Dermal Lens - Any Information Or Experience?

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I was set to have my first consultation today for a hair system. After emailing the guy again yesterday to get more specifics before I made the trip (all I saw on the website was laser treatment, which I think is an absolute waste) I followed up and found out they do "Virtual Reality." After a bit of research I didn't see too many good things about it.

There is another hair restoration clinic I'm set to meet with this week. Digging deeper into them one of the things they offer is Dermal Lens. Which seems just kind of the same as the other "Hair systems" I am looking for that are discussed here.

Does anyone know anything about the dermal lens? Is it more expensive? I need coverage for my crown and the thinning is starting to take place in the front and move its way back.

I've spent much time on forums like this the past few weeks and am ready to take the plunge. Concealers aren't doing the trick any longer and just making my hair look and feel dirty all day long. Anything anyone can offer up. I thought about going the online DIY route, but I don't think theres any way that can work out well for me. Thank you all!
 
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Hi Mbow

A "dermal lens" system is more commonly known as a "thinskin" system. It is a system where the base is made of a very thin translucent plastic or silicone membrane with hair injected into it. The name "dermal lens" is meant to make an association with a contact lens, which is also a microthin layer of clingy invisible flexible plastic. The analogy is not wholly fanciful, although the plastic base of a thinskin hairpiece is not as high tech as a contact lens, and in particular it is not breathable.

A thinskin is a perfectly decent material for a hair system. It mimics very well the look of a human scalp, and provides a pretty nice hairline, and it is very easy to clean up and maintain. The possible downsides that you need to be aware of are that (1) it is not breathable - you have a thin but impermeable plastic membrane on your head which will trap moisture underneath if you sweat; (2) it makes a 'plastic bag' noise unless it is completely glued down, so you will likely want to have the whole surface of the system glued to your scalp. That contrasts with a lace (fine mesh) base which is breathable, and which can be attached at just the perimeter. However many guys prefer a thinskin base.

Just be aware that very decent quality thinskin ("dermal lens") hair systems are available on-line for around US$200 - 250, so don't be bambozzled by the terminology. Good luck with your researches, but feel free to come back here for a reality check on prices.

Noah
 
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Thanks so much for your input Noah. Your information is really valuable to all of us. I am definitely not going to jump into anything just because I want this done. One of the guys I spoke with on the phone was talking more about the laser systems than "cosmetic" and I flat out told him I have no interest. I'm perfectly okay wearing if its done right (thanks mainly to this forum and the people on it)

I'm willing to pay for quality. I went to see about an FUE in January and if I could take some time off work for recovery, I would have immediately done it. One of the best in the world is located near me. But now I no longer want to go that route. That was going to be around 9-11K, and even if I can find a good system that's expensive, spending that type of money would mean at least 5 or so more years of hair. I'm 35 and single, and wasted a lot of my late 20s and early 30s where I had wonderful, thick head of hair, due to an unrelated depression. Dating isn't even an option any longer until I can make something work. Just sucks it doesn't seem like theres anything around me that is *exactly* what I want. I hear of so many systems on here and they seem so wonderful, but I cant seem to find anyone that does them without having to hop on a damn plane. I still have hair on my head, but the crown is near gone and front is really thinning and moving its way back. So I think a transition to a piece wouldn't tip people off quite that much. And I am at the point that even if it did, I probably wouldn't care as long as it doesn't look ridiculous.
 
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Glad to help Mbow. I agree with you that if you are losing your crown but still have OK coverage at the front, this is a good time to make the transition in a way which doesn't tip people off.
 
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