Mark: Looking back, marching forward

Raising a little toddler is a special experience. It’s amazing how a little girl can manipulate her dad so early on. When I brush my daughter’s hair she allows me by standing still provided that she gets to brush my hair afterwards. It’s nice that I actually have hair for her to brush. Looking at photos over a year ago (attached) one can clearly see that I was thinning significantly. I don’t think a brush would have been effective on my balding scalp! This procedure has really enabled me to get fullness back that I’ve been lacking for years. In fact, my scalp used to get burnt when I would run outside. Now it’s noticeably better as there is considerably more coverage.

I’ll visit my surgeon in the next month or two for a final evaluation. He indicated that by middle August – a full year after my procedure the results would be visible and optimized. I’d have to agree that things look much better. Is it a full head of hair? No. But in my initial consultation I was told what was realistic (based upon the balding area and the available donor sites). Like everything results may vary. My attitude in life is that something is better than nothing and I’m very pleased to have visibly more hair in front.  It makes me feel better about myself. I feel younger (especially when I’m with other Dads 15 years younger) and I suppose my outlook is brighter.

If there is added density as the hair shafts widen it will only make the end result better so I’ll view that as the gravy : )

- Mark B. has a brighter outlook since his Bosley hair procedure. He lives in Chicago, IL.