Senior Member rickyrixon Posted July 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi I just have a couple of quick questions.. I’ve posted on the main board a couple of times before about my receded corners and asked people’s opinions about getting a FUE transplant… My plans on taking it any further have kind of stalled for the moment though.. Anyway my brother who is 49 (Nearly 50) sent me a recent picture of himself the other day I was pleasantly surprised that his hair loss wasn’t as bad as I thought.. He used to have long hair which made his corners look very bad, but he has shaved his head and I think it makes his corners look less receded. I know there is no guarantee that I will turn out the same as him, but I feel it is very likely looking at my current state at 29… Would you say my brother is classic norwood 3 pattern? If this is how he looks at 50 is it likely that this could be the end of his hair loss? How much more hair would he have lost than me would you say (in terms of grafts)? How many Grafts would you say he would need to get back to a NW2? As you can see I did some horrible work in ms paint to see how he might look with a lower hairline.. but I probably totally misplaced It anyway. Thank you Ricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted July 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2013 I know there is no guarantee that I will turn out the same as him, but I feel it is very likely looking at my current state at 29… See if you can find a picture of him aged 29. Would you say my brother is classic norwood 3 pattern? Probably, without having any other photos to go on. If this is how he looks at 50 is it likely that this could be the end of his hair loss? More likely to continue losing over time. If you look at any male celeb they generally have less hair aged 60 than they did at 50. How much more hair would he have lost than me would you say (in terms of grafts)? Hard one because as well as a receeding hairline he probably lost density as well. 10,000 follicles? How many Grafts would you say he would need to get back to a NW2? Maybe 2,500-3,000 to get the NW2 'shape'. Depends on density requirements. As you can see I did some horrible work in ms paint to see how he might look with a lower hairline.. but I probably totally misplaced It anyway. It's quite good actually. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted July 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2013 It's quite good actually. I agree with Matt! Haha! You're a pro at MS Paint.........:cool: That hairline would be a nice (much improved) look for sure!!!! 4737 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 11/16/2012 Daily regimen: 1/4 Proscar (1.25 mg Finasteride), Rogaine Foam (twice daily), 1000 mcg Biotin, 1 combo Vitamin D/Calcium/Magnesium, 1500 mg Glocosamine, 750 mg MSM, 1200 mg Fish Oil, 2000 mg Vitamin C, Super B-Complex, 400 I.U Vitamin E. I am not a medical professional. All views and opinions expressed in this forum are of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member greatjob Posted July 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2013 Your brother isn't really going to give you an idea of what your future holds with any accuracy. Complete family history will give you an idea of whether you're likely to suffer from mpb, but as it's penetrance is variable and there are many pathways involved in mpb it isn't going to tell you to what degree you will suffer. Are you on any meds? You have a lot of hair to hold on to, I would recommend you do everything you can to keep it and avoid a transplant all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted July 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2013 Your brother isn't really going to give you an idea of what your future holds with any accuracy. Complete family history will give you an idea of whether you're likely to suffer from mpb, but as it's penetrance is variable and there are many pathways involved in mpb it isn't going to tell you to what degree you will suffer. Are you on any meds? You have a lot of hair to hold on to, I would recommend you do everything you can to keep it and avoid a transplant all together. Agreed. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted July 24, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2013 I agree. You hair is pretty solid for 29. I would try not to sweat it. You look like a NW2, and that is a great place to be. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 24, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2013 It would be worth asking (and bugging, if necessary) your brother for photos of himself when he was your age. It might give you a clue as to where your hair loss is headed if he closely resembled you at age 29. But it wouldn't be certain. Look at other family members too, and in those with MPB, try and find out the age at which they began to lose hair. Your brother looks to be a NW3 and maybe has some thinning behind the forelock (which could possibly leave an 'island' of hair at the front. Only one angle to go on though. Your hair looks very solid other than the minor recession. Impossible to say how many grafts he (or you) would need without more photos. P.S. Excellent hairline design for MS Paint! I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rickyrixon Posted August 8, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks all for the replies! Your brother isn't really going to give you an idea of what your future holds with any accuracy. Complete family history will give you an idea of whether you're likely to suffer from mpb, but as it's penetrance is variable and there are many pathways involved in mpb it isn't going to tell you to what degree you will suffer. Are you on any meds? You have a lot of hair to hold on to, I would recommend you do everything you can to keep it and avoid a transplant all together. I just started using rogaine foam a week ago and this is the first time that I have ever used any kind of meds.... I know Propecia would probably be much more effective but I just cannot bring myself to take the risks that come with it.... Do you think rogaine itself could be enough to keep my hair how it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member greatjob Posted August 8, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks all for the replies! I just started using rogaine foam a week ago and this is the first time that I have ever used any kind of meds.... I know Propecia would probably be much more effective but I just cannot bring myself to take the risks that come with it.... Do you think rogaine itself could be enough to keep my hair how it is? No I don't. Minoxidil is more of a growth stimulator, it doesn't suppress DHT or prevent it from binding the androgen receptors in the hair follicles. I'm not trying to push you on propecia everyone has to weigh the risks and make a decision on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rickyrixon Posted August 14, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree. You hair is pretty solid for 29. I would try not to sweat it. You look like a NW2, and that is a great place to be. Thanks for your response... You say I a look a norwood 2 but isn't a NW2 the same as mature hairline? I'm sure I'm past that point and I can see shedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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