Saying Farewell

Well, I have officially come to the end of my Bosley adventure.  It was 9 months ago today that I went in for my Bosley procedure, and now I can see the full effect of my hair restoration.

What can I say about my experience? 

First off, I am happy with the results.  There’s no question I have more hair now than I did when I started.  I have a stronger hairline and a thicker, fuller head of hair. 

I’ve found that my hair is wavier than I remember – and this makes the overall pattern of the hair on my head act in a slightly funny way.  Sometimes it doesn’t look as full as I’d like; other times it looks really good.  If my hair were more straight, I might not have these issues.  As it turns out, I’ll probably continue to keep my hair relatively short, as I think it still looks best at a shorter length (and it’s easier to take care of).

 I’m a little concerned about the crown of my head. If I were to go back for a second procedure, I would probably pay some attention to that area – although Dr. Winans (and everyone at Bosley) recommends that clients be in their 40’s – 50’s before they try to restore hair on the crown.  I feel as though I will most likely continue balding there, and sooner or later it might look bad if I have a lot of hair on the rest of my scalp, but not on the crown.

A few people have observed that I still look as though my hair is thinning.  I would have to concede that this is true, and I would probably need a second Bosley procedure to restore my hair to a completely full look.  However, I’m happy with the improvement.  As I say, I don’t think there’s any question that I have a lot more hair than I did.  This is where individual circumstance and personal preference come into play: what is o.k. for you?  What are your personal hair restoration goals?  These are questions you need to ask yourself if you are considering hair restoration. 

At the end of the day, I recommend hair restoration surgery for those who are looking for (what I consider to be) the best available permanent solution for combating hair loss.  You must be able to afford a sizable investment, and you must be willing to spend some time being patient and caring for your head correctly.  However, if you are unhappy with your hair loss and want to change it, you have to weigh the investment of money and a little time vs. a lifetime of permanent hair.

 I’m also curious/interested in the development of hair cloning.  I’m told that this will be available anywhere from 1 to 5 years from now – and while the reality of how this works remains to be seen, I’m optimistic that it will be a radical step forward in the science of hair restoration.

So there it all is, for everyone to see - the ups and downs, the trials and tribulations, and the ultimate results of my Bosley hair restoration procedure.  I will continue to post entries about hair loss and hair restoration; I’ll also eventually get more video on the blog showing my actual procedure.  And, of course, I’m here to answer questions about the hair restoration process, and provide support and feedback for Bosley patients.  I may experiment with other treatments, such as the LaserComb; if so, I’ll be sure to post entries and photos to let you know how it goes.

Thanks for sticking with me so far, and stay tuned for more news and notes from Battle Against Bald, including an introduction to Torrance, a Battle Against Bald reader and our new hair restoration patient blogger.