Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > General Discussions > Off-Topic Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-08-2009, 10:47 AM
KarTek's Avatar
<- Ryuko of Kill La Kill
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bahama/Eno Twp, NC
Posts: 3,258
Anybody had hair transplants?

Hey, I've been losing hair since I was about 17 years old and it's not the attractive kind of pattern baldness, rather it's just thinning on top and the front.

I've heard lots of ads like Bosley and such but I've never really considered this for myself until lately. My concerns are:

1. It's going to be dissapointingly expensive (like dating services) - think $10 grand.

2. If I go check it out, the're going to use presure selling and offer me a deal that I have to take advantage of right then with no time to think about it. (like dating services)

Your thoughts...

__________________
-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-08-2009, 10:59 AM
Chad300tdt's Avatar
Benzless Scoutmaster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Wales, PA
Posts: 4,001
I say try a really short hair cut first and see if you like it. Like Jean Luc Picard's do. My brother is thinning and looks MUCH better with a trim to about 1/8".




EDIT: Another bonus to having the short cut is being able to add your haircuts to your list of DIY.
__________________
Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:03 AM
SwampYankee's Avatar
New England Hick
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 1,501
I recommend the Swampy System. Shave it and send the $10k to me.

It might be different if I had a pattern baldness thing going on but having lost all of it to Alopecia I never gave it much thought. Having an exceptional scalp helps.
__________________

1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:06 AM
KarTek's Avatar
<- Ryuko of Kill La Kill
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bahama/Eno Twp, NC
Posts: 3,258
Yeah, I thought about wearing it really short but I don't have great skull structure so that's pretty much out... I used to cut my own hair. I did a pretty good job of keeping it neatly trimmed but my barber is only $15 including the tip so it just doesn't make sense to do it myself.
__________________
-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:06 AM
Fulcrum525's Avatar
Sing Blue Silver
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 2,117
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post
I say try a really short hair cut first and see if you like it. Like Jean Luc Picard's do. My brother is thinning and looks MUCH better with a trim to about 1/8".




EDIT: Another bonus to having the short cut is being able to add your haircuts to your list of DIY.

BEST RESPONSE IN THE HISTORY OF THE SHOP FORUM
__________________
1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:06 AM
Chad300tdt's Avatar
Benzless Scoutmaster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Wales, PA
Posts: 4,001
You do have a nice scalp Swamp.

I started shaving my head to 1/8" ever since we had kids. It's super convenient. I never have to think about my hair anymore unless it's time for a fresh trim.
__________________
Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:15 AM
Chad300tdt's Avatar
Benzless Scoutmaster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Wales, PA
Posts: 4,001
Quote:
Originally Posted by KarTek View Post
Yeah, I thought about wearing it really short but I don't have great skull structure so that's pretty much out... I used to cut my own hair. I did a pretty good job of keeping it neatly trimmed but my barber is only $15 including the tip so it just doesn't make sense to do it myself.
I just checked out your pics again to see your skull structure. I think you might just think you'd look bad because you aren't used to seeing yourself that way. Your head appears to be shaped nicely from the pics I saw.

I thought my head was shaped poorly for a shave, but after seeing it in the mirror for a few days, I think it's fine now.

Are you picturing this?
__________________
Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:17 AM
732002's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 488
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post
You do have a nice scalp Swamp.

I started shaving my head to 1/8" ever since we had kids. It's super convenient. I never have to think about my hair anymore unless it's time for a fresh trim.
Yes! DIY 1/8" no cost and convenient.
Even if I could grow hair I would not go back.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:35 AM
Fulcrum525's Avatar
Sing Blue Silver
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 2,117
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post

Are you picturing this?
Now now, play nice, there are other options as well such as the half cut.

__________________
1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:41 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 25
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post
I just checked out your pics again to see your skull structure.
If your previous post was appointed the *best* response in the annals of MBshop history.....I hereby declare this to be the worst.



so you've effectively offset your awesomeness.


Chad - please stay away from my skull structure, okay?
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:46 AM
The Clk Man's Avatar
Saved By Grace
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Heaven Bound
Posts: 123
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post
I say try a really short hair cut first and see if you like it. Like Jean Luc Picard's do. My brother is thinning and looks MUCH better with a trim to about 1/8".




EDIT: Another bonus to having the short cut is being able to add your haircuts to your list of DIY.
Me thinks someone has been watching too many Star Trek reruns.
__________________
For the Saved, this world is the worst it will ever get.
For the unSaved, this world is the best it will ever get.

Clk's Ebay Stuff BUY SOMETHING NOW!!!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 07-08-2009, 11:47 AM
t walgamuth's Avatar
dieselarchitect
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Posts: 38,613
NO, but I could use some permanent hair removal!
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 07-08-2009, 12:16 PM
aklim's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Location: Greenfield WI, USA
Posts: 8,514
Quote:
Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
NO, but I could use some permanent hair removal!
So could I. Around the other head, that is.
__________________
01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 07-08-2009, 12:27 PM
Chad300tdt's Avatar
Benzless Scoutmaster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: North Wales, PA
Posts: 4,001
Quote:
Originally Posted by aklim View Post
So could I. Around the other head, that is.
Trimming the shrubs makes the tree appear taller.
__________________
Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 07-08-2009, 12:33 PM
aklim's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Location: Greenfield WI, USA
Posts: 8,514
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad300tdt View Post
Trimming the shrubs makes the tree appear taller.
For now, I have to shave. I wish I could have lasers fix it so it is permanent.

__________________
01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page