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if you ask if i was happy with the results? i would say am 80%satisfied. i had hair plugs before, and there was a stage when i couldnt see my head in the mirror, it was ugly. i lost all hope to have a normal head of hair. my doc has corrected that and also given me a good hairline. i had nothing in a major part of the frontal. i was completely bald. so, from nothing this has come. after seeing the post op pic, i did expect a more thicker result. but it's fine. i am ready to go for one more procedure. who doesnt want a thicker hairline? everybody wants one. as my work is in front of the camera,under the studio lights, i hope the next procedure will be sufficient. i have to admit, it's been a frustrating wait, as my work is put on hold. because of "hair". thanks for letting me know abt the oral minox, i will ask the doc if i have to stop it before the procedure. i never took anything before the 1st procedure. i had alcohol 5 days before the procedure the last time. the bleeding could be because of that. but the doc dismissed that. he said it can be my body type also. and does msm/biotin really help?

my density was 45 per sq cm in the central hairline and 30 towards the sides. i also remember the doc telling me, he couldnt put the grafts closer as blood was popping out every time an insertion was made. i did visit the doc last month. he asked me to come for one more procedure. i feel mine being straight hair needs more grafts than curly hair for a dense look. i think it should look great 6 months after the 2nd procedure. and regarding the medication,i have been taking only oral minoxidil. i have cut down the 5mg of oral minoxidil because i was having hair all over the place. including cheeks, temples and forehead. i am taking 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil everyday. it is much better. after the 2nd procedure, planning to start finasteride 1 mg...

hi... it's been 11 months. planning to go for one more procedure, for more thickening in the front. approx. 1500 - 200 grafts. what do you think guys?

Hi friends, it's been 6 months since my procedure. i can notice the hair thickening in the last 3 weeks. till the 5th month, did not see much growth... i have been trimming it at regular intervals. Thanks.

as 5mg it is a very low dose..

i know this is a bit off topic, but still just needed to know. has the lasik eye surgery been effective? is the vision good? planning to do it this july. lasik or femtosecond? femtosecond laser is more advanced i hear cos it also corrects cylindrical vision.

yes..way better..

i take only Oral minox. As i had a few side effects with finesteride.

dint mention that, i am not on a diet, was binge drinking for 4 days continuous! so i dont think it is bcos of the tablet...psychological i guess!!

i checked my weight yday, it has increased by almost 4kgs in the last 1month. which is abnormal considering i put in a good 2 hr workout 6 days a week. and i feel bulkier in the stomach and feels it has a lot of fluid. a very strange feeling. is it(water retention) because of the oral minox? i read a post saying water retention is also one of the side effects, and also a stroke! should i reduce my dosage from 5 mg to 2.5mg? or completely cut the medication? has anyone else experienced this?

oral minox is the only medication i am taking. so i guess it should be because of that.

i use minoxidil oral.

hey guys, it's been 3 months. been growing really well. all hairs had fallen off after 6 weeks. 4 weeks were pretty challenging. was completely bald on top. the last 2 weeks have been very good. lot of new growth. the hairline formed on one side just a couple of days back. was so excited! looking for major improvement in the coming month! here are a few pics... all pics are taken under natural lighting.

reassuring!...thank you!

i was going through the subway and dint notice a steel shutter above my head. bumped pretty hard into it. the place is a bit swollen. no redness. any chances of damage? exactly 87days have passed since the procedure.

Thank you jotronic. i did just that. and they said swimming is fine. and can wear a shower cap.

it's been 9 weeks since my op. i have a few pimples in my head. and hair is slowly sprouting. is it ok to swim in the night? i will have my tight shower cap on. or is it safe to wait for a few more weeks?

thats great to know. and you are progressing well. it would be great if you could post some pics, so that it would be useful for everyone. with the doc's name and the clinic. Congrats again! :cool:

sorry to hear that wb 280, but i am sure you will see improvemnts in the coming months. are you taking minoixidil oral?

can toppik be used after applying hair gel?

it's been 6 weeks since the procedure. i've been taking minoxidil 5mg oral and i am seeing fabulous results. thanks to dr.path. the only downside is there is also a lot of body hair which i trim at regular intervals. almost all hairs have shed. pimples are popping in here and there. 8 to 10 in total. going for a haircut in a weeks time. excited!

great hairline. nice work. congrats! for a head full of hair!

i am seeing excellent improvement..

great. will do that.

i'm using baby shampoo for the time being. washing twice a day. can anybody recommend a mild shampoo? or is it ok to just continue with the baby shampoo? is it recommended to wash your hair twice daily after ht?