My hair loss is on my crown. Most of the time I cannot see it, but I really hate how it looks at the barbers or in photographs. I wear a hat all the time. I have been taking fin for years and it has stabalised. I am now considering a transplant.
I have had two consulations with the same doctor over two years and I am procrastinating on pulling the trigger. I have fear around the recovery period and how it will disrupt my life, and also around being disappointed with the results. The doctor and clinic seem completely legit. I just have anxiety around the whole thing. My questions:
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Should I consider 6-12 months of oral minoxidil before considering surgery? I am not against getting some beard gains as a bonus. Am I just delaying the transplant by doing this? If I get decent results I could avoid the procedure, but I’m not wild about getting stuck on another medication permanently.
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I spoke with the doctor about “strengthening” my hairline as well as fixing my crown. My hairline is actually quite good for a man my age. I cringe when I see my crown, but I don’t mind how my hairline looks. Sure it could be thicker, but I’m adding a recovery area, using more donor hair, and “fixing” something that isn’t really a problem. But I don’t plan on getting another transplant ever, so maybe I should go all-in.