I Have No Hair Loss, But I Want a Forelock Transplanted to Frame My Face

I would like to first say how much I appreciate your site here and how valuable a resource it is.

I am now 24 and have been fortunate to not have any experience with any extensive hair loss. It is not in my families history but I do take avodart at 2.5 mg just in case that I inherited the genes my uncle on my father’s side has. Strangely he (my uncle) has almost completely lost all the hair on the top of his head while my father has almost retained his preadolescence hair. They are both about the same age and well into their 60s. Anyways, I am seeking advice about something I would like to do about getting a forelock. I know this sounds strange but I am really into the look and being of the theatrical I would like to go into acting and I think a slight forelock at the front middle would frame my face nicely. Having some experience with photoshop I think I have a pretty good idea about how this would turn out. I think the look suits me (much as it does other actors such as Colin Farrel, but would not want mine to be so blunt). I would not mind sending you pictures of the befores and afters I have done.

I know it is risky even with medication but I am absolutely certain that I would like to have the procedure. Thank you for your time and feel free to get back to me at your convenience.

First of all, if you do not have hair loss, I would highly advise you reconsider taking Avodart (dutasteride) 2.5mg. I can’t see how your doctor could’ve possibly prescribed this to you! Not only can it affect your sperm production and the long term effects in young men are not well established, but as far as I’m aware, the dosage that has been commonly used (off-label) for treating hair loss is 0.5mg — so you’re taking 5x the dosage and you’re not even losing hair, I’m worried that you’re going to end up getting yourself in a corner. It is simply not a medication that has been FDA approved for treating hair loss despite the fact people do take it off-label.

If you are considering a hair transplant to your forelock you should start off by seeing a good hair transplant surgeon that you trust. If you are not balding and want a strong forelock (not a widow’s peak?), then it is pure cosmetic surgery, which is something that we do. I really cannot advise you on what you are doing or what my opinion is on your goal, because I really don’t know if you have realistic expectations and/or goals. These are things that need to be done during an office visit.