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  1. Thanks, Spanker. I'll check him out and see what the results look like. Any others specifically known for FUE at this time worth checking? I've been out of the loop for awhile and many of the names escape me.
  2. Thanks! Yes - spent many years here, had many friends and was so thankful for the guidance received. I really enjoyed it! Hopefully I was able to help many others with my time here as well. Even after 3 HT's and over 7500 grafts I confess I'll never say never on going back ---- there's always that touch up to the hairline and hey, you can never have enough density, right?? ARTAS, eh? I'll have to check it out though it sounds as there as some questions as to its proven success as claimed. When I heard my friend mention 6000 grafts FUE in one day, knowing that # to be a full day for even strip surgery, I had my doubts. I'll check Dr. Jose's work. In my estimation, my friend having virgin donor, I was thinking he could get 5000-5500 in a strip mega session. What's the average max for FUE in one session? Doing the math on your number I suppose 2000-2500? Thanks!
  3. If they recommend shaving it then I'd shave it. My first HT doc didn't require but it was only 1200 grafts and not dense packing. The last two shaved it down. It seems for really dense packing most docs prefer this.....,I'm sure it's easier to see and work with and you have to live with the results for life, right?? I was freaked about having them shave but did it anyway. I'm a professional who wears a suit everyday in an environment where a neat and clean appearance matters. I had some looks and questions from co-workers about the haircut but trust me, we're much more concerned with ourselves than others and if you handle it well your co-workers will be on to the next person or hot topic to discuss in no time. A couple of guys at the gym I frequent asked and I told them toying around with shaving down all the way but wasn't gutsy enough to go whole hog the first time. No biggie and in no time your hair grows back. I took two weeks off from work and the day before returning strategically clipped all other hair to match the closely cropped top! Hard to remember for sure but I believe I used some dermmatch to help the donor area blend. It really looked okay just had a little bit of a red tint to it. When clipping the rest of your hair you just pay particular attention as you clip around the donor scar and go.
  4. Hello all! I used to hang out on this site but it's been at least 4-5 years since I've been around. My last HT (3rd) was done in 2008. Overall I've been very satisfied by the results and if I had it to do over again.........I would! :cool: I've been completely out of the HT loop for the past several years and am trying to help a friend who is considering a HT. Virgin scalp.........no HT's and he's probably NW5-NW6 with pretty decent donor density. We were talking yesterday and he mentioned hearing or reading of some sort of robotic type FUE. Is this really out there? He said up to 6000 grafts in a session -- is this true? Anyone with information on this please chime in. For my $.02, if money was no object I would have had FUE versus strip. I'm very pleased with all of my results but have to admit I'd like to sport the close-cropped look once in awhile but if I clip below 3/4" around the scar evidence of the HT starts to show. I'm not wanting to start a strip vs FUE debate......been there too many times. Just looking for info to help my friend. He has the $$ and within reason that's no issue. Just looking for the best option for him and trying to get myself updated on any new techniques which may be of benefit to him. Thanks!! Hairbank
  5. As I mentioned in my post - I'm not claiming anyone will get the results waittosee has gotten. As for his intentions.............what would lead us to doubt it's true? What's the point? His posts don't mention that he's selling anything. My point is this.............I think many of people "beginning" to lose their hair could at the very least hang on to what they have for a long peroid of time with meds and put off the HT until much later. I wish I'd known then what I know now, about 16 years ago when my hairloss started to become noticeable.
  6. Click this for waittosee's results if you want to see them. Now I'm not supposing you'll have results anywhere close to this - but, they're so amazing I do think it's encouraging that the meds do really work, and work well for some people. More than enough reason for a person to try the meds before jumping in the HT chair.
  7. I agree with the above advice. I will add that though Fin is supposed to help in the crown more than I did notice mild regrowth in my hairline from it and I started taking it at age 39 - I'm 41 now. So, maybe you'll have success. If you want to see some "blown away" results for meds, search for waittosee's thread here. The guy litterally went from like NW 4 or something close to NW 0.............best results I've EVER seen, bar none!
