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markymark

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  1. I think dpanet you just hit the nail on the head for me. I've been coming on this site for over a year and every now and then I comment on the message boards. But to be quite honest I know if I post pictures and my story things will get off topic just like they are with this thread.

     

    I'm very concerned with my progress and have been for quite sometime. Pats205....I do realize that those who have crown transplants should wait 18 months for full results, and maybe I do have some growth to come. However to get the look you achieved I will have to do some serious sprouting from this point. I just don't think it's likely. That is why I've asked for your 10 month photos so I can compare but I guess you don't have them.

     

    M&M....I do have photos, too many actually. I will put it all together so everyone can see. I hate it too when people comment without photos, but like I've said my main hesitation is that things will get off topic. I'm self conscious enough about my hair loss and putting my photos out there when your not happy with the results thus far and everyone hates the doctor you chose.........well sometimes I think what's the point.

     

    I will try to do this soon

     

    MarkyMark

    2000 grafts (crown)

    Alvi Armani

  2. Time to do something, Everyones experience is different when using finasteride. Personally I've tried propecia 3 seperate times in the last 12 years, each for about 2 months and the effects of the drug made it impossible for me to continue. I've tried 3 times because a.) I thought it was all in my head, b.) I thought over time or as I age things would get better or change.

     

    I think the amount of people experiencing "Side"

    effects of this drug are much much higher than reported during the FDA study. I'm sorry but I've been through a lot and I've seen too much to give FDA studies much credibilty anymore. All I can say is thank God for the internet were we can actually compare notes with one another and we don't have to be made feel stupid by some. Which was how I was made to feel while taking propecia by one Hair Surgeon.

     

    You may not experience any feeling of low libido or feel any different on this medication, but it doesn't mean your not doing anthing to your system in the long run. Every drug is liver toxic bar none! I had a hard time really understading that when I first heard it. But it has hit home now.

     

     

    Anyways, to each is own. Since October, I've stopped eating Wheat/Gluten and all diary products for a medical concern of mine. I have been feeling a lot better!!! More importantly to the people on this website, I'm losing a lot less hair than I used to. I'm 33 years old and been losing hair since 17. The change (so far) has been dramatic. I've tried everything....believe me! I have not done anyting differently in the last 3-4 months but this.

     

    MarkMark

  3. Windjc, Good Post! I agree with you on this. I guess growth varies from person to person, however I do notice the same trend and pattern. I'm at 9 months from my HT and there hasn't been much more growth but there has been a difference in appearance. The only thing I'm counting on is that my HT was to my crown and from what I'm reading this generally takes a bit longer to fill in or grow. Other than that I find those who have good growth and coverage early generally go on to have a better looking HT

    Just my opinion......but I don't think I'm too far off!

     

    MarkyMark

  4. Thanks for the response guys.....Bill, 2000 grafts were done. It's kind of hard to say what percentage of growth I had, but probably around 50%? I've read posts where guys start having real growth in month 10 or 11. Just wondering if others experienced this with the crown. Pictures are to come soon!

     

    MarkyMark

  5. I have been buzzing my hair as well for the last few years. Men do it for different reasons but I would have to agree many men buzz their head down because it can look less obvious that they are balding.....it looks less pronounced.......but that would depend on your degree of hair loss.

     

    Some people still believe that shaving your head down will make your hair stronger and thicker, so I think some guys like to try this and see if it works. It doesn't!

     

    I was told by a transplant Doctor that shaving your head down can accelerate your hair loss because it causes traction alopecia. Basically pushing your cutter machine on your scalp in different directions can pull and stress the hairs.

     

    Does any other doctor agree with this statement?

     

    Mark

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