augustya

14 hours ago, gillenator said:

Approximately 1 mg every other day.

So you do not take it daily ? You take it every alternate days ?

8 hours ago, gillenator said:

Are you stopping for one month because you are changing the frequency of the medication?

Yep ! Correct I am changing the Cycle of taking it, from 1MG Daily now I am switching to Alternate days.

Hi Guys,

What would you say the chances of any adversities are in this, as in, immediate Hair Follicle lost ? I am 44 Years old, (I am made to believe the process of Testosterone getting converted into DHT and then DHT Attacking and eating up all the Hair Grafts, at this age the process is slowed down) I have been taking Finasteride for almost last one and half years now, do not have a very fast paced, progressive Balding, but have got some Hair Transplant Procedures done for which I was asked to take Finasteride. I have finished my last prescribed Course by my HT Surgeon so now I am planning to take a break of one month before again starting the course on alternate days.

Do you guys feel, that this one month gap that I would have of not taking Finasteride would do any potential damage to my Hair ? I am a little Paranoid that, what if this Break of One Month does any damage to my Existing Hair ?

What do you guys reckon ? Comments and Experiences welcomed !!

There's one which says Finasteride is not required for optimal growth of Transplanted Hair. And one which believes Without Finasteride the growth of transplanted hair is very ordinary. It does not grow to its full potential without Finasteride !!

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to have an opinion here, and maybe ask for the Info and knowledge you guys (Guys who have undergone Hair Transplant)  would have acquired from your respective surgeons, on if Finasteride is required to keep/maintain for your Transplanted Hair aswell ? Or is it only more for the Already existing Native Hair ? Because a lot of Dr prescribe Finasteride even after a HT so there are two different lobbies on this.

But what is the general opinion ?

6 hours ago, RecessionProof said:

I've been tempted to switch to dut but have always been reluctant because it inhibits 5ar type 1 (whereas fin only inhibits types 2 and 3), and it's hard to say what effect that might have on the mind and body

And is stopping of Type 1 and Type 2 good enough for preventing Hair Loss ?

1 hour ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

To be fair, prostate cancer is not a cut and dry cancer. Many men die without ever knowing they had prostate cancer. In other words, its very slow growing. There’s a lot of doctors that disagree with the treatment. A few studies showed that men with aggressive cancer had increased gleason scores, which is used to rate prostate cancer after taking finasteride. 

So does that mean taking Finasteride may help you save your hair but may eventually take you to your grave ??

On 6/7/2019 at 10:06 AM, Melvin-Moderator said:

Initially, that was the thought. It was going to be used as a cancer prevention drug. Unfortunately, they saw an increase in some aggressive cancers. Also, I think it's worth mentioning that prostate cancer grows from testosterone and these medications do not inhibit testosterone and some cases can even raise it.

But wasn't Finasteride a Prevention Drug in inhibiting Prostate Cancer so how can it lead to it. This is Mind Boggling !!

On 6/4/2019 at 1:00 AM, genxallgrownup said:

19 months after 1800 graft FUT with Dr. Bloxham and 1mg Propecia. I also have blue contacts in after picture. 

Sir, If I may suggest you so...You have a Model Face...I mean Chiseled Face. Very common to Caucasians but yes it is, why dont you try in Modelling especially with your new Locks ! Anyways that looks like a Neat Job from Dr.Bloxham !

9 hours ago, Mr S said:

Hey 

 

Been using regain foam for around 2 months now, and I’m getting almost a black fluff type residue on my fingers after application. Weird as my hair is clean i may get 2 or 3 shed hairs also but its just the fluff  dirt type thing I'm concerned about. Also applied it the back head  (with no hair loss) and still the same.

Do you colour your Hair ?

11 hours ago, Dr Blake Bloxham said:

Augusta, 

Thank you for sharing the detailed video of your donor. You have absolutely been "hit;" no question about that. The donor is thinner than it should be. However, I still think you can get 200 grafts out of it. Go to someone who will use a manual (non-motorized) punch, go very slow, and promise you that they will stop the case and not cause more donor thinning if the grafts are not coming out (opposed to doing 400 - 500 attempts just to get out the 200 grafts). If they stop, then at least you tried; but do not let anyone go aggressive back there. 

So If I just can ask you here, what are  the advantages in my current situation of a Manual Punch over a Motorized Punch ?

2 hours ago, DrTBarghouthi said:

Augustya,

looking at those pics and video there should be no problem getting even more than what is needed. It looks very reassuring to be able to do the job. Yes it is a donor that is clearly extracted but the overall appearance with long hair is good. Shaving or even going between the long hairs to extract what is needed is possible without jeopardizing the area.

So Dr you are saying I dont need to venture out in BHT Yet, since 250 Hair Grafts which is what is required for my requirement can be comfortable managed from this Scalp Donor Hair even in the current Condition ? is that correct ?

14 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

DO NOT use BHT grafts in the hairline. I would rather deplete my donor hair and then transplant the BHT to the donor.

Deplete Donor Hair is understandable, but what once it starts showing gaps between your Hair in the Back of your Head in your Scalp Donor Hair area ? will that not look cosmetically Bizzare ? It will, isnt it ?

18 hours ago, DrTBarghouthi said:

Hello. It will be nice if we could see some pics of your donor area please? It seems that what you need is a surface area of 5 or 6 cm2 which may require 250 grafts around. Some of these need to be single hair grafts. 

