Regular Member jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Decided to finally do something about the massive bald spot on my crown as I’m tired of dealing with it. I’ve gotten estimates of 2-3k grafts. Since I have some hair there, would I need that many? Should I be worried about shocking the hair I have there out of existence leaving me in the same situation I’m in now but with less donor? Edited November 17, 2020 by jc636 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member makehairgreatagain Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 It doesn't look that bad from the picture you provided. It's going to all depend on the doctor you go with as it's the most challenging part of the head to work on. It's also known as the "black hole" as you can always be adding in grafts to improve the appearance. Do you have other pictures? It looks like you'd need on the lower end of the 2k mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, jc636 said: Decided to finally do something about the massive bald spot on my crown as I’m tired of dealing with it. I’ve gotten estimates of 2-3k grafts. Since I have some hair there, would I need that many? Should I be worried about shocking the hair I have there out of existence leaving me in the same situation I’m in now but with less donor? I think 1.5k grafts sounds about right. Are you on any meds at the moment? Edited November 17, 2020 by Dr. Suhail Khokhar 1 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 nishchd Posted November 17, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 I don't think you need a hair transplant for that kind of thinning, be on meds for few months and I am sure it will improve to the point that you will realize you don't need a surgery. And if you are not on any meds and you go for HT then I am afraid you will need another surgery in 2-3 years because of progressive balding. Be on meds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2020 No grafts, use toppik. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 Not sure I would even do a transplant at this stage. Are you on Fin/Minox? How’s the rest of your hair looking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 Unless you mixed up your pictures with Tom Cruise's head, that is not a 'huge bald spot', it is perhaps a 'lightly thinning crown'. If that is a worry then throw some Toppik on it like Melvin says. 4 I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 5 hours ago, makehairgreatagain said: It doesn't look that bad from the picture you provided. It's going to all depend on the doctor you go with as it's the most challenging part of the head to work on. It's also known as the "black hole" as you can always be adding in grafts to improve the appearance. Do you have other pictures? It looks like you'd need on the lower end of the 2k mark. Yes. This photo was taken in the sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: I think 1.5k grafts sounds about right. Are you on any meds at the moment? I take finasteride and minoxidil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) I don’t think it’s worth surgery at this point, especially after seeing that pic. And your on meds too. So hopefully it won’t progress any further. As others have said, a bit of Toppik and job done 😊 Edited November 17, 2020 by JohnAC71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, JohnAC71 said: Not sure I would even do a transplant at this stage. Are you on Fin/Minox? How’s the rest of your hair looking? I’ve been taking minoxidil and started on finasteride about 5 months ago. The rest is fine. Probably mature Norwood 2 in the front. Edited November 17, 2020 by jc636 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: No grafts, use toppik. I’ve been using dermmatch with success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, jc636 said: I’ve been using dermmatch with success. Keep using it, since your hair is in the beginning stages of hair loss, a procedure may do more harm than good. Especially if you experience permanent shock loss. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, jc636 said: I take finasteride and minoxidil. How old are you? I agree with the consensus that you should probably hold off on a transplant at this point. 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 jc636 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 47 minutes ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: How old are you? I agree with the consensus that you should probably hold off on a transplant at this point. I’m already 35. Not getting any younger at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 18, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, jc636 said: I’m already 35. Not getting any younger at this point. Your hair loss looks stabilized on min and fin, I think a hair transplant in your case is fine. I thought you might have been under 30. 1 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...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted November 18, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 Huge bald spot 🤣. Don't get a HT dude. Just get on fin. 2 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, aaron1234 said: Huge bald spot 🤣. Don't get a HT dude. Just get on fin. I'm on fin lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 21 hours ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: Your hair loss looks stabilized on min and fin, I think a hair transplant in your case is fine. I thought you might have been under 30. I think I'm going to get a small procedure done of 1k grafts to the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 18, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, jc636 said: I think I'm going to get a small procedure done of 1k grafts to the crown. Awesome. Best of luck and please keep us posted buddy 1 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...
Senior Member Westview Posted November 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, jc636 said: I think I'm going to get a small procedure done of 1k grafts to the crown I wouldnt do that if I were you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Westview said: I wouldnt do that if I were you Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted November 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2020 It will likely shock out the native hairs in that area, possibly making it look more bald than it does now. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jc636 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, aaron1234 said: It will likely shock out the native hairs in that area, possibly making it look more bald than it does now. A lot of people have said that. I wonder how common that is. Have modern techniques reduce the incidence of that? With the use of implanter pens and things like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 19, 2020 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 19, 2020 Personally I think of treating baldness surgically as working from the front to the back. As voxman has said that's a slightly thinning crown. I totally get that to you it's a 'huge bald spot.' If you have been on meds for at least a year and you feel that your hair has stabilized then I would just stay on the meds and use dermatch as Melvin recommended. Save the grafts for 'if' you need work down the track. All the best! GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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