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From the album: HT 1 - June, 2006
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From the album: HT 1 - June, 2006
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From the album: HT 1 - June, 2006
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Hairthere, found some pics from the original HT. They were on an old thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/143360-4-months-spirall.html either way, I spoke w the Dr and we agreed to raise the grafts to somewhere between 2k-2500. Thanks for the advice/help.
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3k seems like a lot given the amount of native hair that I still have. Ive seen a lot of guys on this site, at much higher NW levels than I am, go in for procedures of 3k, and come out with about the same amount density that I have now. I figured adding about 2000 should make a solid difference, but I could be wrong.
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thanks for the advice. Ill talk to the doc about going further back toward the middle/vertex. I agree that more would be better. However, there are some limiting factors, money definitely being one of em. The doc felt confident that I would achieve good density from a smaller number. I had originally thought it would be around 2000. Ill see what he says next time we speak.
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thanks for the reply. are you suggesting 3000 grafts for the entire head, or just the front third? Between the 2 procedures, I would have about 2300 grafts in the front third alone. Combined with my exisitng hair would give me pretty good density. The plan would be to do the crown a few years down the line (depending on how I progress). As of now I cant find any pre-op pics. They were all on my old comp and I cant find them.
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Hey all, Thinking about getting my 2nd procedure done sometime this year. I have diffuse thinning, and it seems to be more prevalent towards the front. My goal now would be to do the front 1/3, saving the crown for a future procedure. I am currently 29. My 1st HT was in 2006. About 800 grafts in the hairline. I am currently on rogaine and proscar. I wanted to get your opinions on whether or not I should go forward with this. I already had a consultation with Dr. Siporin, who is recommended by this board. He suggested 1500 grafts in the front third/hairline/temples. This is a big decision and any help/advice that I can get will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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thanks for the reply. had a good consult w Dr. Siporin. Really nice guy, and pretty highly regarded on this forum. Wants to do 1500 grafts into the front third, as well as reinforce/refine the hairline from my first procedure. Want to know what you guys think of this. I will try to post some pics tomorrow.
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Sup fellas, So a little intro before I get into my questions... I have been away from this forum the past few years. I got my first HT in 2006. About 900 or so grafts in the hairline. Now Im looking into getting my 2nd one sometime this year. The plan is to reinforce the hairline and cover the front third/half. My hair loss can best be described as diffuse thinning. I still have hair throughout my head, but it is very thin. Im on finas/rogaine. -Can anyone suggest some good dr's out in LA? I actually have a consult with Dr Siporin today. I will let you all know how that goes. -I live next to an LA Center for Hair Restoration. The name of the person is Richard Ochs. Has anyone heard/can recommend him? I havent been for a consult yet, but will set one up soon. look forward to any advice and help that you all can provide. this forum was great to me first time around. Looking forward to it helping me again.
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2nd question... i know it has been beaten to death, but i my doc told me taking it EOD was not a strong enough dose. im going to start at Every Other Day dose. How long should i wait before determining if its working, or if i should increase to 1/4 pill Every Day??
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thanks all for the replys... i was really taken aback by how small they were, but from your responses, that seems about right... if i did switch em to name brand, i would just pay for them straight up. i just wanted to see if it was worth it or not, cuzz i know the pharmacist is going to tell me they are the exact same thing (thinking its for prostrate and not hair). i rec'd 30 pills of generic version- that comes out to a 4 month supply for only $5
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finally took the plunge and got a prescription from my HT doc. asked for proscar to save money... when i got it filled i noticed 2 things.. 1. The pills are incredibly small. i cant see how splitting them into quarters will work. I attached a pic for reference. are they normally this size?? 2. i was given the GENERIC version. the pharmacist said that is what my plan covered. is it worth taking them back to cvs and paying extra for the name brand?? thanks for any help
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finally took the plunge and got a prescription from my HT doc. asked for proscar to save money... when i got it filled i noticed 2 things.. 1. The pills are incredibly small. i cant see how splitting them into quarters will work. I attached a pic for reference. are they normally this size?? 2. i was given the GENERIC version. the pharmacist said that is what my plan covered. is it worth taking them back to cvs and paying extra for the name brand?? thanks for any help
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so i went into vitaminshoppe today and came across this. anyone have any experience/reviews?? i did a search on this forum and didnt really get a solid answer. i have an appt with my doc this week to get a script for finasteride... bein 25, single, with an active sex life im pretty nervous bout the sides im not gonna lie, so im lookin for something more 'natural' to try first.
