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  1. Surgical Hair Restoration

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    2. Hair Restoration Questions and Answers

      Here individuals can seek and provide information related to hair restoration. It serves as a space for people to ask specific questions about hair restoration procedures, techniques, costs, and results. Members can share their hair restoration experiences, offer advice, and engage in discussions about various aspects of hair restoration. The forum aims to provide a supportive and informative environment where individuals can find answers to their hair restoration inquiries and gain insights from others who have undergone similar experiences.

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    3. Hair Transplant Reviews

      Share reviews, feedback, and personal experiences regarding their hair transplant procedures. This forum provides a space for people to discuss the outcomes, satisfaction levels, and overall effectiveness of different hair transplant techniques, clinics, and surgeons. Members can share their before and after photos, offer recommendations, and engage in conversations about the hair transplant results they have achieved. It serves as a valuable source for those considering a hair transplant, allowing them to gain insights from real-life experiences and make informed decisions based on the feedback provided by others.

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    4. Results Posted by Leading Hair Restoration Clinics

      Surgeons recommended on the Hair Transplant Network should post your hair transplant photos here.

      A compilation of hair transplant results showcased by reputable hair restoration clinics. Read and discuss before and after photos of actual patients who have undergone hair transplant procedures. It allows users to assess the quality and effectiveness of different clinics and the results they have achieved. By presenting tangible evidence, this collection helps individuals make informed decisions about their hair restoration journey by observing the successful transformations accomplished by leading hair transplant clinics.

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    5. Beard Transplant

      Post and discuss options and results of beard transplants

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    6. Open Hair Loss Topics

      Post your own new topic of discussion here.

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    7. Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)

      SMP involves tattooing tiny pigment dots on the scalp to mimic the appearance of hair follicles, creating the illusion of a closely-shaved or buzzed hairstyle. Members of this forum can engage in conversations about SMP procedures, share their personal experiences, exchange tips and recommendations, and seek advice from others who have undergone SMP. It serves as a supportive community for those interested in scalp micropigmentation, providing valuable insights and information about this non-surgical hair restoration option.

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    8. Support Group - Discuss personal issues due to Hair Loss

      Interact with hair loss sufferers by sharing your hair loss experience and how it has impacted you. Relate to others on a personal level and offer and receive helpful support

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  2. Non Surgical Treatments for Baldness

    1. Hair Loss Drugs

      Share your opinions and experiences regarding drugs like Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil and others.

       

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    2. Shampoos, sprays, and concealers

      Share your opinions and experiences about various shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays and concealers.

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    3. Hair Systems

      Share your opinions and experiences with hair systems.

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    4. Herbal hair loss remedies

      Post your own experiences with, suggestions, or comments about herbal remedies for baldness.

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    5. Future Medical treatments

      Discuss future possible treatments for hair loss like new drugs, gene therapy, hair follicle cloning, etc.

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  3. Issues Not Related To Hair Loss

    1. Cosmetic Surgery Not Hair Loss Related

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    2. Physical Fitness Issues

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    3. Off-Topic Posts

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    • Fox243
      26m -seek advice and graft estimate

      By Fox243 · Posted

      Probably 6k-7k. For any NW5 or above, it's always the holy trinity: Zarev, Pittella, and Sethi.
    • Polorolo123
      26m -seek advice and graft estimate

      By Polorolo123 · Posted

      Hi All I’ve been reading through the forum a while now and finally made an account ha. So I’ve hit that point where I want to pull the trigger on getting a hair transplant as it’s reached that okay I think it’s time point. i have been following the journey of a lot of your guys cases! Some are just wow. You’d never have thought it was possible.   I was on fin but ultimately got sides. Idk if it was in my head but it was fine a few months then boom. Bad moods, feeling down and borderline depressed among the other side effects.  Which sucks!  Now use minoxidil however.    I understand that given the circumstance I will likely need more than one procedure and have to go again at some point in the future.  I do feel I have realistic expectation on what I want, a conservative hairline and I’m okay with using fibers to enhance the look.    I currently use fibers which ultimately have been a life saver for me however fibers don’t give you a hairline!    I wondered if anyone could give a rough graft estimate? I know it’s all guess work but I’m curious. And any particular surgeons you’d consult with if you were in my place?    I’ve added pics some in harsher lighting for a more transparent view on the current situation.     
    • FormerFutureKrillin
      Dr. Bisanga - Repair Stage I (Removal)

      By FormerFutureKrillin · Posted

      I don’t want this thread to derail into dwelling on the first surgery, but this is a fair question and I will say I was unhappy with more than just the lack of density behind the hairline and in my opinion the issues could not be solved just by adding more grafts behind the hairline (as much as I wish that were the case!). In addition to the issues I noted in my 12 month update in my prior surgery thread, I would say the main problems were: (a) the hairline was too low (it was on my forehead brow wrinkle/muscle - take a look at the photo in my first thread with the surgical lines to see this), (b) there were too many multi grafts in the hairline and since the hairline was too low the only option was to remove them and (c) there were misangled grafts that needed to be removed.
    • tacale
      FUE-FUT Combo. Am I a good candidate?

      By tacale · Posted

      Hi All,  I did a FUE operation with Dr Saifi 2 years ago for 2400 grafts. I was a NW5 if not 6 so I knew going in the 2400 wouldn't solve everything and I would need more operations in the future. Interestingly Dr Saifi told me he would leave a strip on the back of my head in case I ever wanted to do FUT in the future.  I forgot about it and thought I would just do FUE again as I have been researching transplants this year. Until I came across the theory recently, that a way to maximize lifetime grafts is to do a FUT-FUE combo. FUT first and FUE second.  But in my case, if the Doctor left a strip, I hope it will work the same if I do the FUT second, after the FUE I already did, from the strip the doctor left hence maximizing lifetime grafts.  Is this a good idea? My worry is also if my donor has deteriorated over time that this might not be feasible.  Below is the picture of my donor area, with the strip, hopefully visible, I'm guessing the more dense bit across the middle. Is this a good idea? Can I get a few thousand grafts out of this and will the above hair be able to cover the scar? Regards
    • asterix0
      Resul Yaman - 4550 Grafts, Sep18/2023

      By asterix0 · Posted

      Don't take the recommended list here as gospel. The lines are blurred when you think the information here is 100% only for the patient's (you or me or anyone) best interests. All you can do is be thankful other members had the guts to post their subpar results here, a subpar result is 10x more valuable than a good one. Even a hair mill can produce a great result from time to time.  

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