Senior Member GTDL Posted March 1, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hello to everyone who is willing to read this post I am 26 years old and have been on 1.25mg of Proscar daily since December. I have been contemplating having a HT done to straighten my hair line as there is some recession as you can see in the picture attached. However, after some online consultations with coalition doctors clinics, the general opinion has been the same: they don't think I need one. Although I do appreciate their honesty and the fact that they are not blindly selling me a procedure that I may not need for the sake of profit, I would still like to get other patients opinions. Did any of you have a similar pattern of hair loss to mine at my age? And did the recession proceed any further or stay as it was? I'm just wondering if surgery is the way to go, or would most of you stick with meds for now? Your thoughts would be much appreciated, all comments are welcome. Front.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 1, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hello to everyone who is willing to read this post I am 26 years old and have been on 1.25mg of Proscar daily since December. I have been contemplating having a HT done to straighten my hair line as there is some recession as you can see in the picture attached. However, after some online consultations with coalition doctors clinics, the general opinion has been the same: they don't think I need one. Although I do appreciate their honesty and the fact that they are not blindly selling me a procedure that I may not need for the sake of profit, I would still like to get other patients opinions. Did any of you have a similar pattern of hair loss to mine at my age? And did the recession proceed any further or stay as it was? I'm just wondering if surgery is the way to go, or would most of you stick with meds for now? Your thoughts would be much appreciated, all comments are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 1, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Also, here is a view from the top so you can get a better perspective. Top1.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted March 1, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Not knowing what your hairline was like when you were younger, to me it looks like your nearing a NW3. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 1, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Yeah that's what I thought Leeson, around a 3. I did always have a 'widows peak', but the recession started about three years ago (or that's when I started to notice it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted March 1, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Stay on meds and you may want to talk to doc about avodart, as many surgeons are recommending this. Take time to see if this stabilizes hair from any further progression. Once you know, make sure a HT is the path you want to go. Talk to other patients and get a feel on their choice to get one. As for me, There are times I'm glad and other times I wish I just shaved it off. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Remember it is not about what other people think. It is about what you think. If you are unhappy with the receding look now, you will probably never like it. If you decide to have a hair transplant make sure your new hairline is in a location that will still look appropriate 20-30 years from now. I also recommend staying on the DHT blocker to try and not let your hairloss advance any further. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 1, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2009 Thanks Leeson and Dr. Charles for your replies. I will certainly stick with the Proscar, as it seems to have helped a lot of people retain their existing hair. I know the hair game is never guaranteed, but I would be happy enough to not have a HT if the loss didn't progress any further than it has. I was due to have a HT not too long ago but I cancelled it for various reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member balody Posted March 2, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2009 hi g, looking at your pics i would definately hold tight at this point. you seem to have good density in your exsisting hair,you may be lucky and hold on to what you have for a good while yet. i and a bet a lot of other guys on here would love to have that much hair even with the temple recesion. i say enjoy it,give the meds a go and save your donor for when you might really need it in 10-20 years time. the last thing you want to do is waste a few thousand grafts trying to match density on a youthful hairline only to find you need them in your forties if everything behind disapears. stick around though,be nice to hear your progress on the meds. all the best. 2381 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2201 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2000+ fut Dr Bessam Farjo My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Bessam Farjo challenge the unchallenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 5, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 5, 2009 Cheers for that Balody, I'm certainly going to stick with the proscar to help keep what I have. However, I have been in touch with Spex (who was very helpful I might add) and sent some pictures for them to look at. Their opinion is EXACTLY what I thought I've needed all along which was very encouraging to hear, because to echo what Dr. Charles was talking about earlier, I don't like my hair line and I never will. Spex clearly explained what the doctor said would need to be done if I choose to go ahead with the op, and I was left with a very good feeling about it all as they hit the nail on the head in regards to what I'm after. And with Dr. Feller's glowing reputation I would say that his opinion you can pretty much take to the bank. So I think I've finally found the road down which to travel with Dr. Feller. Thanks again for all your feedback lads. