Advanced Medical Hair Institute - Las Vegas

In situations like yours, I would refer to a Dermatologist for a scalp biopsy to know for sure. Alopecia aerate is managed medically & will almost always fail to grow hair with a transplant. It is an autoimmune disorder where AGA is genetic & response well to transplant.

Typically, a Dermatologist with a scalp biopsy is what I would trust. After all, skin is an organ all to itself & a dermatologist is a specialist in skin (of which hair is an appendage of skin.) There is the possibility of a patient having both at the same time, however, with my patience, I explain that TE
(telogen effluvium) will typically resolve over time, but AGA (androgenic alopecia) usually worsens with time, as it is a progressive disease. The dermatologist will assist the patient on treatment of both.

My patients are not encouraged to use scar creams, but I have no problem if it is utilized once the incision is healed in 3 or 4 weeks. I would encourage applying horizontally if placing on an FUT (linear scar) to avoid potential stretch back if applying vertically. If FUE scars, it should not make a difference how the scar cream is applied.

One of the most difficult parts of hair restoration procedures is waiting for a satisfactory growth to finally occur. The comparison of "watching grass grow" is similar. My patients are no different & the result at 8 months is disappointing to most patients. I use a magnification scope to reassure my patients. With a 50 power lens, I can show my patients what is similar to a garden just starting to grow with the little seedings barely at the surface. It's similar with a great number of the hair follicles.
I ask my patients not to worry & realize that it takes more time to improve.
Typically, the vast number of patients are feeling much happier at 12 months. Your pictures are about where most patients are at 8 months growth.

Hi shanug92, thank you for your question. There is no way to determine the level of hair loss you will have in the years to come, so ultimately this decision is up to you. Since Finasteride isn't an option for you, when used properly Low Level Laser Therapy can help the native hair from falling out sooner. Ultimately, if your receding hairline is troubling you then you should proceed to have the hairline rebuilt knowing that in the future you may need to have additional work done.