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darkhorse0510

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  1. I use 2% ketoconazole Rx 1x/week. And I've been on Minox and Finasteride since April, so I'm looking to expand my regimen. So, the Revite has copper peptides which are good, and the Regenepure has the saw palmetto and other, better ingredients. so I see why people alternate these two. To me though it seems like the Revivogen (in addition to having a shampoo) also has a treatment that you apply directly to your scalp. Are these DHT blocking ingredients any different that what's in Revite/Regenepure? I'm reading a lot about the quality of Revite being not has good as it used to be.. not sure what's going on there. Did they change the formula? There seems to be inconsistencies. And then there's Hairomega.. I have a lot of reading to do lol!
  2. So, I'm really curious to learn if anyone has had any success with Revivogen. There's not a lot in this thread about it. My interest was peaked after stumbling upon this video: (Promotional link removed by moderator) I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post that link or not since he is ultimately promoting the product, but he actually gives quite a bit of useful background information about it, which is why I'm including the link. Skip to 2:30. 3 month supply for $85. Any thoughts?
  3. So I was getting my Finasteride at Wegman's (think Whole Foods) here in PA. I think back in April/May it was $75 for a 30 day supply. Which I thought was pretty decent. A couple of months ago, for whatever reason I learn that Target Pharmacy was offering me the same script for $45. The reason it was this low was because they said they would match Costco's price. Today, I refilled my prescription, and the receipt says the price is $14.62! What is going on with this drug? I've heard about the patent expiring, but what a drop in price! Definitely not complaining.. I hope this continues!
  4. Dr. Konier is by far my favorite choice for when I get my procedure done. I think his hairlines look the best and most natural. I really can't even notice the scar. FUT still scares me though. If Dr. Konier would do FUE for me, I think that would be my dream procedure.
  5. Your results look fantastic! Thanks for the update.. I think Dr. Konior is my first choice.. excellent job!
  6. I was wondering if anyone has any positive experiences purchasing their meds through online pharmacies? I have yet to get a script for Proscar and start my treatment regimen, but I'm trying to be proactive in my research, and hopefully get on this soon.. I've heard the cautionary tales of less than reputable pharmacies selling substandard or expired meds.. but I'm sure there are good ones out there too. Here is a link that I found that compares many online pharmacies: Compare Proscar Prices on PharmacyChecker.com This link is posted with permission from moderator Bill. This link takes you to the search for Proscar, but you can search for any Rx.. even non-Rx. I'm exploring this option because I think it will save me some money versus a "brick & mortar" pharmacy. What is your experience? Do you think this is a good route to go?
  7. It took some searching, but today I found the thread.. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/167929-cant-find-dr-rahal-rec-dr-list.html
  8. Hey bummed, At this point it's been almost 7 months since your surgery. I'm curious to see how you're doing? For those of us considering FUE, it would be great to know if you still feel the same way today about the procedure. Have you experienced any regrowth? Please update us!
  9. Dr. Lindsey, I really appreciate the thoroughness of your posts.. You really make an effort to explain things in great detail! But your recent post made me think of a couple more questions.. I've seen many statements that FUE often produces less effective results. Is this, in general, referring to the lack in yield of viable extracted punches (meaning that an attempt was made but didn't result in the root being extracted), OR the viability of those follicles (with the root) once transplanted elsewhere? I'm assuming that it's more the former. I find it at least a little bit reassuring to know that if an attempt is made, and the root/root bulb is unsuccessfully retrieved, that at least it will grow back. Can an attempt then be made, at a later date to extract that same follicle? Your explanation gives me some more appreciation for the increased cost associated with FUE.. but it also makes me want to ask, how much time does it take, on average, for a doctor to perform one extraction? And finally, a general billing question.. for FUE, do docs bill for each graft "by the punch" (for lack of a better way to phrase it) or by successful extraction (with root in tact)? For example, you say that you may only get 95 grafts out of 100. In this example, am I paying for 95 or 100 grafts? As a future patient, I guess I'm trying to see both sides. On one hand, I can see being charged for 100 because you are doing a delicate and tricky procedure, attempting to extract the delicate root and the fatty attachments to the bottom of the bulb. On the other hand, I feel like I should be charged only for the grafts which were able to be successfully extracted (I mean, that's what I want, right?), and then implanted.. in this case 95. This may not seem very relavant in a case with 95% success, however, I'm sure this quickly becomes financially significant to a patient with 50% (or less) success. Again, my guess is that the answer is probably former, and perhaps rightfully so. It seems that the associated increase in cost, coupled with increased potential for disappointment may be the most compelling reasons to dissuade someone from going the FUE route.
  10. I just saw that my original post was shared on regrowhair.com.. a Q&A blog.. sweet. haha. Let's say someone is a diffused thinner.. does this necessarily affect donor quality?
  11. That's a great point.. I know that with CareCredit, there's something about no interest if you pay it off before the term is up.. but since more traditional credit cards are more universally accepted, it might just be less hassle. And you're right, with all the 0% promotional offers out there for signing up, applying for the right card, at the right time, with the right terms and rewards (if applicable) may be a much better way to go. Thanks!
