Honestly most people wouldn't bat an eye if you did let's say, spike up the front of the hair or something. Depending on your overall density you'd still be able to get away with it. I'm around. Norwood 1.5 with ok density, I sometimes spike up my front, or I'll swoop my hair over to one side. No would could tell I have hair loss unless I bend over and my crown is exposed. Feelsbadman.
Fades are a go to, that's what I usually go with. But to each their own.