Physical risks other than chemicals...

[Nostab2]

So aside from the many discussions on how chemicals in glues, tapes, plastics and protectors are no good...what other physical problems could arise long term from wearing? I know that the actual system is a separate entity from your body, but could having this light weight item on your head 24/7 do anything else negative? Pressure? Blocking sunlight? Cutting off circulation? Damage to bone? Ect...

What other risks are here besides the chemicals we have already discussed? Also aside from skin reactions from adhesives.

 

[TooBad]

So aside from the many discussions on how chemicals in glues, tapes, plastics and protectors are no good...what other physical problems could arise long term from wearing? I know that the actual system is a separate entity from your body, but could having this light weight item on your head 24/7 do anything else negative? Pressure? Blocking sunlight? Cutting off circulation? Damage to bone? Ect...

What other risks are here besides the chemicals we have already discussed? Also aside from skin reactions from adhesives.

With a poly system, the base alone is an endocrine disrupter..

Otherwise, no more harm from being covered.

 

[Nostab2]

With a poly system, the base alone is an endocrine disrupter..

Otherwise, no more harm from being covered.

I was more referring to the physical aspect, like pressure causing circulation issues or the systems pressure on the scalp. A foreign body being present all the time.

 

[TooBad]

I was more referring to the physical aspect, like pressure causing circulation issues or the systems pressure on the scalp. A foreign body being present all the time.

I know... That's why I said "otherwise no, from being covered"

Our rear ends are covered nearly 24/7

 

[whatintheworld]

So aside from the many discussions on how chemicals in glues, tapes, plastics and protectors are no good...what other physical problems could arise long term from wearing? I know that the actual system is a separate entity from your body, but could having this light weight item on your head 24/7 do anything else negative? Pressure? Blocking sunlight? Cutting off circulation? Damage to bone? Ect...

What other risks are here besides the chemicals we have already discussed? Also aside from skin reactions from adhesives.

It is hard to say, but I would certainly find it irritating as my skin is quite sensitive. I would probably develop some dermatological condition from the irritation.

It just seems like so much hassle, it is hard for me to understand why someone would choose to wear especially considering how far FUE transplants have come.

 

[TooBad]

It is hard to say, but I would certainly find it irritating as my skin is quite sensitive. I would probably develop some dermatological condition from the irritation.

It just seems like so much hassle, it is hard for me to understand why someone would choose to wear especially considering how far FUE transplants have come.

It is a pain. I'm jealous of @Nostab2 @Fanjeera @cottonReville ... And anyone else that gets 2 to 4 weeks hold time.
I have to reinstall every 7 days

However, I'll gladly do this over a transplant.

The natural progression of hairloss does not cease because you've had a transplant. You will forever be chasing the fallen hair, with donor hair.. At some point you will no longer have enough donor hair to transplant. You will also never get the density you originally had.
I've seen pictures of men, that spent over 50k throughout the years, and look terrible...

The 2nd reason I prefer a system to transplant.... Is because if you throw in the towel, give up and shave your head.... I'd much rather have an undamaged scalp that does not have a large scar across the back or thousands of circular scars. These polka dots will not tan.... And will stand out like a sore thumb, should you decide to shave your head.

 

[whatintheworld]

It is a pain. I'm jealous of @Nostab2 @Fanjeera @cottonReville ... And anyone else that gets 2 to 4 weeks hold time.
I have to reinstall every 7 days

However, I'll gladly do this over a transplant.

The natural progression of hairloss does not cease because you've had a transplant. You will forever be chasing the fallen hair, with donor hair.. At some point you will no longer have enough donor hair to transplant. You will also never get the density you originally had.
I've seen pictures of men, that spent over 50k throughout the years, and look terrible...

The 2nd reason I prefer a system to transplant.... Is because if you throw in the towel, give up and shave your head.... I'd much rather have an undamaged scalp that does not have a large scar across the back or thousands of circular scars. These polka dots will not tan.... And will stand out like a sore thumb, should you decide to shave your head.