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so i went into vitaminshoppe today and came across this. anyone have any experience/reviews?? i did a search on this forum and didnt really get a solid answer. i have an appt with my doc this week to get a script for finasteride... bein 25, single, with an active sex life im pretty nervous bout the sides im not gonna lie, so im lookin for something more 'natural' to try first.
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thanks Bill... at what age/dose did u start the meds?? i was thinkin 1/4 proscar every other day.. i guess its just a balancing act. i read a few threads about people's side effects and get freaked out. could i try taking it for a few months and if im experiencing sides (ED, test pain, etc) just stop it, or is that not enough time to tell??
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Its been over a year since my HT, and since then my hair loss has been non-existent until recently. Now i'm starting to shed again. Last time I went down this road I did nothing and ended up losing a LOT. Don't want to make the same mistake twice. I'm thinking its time to start takin meds (proscar??) however everywhere I read about the sides are scaring the sh*t outta me- decreased libido, more shedding etc... being 25 and single that could pose a bit of a problem. Any other suggestions/advice for me??
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Its been over a year since my HT, and since then my hair loss has been non-existent until recently. Now i'm starting to shed again. Last time I went down this road I did nothing and ended up losing a LOT. Don't want to make the same mistake twice. I'm thinking its time to start takin meds (proscar??) however everywhere I read about the sides are scaring the sh*t outta me- decreased libido, more shedding etc... being 25 and single that could pose a bit of a problem. Any other suggestions/advice for me??
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MrJB, How many times a week do u use it?? (i.e. if Revita should be used 3x a week, should i still use my other shampoo- pantene full n thick- on the other days??)
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im talking about a natural test booster, taken orally... At first I was lookin into a cycle of test cypionate/ deca but to be honest i'm not sure how that's gonna affect my hairloss so I want to see how my body responds to a natural test booster first. ive been lifting for about 6 yrs... my diet and training is on point. jus lookin to 'get bigger' of course i understand that propecia is NOT something to just use on and off, u learn that after 10 minutes on this forum. thats why im asking.
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i'm about to start a cycle of supps... mainly test boosters (not illegal roids)... it was recommended to me by someone that I get on either propecia or rogaine while on the cycle, then stop it once i'm done. Being a long-time member of this forum, I know that's completely wrong, as rogaine/propecia is not a temporary commitment. So my quest is what else can I use temp while on this cycle?? Is nizoral/revita shampoo something I can jump on for a few months then discontinue?? ---------------------------------------------- 25 yrs old... First HT 6/9/06
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i'm about to start a cycle of supps... mainly test boosters (not illegal roids)... it was recommended to me by someone that I get on either propecia or rogaine while on the cycle, then stop it once i'm done. Being a long-time member of this forum, I know that's completely wrong, as rogaine/propecia is not a temporary commitment. So my quest is what else can I use temp while on this cycle?? Is nizoral/revita shampoo something I can jump on for a few months then discontinue?? ---------------------------------------------- 25 yrs old... First HT 6/9/06
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Im 25. Already had a HT done about a year ago, 900 grafts in the hairline. The reason for me wanting to restore the temples is because I feel like something is a little off, especially when my hair is wet or pushed back. I have spoken with my original doctor, and the plan would be to restore the temples and refine the existing hairline... Give everything more of a balance. B-spot you are correct in that I am thinning on top, however, my hair is pretty long as of now and without hair gel you would never notice. I can try to get a pic up. From estimates given, I figured that another 400 or so grafts should not really affect my donor supply, leaving more than enough donor hair for future procedures. My concern lies with getting a second strip procedure at such a young age. Any thoughts???
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Right Temple... want to fill in the area behind the blue line
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