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I've read various comments on this board regarding the importance of doing your homework prior to opting for an hair transplant.
I hope I have done enough but how certain can you be? I started on Propecia medication shortly after it was launched in the UK in March 2002 and I've been taking it regularly ever since. I'm sure I've not experienced further hair loss but I've had no regrowth which I thought I might.
Last Summer after 3 years on medication retaining the status quo I realised regrowth was unlikely. I read various reports on this board and was heartened by the reports of Dr Rogers in the UK. Given everything I've read about him, he seems completely honest and his work very professional. I met him for an initial consultation in September 2005 and he seemed of the calibre I would expect of any respected surgeon.
I have never met another hair transplant patient and neither have I consulted with anyone other than on this board to proceed with a hair transplant. The tough thing I find particularly in the UK is that to discuss a hair transplant would be embarrasing and I'd probably be considered extremely vain. This of course may be the same for everyone.
As I'm currently single I decided this is a good time to take such private action. My hair at age 42 is looking thin at the front and I hate seeing my scalp which is what I hope the corrective surgery will handle. I believe my expectations are realistic - I'm looking to have my hairline back to where I was in my mid 30s when my scalp was not showing through.
Dr Rogers recommended 2000 grafts by strip method and I booked back in October for end of January this year.
I'm nervous about it as I worry that I might end up worse off by shockloss etc and scarring but everytime I get a haircut I'm reminded how my scalp is showing through.
I've decided the strip scar should not be an issue as I never want to have a haircut closer than a no.4 . I'm under the impression there will be no visible scarring in the recipient area due to the micro size of the surgery.
I haven't shared my decision with anyone who knows me - I wish I could have done but I'm 100% certain they would have told me "don't be stupid, you look fine as you are and it's just natural as you get older" and I guess thats what i'd say to a good friend too.
Doing this in isolation is a bit scary but I'm sure I'm in good hands and hope I won't regret my decision.
I'm also hoping that having the surgery done on a Friday and returning to work 9 days later on the Monday will be sufficient so that no one will notice which is another concern.
I do feel vulnerable in placing faith in one person on how I'm going to look in the future - it feels risky but how much more homework should I do if any prior to surgery in 3 weeks?
Thanks for any helpful comments.
I hope I have done enough but how certain can you be? I started on Propecia medication shortly after it was launched in the UK in March 2002 and I've been taking it regularly ever since. I'm sure I've not experienced further hair loss but I've had no regrowth which I thought I might.
Last Summer after 3 years on medication retaining the status quo I realised regrowth was unlikely. I read various reports on this board and was heartened by the reports of Dr Rogers in the UK. Given everything I've read about him, he seems completely honest and his work very professional. I met him for an initial consultation in September 2005 and he seemed of the calibre I would expect of any respected surgeon.
I have never met another hair transplant patient and neither have I consulted with anyone other than on this board to proceed with a hair transplant. The tough thing I find particularly in the UK is that to discuss a hair transplant would be embarrasing and I'd probably be considered extremely vain. This of course may be the same for everyone.
As I'm currently single I decided this is a good time to take such private action. My hair at age 42 is looking thin at the front and I hate seeing my scalp which is what I hope the corrective surgery will handle. I believe my expectations are realistic - I'm looking to have my hairline back to where I was in my mid 30s when my scalp was not showing through.
Dr Rogers recommended 2000 grafts by strip method and I booked back in October for end of January this year.
I'm nervous about it as I worry that I might end up worse off by shockloss etc and scarring but everytime I get a haircut I'm reminded how my scalp is showing through.
I've decided the strip scar should not be an issue as I never want to have a haircut closer than a no.4 . I'm under the impression there will be no visible scarring in the recipient area due to the micro size of the surgery.
I haven't shared my decision with anyone who knows me - I wish I could have done but I'm 100% certain they would have told me "don't be stupid, you look fine as you are and it's just natural as you get older" and I guess thats what i'd say to a good friend too.
Doing this in isolation is a bit scary but I'm sure I'm in good hands and hope I won't regret my decision.
I'm also hoping that having the surgery done on a Friday and returning to work 9 days later on the Monday will be sufficient so that no one will notice which is another concern.
I do feel vulnerable in placing faith in one person on how I'm going to look in the future - it feels risky but how much more homework should I do if any prior to surgery in 3 weeks?
Thanks for any helpful comments.