Regular Member r2theoozbeck Posted September 14, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hello all, I know this is a general question but I would just like to get a sense from the community: Do you believe an FUE procedure is too risky/difficult with my type of diffuse thinning (photo attached)? From folks who have done it with diffuse thinning, was it successful? I'm currently on Topical fin (XYON) and was thinking of getting a transplant in 4 months. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 14, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 14, 2022 I would give the XYONHealth at least a full year before considering surgery. 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 JohnCasper Posted September 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 16, 2022 I've never taken meds for hair loss so I defer to Melvin for that advice. But....I do think you are definitely an FUE candidate. I was a Norwood VI and got great FUE coverage. Good luck. I am an online representative for Carolina Hair Surgery & Dr. Mike Vories (Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network). View John's before/after photos and videos: http://www.MyFUEhairtransplant.com You can email me at johncasper99@gmail.com 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...
Rahal Hair Transplant Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) @r2theoozbeck, Out of curiosity, is there a reason that you’re not taking oral finasteride and only taking topical finasteride instead? In my opinion, oral finasteride is much more potent and effective than topical finasteride which may or may not do much to help. It’s obvious that you have advanced balding and while finasteride may not grow any new hair, it might help you keep the existing here you have. It may not be much but when combined with transplanted hair it will at least help aid the appearance of fullness and provide you with some coverage. I agree that using finasteride for at least a year prior to undergoing her transplant surgery would be ideal for you although, you may want to consider oral finasteride unless you’re using the topical Version because you’ve experienced side effects from oral finasteride. As long as you have the donor for it, I don’t see why you wouldn’t be a candidate for FUE. However, you would definitely need a significant number of follicular units to provide you with full coverage and enough density in the front to appear full. In my opinion, the best approach would be to re-create a conservative looking hairline and focus on restoring density to the frontal third to frontal half of the scalp while reducing density and fading into the crown. If you have enough donor hair, a light covering of transplanted hair can be added into the crown to eliminate any bald spots. It might appear thinner but a thinner looking crown is much less obvious than a completely bald crown. i’m not sure if you’ve had any consultations yet but if you’re interested in a one on one information session with Dr. Rahal, feel free to send me a private message and I can discuss this with you further up for you. Dr. Rahal will be able to provide you with more detailed information about your particular case and his professional opinion as to whether or not you are a good candidate for FUE. He can also provide you with a detailed hair restoration plan for the short and long term in order to meet your goals. Best wishes, Rahal Hair Transplant Edited September 16, 2022 by Rahal Hair Transplant Rahal Hair Transplant Institute - Answers to questions, posts or any comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice. All comments are the personal opinions of the poster. Dr. Rahal is a member of the Coalition of Independent of Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Doron Harati Posted September 21, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 21, 2022 Need good photos of your back and sides head donor to estimate your case. How old are you? What is the hairloss pattern history in your family? Around NW6? Doron Harati - Patient coordinator for HDC Hair Clinic. For consultation, WhatsApp: +972526542654 Mail: doronhdc@gmail.com HDC Instegram: https://instagram.com/doronhairadvisor_hdc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= * All comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice, all comments are only the personal opinions of the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member WhereIsMyMind Posted September 21, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) I mean, I'm sure if you were already with hairloss drugs for >1 year and stable in this current state, you would still be able to perform a FUE transplant as a last resort. But the area to cover is huge and would require several transplants and the temple area wouldn't afford much density (the part that contributes most to aesthetics of hair). Thing is, with medication, you can be 100% sure about your maximum potential results. If you want to do any HT and conserve it, you would need medication anyway. I think its better to be patient and re-evaluate after at least 6-8months. Edited September 21, 2022 by WhereIsMyMind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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