Hair Transplant an Option for me? (Diffuse Thinner)

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Hi Everyone,

Been going through hair loss for some time now. I'm 32 years old, started noticing it at 26 years old. I've also had thin/fine hair my whole life, but it looked ok for most of my twenties. However, it's gotten worst (sigh) and I'm trying to maintain what I have with Minoxidil/Finasteride (about 1 year- no sides). The medication has definitely helped and slowed down my hair loss (staying grateful!). I want to wait another year before I make any final decisions on surgery of course, after being on medication and stabilizing my hair loss.

Just wanted to reach out to this family and ask am I suitable for a Hair Transplant in the near future? It's recommended for Diffused thinner to not get a transplant, I understand the risk with a shock loss (scary!).

I've emailed my pictures to many clinics and all said I need about 2200-2500 grafts (1200 Crown/1200 mid-scalp). What are your thoughts on what I should plan for? I was thinking to target the crown and my hairline (Don't want lower - Just refined a little bit). The mid-scalp is easy to cover when I grow my hair out, and I'm nervous about the shock less there. My crown is much thinner and there are empty spaces between my hair, which I think a lower punch can fit in between.

I've included some pics (different angles) in regular bathroom lighting and w/ Flash.

Thanks, my People!

 

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Clinics will offer surgery if the diffuse pattern thinning has been stabilised with the meds.
Your hair will still look somewhat thin with 2500 spread out but with careful planning it can give the illusion of a full head of hair.
The meds should help to prevent any permanent shock loss when placing between existing hair.
Your hairline still looks pretty strong.
There are quite a few people claiming oral minoxidil is working better than the topical, it could be something to consider trying before deciding on surgery.