My Hair loss started when I was 17 (2003). It started as a classic case of receding hairline (MPB). I consulted a doctor and he adviced me to use Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%. I used it for around 2 years on and off before stopping. It may have controlled my hairloss a bit but can't say for sure as I never used it regularly. I did not see any side effects apart from a bit of extra facial hair. No sexual side effects, but then, I was 17-18 and not very sexually active. I tried Homeopathy by Dr Batra during 2008. The receding continued.
It was when I started getting crown thinning when I was 24-25 (2010-2011), I was shaken. I started to keep very short hair. I was a NW6 or 7 in 2013 july. Thats when I decided to go for HT. I did a 2800 FUT in front and crown area. It was done by Dr M M Gupta from Lucknow, India. I didn't have much choice, as my dad was the one who paid, and Dr Gupta was a friend of my dad. I saw his results, and they were good.
I am supposed to do another session 2014 end for crown and other fillers, not sure whether FUE or FUT (Suggest). Not sure about Surgeon either (Suggest). I am considering Dr Bhatti of Chandighar, India for FUE, as he is cheap and AFA i know the best in India. I live in Toronto, Canada as of now but am originally from India and did my transplant when I was in India visiting my family. I know Dr Rahal is one of the best but very expensive for FUE (7$ per graft I believe) .
I am going to be on 5% Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride as long as possible and hope my crown area and total condition improves before getting another HT.
Please comment on my condition. I could use some insight. I am nervous and excited both. These pics are 1 week post op