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Petchski Posted March 5, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 5, 2009 You'll be in good hands with Dr Feller. You booked a date yet? decided on an amount of grafts? -------------------------------------- My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Dr Feller Jan '09 2000 grafts Dr Lorenzo Dec '15 2222 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 7, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2009 Haven't booked a date just yet Petchski mate, but I'd be looking towards maybe September as I'm currently saving for it, and I'm going to make a holiday out of it too while I'm in New York. Never been, so it would be good to do a bit of sightseeing and do the whole tourist thing (even if I have to do it with a hat on) . From the photos they reckon it would be around 2000 grafts strip to reconstruct the hairline, but again, that number is just an estimate and Spex explained that once Dr. Feller does the examination, only then could they know for certain the exact amount of grafts needed. But I'm looking forward to the trip, seems a long way off but it'll come around quick enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ShavedDethMonk Posted March 7, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted March 7, 2009 My hairline looks much the same. Im 30 years old and have been taking Propecia for 2 years now. Some days to me, after some hair styling, it looks good and I wonder why I even want to have a HT but it only takes a bit of wind and a wrong 'whoosh' of the hair and Im reminded how much I hate the look I have (and seemingly you have). So despite some saying we have a 'great hair line' I think it is very individual as to what we would accept. Im having my HT in December and it cant wait to get rid of this hairline. Good luck and I think you made a good decision, that is going with your gut instinct as to what will make you happy. SDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member flyby Posted March 7, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi GTDL, Hopefully you'll be a lucky one and you're hair loss pattern has stabilized. Based on family history you can probably get a better idea. Dr. Feller would be an excellent choice for you if you do decide to go forward with an HT. In my opinion 2000 seems a little aggressive but that's best left to you and the Dr based on your desired results. Not sure what your budget is. but you look to be an excellent candidate for FUE and Dr. Feller's work with FUE in cases such as yourself is pretty elite based on what I've seen. If you do book a date with Dr. Feller you'll have a much more enjoyable time if you plan your site seeing time before the HT. You'll be ok to get out and about after with a hat on but you'll probably feel more like just relaxing in your room. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member latinlotus Posted March 7, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2009 GTDL: I think you need a small HT session maybe in the range of 1500-2000 grafts. However, i advise that you stay on Proscar for at least 1 year. You may be surprise of re-growth from it. ******** I am not a doctor. The opinions and comments are of my own. HT with Dr. Cooley on Nov 20, 2008 2097 grafts, 3957 hairs Proscar, 1.25 mg daily, skip the 5th day, started Nov 2007 My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 8, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks for your replies guys. Sounds like you're in the very same boat as me ShavedDethMonk, I too style it aggressively to cover the balding temples and it does look ok after pumping it full of Dax Wax and hair spray to hold it in place. But the wind is a sworn enemy as you know, even the strongest hair products are no match for the strongest wind. And like Dr. Charles pointed out earlier, if YOU yourself aren't happy, you probably never will be. So I reckon surgery is the best way to go. Are you having your operation with Dr. Feller too? I certainly hope you're right Flyby, although it would be difficult to predict my hairloss from family history as my father and grandfather both died quite young, in their 40s so who knows how they would have turned out. Although in saying that, they both had the same kind of hair line as I do when they died and they were about 15 years older than I am right now at the time of their deaths so maybe it won't progress any further. You're absolutely right, the sightseeing would be a better idea before the op, don't know why I didn't think of that ha ha! I certainly will stay on the proscar latinlotus, I've seen some superb results from it so far, like Flavio,a poster on this site. He's been on it 10 years and has a fantastic head of hair (and I don't think he has ever had surgery either). Although (and correct me if I'm wrong here) isn't proscar most effective for retaining hair on the crown or has it been known to prevent hair loss and regenerate growth at the front as well? I've spoken to different people about it, but the general consensus seems to be that it's a good 'prevention' rather than a 'cure'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 14, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 Just to update you all. I've booked my session with Dr. Feller for the 23rd November. Once again, a special thanks to Spex for his help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member balody Posted March 14, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 congrates g,your in good hands. 2381 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2201 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2000+ fut Dr Bessam Farjo My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Bessam Farjo challenge the unchallenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 14, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 Cheers Balody, In fact, many thanks to you too, as you've given me a lot of info and advice since I first started using this forum. And also Richie48, if you're reading this you've also been a great help and thanks for all your advice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mgem Posted March 14, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 Good choice mate My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 14, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks mgem, Did you go (or are you planning on going) to Dr. Feller yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Acrobaz Posted March 14, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2009 Best of luck GTDL - look forward to following your progress! 17 Feb 09 - 3,200 FUs by strip surgery (Dr Feller) My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 15, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2009 Cheers Acrobaz, I was just looking at your blog, glad to see your own progress is going well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mgem Posted March 15, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi GTDL going to see dr feller 23rd april can't wait. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GTDL Posted March 18, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2009 That's great mgem, you haven't got long to wait now. Keep me posted on how it goes and how you progress afterwords. No doubt it'll be a top notch job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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