I would recommend you to research at some of the latest results and techniques before coming to that conclusion, as you may be greatly surprised.

 

[TooBad]

I would recommend you to research at some of the latest results and techniques before coming to that conclusion, as you may be greatly surprised.

I certainly have a firm grasp, regarding all aspects of hair transplatation . Being a physician, as I've stated, I interact with many physicians.... a handful that specialize in hair transplants.

What they allude to, with patients, and what they share in the "locker room" are quite different.

Technique cannot address my concerns. You can not add by removal. Taking hair and transplanting it somewhere else is not going to result in an overall density that existed prior to hair loss. Also, you are not stopping the natural progression of hair loss. You can attempt to, by causing a major disruption to hormonal balance through from a use of finasteride. That is a terrible drug. I will never, nor do I recommend anyone take it. It's far from a guarantee, and has devastating, often irreversible consequences.

Reversability It's very important to me. You cannot completely remove the scarring from your scalp, caused by transplantation.

I'm confident I'm making the right decision, for myself. Everyone should do the same, for themselves.

 

[Hair system talk]

It is a pain. I'm jealous of @Nostab2 @Fanjeera @cottonReville ... And anyone else that gets 2 to 4 weeks hold time.
I have to reinstall every 7 days

However, I'll gladly do this over a transplant.

The natural progression of hairloss does not cease because you've had a transplant. You will forever be chasing the fallen hair, with donor hair.. At some point you will no longer have enough donor hair to transplant. You will also never get the density you originally had.
I've seen pictures of men, that spent over 50k throughout the years, and look terrible...

The 2nd reason I prefer a system to transplant.... Is because if you throw in the towel, give up and shave your head.... I'd much rather have an undamaged scalp that does not have a large scar across the back or thousands of circular scars. These polka dots will not tan.... And will stand out like a sore thumb, should you decide to shave your head.

one thing I worry about if I decide to throw in the towel one day is how to deal with a potential tan line or stark contrast in scalp and skin colour due to wearing a system. Would be very embarrassing to be walking around like that.

 

[TooBad]

one thing I worry about if I decide to throw in the towel one day is how to deal with a potential tan line or stark contrast in scalp and skin colour due to wearing a system. Would be very embarrassing to be walking around like that.

A couple of trips, to a tanning salon, and a hat will fix that in fast order.

You could also use a self tanner.

 

[Fanjeera]

Maybe it's a microbiologic risk, when worn 4 weeks? It sometimes itches. Have worn for 6 years though. Nothing has happened.

 

[Fanjeera]

It is a pain. I'm jealous of @Nostab2 @Fanjeera @cottonReville ... And anyone else that gets 2 to 4 weeks hold time.
I have to reinstall every 7 days

However, I'll gladly do this over a transplant.

The natural progression of hairloss does not cease because you've had a transplant. You will forever be chasing the fallen hair, with donor hair.. At some point you will no longer have enough donor hair to transplant. You will also never get the density you originally had.
I've seen pictures of men, that spent over 50k throughout the years, and look terrible...

The 2nd reason I prefer a system to transplant.... Is because if you throw in the towel, give up and shave your head.... I'd much rather have an undamaged scalp that does not have a large scar across the back or thousands of circular scars. These polka dots will not tan.... And will stand out like a sore thumb, should you decide to shave your head.

Polka dots?

 

[Fanjeera]

I certainly have a firm grasp, regarding all aspects of hair transplatation . Being a physician, as I've stated, I interact with many physicians.... a handful that specialize in hair transplants.

What they allude to, with patients, and what they share in the "locker room" are quite different.

Technique cannot address my concerns. You can not add by removal. Taking hair and transplanting it somewhere else is not going to result in an overall density that existed prior to hair loss. Also, you are not stopping the natural progression of hair loss. You can attempt to, by causing a major disruption to hormonal balance through from a use of finasteride. That is a terrible drug. I will never, nor do I recommend anyone take it. It's far from a guarantee, and has devastating, often irreversible consequences.

Reversability It's very important to me. You cannot completely remove the scarring from your scalp, caused by transplantation.

