short hair

[Salazar]

Hi.

I've noticed on clinic websites that you rarely see anyone wearing their hair short after surgery -- by short I mean between a No. 1 (3 mm) and a No. 4 (13 mm). If this is your goal, is surgery worth it? Will the transplanted grafts still make a cosmetic difference when the hair is kept at this length? Thanks.

 

[Salazar]

No one?

 

[Luka]

Wanting to wear short hair is something I thought I could be able to pull off after transplant. However, I finally realized that I was not being realistic, because I probably hoped the surgery would restore the density from my youth. As soon as I would cut the hair too short, there was see-through. Then you fall in the error of thinking the transplant is a failure. After that I read hundreds of posts involving this topic and when I tried out a tad longer haircut, it was completely the opposite effect. I understand now that, if a transplant is supposed to create an illusion of density, then one must do its part - be it adjust the styling, grow the hair a tad longer, dye it to remove the greys, etc.

 

[Salazar]

As soon as I would cut the hair too short, there was see-through

Thanks Luka. I appreciate your input. Sorry to be a pest, but for the sake of thoroughness, how short was your hair when you felt that it appeared too sparse, and what sort of length do you feel is necessary to provide coverage? Thanks.

 

[Luka]

Well, it depends on many factors. For me, it's a least 2-3 cm on top and fade 3 on the sides to avoid seeing donor depletion. That means that longer hair provides even better coverage, but I can't really pull it off since I have a big head... But the difference that one centimeter made for me was incredible.

 

[A_4_Archan]

That much density is hard to achieve though it depends on situation and other factors if someone has less area to cover and if the hairloss is very stable and don't have to worry about preserving grafts for future and have a good donor with thick hairs thn in that scenario a good doctor who has an experience in dense packing can do that and the density can somewhat (70-80%)match the existing one if not 100% and in that scenario can trim hairs very short

 

[Salazar]

Thank you, both Luka and A_4_Archan. I value your replies. My main concern is that the result might appear unnatural, with the transplanted and native hairs clearly distinguishable as distinct zones.

I thought I could be able to pull off after transplant

Have you shared your story on these forums? Who was the surgeon?

 

[Luka]

Thank you, both Luka and A_4_Archan. I value your replies. My main concern is that the result might appear unnatural, with the transplanted and native hairs clearly distinguishable as distinct zones.


Have you shared your story on these forums? Who was the surgeon?

I don't, but there are plenty of cases... in short - find the right styling to insure the ideal coverage and illusion of density. Length can be a big factor.

 

[Luka]

That much density is hard to achieve though it depends on situation and other factors if someone has less area to cover and if the hairloss is very stable and don't have to worry about preserving grafts for future and have a good donor with thick hairs thn in that scenario a good doctor who has an experience in dense packing can do that and the density can somewhat (70-80%)match the existing one if not 100% and in that scenario can trim hairs very short

Look at dr. Michalis, a specialist for dense packing, as evidenced by Loui's post.

 

[Bobbins]

Look at dr. Michalis, a specialist for dense packing, as evidenced by Loui's post.

70cm squared I believe is his goal for the hairline. Will let you know how he does with mine in 3 weeks...

 

[A_4_Archan]

Look at dr. Michalis, a specialist for dense packing, as evidenced by Loui's post.

Yeh i have seen his journey which was great one...but as i mentioned earlier you need to have many favourable factors for such a density ...Loui's needed a small amount of grafts and he already had decent amount of native hairs ..plus dr michalis did a great job as well..

 

[A_4_Archan]

Thank you, both Luka and A_4_Archan. I value your replies. My main concern is that the result might appear unnatural, with the transplanted and native hairs clearly distinguishable as distinct zones.

In most of the cases if you go trim your hair very short than the distinct zones you mentioned is noticeable but as i earlier said if all the factors are favourable and a surgeon dense pack it than it may not be that much noticeable...but i would say this thing is also there with many of normal people who have full head or hair and if they go too short that distinction is there as most of them will have some sort of density imparity between different zones ...

 

[Salazar]

Will let you know how he does with mine in 3 weeks

Thanks Bobbins. Hope it goes well. All the best.

i would say this thing is also there with many of normal people who have full head or hair and if they go too short that distinction is there as most of them will have some sort of density imparity between different zones

As long as the difference in density appears natural. My worry is that will be immediately obvious that I've underwent surgery.

 

[A_4_Archan]

@Salazar that depends on how big the area to be implanted is,how dense your native hairs are on the area which don't need implantation ,your donor quality and quantity,and surgical skills and last if all the grafts survive,...if all those factors are favouring you than there is a good chance of achieving a density which looks more natural ..
But i would jst give you one advice ...don't do HT for the sake of pleasing others or thinking how the density or the outcome will be judged or will be looked upon by others cause may be you will be turned down and i would say others don't matter in this....do it for the sake of your happiness and how you see yourself...keep your goals realistic and in check with your current situation...and try to be happy with what you will achieve....and if you doubt you can do that thn please think twice before doing this as i have seen so many cases where people jumped from the pan to the fire...and am not trying to scare you or in anyway trying to demoralise you ..so please don't take it otherwise..its jst an advice as a friend...

 

[Salazar]

Thank you, A_4_Archan. I appreciate your kind words and advice. I hear what you are saying. I've seen both extremes on these forums, from best decision to biggest regret, with seemingly little middle ground. Since I noticed that my own hair was thinning, I've been wearing it longer than I like, trying to hide the loss. My hope for surgery is be able to wear it short again. When I look at old photos, I see that my hairline was gradually thinning for many years before it reached the stage were I finally noticed. Given that the density was less during this time period, and yet I was blissfully unaware of the fact, I'm hoping that surgery will be able to provide sufficient coverage to satisfy me, but the honest answer is that I don't know. I believe that my expectations are modest and realistic, but, never having undergone surgery before, there is always the possibility that I am mistaken.