  12. So during the course exchanging messages with another member, they mentioned CareCredit. This is a credit card you can apply for that is used specifically for medical or cosmetic procedures. In his case, he saved up $6000 and put the other $6k on his CareCredit card. I checked out the website, and it seems like it could be an option. I'm just a little unsure how many HT doctors accept this.. In this case, the member had his HT with Dr. Konior. Upon reviewing the terms, I'm also a little unsure about what is considered "promotional". There's a big difference in financing at 14.99% vs 26.99%. The fact that you may be able to finance for up to 60 months sounds promising as it kind of puts the HT procedure within "reach". Does anyone have any experience with CareCredit?
  13. I'm a little curious about this as well.. I just figured I'd have to have a credit card with at least a 10k limit (which I don't have.. and is probably the WORST way to go if you don't have a really low rate). What kind of financing options do the clinics offer? Just trying to get a general idea.. what are the interest rates/terms like? Do most require a deposit or down payment? Of course, I realize that the best way would be to contact the individual clinic.. Personally, I think I'm going to have to save up as much as possible.. which is fine, because this is such an important decision that I really want to do my homework and start a treatment regimen before I commit to a procedure.
  14. I've seen alot of pics on here and have a pretty good idea of what a FUT or "strip scar" looks like. But I'm a little confused about the scarring that results from an FUE procedure. From the immediate post-op pictures I've viewed, I generally see what appears to be several red dots on the back of the head. I guess these follicular extractions are kind of "interspersed" among other hairs that are not touched among the general donor area. I understand why the scarring is the way it is from an FUT procedure.. A long "strip" of skin is removed, and the scalp is then stapled shut resulting in a linear scar that could possibly stretch from ear to ear. Is it because of the way FUE extractions are "spaced" that they are more easily "masked" by remaing hairs from the donor area? Does the scarring simply look like small punctures? The following is from a message to me by a "veteran" on these forums: "To be clear, regardless of which technique you opt for, you will always have a scar. Anyone that tells you different is either lying or doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. It is simply the difference in the type of scarring that separates the two procedures. " Can anyone provide some clarification, or better yet, post some decent pics of scarring from an FUE procedure? I'd like to have a better idea of what scarring from FUE looks like.
  15. I'm new to the forums, but can someone tell me what happened with this Doctor, any why he (or his patients) do not post here any longer? If this is a sensitive topic, please send me a private message.. I'm curious as to what happened. <<edit>> Ok, never mind.. I found the answer regarding the recently passed legislation on another thread.
  16. Thanks Tommy.. I'm appreciative of any reply (rushed or not).. I'll take what I can get.. My first step is to get on the Big 3 as soon as possible so I can try to preserve what I have left.. which may or may not be quite as bad as I think it is.. But thinking ahead, you bring up an interesting point.. Perhaps having pics of my hair grown out would be a good way to gauge density. However, I think taking pics of my hair really short would be a good way to get opinions on what my NW level actually is, and how many grafts I'd probably need. I don't really WANT to cut my hair short, or even style it that way.. but as a temporary measure I think it would serve a couple of beneficial purposes. For one, I think it would be informative for the reasons stated above.. and for another (and this may sound a little hokey) but from a psychological standpoint, although I've accepted the fact that I've been losing my hair, I believe I would gain a new perspective (literally) and better appreciation for the severity of the problem.
  17. Thank you gentlemen for the very thorough responses.. So short of a one-on-one consultation (which I definitely plan to do at some point in the future), I guess I need to take some pictures. This way, I could at least get a preliminary opinion. Which brings me to a couple of other questions.. I'm actually in need of haircut right now. I was thinking of getting it buzzed/cut short.. for the purpose of taking some pics. This was actually a recommendation in one of the threads I think. I've never actually done this before.. mainly because of something I remember my dad saying when I was young.. He basically said something to the effect of, "... and once I got it cut short, it never grew back again." I don't know how much of this is truth vs bs.. but I never forgot it. And I don't know enough about hair growth cycles either. He is pretty much bald on top, with only hair on the sides and very back of his head. Also, I have not yet started a treatment regimen (but planning on Nizoral, Minox, Finasteride). Would taking pictures with my hair buzzed be the best way to judge my Norwood level and guage (as much as possible with pictures) if I might be a good candidate for HT? This might be a weird question, but would taking a close up pic with, say, a ruler as a reference point give any indication of density?? Last thing.. there was a reference to hair color as well. I started going gray very early.. and have used over-the-counter hair coloring. Does this make me a less-likely candidate for HT? Would it be better to take my initial pictures with my hair colored (dark brown) or natural? Sorry if this seems off topic.. I guess the whole "taking pictures", "haircut", and "haircolor" items could be other threads entirely.. chalk it up to me being a newb. But, I thought they were all related to determining what constitutes "good donor hair". Thanks.
  18. Hello everybody.. This is my first post. Although my hair loss has bothered me for quite some time, I'm finally ready to do something about it. So, I'm reading lots of post and researching everything that I can to educate myself. I keep reading alot of references to whether or not someone might be a candiate for HT based whether or not they have "Strong Donor Hair". Can someone explain, in a little more detail, what this means exactly? Does it have to do with the quanity, density, quality, location? What exactly? What would exclude someone from getting a procedure? And does this apply to FUT as well as FUE? Personally, I feel that I have very "fine" hair. I'm sure a personal consultation would give me a definitive answer as to whether or not I would be a HT candidate, but I'm just trying to get a general idea of what is acceptable.
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