is real thin so ht might not be what i need,hair replacement? the cost ,yes i seen really cool ones but im afraid of all the chat u guys say bought, hair peace,or should i just buzz it off, i don't know ,started to lose hair at 17 now 42 and im tired of it ,i have to whare a hat and well at times it ok ,a nother being bald , is a weard look i have a young face and being bald all shaved off i look old ,please i just would like a little advice ,should i go get surgery all tho im a nor 7 all most all gone whats left is sides and far back.i don't think enough to transplant,so brings me to hair peace,i need a real good one but god the up keep ,,and hcfm o no tryed it and my god i got screwed so bad ,all tho i learned a lot ,well ty for any advice in this matter and sry to be a way for so long glad to be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheEmperor Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Its important to be realistic. A NW7 is not considered a good candidate for HT. There is just not enough hair. A hair piece might be an option. There are plenty of examples of hollywood actors who wear a piece and look good. If you can afford a HT, you can probably also afford a system. If you are set on having growing hair, a frontal forelock might be planted using FUE grafts and body hair. It would just be a dusting "less is more" approach to HT. Something to eliminate the shine. As a NW7, you do NOT want a strip scar. At 42 years, I would think you had gotten used to how you look. Statying the same, working out, growing facial hair are all options too. Lots of famous bald guys who do not look "good" but still get plenty of respect. Also waiting for hair cloning and regenerative meds might also be worth it. I think within ten years they will have this problem licked. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 There was a video on here last week that had the realest looking piece being placed on and styled. Maybe have your temple points restored via FUE to make it look more natural with the new hair. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi cd--- if you could post some pics of your current loss, it would be helpful. The guys have already mentioned a couple of options for you. With the right approach, there is possibility of recreating a hairline that frames the face and goes back a bit to allow a short, buzz cut look which can look better than shiny bald on top with hair on the sides. Additionally, combining a natural hairline with a great hairpiece is an option as well. You get the benefit of both a natural hairline and density. However, if you are a true NW7 many times we are just too limited to achieve any real cosmetic difference--but I would have to see some pics to determine this. Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kaounis Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 I say just shave down, and get on with your life. Ht are not for everybody, neither are hair pieces...You may think that being bald is ugly, a bad HT or a hair piece falling off, not looking natural is way worse... Just a thought from the peanut gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comb Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I think a hairpiece after 25 years of baldness, is not a good idea. I think the best approach if you are really set on doing something, would be something like this: http://www.regrowhair.com/hair...patterned-hair-loss/ and then keeping a buzzed, not shaved look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hdude46 Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 how long have you been this bald for? If you started losing at 17 I would guess that you have been pretty much bald since your early twenties and have a lot of baldies in your family....if you go anywhere, i would suggest hanson and wong. they have worked on several nw7's and might be able to give u a cosmeticly acceptable result. heck look at bobman for no further evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SpaceBetween Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 That guy in the link that Comb posted= NOT BAD AT ALL! Current Regimen: .5mg Fin ED Minox 2x daily Nizoral 1% 2-3 times a week Fish Oil capsules w/ Omega-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member flyby Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, Buzz. At 42 with a NW7 I would STONGLY not recomend an HT at all. I think the NW7 in Comb's links went through a lot for NO improvement at all! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member imissthebarber Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 As you can see some things are a matter of opinion. Some people think the guy in the link looks better, others disagree. However, to repeat what someone else said I think everyone could agree that having a result that does not look natural is definitely worse than just buzzing. I'm not saying this would happen to you but you need to think carefully about the risks. Good luck dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Originally posted by cd3po:ok hears gos.im bald real bald and i need advice ,my hair is real thin so ht might not be what i need,hair replacement? the cost ,yes i seen really cool ones but im afraid of all the chat u guys say bought, hair peace,or should i just buzz it off, i don't know ,started to lose hair at 17 now 42 and im tired of it ,i have to whare a hat and well at times it ok ,a nother being bald , is a weard look i have a young face and being bald all shaved off i look old ,please i just would like a little advice ,should i go get surgery all tho im a nor 7 all most all gone whats left is sides and far back.i don't think enough to transplant,so brings me to hair peace,i need a real good one but god the up keep ,,and hcfm o no tryed it and my god i got screwed so bad ,all tho i learned a lot ,well ty for any advice in this matter and sry to be a way for so long glad to be back I think you should set up a consult with Hasson and Wong. They have the largest client base of succesful Norwood 5,6,7s that I have seen. You need to have realistic expectations BEFORE having a surgery though. I personally would go for a conservative hairline with temple work to frame your face. You could go for a thin density or a bald crown. It's totally up to you, but you could use a concealer to give the illision of thickness. I wore a hair piece for 1 year and HATED it! Have you ever heard of topik or dermatch? They are great concealers and are water resistant. It will wash off with soap, water, and vigorous scrubbing at night. Here's a video for you: - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 I want to point out that I would strongly advise against doing any strip surgery. The result posted would be even better if the patient could buzz his sides down further to minimize the contrast between the thin hair on top and thicker hair in the donor. Any surgical option I mentioned was with FUE only in mind. I wanted to clarify that, as well as reiterate what some others have said that buzzing down should be the first option. Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Drew35 Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Originally posted by the B spot:I want to point out that I would strongly advise against doing any strip surgery. The result posted would be even better if the patient could buzz his sides down further to minimize the contrast between the thin hair on top and thicker hair in the donor. Any surgical option I mentioned was with FUE only in mind. I wanted to clarify that, as well as reiterate what some others have said that buzzing down should be the first option. Take Care, Jason With a hair piece on the crown you can't buzz cut the sides. You need that hair, on the sides, so the hair piece can blend in. It's a tough case that's for sure. - 1st Transplant: 5,485 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 2nd Transplant: 3,100 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong 3rd Transplant: 5,035 grafts with Dr Sanusi Umar My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 If I was a NW7, I would simply shave the rest off and grow a goatee to bring out your facial features. On the other hand, B-spot is a great resource for you to use as he was a higher NW-level (he has gone the HT route) and can guide you in the right direction. I know being bald stinks, but a realistic expectation needs to be had when dealing with such a high norwood level. My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr. Paul Shapiro Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 cd3po As you can see there are many options available to you mentioned so far. To find out which is the best option for you it is a good idea to educate yourself as much as possible. Most hair transplant clinics give free consults and it would be a good idea for you to have some consults and see some photographs just to see what can be done. You should also get some advice from reputable hair piece companies. Whether a hair transplant is right for you depends on your donor supply and what your expectations are. Also whether to use strip of FUE is not straight forward. It is incorrect to say that FUE does not leave a scar, and when doing large sessions over 3,000 grafts the scar left by FUE is noticeable, but different then the scar left by the traditional strip method. I am not sure in your case that FUE would be the way to go. Dr. Feller wrote an excellent comment about using FUE for large procedures and you can read it on the following thread. Dr.Feller on FUE Here are a few photographs of patients who are between a type 6 and type 7 and what can be accomplished in one strip session using 3,400 FU. Here is what the strip scars look like: As you can see they do not have a full head of hair. But they have gone from looking bald to looking as if they have hair. Of course the crown in these patients were not addressed at all. This may be acceptable to you or it may not. Both of these patients have enough donor for a second session. I hope this information is helpful Dr. Paul Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cd3po Posted May 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 hey guys ,u r so kind to help me i have been liven with this prob all my life ,man its great to have advice in the last pic of the 3 men im like the first but with light blond hair and way less not so thick, i need a num to call to get a look at and i will post my head soon ,well i got to find my camera and ill post ,i have hair on top but so scater its like fuzz ,i live near concord ca,any one close to me let me know ,u r the first i have ever talk abought and man o man i am so great full for the help i thought i was a lone in thes world with this prob , thank god for this sight,but my hair is real thin ,heck i got more hair on my body then my head,body tranpalnt is it possable idk;if i could i would give all the hair on my chest arms legs to have hair,all tho the all bald look is so hard to deal with i got a gotee and i can grow a full beard easy but i dont feel right looking like that i guess i need to go get look at i guess,when i had a peace i look like i was in my early 30 god it was great ,but yes i was so afraid of it fallen off or other could see it was not real,but for the first month i was so happy then it went a hay wire ,hcfm did not help cost me so much money i would went got ht but i was influnce bye them and un educated now im not to all of u to me u r great and god bless u all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 cd3po, Hairpieces are aweful! Not one I've ever seen looks real! If you are really that advanced then I would say your best bet would be just to shave. NW7's should never consider HT's IMO. In fact I dont even believe full NW6's should consider HT's unless they are gauranteed to have 10,000 plus grafts from strip which is a rarity with advanced balding. I dont want to be the negative nancy here but Im just giving you my honest opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 BTW no matter what any one tells you. BHT "Body hair transplant" is not a good option on s virgin scalp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member alijame Posted May 23, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 Well I think Pics by Ron Shaoiro are not bad. You can leave the crwon bald but use transplant to have some frontal hair just to avoid completely bald image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted May 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 At a NW7 I would hate for you to get a HT and regret it. I agree with the people that say shave it off. I have a friend who is in his mid 40's and has a young face. With his head shaved he passes for 25. 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Take a chance Posted May 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 Being an nw6 who recently had a HT my advice would be to speak to a lot of docs. Take photos and send them in to all the top docs to see what they suggest. Remember that a HT is a life long commitment and getting the right advice from docs is crucial. I would suggest a very conservative hairline. My opinion would be to leave the temples and crown alone and just concentrate on the front and forelock. Temples and crown use a lot of grafts which u can't afford to waste. Good luck and please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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