Norwood 7 with doubts and pics

[Anythingbox]

Has anyone EVER heard of a Norwood 7 having a successful outcome they were pleased with aside from the handful of patients (5 or so) that are blasted all over the internet as ‘successes’?

Of the tens of thousands of surgeries performed to just see those many years old same 5 guys over and over again I wonder if thousands more men are not happy with the results?

I was almost ready to jump a plane after having bloodwork done but saw a couple recent bad results that were posted and it gave me pause.

I’m leaning toward the simple math that it’s hard to believe the potential 4-5 thousand grafts I’m quoted as having available would ACTUALLY make a difference and I’m feeling I’d be disappointed so I’m considering just staying bald:\

 

[Dr Bicer’s Consultant]

Hi @Anythingbox, when you research you are likely to see subpar results. Poorly performed hair transplants do happen unfortunately, but then there is hair transplants performed well that do not meet the individual´s expectations, there is a difference between the two. There are issues to consider, regarding the clinic and how they perform your procedure and your expectations, so important you discuss your goals with each clinic you talk to and ensure you agree.

A hair transplant needs a good, strong donor region, the donor is finite, as a result the higher the hair loss pattern it becomes harder to achieve a home-run result, being total hair coverage and even natural looking fullness of hair. When planned well partial hair coverage can look perfectly natural, a well-positioned and designed hairline will be the start.

If the hair line is too low or the wrong design, it will increase the total surface area. A slightly conservative hairline will reduce the surface area behind, and this allows the doctor to give a more balanced hair coverage, even if the crown remains partially or untreated. This can still look perfectly natural and turn the clock back many years, but you need to be happy with that.

Your expectations and goals are so important. If multiple clinics tell you your goals are not possible then it is likely they are not. If a clinic does tell you they are, then ask for proof. As it does come down to numbers, you can only spread hair so far and still maintain a natural looking fullness. If your goals are total hair coverage and even natural fullness and nothing less, with your hair loss pattern it is unlikely. If you are open to a balanced hair coverage, albeit partial that is more likely.

It´s important to manage your expectations and be inline with what is technically possible, if it´s not possible then don´t have a hair transplant. Good research!

 

[Anythingbox]

Hi @Anythingbox, when you research you are likely to see subpar results. Poorly performed hair transplants do happen unfortunately, but then there is hair transplants performed well that do not meet the individual´s expectations, there is a difference between the two. There are issues to consider, regarding the clinic and how they perform your procedure and your expectations, so important you discuss your goals with each clinic you talk to and ensure you agree.

A hair transplant needs a good, strong donor region, the donor is finite, as a result the higher the hair loss pattern it becomes harder to achieve a home-run result, being total hair coverage and even natural looking fullness of hair. When planned well partial hair coverage can look perfectly natural, a well-positioned and designed hairline will be the start.

If the hair line is too low or the wrong design, it will increase the total surface area. A slightly conservative hairline will reduce the surface area behind, and this allows the doctor to give a more balanced hair coverage, even if the crown remains partially or untreated. This can still look perfectly natural and turn the clock back many years, but you need to be happy with that.

Your expectations and goals are so important. If multiple clinics tell you your goals are not possible then it is likely they are not. If a clinic does tell you they are, then ask for proof. As it does come down to numbers, you can only spread hair so far and still maintain a natural looking fullness. If your goals are total hair coverage and even natural fullness and nothing less, with your hair loss pattern it is unlikely. If you are open to a balanced hair coverage, albeit partial that is more likely.

It´s important to manage your expectations and be inline with what is technically possible, if it´s not possible then don´t have a hair transplant. Good research!

 

[Anythingbox]

Thank you for your thoughtful response, My game plan in the interim is minoxidil daily and to continue pondering! Thanx for your time

 

[Dr Bicer’s Consultant]

Thank you for your thoughtful response, My game plan in the interim is minoxidil daily and to continue pondering! Thanx for your time

You´re welcome, never a bad idea to take your time and consider whether it is something you want to go deeper into, more research and consider whether your expectations can be met.