I was on rogaine for some years before I got my first transplant, but at that time, the loss was mainly in the front and front corners. After the first session, I had a lot of shock loss, so while it rebuilt the hairline, it didn't get to the fullness I thought I might get, but I was happy with it. A couple years later I needed more so I got the second treatment and was happy with it for another 12 yrs or so. I never used rogaine again, and propecia didn't come out til later but I was thinking that by the time I needed more work, a cure or cloning or something would come along and I didn't need to do anything else. My father, and both my brothers lost their hair. My one brother at the early age of 21. Yes I thought I was the lucky one when my hair stayed all the way into my late 30's, but it turns out it just lasted a little longer.
I'm thinking of using the rogaine again maybe to help keep the hair at the crown from falling out.
I don't want to say who did my previous work because I did consult them again before this session with Dr. Paul Shapiro. I was very happy with their work all those years ago but for my own reasons, nothing against them, I didn't go with them this time.