I am a norwood 3 (I think!) with a fist size advanced balding spot on the crown, and some receding on both sides at the front. Budget isn't too much of an issue, I just want the best job.
I know I have a lot more research to do, and look at a lot of surgeons. If anyone could point me to the best surgeons in Belgium/Turkey, I would appreciate it!. Aside from that, I have a set of questions answered very differently by three different clinics in three different countries. I can name them, but just in case I shouldn't I'll call them Dr BK, Dr India and Dr UK (one of the most expensive). Since the answers are very different, I obviously do not know which is correct? I do not want short cuts, but then I also don't want it to be harsher than is has to be.
Do I need to shave my head? Dr BK and both Dr UK say I only need to shave the donor area for sure, Dr India says the whole head needs to be shaved. I would obviously rather not, but if I should...
I currently use Toppix, styling paste, and hairspray. How long until I can do this again? Dr BK says 1 week, Dr UK says 2 weeks, Dr India says 6 weeks. This is an important one, as I do not want to damage the result, but 6 weeks seems a long time?
Would taking Finasteride be essential? Dr BK said I can take Oral minoxidil, Dr India said I should take at least a low dose of finasteride for a short period, Dr UK said usually, but it depends if I can save hair on the topmiddle/crow as it won't do much for the front.
Follow Up Procudures/check ups? Only the following day from all 3, although the UK said I'm happy to do in whatever. In a recrent GQ magazine, a leading sugeon suggested it should be checked 1/6/12 months after.
How many grafts, and price? Dr BK says 3500 from pics, Dr India says 3700, and the key part, Dr UK says he will not predict without consultation, but 3700 is too many for one day (and I should split the operation 6-12 months as not to damage the donor area if its above 3,000). This obviously scared me about the first two. Price was £8500 (Thailand BK), £4500 India, £15k ish UK.
There is obviously a lot of experience/knowledge/research from people on this forum, so any imput/feedback would be much appreciated!
Thanks
P
I know I have a lot more research to do, and look at a lot of surgeons. If anyone could point me to the best surgeons in Belgium/Turkey, I would appreciate it!. Aside from that, I have a set of questions answered very differently by three different clinics in three different countries. I can name them, but just in case I shouldn't I'll call them Dr BK, Dr India and Dr UK (one of the most expensive). Since the answers are very different, I obviously do not know which is correct? I do not want short cuts, but then I also don't want it to be harsher than is has to be.
Do I need to shave my head? Dr BK and both Dr UK say I only need to shave the donor area for sure, Dr India says the whole head needs to be shaved. I would obviously rather not, but if I should...
I currently use Toppix, styling paste, and hairspray. How long until I can do this again? Dr BK says 1 week, Dr UK says 2 weeks, Dr India says 6 weeks. This is an important one, as I do not want to damage the result, but 6 weeks seems a long time?
Would taking Finasteride be essential? Dr BK said I can take Oral minoxidil, Dr India said I should take at least a low dose of finasteride for a short period, Dr UK said usually, but it depends if I can save hair on the topmiddle/crow as it won't do much for the front.
Follow Up Procudures/check ups? Only the following day from all 3, although the UK said I'm happy to do in whatever. In a recrent GQ magazine, a leading sugeon suggested it should be checked 1/6/12 months after.
How many grafts, and price? Dr BK says 3500 from pics, Dr India says 3700, and the key part, Dr UK says he will not predict without consultation, but 3700 is too many for one day (and I should split the operation 6-12 months as not to damage the donor area if its above 3,000). This obviously scared me about the first two. Price was £8500 (Thailand BK), £4500 India, £15k ish UK.
There is obviously a lot of experience/knowledge/research from people on this forum, so any imput/feedback would be much appreciated!
Thanks
P