If u finally realized u are thinning heavily, how much time would u give yourself minimum to try out the conventional treatments of finasteride, minoxidil and nizoral before u would even book a date with the surgeon?
Out of the inquiries I made, the surgeons tend to recommend at least 6 months on Finasteride.
Your age could be a factor as well. For long term prospects, it is better to have stabilised before the procedure.