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Is is the right time to do FUE Hair Transplant to restore my hairline ?

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blekoe

Member
Hello All,
I am 31 YO and new on this forum. I am a NW 3.My hairline has receded more on the right side which make it hard for me to have long hair.

Short hair are also an issue right now as it is very obvious that i have a receding hairline.
Please find below before (2007) and after (2016 - July ) photo of my hairline.

I confirmed with few recommended surgeon that 1600+ grafts with FUE shall be necessary to restore my hairline taking in account the long term plan.
They all told me they will have a conservative approach to avoid issue with my donor area if more is needed in the future...

If i look into my family history my mum has no hair loss and my dad is having the same as i am facing... (he is 73 yo)...

On my side i am not having further hair loss since 3/4 years it seems to have stopped receding.I'd like to have your opinion about FUE as i tried in the past minoxidil and do not want to go on finasteride for health reason.

The plan would be then to restore the corner in a conservative manner without lowering the hairline much.

I'd like to know if you think it is the right time to fix my hairline, indeed i want to avoid doing it to early but it's also bothering me a lot a it s now.

Thanks a lot for your advice and recommendation.

Cheers
 

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Frankie1983

Valued member
I'm no expert but if it has stopped receeding then I see no reason not to
 
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blekoe

Member
Hello,

Thanks for your answer. This is the bit my worry no, what about if my hairloss keep going ? I will be on minoxidil if i go for the transplant but i am worried of what will happened after...

thx to let me know what you think
 
Nervousnelly

Nervousnelly

The Coolest Member
I personally think that you are in that perfect situation. You seem to have slowed down with your hair loss and it sounds like you have realistic goals. Having the existing hair like you do will certainly help so that no one will likely know that you had a procedure. If will strengthen your existing hairline and provide a perfect frame. Should you have further loss it will only look natural as you are going to opt for a very conservative approach. Getting FUE will allow you to have very short hair and so I believe it will always look pretty decent. Then if you elect to get more HT's in the future, the foundation is already there.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
If you are sure your hair has stopped receding 1600 is a decent number of grafts to restore the hair line, it will make a nice difference. Your family history seems good, therefor if it's something you want to do, then go for it.
If by chance you do continue to lose hair you should have plenty of donor to compensate.
 
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Canadian Institute of Hair

Member
Actually, you can and should begin treatment for baldness right from the first sign of hair loss. Finding the right time for hair restoration treatments involves a variety of factors. It also depends on how significant the pattern of your hair loss is. Male pattern baldness is usually linked with genetics, meaning you €™re likely to go bald if baldness runs in your family. Besides, there are other triggers, such as smoking, excessive stress, poor diet, and some medications that can also cause male pattern hair loss.

It €™s actually difficult to predict the type of hair loss you have in the early stages. Men in their late twenties and early thirties are mostly the candidates for hair restoration. However, if you €™re in your early twenties, the hair specialist would ask you to wait to see how your baldness is developing so that you get the right treatment.

Sometimes, even after a hair transplant, balding can occur in other areas, in which case, you would need subsequent treatments.

In my opinion, it €™s better to ask a hair loss surgeon or specialist to diagnose your condition and recommend the best treatment for you.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
How are you getting on with your research?
 
JoeTillman

JoeTillman

Valued member
Sometimes, even after a hair transplant, balding can occur in other areas, in which case, you would need subsequent treatments.

Not sometimes, most of the time. I tell patients that if they are having one transplant procedure it is likely they'll need a second for a variety of reasons including continued loss. Never EVER expect to have just one.
 
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Sonali

Member
I think you are in the right stage. You can go for the hair transplant.
 
Pete from Farjo

Pete from Farjo

Valued member
Your plan is a solid one. Keeping the hairline quite high and a sensible number of grafts which will leave you with plenty in reserve if/when you require further work.

Have you had any in-person consults yet?
 
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