I'm confident I'm making the right decision, for myself. Everyone should do the same, for themselves.

But why would you need so much density anyway? What % density is max with hair transplant? Having a non-receding hairline framing your face is actually all you need, no?

 

[whatintheworld]

But why would you need so much density anyway? What % density is max with hair transplant? Having a non-receding hairline framing your face is actually all you need, no?

Bingo. People don't understand how little people think about hairloss, especially as you go into your 30s and on. It is a very binary categorization, bald or not. It isn't like, that guy has 9.5/10 hair, that guy 7.5/10, etc. Nobody thinks like this.

As long as you have some decent frame to your face in the front, you are fine. Everything else is for your own personal comfort level about how you feel about yourself.

 

[whatintheworld]

I certainly have a firm grasp, regarding all aspects of hair transplatation . Being a physician, as I've stated, I interact with many physicians.... a handful that specialize in hair transplants.

What they allude to, with patients, and what they share in the "locker room" are quite different.

Technique cannot address my concerns. You can not add by removal. Taking hair and transplanting it somewhere else is not going to result in an overall density that existed prior to hair loss. Also, you are not stopping the natural progression of hair loss. You can attempt to, by causing a major disruption to hormonal balance through from a use of finasteride. That is a terrible drug. I will never, nor do I recommend anyone take it. It's far from a guarantee, and has devastating, often irreversible consequences.

Reversability It's very important to me. You cannot completely remove the scarring from your scalp, caused by transplantation.

I'm confident I'm making the right decision, for myself. Everyone should do the same, for themselves.

To be fair, if you live in the US, you are not communicating with the right physicians, as all the best FUE doctors are outside the US.

But I understand your trepidation about finasteride, certainly that is a personal decision that should not be taken lightly.

 

[Nostab2]

It is a pain. I'm jealous of @Nostab2 @Fanjeera @cottonReville ... And anyone else that gets 2 to 4 weeks hold time.
I have to reinstall every 7 days

However, I'll gladly do this over a transplant.

The natural progression of hairloss does not cease because you've had a transplant. You will forever be chasing the fallen hair, with donor hair.. At some point you will no longer have enough donor hair to transplant. You will also never get the density you originally had.
I've seen pictures of men, that spent over 50k throughout the years, and look terrible...

The 2nd reason I prefer a system to transplant.... Is because if you throw in the towel, give up and shave your head.... I'd much rather have an undamaged scalp that does not have a large scar across the back or thousands of circular scars. These polka dots will not tan.... And will stand out like a sore thumb, should you decide to shave your head.

Don't worry, it's still a pain in the *** every 3 weeks

 

[Hair system talk]

Bingo. People don't understand how little people think about hairloss, especially as you go into your 30s and on. It is a very binary categorization, bald or not. It isn't like, that guy has 9.5/10 hair, that guy 7.5/10, etc. Nobody thinks like this.

As long as you have some decent frame to your face in the front, you are fine. Everything else is for your own personal comfort level about how you feel about yourself.

Can get scalp micro pigmentation if you just want to frame your face. Makes a big difference

 

[TooBad]

Can get scalp micro pigmentation if you just want to frame your face. Makes a big difference

I'm not a fan of tattooing your head. It's great if you're filling in diffuse areas. However if you continue to lose hair or shave your head and have micro pigmentation it looks absolutely terrible. It's as convincing as rubbing shoe Polish on your scalp.

 

[mrdavies]

I would recommend you to research at some of the latest results and techniques before coming to that conclusion, as you may be greatly surprised.

Agreed, people 10 years on still look amazing, and if you do the research the techniques are so much better these days. If you do the research go to a top doctor then results should be great and last a lifetime, nothing beats a good hair transplant. That said here I am wearing lol.

 

[cottonReville]

I know a lot of guys whose heads caved in after only a few months of wearing. It's rare but it happens. Even a light density swiss-lace unit is highly taxing on the skull.

Don't you ever watch cable news? The topic's brought up quite frequently. Get hip.