michaeljames

Hello Hariri, I don't have any personal experience with this product. I guess one could take the approach that almost anything is worth a try. However, I find myself chagrin because of the consistent victimization of hair loss sufferers. Independent studies by reputable medical researchers should be done before embracing the next miracle cure. The following is the advertised blend of the product (Potassium, BCAA, Nicotinic Acid) with a natural energy-generating substance (Carnipure™ tartrate). The last ingredient simply being the amino acid L-carnitine. All these ingredients are available in various natural health supplements in different proportions though maybe not in the concentrations of the product. My point here is that hair loss sufferers have been down this road before and bilked for millions of dollars. I suggest proceed with extreme caution or better yet wait for verifiable independent research proof and not anecdotal stories. All the Best, Michael

Hello, First of all you should not be taking Propecia or any medication without a doctors prescription and your age alone makes it not a good idea at all. Your picture looks fine and the density of the swirl at the crown of your head is not something you should worry about mate. Our coming of age years are challenging for us and self image goes through quite an evolution. These are also some of the most exciting times of our lives. I really don't see anything there for you to worry about. If really worried see your family doctor or dermatologists. Most importantly ... Go have some fun, nothing to be worried about at 17 years old. All the Best, Michael

Hi 362guy, You have made an important decision in having your HT and a considerable investment. Continue to use the top medical advice and follow their post surgical instructions. The best advice is to continue to use professional medical advice to continue your journey in alleviating your hair loss. All the Best, Michael

Hello Mickey85; Many people can regret their surgery; the most common reason is that they made a poor selection in choice of surgeon. In any business medical or otherwise there are levels of competency in skill and integrity in business. The HTN community is a legitimate community to assist and help the consumer in that choice. We cannot change the regret that you have, the important thing is to help you to move forward. I cannot say that another surgery can resolve this issue. However, I do know that in our practice we have been highly successful and assisting people in situations similar to yours. The best hair restoration doctors are not just trying to gain another HT surgery but rather help their patients come up with the best solution to their hair loss and helping them restore self image and esteem. I truly hope this helps you find a new path to improving your experience in resolving your hair loss. All the Best, Michael

Hi Hairmore; HT doctors with good experience are looking at several factors when it comes to donor hair counts availability; 1) The future prediction of MPB, though the back and sides are permanent zones where hair is resistant to DHT there are certainly patients who have more recession on the hairline at the sides of the head and also more loss from the crown where the pattern extends down into the back of the head. So in such instances there is a lesser pool of available donor hair, so future prediction of MPB is a vital consideration 2) The texture, thickness of the hair shaft and overall density are also factors in consideration of the donor hair pool for initial surgery and for additional surgeries if they are planned. These factors make each case so uniquely individual that only your surgeon can give you an accurate count after a thorough microscopic evalutation and consult. I know this does not give you anything to estimate with on your own but the truth is this critical factor of planning in HT can only be determined through the services of a HT surgeon and preferably one of those recommended on HTN. All the Best, Michael

Hello Magnumpi; This is a great question regarding the use of FUE. Of course you are most aware that the shear human demand on physician and medical technicians makes reducing the number of grafts a feasibility issue for some doctors. ISHRS now has a committee specifically researching issues regarding FUE. Also the chairman of that committee Dr. Parsa Mohebi (I work for him) has done studies on the viability of grafts outside the body in an effort to find an optimum time between extraction and implantation. I think you may request that he join this thread and provide his insights on this. He is recommended on this forum here:

Thank you for the link. We often hear about scalp hair transplants in the media, but rarely about eyebrows. This is can be quite informative for those who have not yet heard of the procedure.

Hey speed-bird, You may very well be a candidate for a hair transplant, however the number of grafts that could be extracted might be an issue. Of course, the best bet would be to consult with a doctor and have him evaluate your scalp. From there on, he or she will be able to provide you with everything necessary to get you on the right path. Let us know how it turns out. Good luck! All the best, Michael.

Hi Doug, Thank you for sharing story. You've come to the right place since so many people in this community express the same feelings as you. Losing hair can be very emotionally distressing, especially at a younger age. You can definitely learn a lot here from others and the road they took to improve their self-image and esteem. Although it may be difficult, try not to dwell on the negatives too much. You will eventually find the right doctor to help educate you about hair transplantation and guide you in the right direction. Don't forget to keep us posted. All the best, Michael.

Hi there Mallyboy, Congrats to you on your new journey! This is surely an exciting time in your life and waiting for those results must be making you anxious! Remember not to overexert yourself and get some good rest during the first few days after the procedure. It would be great if you could keep us updated since this can be a good learning experience for those who are still considering a hair transplant. It is always nice to get a first-hand perspective from the patient themselves on their experience.

Hello there Houston123, Congrats to you on your new journey! It is always nice to hear from patients post-op and learn about their experience. Write-ups like these are great for those who are considering a hair transplant procedure. As you mentioned, rest is definitely important during the first few days after operation, even if you do start feeling a little claustrophobic at home. As far as Finasteride goes, some patients are hesitant about taking it, especially the younger ones. However, it is generally advised by physicians that post-op patients start taking Finasteride for up to 3-6 months since it has been proven to help reduce shock loss. Some decide to continue using it after that time period because it is working well for them, while others decide to switch to Minoxidil. Good luck to you on whatever you decide and don't forget to keep us updated. All the best, Michael.

