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Bobbi
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Do hair transplants work then?
I am considering a HT, if I got one it would be purely for myself.
I am considering a HT, if I got one it would be purely for myself.
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jessica0125
Member
Intersting post. Also an amazing way to feel good all the Bald men who will defintely has increase thier confidence. Hair loss is a natural phenomenon but every one wants to look great and that's why so many hair clincs are there for these people.
Bigmac
Administrator
Staff member
Hopefully, the stigma attached to HT's will vanish and people realise it`s not right to abuse or make fun of people who suffer from hair loss.
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Dazzster26
Valued member
This is a great topic, did i do this for myself absolutely, did i do it to make myself look younger absolutely not, for a few years I could see myself losing the hair and the hairline receeding further back, I actually used to ask my wife about it and she said its fine, it got to the stage when I said to her that its time i shaved my head as wearing base ball caps become the normal, it was my wife that actually said to me that a certain actor and footballer had a transplant and that i should look into it , I knew nothing about clinics strip/fue meds anything and that was last year about April - May 2011, I then started looking and doing some research as i was very sceptical and unsure, its one of the best selfish things I have done for myself in my life and would have done it years ago if i had known it was possible, I keep things simple day to day but its great
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flow
Valued member
In reality, hair loss does not take your social life. Your thoughts about your hair loss are the actual cause. That probably sounds stupid especially if you are a younger person. HT is not going to cure a low self-image. The best way, in my mind, to rise above a negative socially conditioned self-perception is to cultivate self-esteem and positivity (and there are in fact very practical ways of doing that BTW). HT is a luxury item--which is fine, truly. But ultimately, surgery is probably not going to make you feel that much better if you are feeling bad about yourself.
Bigmac
Administrator
Staff member
I wonder how many people who read this topic all those years ago went ahead with a hair transplant or decided to just live with it.
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HairHunter
Valued member
Hi BM,
Just jumping across from the other thread.
Hopefully we encouraged a few young guys to shave their heads and move on with more important things in their lives.
Unfortunately if we did I doubt they will be back on here to let us know.
I think its important to acknowledge the good work this forum in particular and the contribution of regular experienced posters gives to guys coming here feeling the weight of the world on them due to hair loss. I'm sure many lives have been saved by the support given to guys who come here at a very low ebb.
Just jumping across from the other thread.
Hopefully we encouraged a few young guys to shave their heads and move on with more important things in their lives.
Unfortunately if we did I doubt they will be back on here to let us know.
I think its important to acknowledge the good work this forum in particular and the contribution of regular experienced posters gives to guys coming here feeling the weight of the world on them due to hair loss. I'm sure many lives have been saved by the support given to guys who come here at a very low ebb.
bullitnut
4 awesome repairs with SMG
I did it for myself, but if I'm honest I did it as I hated how I looked and had just come out of a relationship and felt very insecure after being dumped (not because of my hair)...i was worried about how I would be perceived by the opposite sex being newly single and didn't want to be left on the shelf so to speak...or have women I fancied laugh at me......I know this is a silly reason now and one that doesn't reflect well on women either believing them all to be shallow and just go by looks alone but I was very young and daft when I had my first HT.
Bigmac
Administrator
Staff member
Hi Hairhunter.
I know this thread and everyone who contributes to the forum has helped a lot of people. I`ve met guys who embraced their hair loss and moved on with their lives. Most don`t come back. Others went the medication route cutting out the need for a hair transplant, occasionally popping back on looking to see if any new preventative measures have hit the market.
Helping others is what it`s all about.
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SimBa
Member
Absolutely spot on. I would wager it would be much higher than 10%. The reality seems to be, if you are predisposed to hair 'loss', then it will continue to a greater or lesser extent as long as we breath air.
It's about predicting future loss and the extent of this among other things because we are talking about how our hair will look if we redistribute some via FUE , DHI etc if we go the HT route. We weigh up the factors involved such as money, inevitable scarring, hassle, against the anticipated results and decide if this the best route. Being that most people have enough donor hair for 2 credible procedures in their life, then it is viable to some, depending on age and stage. Whether it's advisable may be another question.
It doesn't seem ethical at all to offer this to a rapidly losing NW3-4 under 25. If it's unethical for these, some would argue, it's unethical or unadvisable for everyone.
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Ajy1989
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No one but myself! When I shaved it off everyone had nice comments but I didn't like it so the HT was for myself!
NZK Medical
Valued member
You only need to read posts of young men regretting having a hair transplant too early. From a clinic standpoint. It sets the style of the clinic you wish to be. To a degree anyway. Hair loss can be emotive and especially when younger. It´s well documented younger men are less concerned with the consequences of their actions. More likely to take a risk. More likely to be convinced even.
The argument, it´s best you treat them on the grounds they are going to have a hair transplant anyway. As you will do it properly. Totally negates the basis that the clinic is working with the best interest of the individual in mind. Rather it should be explained why it is against their interests. Along with the possible options available.
When explaining the facts. Many do understand and appreciate the reality of their situation. Also, the irony of a commercial clinic refusing their business must stand for something. Some may start a hair loss treatment. While others may allow nature to take its course for a few years. While you cannot reach everyone. Even one individual put off from undergoing a premature hair transplant is a positive.
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