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really nice work. is he on meds?

congrats-very impressive. are you on fin?

Looks great so far. Having been on the finasteride for 17+ years, did you feel a level of significant comfort that the recession had slowed enough to move forward?

Very impressive. Congratulations

Fantastic result and thanks for sharing. Are you on meds?

very impressive especially considering the graft count. On medication? Also, fut or fue?

great result--is he on medication?

Good morning,

Does anyone have trouble loading photos on their desktop? The hour glass just keeps rolling on and on and the photo doesn't load. This is is the second computer where I can't load the photos and I wonder if its a settings issue, etc...any help would be appreciated.

Thanks David for your in depth response. I am 46 years old. I have looked into Avodart but have been told by my general internist to stay away from it. He is also not very fond of the propecia but I continue. I really haven't had a whole lot of side effects with the propecia to speak of, except slightly decreased libido (but may attribute that to aging as well!) I have had multiple consultations with some great surgeons, all the way from the east coast to the west coast, in my due diligence. The general feel was "I will not ultimately go completely bald" and some have even said I shouldn't obsess about it right now and consider something in the future. But, I must say, what I see, day in and day out makes me question otherwise. The general creeping back of the hairline and oh crap moments each week, as I see the hairline going back further and further and thinning all over. The one thing I have yet to see effected much yet at all is the crown. The surgeon plan was FUT and mainly into the recessed areas/temporal and about 3000 grafts.

First off, I have to say this site has been incredibly helpful and is a true resource. I have had recession and thinning for years. Am on 1.5mg daily of Finasteride and have been for 15 years. It has helped but lately (last three years), feel like the battle is being lost. Therefore, I think transplant. My decision to do a transplant (have the dr. figured out) is still worrisome because I fear having it done, all the hair behind my transplanted space falling out, and having the need to ultimately shave my head and lo and behold I have this massive scar there for people to look at (especially in church!)...How do people who have had a transplant rationalize this last step before they take the plunge and if you do go fut should you expect that you will never be able to shave your head without someone completely noticing what has been done?

Many thanks for input. Really need that last push to cross the HT Finish line.

Thanks a lot Brain Fried. Really looks good. How much time do you spend worrying about the hair behind the transplanted area and how much has your hair loss proceeded since the transplant?

looks really impressive. have you been on finasteride? What was the hardest thing post transplant?

great work

is this patient on finasteride?

did you lower your hairline? Also, after the surgery was completed, did you live a fairly social life still or was it too noticeable? Could you comment on how you "lived with that process?" thanks and looks great again.

really looks great. congrats.

Atlanta,

Congrats--looks great. How long was it till you felt you could be out and about and non one really noticing? How is your hair loss beyond the transplanted area faring since the surgery? Thanks.

I have been using minoxidil for a long time now and honestly think it has done nothing to help me. putting it on is a pain in the ass--and even for the hair it might have helped, it turned that hair into dull wispy hair that is barely manageable. the side effects, esp bloating of the face, are not too bad after you get used to it, but I genuinely think the net benefit has been marginal at best.

Truly awesome

Looks really good. what made you choose fue over fut? Do you feel you will be unnoticeable in the month time frame?

Does anyone have trouble loading photos--on all my devices the hour glass just keeps going and going. I have great wifi strength...Any suggestions would be appreciated.

how was his donor area?

looks great--how did you fare for the first two-three months post up? was it noticeable and what did you do to conceal? congratulations on your result. I am planning to schedule soon. Tks!

how has the hair behind the transplanted area held up since the surgery? looks great--congratulations. can you also comment on how long it took for you to feel comfortable to be out and about before anyone would be able to notice?

Looks great. How long was it before you felt no one could notice you had it done? Also did you feel a level of comfort that your receding and hair loss had slowed? Thanks!!

It is very tough--what you are going through. Hang in there. You have your health which is most important. Think of the many people that are about to die from an awful disease that would give all the hair they have to live another six months.

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That doesn't take away the pain and "stigma" of balding but when you let other people's perception of you rule how you feel you are letting them win. Let your heart dictate how you feel and look. Hang around people that care about you for who you are, not whether you are balding or not. I have seen many of my good friends who are almost bald or totally bald date or marry some gorgeous looking women. (They may not be the smartest!! )) The two main factors they all carry is confidence and willingness to try. Just keep doing the best that you can, as that is all that you can do.