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Good info, Dr. Beehner. Thanks for sharing

Looking good so far!

I'd say 3. Some people have a lot of success with the other drugs and any time you can avoid going under the knife is ideal. Plus, that gives you a lot of time to think about it and weigh all your options. However, if you're older and at point 2, that could be a good option if it's something you really want to do.

You should grow your hair back that you lost from shock loss in 3-4 months from what I understand. I don't know that there's anything to speed it up. I'd ask your doctor.

Yeah don't rush into anything. That's a really young age and increases your chances for having to have multiple HTs. There are lots of other options.

It's a tough call. I suggest thinking about why you wanted a HT in the first place. Good luck.

Can't decide is probably right. She just doesn't get it. Still, she shouldn't be kicking you while your down regardless of whether or not she disagrees with your decision. You should definitely lay it out for her. Good job staying positive!

I can also see a difference. For 4 months, it's looking good!

I bet it's going to look really good at the 1 year mark. Congrats

That's amazing! I can't see the scar at all.

Getting dental veneers is a pretty minor procedure with immediate results after the first few consultations. HTs can take up to 18 months for results, and if you experience shock loss it often gets worse before it gets better so I'd say they're pretty different from each other. I would definitely consider the meds. As some others have suggested, you might need to get a second HT for optimal results, but the meds can prevent you from getting a really crazy hair line later on down the road if you begin to lose more hair. Remember that HT results are not immediate so even if you have the money it can still be a pain in the butt. Meds aren't for everyone, but don't be too quick to write them off. And best of luck with your consultation.

If you don't feel comfortable telling her, just tell her you have thin hair and want it to look as thick as possible. Should do the trick.

That is a good question. you figure people with tons of money and access to almost anywhere in the world would get the best of the best. But anyone can go to a butcher... it's happened to both people on the forum and celebs alike.

That's a good outlook to have and I'm glad that you've come to a decision that you're comfortable with. That's what it's all about. Good luck to you.

I'm sure it must be hard to wait, but like everyone's said, don't give up yet.

I think that researching HTs and just being more aware of what they look like, examining pics, etc. made HTs more obvious to me and I've noticed I've been spotting them more. But I was never looking for them before, ya know?

Congrats NEWHAIRPLEASE! Good luck with your hair restoration journey!

That looks amazing for 4 months! Congrats vskp and Dr. Gabel!

Thanks for linking to that. interesting story and really great results!

That sounds awful but I hope you're feeling better and less itchy

Good luck... hope the pain's gone down a bit!

Congratulations and good luck man

You can use it now. Rogaine is mainly used for the crown area but they have pretty detailed instructions included. You might also want to talk to your doctor about it.

That's what shock loss is: your natural hair shedding from the trauma of the procedure. So shock loss, by definition, occurs on areas that haven't been transplanted. Shock loss usually begins one month after the procedure (like yours did) and at around 3-4 months it should start to grow back. So far it sounds like you're experiencing normal shock loss, but if you can visit your doctor you will probably get better answers. Good luck!

Some dry shampoos are colored (so that dark-haired people don't look like they have baby powder in their hair). You could say you used one of those?