The crux of this thread is this: should I get a FUE procedure now or use concealers/shave it and hold tight for a few years?
I could go to Turkey now and spend 4-5k on a decent transplant. However, would it be more prudent to wait 2-3 years (given it takes approximately a year to see the full results)? For those who are knowledgeable on the latest research, can you see 4-5k going a lot further in 2020 (be it transplant options or injections/lotions)?
Me: 31 years, advanced Norwood 2 at front with very thin crown area (can still comb over for full-ish coverage). Temples receded for about five years now. Beginning this year, the central peninsula of the hairline has thinned significantly. Where hair used to sit tightly next to each other, vacant scalp flesh punctuates between distinct hair sprouts (obvious under light or when swept back). I basically can't wear my hair quiffed upwards over my hairline which is how I've worn it for years. Can only get away with the fringe swept down over the forehead. Used min and nizoral for around two years, has slowed down loss. Can't use finasteride. Yes I know FUE without finasteride isn't great in the long term.
Any answers/thoughts appreciated.
I could go to Turkey now and spend 4-5k on a decent transplant. However, would it be more prudent to wait 2-3 years (given it takes approximately a year to see the full results)? For those who are knowledgeable on the latest research, can you see 4-5k going a lot further in 2020 (be it transplant options or injections/lotions)?
Me: 31 years, advanced Norwood 2 at front with very thin crown area (can still comb over for full-ish coverage). Temples receded for about five years now. Beginning this year, the central peninsula of the hairline has thinned significantly. Where hair used to sit tightly next to each other, vacant scalp flesh punctuates between distinct hair sprouts (obvious under light or when swept back). I basically can't wear my hair quiffed upwards over my hairline which is how I've worn it for years. Can only get away with the fringe swept down over the forehead. Used min and nizoral for around two years, has slowed down loss. Can't use finasteride. Yes I know FUE without finasteride isn't great in the long term.
Any answers/thoughts appreciated.