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Moko
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How many people out there have had hairline work done then had more loss behind it? How do people cope with future loss?
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NZK Medical
Valued member
Hello @Moko, on average someone is likely to have two hair transplants over time. But, some may have more. At the same time, you can collect anecdotal evidence. It´s best to try and look at similar situations to yourself: your age and family hair loss history for example. Also, whether there will be long-term use of a hair loss treatment. Or maybe no treatment use at all. For instance, if you have a hairline reconstruction in your mid-twenties and there is a pattern of hair loss in your family, albeit not particularly advanced. There is a greater likelihood you will require at least one more hair transplant at later date.
As a result, planning is important. The use of a hair loss treatment is generally recommended. But it is elective, as is a hair transplant. Some decide the treatment is never going to be used. Subsequently, this needs to be figured into the planning. As well as ensuring the donor is capable of treating more advanced hair loss if required. That the hairline design withstands the aging process. Framing your face well at the time of the procedure. But also as you age. It still complements your facial bone structure.
As a result, planning is important. The use of a hair loss treatment is generally recommended. But it is elective, as is a hair transplant. Some decide the treatment is never going to be used. Subsequently, this needs to be figured into the planning. As well as ensuring the donor is capable of treating more advanced hair loss if required. That the hairline design withstands the aging process. Framing your face well at the time of the procedure. But also as you age. It still complements your facial bone structure.
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Moko
member
Thanks for the detailed answer to my questions. There is a lot to understand, and everything is not straight forward.
I fully understand predicting the future is impossible which concerns me. What happens if I were to embark on surgical intervention to rectify my hairline, then lose a substantial chunk of hair behind.
Medical therapy is something I will strongly consider.
I fully understand predicting the future is impossible which concerns me. What happens if I were to embark on surgical intervention to rectify my hairline, then lose a substantial chunk of hair behind.
Medical therapy is something I will strongly consider.
Bigmac
Administrator
Staff member
If not on hair loss prevention meds there is a high chance that you’ll need further surgery at some point. There are cases where one surgery is all that was required because their hair loss did not progress much.
The points raised by NZK are spot on.
The points raised by NZK are spot on.
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Moko
member
Medical therapy seems the way to go.