  8. Nizoral is an anti-fungal shampoo and may dry your scalp out if used more than a few times a week. It think it says to use it every other day but just check the directions on the bottle. If you're looking for a quality shampoo/conditioner I'd go with Nioxin as recommended. I have used it before and liked it, and, it really is great for keeping the scalp and hair healthy to promote optimal hair growth conditions.
  9. Most people do have a little shock-loss around the donor scar........I'm 5 weeks post op today from HT #3 and have a little so I really wouldn't worry about it. The shed most people are concerned with from Finasteride is usually directed at DHT-susceptible hair that is weak and may not return. A Finasteride Shed is merely a more than normal amount of your hair getting kicked into the telogen (resting) phase, which lasts anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 months. I wouldn't sweat it. You're still fresh from the HT pretty much. I think my shocked hair from HT #2 came back just after 2 months - I could tell the difference between it and new HT hair because the shocked native hair came in thick like beard stubble whereas new HT hair comes in thin and wispy then thickens over time. Hope this helps -
  10. Kudos to you for doing your homework and researching these things. No matter what, I'd encourage you to try meds for awhile before getting a HT. I know some others will disagree with me, but, 20 yrs old is too young to get a HT. You have zero idea of how far and how fast your loss will progress, plus, your balding pattern overall seems undetected at this point............who knows if you'll start losing in the crown or thinning in other areas? Hang in there, keep researching and, if you feel comfortable with them, see if the meds can help you at least hold on until you know more what you're dealing with in terms of an eventual overall loss pattern.
  11. You mean either of the "two", right? gallup56 - not making light of your question, but if you'll use the find feature here you'll find more discussion threads on this topic than you can shake a stick at. It comes down to this - it's purely a personal choice. Each has shown to be effective against hairloss. Since Duasteride inhibits 5AR type II and type I, and Finasteride only type I, it stands to reason more DHT will be blocked with Duasteride. Each come with the risk of sides..........Dut maybe a little more but people have reacted to them differently so the only way you'll know how "you" react is if you try them. One key point to mention is that it really is a lifelong commitment with your choice because any hair you keep or regrow because of them will be lost if you quit. So, I encourage each person to do some soul-searching before jumping in. It took me a couple of years research and thought to become comfortable taking Fin but I'm glad I did because I did react positively to it. Best of luck -
  12. My questions are 1) My doctor told me that cutting the pills will yield different weights of finasteride. He said this is a drug that needs to be taken 1mg everyday. So did you see any effects of taking different miligrams on your body? Dr. Wong told me every other day is fine......if that didn't help, I can always step up to a daily dose. The theory is that Finasteride actively inhibits DHT in your body for a period of 72 hours thus no need for a daily dose. I have not had any side effects. 2) Why are you taking every other day instead of everyday? See above 3) Pill cutters that I found can only cut in 4 pieces not 5. Can your pill cutter cut in 5 pieces? No, people that cut Proscar cut it into 4ths. Actually, it may be better that you're getting 1.25mg since you'll be a little off one way or the other. I don't think the varying doseage will matter that much
  13. If it isn't yours, it won't be a genetic match and your body won't accept it.
  14. Not in my case.........it looks identical to that of my native hair in color and characteristics. The only difference would be that it's not as dense as what it was before I lost hair - that's it.
  15. The first thing I'd do is see your GP and get some advice. I suppose it could be a side of Fin but if you didn't experience it right when you started taking it I'd say not. It could be your slowing down a little with age, it happens, but zero performance at all....gotta be something else. I'm 41 and don't get excited like I did at 21, but, have never had any issues in the performance department. Now my interest and drive isn't what it was when much younger, but, when it came down to the nitty gritty never a problem performing. Your divorce and some issues about women could very well be playing a role too. I went through one last year and it's the most emotionally draining, gut-wrenching, heart-wrenching thing I've ever endured.
  16. The biggest benefit for me is that I LIKE HOW I LOOK WITH MUCH MORE HAIR ON MY HEAD! Oh, and I like being able to style my hair again other than just clip it short with the hopes of disguising the fact that I was losing my hair. The financial part is a drawback because it is expensive, however, since you have the hair the rest of your life it really isnt' too bad an investment. Also, possibly one drawback is that you'll likely never have the density you want........seems like we always want more density.
