Hi Stamos,

I am sure J will confirm this and reply when he has a min. Stopping Minox 4 months after starting it will have most likely played a role in a staggered growth spell. You will have possibly experienced a shed since stopping the minox which may not be helping things. Long term this will not be an issue. Patients who stop /start meds during HT's loose some what of a control on the actual HT result. I suggest what ever you are on or doing now stick to it and just continue to ride it out - do not start introducing anything at this stage. Grow well!

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Hi Stamos,

You should expect more growth. 8 months is too soon to expect full growth. One thing you can try is using Rogaine foam just once a day. Apply a normal amount at night before you go to bed. This way you don't have to worry about sweat and it running down your face.

I can check if we have immediate post op pics for graft placement. I think you've achieve nice improvment so far.

Hope you are doing well.

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Stamos,

I think your hair looks great. You probably still have some growth to come and I can personally attest to the fact that growth can be slower in subsequent procedures. Give it a few more months of growth and thickening and I trust you'll see some additional improvement. I hope you'll share your results with us once they reach full maturation.

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Thanks for the comments. I will update it every 2 months.

I will follow your advice, stick to propecia and some T-Gel/revita shampooing. No more experiments.

Please see one year update.

stamos.....Your hair definitely looks thicker at the one year mark! Do you plan on having any more work done?

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Stamos,

Much improved in my opinion. The hairline is not pluggy anymore and you've got some nice density behind it. Are you happy with the result?

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Hi Stamos! Well, the hair looks nice...much, much better.

I think first and foremost, the goal of adding density, while disguising the previous poor work has been accomplished.

With that said, just looking at the photos you have posted, I think one more session to target the part-line from the temple/corner back to give an option to move that part up or keep it the same is in order.

I certainly believe the work done is stand-alone as it is, but now that the immediate goals have been addressed it would be icing on the cake to address that specific area, my opinion of course.

I appreciate your sharing your results Stamos....your hair will continue to soften and mature and you may notice even more density and manageability in the coming months.

As always, let me know if you need anything.

Take Care,
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Thanks for your comments.

bighosedragger, actually I have scheduled the 2nd pass in one week from now, next Monday.

aaron, I am satisfied with the result. As I am near 40 years old, I am not looking for a full hair restoration, just a natural outcome.

the B spot, I know that the result is not final yet, as I have some very short and thin hairs. The problem with the second forthcoming visit is that I have to deal with the crown and the old scar as well and provided my limited donor, I don't think is a good idea to work on the temples. I don't mind look a bit balding.