The main benefit for me was psychological. I had the transplant when I was 55 and was unhappy with the way I looked with a receding hairline. I debated back and forth for years to get the procedure. I’ve always fancied myself as “spiritual”; and that anything purely cosmetic seemed superficial. Also, I was afraid that if I got a transplant, I’d look at my new hairline and think it was not really mine, that I was a fake. I spent several years thinking about the procedure and researching the companies in the Midwest who perform it. I met with Darren Andrews and Dr. Waesche, both of whom impressed me greatly. I had never spent this kind of money on something that clearly was not necessary for my existence. I told myself that a more youthful look would help me in the dating market, but that was just giving myself a logical-sounding reason to do what my heart wanted to do. It’s been more than a year now, and I can tell you that none of my fears came to pass. On the contrary, I feel great about my new hairline. And I’m embarrassed to admit that what men say about getting a transplant is true, at least for me: It really does boost my confidence. This was yet another experience that’s teaching me to go after my heart’s desire.