Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 I have a hunch you’ll get a great result and at 60 you’re probably quite a safe candidate too, hope you keep us posted .4000 grafts would make a massive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted February 24, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 @NegativeNorwoodBTW one reason I felt comfortable trying for the 'Downey' hairline is mine was not so far off at one time... 1 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted February 24, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 @Rafael ManelliThank you, I will do so! 1 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted February 28, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 @Rafael Manelli@NegativeNorwood Wow, impressed how aggtressive the hairline they drew is. I also sent wet pics so they got an even better idea of loss, and pointed out I'd like some temple work. If they can pull this hairline off well/dense, well gahdang. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted February 28, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ready4Hair said: @Rafael Manelli@NegativeNorwood Wow, impressed how aggtressive the hairline they drew is. I also sent wet pics so they got an even better idea of loss, and pointed out I'd like some temple work. If they can pull this hairline off well/dense, well gahdang. Eugenix drew that? looks really wonky in the first pic, but I suppose it’s just a mock-up. that’s very aggressive, which is a good sign they tbjnm you’re a strong candidate. I’d go for it, and do temple points as well. You could get a phenomenal result. Gahdang indeed Edited February 28, 2023 by Rafael Manelli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted February 28, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 @Rafael Manelli Yes, just from pics on WhatsApp, not an in-person planning session. I think yeah with temple points mirroring nose that would be astonishing. I'm hoping in fact the 'wonky' or irregular nature of the line is because they in fact do irregular lines (versus the straight-edge razor ones). Assuming two the hairline would be more level. I'll try to post wet, you can see I get some good illusion of 'fulness' with fairly sparse hair so that is promising to me. And the back is like a mane when I let it go and that's where they pull from so... 2 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 It's not the irregularity that's the problem, it's normal for it to be a little jagged or fuzzy. It's that it's much higher on the left side. But that's just a quick mockup so it doesn't really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 @Rafael Manelli Oh yes I see. Assumed/ing it is the left side that is indicative and as far as I can tell from the profile line it is indeed that much lower. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 Yeah I just mean the line they drew. One side is like an inch higher. I assume it would be more even when they draw it properly in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NegativeNorwood Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 10 hours ago, ready4Hair said: @Rafael Manelli@NegativeNorwood Wow, impressed how aggtressive the hairline they drew is. I also sent wet pics so they got an even better idea of loss, and pointed out I'd like some temple work. If they can pull this hairline off well/dense, well gahdang. 9 hours ago, ready4Hair said: @Rafael Manelli Yes, just from pics on WhatsApp, not an in-person planning session. I think yeah with temple points mirroring nose that would be astonishing. I'm hoping in fact the 'wonky' or irregular nature of the line is because they in fact do irregular lines (versus the straight-edge razor ones). Assuming two the hairline would be more level. I'll try to post wet, you can see I get some good illusion of 'fulness' with fairly sparse hair so that is promising to me. And the back is like a mane when I let it go and that's where they pull from so... I agree with you, the temple points are essential and would look stunning with the new hairline. Also agree with @Rafael Manelli, I made a quick mock up with a hairline with temples on the front that is a little bit more symmetric. It should have more irregularities like the one they drew but the drawing is just for illustration purposes. Also is the first time I've drew temples from the front btw, so take it more as an idea to see how they frame your forehead. I would say go for it, hairline + temples would look great on you and you are in a great position, because you already have lots of hair at your age, which is unusual. Best luck! 1 "Mature hairline" is euphemism for balding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted March 1, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted March 1, 2023 Best of luck..your result will be great with such a good donor and your baldness scale at ths age...all the young guys over here and around you would envy u after your transplant ..😅 Hairline +Temples you should go with... Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 3 hours ago, NegativeNorwood said: I agree with you, the temple points are essential and would look stunning with the new hairline. Also agree with @Rafael Manelli, I made a quick mock up with a hairline with temples on the front that is a little bit more symmetric. It should have more irregularities like the one they drew but the drawing is just for illustration purposes. Also is the first time I've drew temples from the front btw, so take it more as an idea to see how they frame your forehead. I would say go for it, hairline + temples would look great on you and you are in a great position, because you already have lots of hair at your age, which is unusual. Best luck! This would be great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 1, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 1, 2023 I think you should raise the hairline a bit up. Looks like you have thinning in the crown as well. Better to get coverage with density, then a low hairline but still be bald in other areas. 