I never took Propecia regularly until 32 due to financial reasons. If I could go back, I'd definitely take Propecia and Rogaine to keep my hair and find the cash!

I never dreamed I'd get a hair transplant. I always imagine "plugs" or just bad hair transplants that are 100% obvious. I think that's because that's all people see. They don't know when they see a good or normal transplant because they can look so natural now - for the right candidate. I decided to do this because, I think I'm a good candidate. I am not bald, just balding. It I was much balder, I might not have done this. I think 3,500 grafts will make a dramatic difference if it all goes right. If I could have my hairline from 5-6 years ago, I'd be happy. * After having had the surgery, if my results are good but in the future I need another surgery to shore everything up, I would do so based on my experience so far - THE DOCTOR YOU CHOOSE IS KEY! (yes I was shouting).

Balding has definitely affected my life. I use to be much more confident. There's nothing like looking in the mirror and being reminded every single day. At least women with small breasts can wear a padded / water bra - NO WAY am I ever going to wear a wig or "hair system" = way more obvious.

After a lot of research I found Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich in Bangkok. Since it's in Bangkok it cost at least 1/3rd less or perhaps even cheaper minimum and the accommodations were definitely cheaper than if I did it at home in the US or here in Oz where I live. I didn't chose Dr. Path for cost though...I could have afforded a more expensive Doctor. I chose him based on feedback and I figured now was also a good time because a) I have enough hair to cover most of the surgery area ) b) I work from home 3-4 days a week and can avoid some major face to face contact for a few weeks. It seemed in all the photos and journals the first 3 weeks is the worst in terms of the post surgery look.

It'll take 7-9 months to see the change and a 12-14 months for the total result but now I have something to look forward to.... that and losing some weight! 

UPDATE: I am past the 10 month mark and 100% happy. Do I have a super thick head of hair? No. Does my hair look much, much better. Yes.  I don't think anyone would look at me and think, "he's going bald." Now I just have a mature receding hairline appropriate for a man my age. Dr. Path was EXCELLENT with his scar work. Try and find the scar in my 10 month pictures where I have it cut short.

Like most guys on here, hair loss took over my life for many years, confidence was gone and I lived under a hat due to how I felt about myself. I know a lot of people out there think it's vanity but it's not, well not for me. It was purely a confidence issue and I felt totally insecure in every part of my life because of it.

And then one fine day, I decided that I'm not going to live like this for the rest of my life and with the support of my family, decided to take the plunge. It was then that I started researching extensively about HT on the Internet. I came across this wonderful website... this wonderful HT network ( The Brotherhood of Baldies ha ha ) . I owe a lot of my research to this network. I learnt what HTs are all about, discovered the difference between a good HT and a bad HT and was introduced to the wonderful panel of recommended physicians and their state of the art work.

Being a resident of India, Dr. Pathuri Madhu was an automatic choice for me. The fact that he was recommended among some of the world's best surgeons by this network was very reassuring for me. I researched his work, spoke to his fellow patients and realized that his work indeed is world class. So, in July 2011 - I took the plunge.

At the time of typing this profile, I'm not sure if my HT will go on to succeed or fail in the future. But atleast I am glad that I tried to do something about my baldness rather than crib, cry and regret about it all the time.

1mg Propecia

3876 grafts by Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich (15/02/11):

Total 8446 hairs.

By my early 40s, I guess I was a bit more concerned about ageing and the appearance of ageing and thought I shoud do something about my hair loss. I did a little bit of research and read really good things about the Farjo clinic literally on my doorstep in Manchester. I arranged a consultation, was happy with it and proceeded with a FUT procedure in early 2012.

So, I returned to see Dr. Arocha about one year later.  He not only remembered me, he kept all of his promises, and I was able to have the hair restoration surgery on 9-1-2011.  His staff was excellent, attentive, and always polite.  I have had a great experience with Dr. Arocha, and the only discomfort I experienced from the entire procedure was just during the first couple of days directly after the surgery, and that was only from my donor area.  

I highly recommend Dr. Arocha.  He is an artist, a man who keeps his word, and someone I completely trust.  I am truly grateful to Dr. Arocha for his integrity, and mainly for just caring.

Thank you!

I am born with a naturally high forehead, it's inside my dad GENE's~! So i believes it's genetics disorder, as all my MALE cousins are suffering the same fate as me. I lived with it for 27 years before i decided to go ahead with a "CHANGE"

My naturally high forehead have been giving me lots and lots of negative comments.. Comments such as "Your hair look like my dad's" "My hairless boyfriend" "You studied so much till you lost all your hair??". I remember once, at hospital while visiting my godpa, there was this uncle who was totally bald, he looked at me and told me "How old are you now? you will look like me in 2 years time.." I felt so insulted.. I am only 27 years old and a 60 years old uncle told me this.. Not only this incident, i got mocked at work by my colleagues, always make fun of my high forehead.. N since young i was being mocked @ for my high forehead..

I realised whenever people talk to me, the 1st place they will look at, will definately be my forehead... sigh.. Hair Loss make me lose my self-confidence N became very introvert.. N worst of all, when you have such high forehead people always look at you with ONE KIND OF pervertic look.. sighs.. ! I came up with a QUOTE.. Ugly people get ugly treatment, normal people get normal treatment and good people get good treatment.. Originated from me :( Things get so bad and i know i need to do something about it.. wearing a wig willn't help me to gain back my self-confidence, so i decided to take the plunge of HT.. Imaging people cutting up your head? Eeeeeks! But for the sake of a better future.. I'm IN..