Hi TommyLucchese, As mentioned prior, there are numerous factors that can contribute to hair loss. For those who are concerned about their hair, maintaining a healthy diet is something that should not be overlooked. However, controlling your stress levels can also play a major role. In today's world, stress is often unavoidable, but can be reduced. Generally, speaking it is important to note that alopecia related to stress and not minaturization from the effects of DHT is not normally treated by a hair transplant. Of course, living a balanced lifestyle is the best way to remain healthy on both the inside and outside.

Hello Escar, We are initiating our services in SMP at our centers. It clearly has beneficial applications in medical hair loss solutions. Scar revision which is an area of speciality that we also provide is such an area. The work here is excellent and demonstrates the positive results that can be achieved with SMP. All the Best, Michael

Hello eminlik, I understand your concerns and angst. Female hair loss is a complicated issue and is a speciality in the centers I advocate for. I am posting some links here to help you inform yourself. Also, you can schedule a free Skype consult with Dr. Mohebi to advise you if you need. All the Best, Michael Women Hair Loss at US Hair Restoration Five Step Management of Hair Loss in Women

Hello HairyBadger; I fully understand your angst looking at your photos. Of course it is true that you may be a slow grower as pointed out. There are some questions that I would like to ask. 1) Did you physcian conduct a FOX test prior to surgery? 2) What method of harvesting was used, robotic or manual device? 3) How many follicular units were transplanted? 4) Did you use finesteride pre-op? 5) Were you subscribed finesteride post-op? 6) Did you use a recommended surgeon from HTN? 6) Could you post a side by side photo from the same exact angle as your post op? I appreciate your position and this information can be pertinent in your situation. All the Best, Michael

Hello plyo77; I can also recommend the center and surgeon to whom I am a patient advocate as recommended here on HTN: Parsa Mohebi, M.D Hair Transplant Surgeon in Encino - Los Angeles, California All the Best with whomever you choose, Michael

Hello BummedinCA, Again I have great empathy with you as you have related your experience. However, I am remiss that you did not give evidence to your angst with some pics in the process that is so much more helpful to forum users. Could you post some? Of course though you may not like it; it is to early to tell on the success of your procedure and you do have to wait it out. I am curious as to what mechanism was utilized robotic, automate or handheld device extraction by a surgeon. Your update on these and inclusion of pictures would lend a lot of creedance to this thread. Thanks, all the best, Michael.

Hi there Jfox, Many men start to experience hair loss at around your age, or even younger. One of our patients, a 25 year old male, just recently had a hair transplant procedure done because he expressed many of the same feelings that you have. However, it is still difficult to tell how far your hair loss will actually progress. If you are concerned, then the best bet would be to schedule a consultation with a doctor and have him evaluate you. Also, you may want to consider Finasteride with the approval of your doctor. All the best, Michael.

Hi Ellie, Various studies have indicated that vitamin D does indeed have a positive effect on receptors that are directly related to hair growth. Going further, vitamin D might even play a significant role in hair regeneration treatments in the future. Taking a look at this blog post may help shed some light on the topic: http://www.ushairrestoration.com/blog/2013/01/24/vitamin-d-and-hair-growth/

Of course continue research beyound ancedotal is really necessary for all medical advancements. Also important is the contraindication of any other components with the natural supplement. As a patient advocate I just like to emphase to hair loss patients that at present no homeopathico or naturopathic remedy alone has been proven at the clinical level to effectively stop hair loss or accelerate hair growth. I hope that future research discovers more altternatives. All the Best, Michael

Just a word of support for taking the step. It appears you have a good start on your journey looking forward to the six month postings. All the Best, Michael

Hello Brone, He is pretty thin there the "man who would be king." Appearance can be deceiving. He appears to have a good amount of donor hair, but maybe of a fine texture. Without a microscopic evaluation to predicate the advancement of MPB this would only be conjecture. It is curious that he does not take advantage of the modern growth of hair restoration. Perhaps, he just doesn't like the idea of surgery, has learned that he is a less than ideal candidate; who knows. He will most likely be king and probably is just not hung up over the idea of being bald. All the Best, Michael.

Hi there East Coast, A native of the frigid Northeast here; but sunny Southern Cal finally got me; guess why...lol. One of the most rewarding things we get to do in the practise here is exactly what your asking. Repairing or redeisgning older or inferior HTs. So simple mate, it can be corrected and improved in the hands of the better HTN recommended surgeons. Get an online consult from several and make the choice that suits you. All the Best, Michael

Hi amanmehra11, Hopefully, you have no soreness and are only experiencing a minor case of folliculitus. If it continues further take the safe route and call your HT doctor, mate. All the Best, Michael

Hi Time2Shine; Be as healthy as you can...that's a sure fire way to go, mate! I love a well thought and organized plan. Your postive outlook reeks from the screen, that is awesome. Minoxidil of cours you know has been proven to work for many people. It is reasonable to think that it could be successful for you. So monitor it well and make sure that results are real. Of course you should remember there is much evidence that gain is lost after cessation of usage and that is a consideration. Improving the temple density and hairline is always a smart approach in framing the face with permanent hair that looks great. As long as your checking with a reputable HT surgeon on your hair restoration journey and using among the best ... your attitude will just further soar! All the Best, Michael