1 Quote I was just an inch away from booking a a hairmill based on google reviews before i stumbled upon this goldmine of a forum. I’m a paid administrator for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive compensation from any clinic, and 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 ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 @Melvin- ModeratorI don't mind terribly if towards the back it is thinning or thinner with some real density and nice hairline. I am 60 after all. Rocking a 30 yo gf so at least need to walk in places with her looking my best http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Rafael Manelli said: This would be great Yeah this would rock thank you. I'm just wondering if after seeing my wet hair they still think this aggressive is possible. I'm guessing with crown, temples they are coming back with north of 4,000 grafts. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 @Rafael Manelli Did a really quick mock-up http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 That looks great, I’d go with the low Robert Downey jr hairline rather than a more conservative approach. You will look like George clooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 @Rafael Manelli Thanks ;), funny enough in my 20s/30s everyone said I looked like RDJ so go figure. I also toned out the 'wrinkles' since I'd scrunched for the photo. Here is side mock-up based on @NegativeNorwood temple mock-up. Front was encouraging, if side is even 1/2 that then ... wow 2 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, ready4Hair said: @Rafael Manelli Thanks ;), funny enough in my 20s/30s everyone said I looked like RDJ so go figure. I also toned out the 'wrinkles' since I'd scrunched for the photo. Here is side mock-up based on @NegativeNorwood temple mock-up. Front was encouraging, if side is even 1/2 that then ... wow Perfect. Amazing what difference just a few hundred grafts in the temple points can make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 @Rafael Manelli Does that side view look like an utterly unrealistic expectation/mock-up? Because that has me jazzed beyond belief. Sent to Dr. B as well let's see... 1 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rafael Manelli Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 It would be easier to say if your temple hair was brushed back in the picture. But yes it looks realistic for only a few hundred grafts. You'd save more grafts if you opted for straight or concave lines instead of the convex ones you've mocked up. But either is reasonable given your current level of loss, age and donor I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NegativeNorwood Posted March 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ready4Hair said: @Rafael Manelli Thanks ;), funny enough in my 20s/30s everyone said I looked like RDJ so go figure. I also toned out the 'wrinkles' since I'd scrunched for the photo. Here is side mock-up based on @NegativeNorwood temple mock-up. Front was encouraging, if side is even 1/2 that then ... wow I think it is realistic considering your age and the amount of hair you have. That and dyeing your hair to it's original color and you'll easily look 15 years younger. And even if you don't dye it, you would have George Clooney style hair and will look great regardless. Best luck man, I think you are on the right track. "Mature hairline" is euphemism for balding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 1, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2023 Thanks @NegativeNorwood, all pics WhatsApp'd to Eugenix including your line art and my hair wet and brushed back, let's see what they've got for me. 1 http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 2, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2023 Well, got my answer back. Remember first assessment for just the front with the new hairline they recommended based on dry pics was 2700 grafts. New assessment with wet hair shots, request for top/crown as well and temple points is 4800. Which makes total sense given the addition of the crown/temple, the reassessment from NW III to IIIV and my mock-ups which make me look like a Boy Band member What concerns me is they are discussing proposed harvest of 1300 from beard which I really don't want to do. Don't know much about it but the back is luxuious/full and not so in to beard harvesting. I guess for temples? Certainly getting up there in cost for a transplant in India but still 50% more for Hasson or Vorhies. No reply from Feriduni yet. Asked Eugenix if a) we can do w/o beard and b) if in fact the mock-ups were realistic with 4800. I've seen stellar results iwth NW6 and NW7 with that many grafts... http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ready4Hair Posted March 2, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2023 Wowzers. All expenses and taxes included $24k. Getting close to USA/Hasson costs. But I do like their work and they say they are confident they can match my mock-ups (based their estimates on it). http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=3054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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