Dr Lam's Hair Restoration Forum

Hey Dr. Lam. I am a 26 year old male with a good amount of hair thinning. My hair is fairly long (approximately 5-6 inches) and I style it to conceal my hair loss. Central density is significantly lacking at this point. (a) Would I have to cut my hair shorter to do hair transplantation? (b) Can I wear a hat after the procedure during the day? and (c) Given my age and the brief description of my issue that I gave you, what would you recommend? Thanks.

I am a 26 year old male with a good amount of hair thinning. My hair is fairly long (approximately 5-6 inches) and I style it to conceal my hair loss. Central density is significantly lacking at this point. (a) Would I have to cut my hair shorter to do hair transplantation? NO LONGER THE BETTER TO COVER UP ANY SCABS AND THE INCISION DURING THE HEALING PHASE. (b) Can I wear a hat after the procedure during the day? YES, YOU CAN DO THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROCEDURE. and (c) Given my age and the brief description of my issue that I gave you, what would you recommend? HONESTLY, I RARELY OPERATE ON 26 YEAR OLDS DUE TO THE RISK OF LOSING MORE HAIR AND RUNNING OUT OF HAIR LEAVING YOU WITH AN UNNATURAL RESULT. I HAVE DONE 2 CASES YOUR AGE THIS YEAR BUT I HAD TO FOLLOW A LOT OF STRICT GUIDELINES IN TERMS OF RATIO OF LOST HAIR TO AVAILABLE DONOR AND PROJECTING FURTHER LOSS. IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT, WATCH THIS VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RExLTUFppBg