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Although the doctor says the scar has stretched more than normal, the result of the stretching may not need any further cosmetic attention. You will have to wait though and see what it looks like. Just know that it may not look bad at all. A scar "stretched wider than normal" may not be noticeable depending on how much hair grows through the incision itself and the characteristics of that hair, which in your case looks thick and course (a good thing).

Not really. Though FUE grafts are usually spread out so there is no perceptible pattern, you had a small FUE procedure so it won't matter once the shock loss Comes back. Meaning you won't notice when hair is as short as your pic. Of course, If you Keep hair longer until the shock loss returns it will not be noticed at all. Give it till the fall or xmas. You'll be fine.

It is too soon after the procedure to tell what will eventually happen. You may have a bit of shock loss around the donor area but this is normal and will usually come back in 5-6 months. Don't fret about it now though you have a long way to grow both recipient and donor. You may want to start some minoxidil in the area but once you start you should not stop...ever, really because you will shed what you gained. Also initially you may have a bit of a shedding as well. Although it will grow hair if you use as directed. So just be aware. You should be fine in a several months once the shock loss recovers.

doctors can only give their educated at what will grow in areas that may have scar tissue based on their clinical observation and experience. Some docs are more experienced in placement into scarred areas of previous transplants/removals than others. Even though you are all set with your next HT from your previous doctor #4, maybe a few consults with docs known for transplanting into scarred areas may helped to inform you. Bottom line is no one can guarantee a graft will grow or not even in virgin scalp. So... I think it is worth trying again but maybe with someone who not only is a recommended doc in this network (which yours is) but also one who has done and has had success with treating scarred areas. Konior has a few patients on his website that he has treated. It seems he takes it very slow with multiple sessions into scar areas to get growth. A consult can't hurt

totally no where near 40+ looking from the eye-brows up congrats!

Men with tufts or forelocks consistently get thick natural looking hairlines. Rahal and Konior has many examples

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I would get on BRAND NAME Propecia and Rogaine for crown for 1 year before any surgery. The Crown is a bottomless pit unless you can stop or at least slowdown the loss Proscar was not meant to be cut into quarters to combat hair loss Although this does work for some Your crown does not look like it is getting the optimum benefit it could from this regimen It may be but you will not know unless you try the drug actually studied for this, Propecia In addition the active ingredient in Proscar may not be distributed evenly throughout the pill so you may not be getting the right amount daily when you cut it into parts Even if it was, the active ingredient may be the same, but the effect may not be. You have a great natural hairline design Can you use a very small FUE procedure to the central frontage? Sure. But looks very good as is. In addition to using Propecia, you may ask your dermatologist to add Avodart (off-label) to your weekly regimen. Some dermatologists prescribe a regimen of Propecia for 5 days (M,W,TH,F, Su) and Avodart for 2 days (Tu, Sa). Go through your dermatologist for this. the doctor will want to monitor your PSA. As for Rogaine, THIS WILL WORK ON YOUR CROWN, if you use 2x daily (day and night) without missing a dose for one year. A year is not a long time and you may not even need a HT by this time next year. In any case, you will not be worse off than now and then you can decide if surgery is your next step Find a derm that is open to the propecia/avodart regimen

of course FUE can be done to this area it may take a few HT passes to fill to your satisfaction depending on graft survival with each pass go to FUE specialist. Many have done this procedure.

Start Propecia and Rogaine tomorrow. Then in 1 year book a consult with Konior in Chicago Don't miss a dose of Propecia 2x/day with Rogaine This will save your crown and high possibility to increase donor density Konior will not steer you wrong

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HUGE change! Congratulations!

Normal. Could be from stopping propecia as well. Sounds like you are taking BRAND NAME meds so you it's not a case where the meds aren't fully potent. it may be too late now but introducing the avodart slowly while eliminating the propecia might lesson the side effects, such as shedding. I do 5 days propecia (M, W, TH, SA, SU), 2 days avodart (T, F); since the half like for avodart is long. My derm recommended this usage.Dutasteride use for hairloss is off label but i think the makers are doing clinicals to get FDA approval. In any case, ya gotta ride it out at this point. should be fine.

Get on propecia 1mg before it's too late. Your hair can still be saved by this medication. Minoxidil used concurrently can provide synergistic effects. After 1 year one these you may not even need a mother HT. You still have some hair remaining in those temple areas and have seen wonders from Minox and Fin combined. BEST TO YOU ON YOUR DECISION.

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Whatever you do DO NOT STOP THE REGAINE AND FIN by month 12 you will be sitting pretty with a full head of hair Nothing to do but wait and try not to examine Maybe stay off these boards till then, waiting can get frustrating but maybe taking your mind off of it all till then will help. There is nothing else you can do right now anyway. You are doing all the right things. You'll see. Give it a full 12 months on these meds and let the HT grow in.

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well i use on my entire head liquid on back foam on front (the liquid causes me flaking) the foam can double as a styling product (liquid is greasy) (i find it serves as a thickening agent, must dry first then brush or comb out) as for amount to use, minoxidil only works on the skin where it touches, so.... when i apply the foam to the frontal third and sides of my scalp i apply the nozzle directly to the scalp and depress the applicator very slowly and it drag along so i do not waste a hand full of foam that will mostly get onto my hair. ya gotta play it a bit see what works best for you but from the looks of your pic, with a year on fin and 2x a day minoxidil looks like you can get a full head by year' end

The dose provided with the dropper is specifically for the vertex for use as directed (twice a day) Application anyplace else is off label Increasing dosage may increase side effects as well not discouraging use just be aware

Looks totally normal for 1 month. Looks like a lot of grafts didn't shed. You're going to be very happy next X-mas! Congrats!

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Yeah, you never know. But you have a long way to go before you decide about HT 2. Even now it looks like you are on track to have many styling options above which you had pre-op. Congrats!

Don't think what you have done on day 7 to the few scabs/grafts would have affected the overall outcome. Yes, there will be more new growth and maturing in the coming months. Don't fret though if what does grow does not satisfy your expectations/needs. Most people require 2 or more HT passes to be satisfied. Not a big deal. It looks great for 5.5 months.