17 hours ago, Dr Blake Bloxham said:

Augusta,

I pretty much agree with Dr. Barghouthi; I would estimate around 200 grafts total for that little area. This may seem a little high, but keep in mind that you are lowering the hairline there so it must be dense. You may also need some multis behind the tight packed singles to make sure the corner is nice and dense -- as you appear to comb from left to right. 

I would advise you not to use body hair grafts in that area. This will arguably be the most visible region on your entire scalp (with the left to right comb) and you want nothing but the highest quality scalp grafts there. Like Dr. Barghouthi said, please share some donor pictures if possible. I would be shocked if you could not steal out 200 or so more from your donor. I have taken 200 - 300 many times from donors patients believe were "tapped." 

16 hours ago, DrTBarghouthi said:

Yes I totally agree with Dr. Bloxham. Avoid body hair for your hairline area. I also agree that it is probably possible to get this number from your donor area. Will be nice to see your donor pics.

Thank You Dr. Barghouthi & Dr. Bloxham for your kind opinion, As requested I have attached a close-up picture of my Donor Area and also a link to the Video of May Scalp Donor Area. I do understand the Fundamentals of Hair Transplant and the fact that, to create a Hairline, Body Hair grafts should not be used, but that is in Ideal Situation !! what in a scenario where in the Candidate is completely out of Scalp Donor Hair and he still wants something to be done in terms of Hair Transplant, then what ?

Attached is my Photo and Video of Scalp Donor Hair Area.

https://imgur.com/pxDxqgB - Photo

https://imgur.com/7kaOhlp - Video

One more question to you, lets say if as you have been suggesting that even in worst case scenario 200 Scalp Hair Grafts is completely doable, but lets say I am told that Only 100 Hair Grafts can be harvested tops, in such a case can a Mix and Match of 100 hair Grafts from the Scalp Donor Area and rest Body Hair Grafts can this be cleverly used ? with a Mix and Match.

I do get the point that BHT should not be used in creating Hairline, but what If I am said I do not have any Scalp Hair Donor left then what do I do ? 

Hello Everyone,

So I have been basking in glory of my Hair Transplant for the last couple of years, It has been 6 Years now since I got my HT Done. As a result of my 2 Major and 2 Minor Hair Transplant Procedures, I have been told I am out of Donor Area. I have never used Body Hair Grafts not even a single Hair Graft.

I wanted to ask you guys, for your opinion, How many Hair Grafts do you guys think would be required, lets say If I wanna fill in this area which I have marked ?

And just in case, in the event of absolutely no Scalp Hair Grafts available Do you guys think Body Hair Grafts (Beard or Chest) can be used there, as I do not have any choice now, since I am not left with any Scalp Donor Hair.

Do you guys think Body Hair can also be blended in that area as it is not a very big area ?

I know Body Hair Grafts are not used near Hairline But since I am out of Scalp Donor Hair, I have no choice !!

How many Grafts do you thin would be required to achieve that area ?

Please comment guys !

Thanks !!

Update . Just cut my hair (and beard ). Found a good length for the sides so the temple points melts in well.

What Post Operative care did Dr.Lupanzula tell you ? anything special ? what care did you take ?

The reason I asked this is because on the 11th day I had a Hair without the shaft come out of the slit after the hair came out I could see a empty slit so I was wondering any which ways had I shampooed my hair, some of my hair grafts would have any which ways come out and that too it was the 11th day ! Do I need to worry ? Would that be considered a hair graft lost ?

Hi Guys,

Wanted to know if anyone of you can give me a rough idea from all the doctors certified here how many of doctors advise for a full head shampoo like normally when one does while having a shower how many of doctors here advise a full normal head shampoo after 10 days of having the Hair Transplant ?

A shedding hair for sure !

On the 7th day ??

Yes I have been told similar things in the past that lets say for e.g in 1600 total Hair Grafts how much cosmetic difference can losing one Hair Graft make ? (3 actually so far)

Even I think so but you never know I have been told after 5 days the hair grafts become intact in the scalp and I am on the 7th day so not so worried but still it does make me anxious

This is similar what I saw coming out

Hi Guys,

This is something no matter how much one goes through before, raises anxiety level again everytime one goes through it. I am on my 7th day after my 2nd HT from Dr. Bhatti. Got my HT Done on the 13th Feb. Though I have also been given a Bandana to wear, because of the radical look that it gives, on certain occasions I do wish I could wear a Cap than the Bandana, so while attempting to wear the Cap given to me. There was this one dry looking hair graft which got stuck to the hood of the Cap that I wear.

My worry is, Have I lost that Graft or what ? because there is this disputed opinion about whether it is considered a loss or not ? Because some say Hair Grafts get intact in the scalp after 5 days and I am on the 7th day ! Do I have a reason to worry ?

Please comment guys.

It is the kind of Hairline I would like to have. If you say perhaps even a little lower than 6 Cms exactly how much 5.5 cms or 5.75 cms ?

Yeah very close, My feeling also was, it may be somewhere like 6 CMS !

Hi Guys,

Just need ya'all comments, guess on this. Looking at this picture (Please see the attached Picture) how much do you think would/could be this guys hairline length measuring from in between his eyebrows ? 5 Cms ?, 5.5 Cms ?, 6 Cms ? or 6.5 Cms ? or may be even 7 Cms ? what do you guys think could it be ?

Edit: Have one more to add

Thanks