26m Would Like Hairline Work

CellTell

I am a 26m and my hairline is slightly uneven and receded. The recession I do have though does not fit my facial shape as I have somewhat of a longer type face and the temporal recession exaggerates that look. Right now you can sort of see a V type shape when my hair is combed back. I do not expect to get a totally straight hairline, but widen that v so that it covers more area of my temples and from a profile shot not look so receded. I will say looking back at pictures from when I was 10-12, there was always some recession there...just not as much. I am posting with a crappy camera so the quality isn�t that great but you can get an idea of what I am talking about.

My dad had pretty much the same high hairline at 25 that he does now. His dad had hair loss mostly in his late 50's-60s. Up until 50 though he was pretty much a George H.W. Bush type hair type. On my moms side there is no MPB but my grandfather has thinning which is probably to blame from the different medications he�s taking.

I've studied a lot on this and have spent the good part of 2 years doing research on the internet etc always following new developments such as BHT and the long awaited and still waiting HM. Currently I take propecia every day as I have for a year and use nizoral once in a while.

CellTell

The pics taken are with my hair damp...dont know if that makes a difference

Bradley

anytime you use the word "slightly" to describe your balding...its not time for a HT. Especially at age 26 IMO.

FITLocks

CellTell,

Your hair loss at this time can be described as minimal, therefore anything that is done surgically might be considered aggressive. That does not mean it cannot be done. I do not know. Can you post more photos so we all can get a clearer view of your situation?

Have you thought about doing an in-person consult?

CellTell

I'll post more photos later tonight. I call it slightly because I do not know how else to describe it. In terms of cosmetic procedures had this been done the results would be that much more dramatic than any other thing. Slight may not be the word to use, but bottom line is that I think a small procedure with a limited number of grafts used (less than 500) would benefit me. (Based on measurements and probable density including hair/skin characteristics.)

I would not call what I am looking to do aggressive because through my research I've come across Dr's who were more than willing to cut strips from the back of my head and use density placement that would be sufficient for areas 2 to 3 times the size of areas marked. Also, these dr's were also looking to lower my hairline and completely close the temple angles which would give me the hairline of a non balding person.

I would love to go in for an in person consult. But I have some concerns about that which make it hard. I just started a new job and enrolled in school with a full time load for my masters. Time I have to take off is very limited and what time I do have is better saved if I do go ahead and have a procedure. Also, some Doctors have been known to turn down patients on the basis of their age which would be a major waste after spending hotel/travel expenses just to make it for a consult. I am somewhat picky about who I would trust to do such work and many of the well respected doctors with great reputations, such as Dr Cole and his team, operate quite a distance from me