  17. It's not a science nor does it really need to be IMO. Whether or not you end up taking 1.35mg one day, 1.15mg the next isn't that big of a deal. Buying a pill cutter is the only way I know how to do it. I've been taking it a little more than 2 years, actually on an every other day regimen, and have had good luck with it.
  18. I'm now one day shy of being 5 weeks out from HT #3. I went back to the gym at two weeks and can tell you I was not ready to go for broke. Bench was the exercise I noticed it most on, some of the others I probably could have done about all I wanted. Weeks 2-4 I transitioned from lighter weight and 15-20 reps, back into my old routine. I have yet to ladder up on bench, though I'm back to benching my starting weight 4 sets of 8 which is about normal for me. I think after 6-7 weeks I will go completely back to normal and try a few heavy sets. If you're lifting the layoff is tough, but, if you try more than you should too early your body will tell you it's not ready.
  19. I think if you research this site you'll see enough before/after's from both to make your own decision. They're both great Doc's. If i needed more than 4000 grafts, there's no question I'd go with Dr. Hasson because he consistently harvests over 5000 in a session and his results look awesome. Nothing against Dr. Rahal as I'm a fan of his and wouldn't hesitate sitting in the chair with him. I'd really encourage you to do your homework and search the site to see which you like best - you really can't go wrong either place IMO.
  20. Stinger- Yes, most will tell you to stay away from Bosley, and with good reason. They "may" have a Doc here or there than can provide a quality HT, I wouldn't count on it. As important as quality is with respect to a HT, for the same money, would you want to get a Cadillac, or a Yugo?? Some people have been to a Bosely Doc and done okay but you have many "personal" references here and can see all of the results from start to finish in many cases. Spend time doing your research........see what Docs work you liked or didn't like and why. Look for someone with hair loss and hair characteristics like yours and see who they chose and the outcome. Just start researching the site, the material is invaluable. Best of luck -
  21. This is a very good thread and worth reading for everyone. Spend the $$, get a script from your family practioner or a Derm, and get the meds from a local pharmacy where you know you're getting the real deal.
  22. I've only mentioned it to family and a couple of close friends. I've had a couple of comments from people who hadn't seen me in awhile but more than i looked younger or looked great, not necessarily that I had lots more hair. I did mention after HT #3, as for the reason for a shaved head, as having scar revision surgery (technically true since you get a new scar ) If you handle it right, which is very low-keyed, most people don't care, won't press you on it and move on to more important concerns - THEMSELVES!!!
  23. Advice is free and I suppose we can each have different opinions and agree to disagree. As far as telling me what to do with my caution - be careful. I've been a part of this forum a long time and devoted much of my time to helping those who don't like hair loss. Broaden your mind - all HT's aren't bad HT's, nor all all people bad candidates. In many cases, mine included, I consider it the best thing I've done for myself and love the results. The truth does hurt sometimes. However, who makes you right or "true" and everyone else wrong?
  24. I completely disagree with you in my personal case. Before any HT's, at age 38, my loss had almost stopped. Being on Finasteride and now with the HT's, since I was NW 6 and got there gradually.....IF I need another HT, it could be a 500-1000 graft touch up in 10 years or more IF I have further rescission. I agree in approaching HT's with caution and do feel too many in there early 20's are packing on the grafts in the frontal third and will be looking for more native hair than they have if they lose it in the crown later. BUT, there have been many successful HT's over the long haul as well, so, I would caution you to be careful with your advice.
  25. I don't know of any way to answer your question for certain. My "guess" would be that some of the very weak hair that was kicked into the resting phase may not come back, but, most of your hair should come back stronger eventually because it won't be inhibited by DHT, right?? Shedding may or may not occur. Even if it does, shedding is merely a more-than-normal amount of your hair being kicked into telogen, the resting phase, which lasts for 6 weeks to 2 months then it grows back like always.
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