I honestly think you should start using 5% minoxidil, otherwise you're going to lose a lot of your native hair. Before I had my surgery, every time I would shower, I would noticed a lot of hair is shedding but 2 weeks after the HT, I started to use 5% minoxidil (2 times/day and I haven't missed a day yet).. at first there was still shedding while using it but "now" I do feel like my hair got a lot thinker/stronger and I don't see anymore shedding. Read number 14. on Dr Rahals book (they one that he gave us). It says he "strongly recommends the use of Minoxidil 5% for 1 year (you should really take his advice). Again, not saying you have to take it but I would recommend you to. This is just from my honestly and experience so far.