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Can someone pls guide me here....? Also will switching over to Minoxidil oil proves good?

Yes hsrp10...I mean i used the oil long time ago, probably some 3 years back and that too only for a 3 weeks. I saw some new thick hairs growing and yes...there was shedding also. But not this instant.... This is really worrying me...

Now this looks very serious.... I applied minoxidil 5% foam for the first time and to my great shock almost 20-25 hairs/grafts came out sticking to my hand. I know it causes some initial shedding. But this "instant" effect really worries me.... Is this a normal sign or a serious concern...? Hope for some answers

Ok..just back from Dr. Gabel's clinic. 3 weeks post-up. Some grafts seem to be growing and my native hairs too started off. And i was told that i can start using Minoxidil 5% twice a day. The foam is amusing as it seems to dry instantly and doesn't make the head look like a shining marble.

To the very least, one year has to elapse before the second HT. Just wait for the final result of HT1...atleast 10 months.You should be having a clue on where you are going to head with the progress you see. And considering that you are(were) in NW VI and your donor area isn't sufficient, by that time you can conclude if there is any real need to go for a second innings. Do you have some pics that can speak for you?

To the best of my knowledge, i don't think Batra's are that all good with HT...even as far as by the reviews too go by. My two cents would be to do some more due diligence and pick out the better. You might want to refer this too http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/167460-hair-transplant.html I am from India and have been to Batra's for hair loss (not HT though) with no useful results. The recommended ones in India are here http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/surgeon-list.asp?StateAbr=IND One of them is in Hyderabad which should be of your interest.. And to answer your queries...with NW V1 i am unsure if a second HT is viable albeit not completely impossible. Will leave it to the veterans here to give a shot at.

Almost three weeks post up. Scheduled an appointment with Dr. Gabel tomorrow. Hoping to hear positive from him.

Thanks HtS. And yeah..Gabel made it as easy as it could be. I am planning to get him inspect me by mid of this week..being the 3rd week post-up. They say...just let the 3 months go off...but which is not easy as it seems to be

13 days post op

7 days post-up

Thought of posting the pics...these are the pre-op and immediate post ops

Cool...just two days right after me. And how is it going btw?

I echo Biz' words. And Dr. Gabel also has a clinic in Seattle, WA...might be worth checking out

I know Minox causes some initial shedding...and i believe the grafts/new hairs aren't affected by it in anyways...!

I had ED with Finasteride when i tried it for a few days long while ago and the i stopped it. Gabel suggested Minox...but i am unsure on when to start. Can it be applied directly to the grafts area...?

Just wondering if some experts and others can pour in their two cents...

Just done with the HT by Dr. Gabel and am two weeks post up. Onto my past.... there were times..probably even 4 years before, where people use to envy on seeing my hair..dense, long, black, dances with air etc. I have a baldness history...my Dad and Grandpa were almost completely bald when they were 30. Owing to my profession, i moved to a different place from the one where i was staying 2 decades...and thats when it all started, which was unstoppable. The only reason i could predict was the change in water....May be something else too.....Oh and btw, i am from India. Back from the story.....I was constantly hunting for a year or more on whether or not to opt for an HT and the best surgeons around. Moved to Portland, OR a month ago and felt it would be too late if i prolong. But it just took me less than a week to figure out that Dr.Gabel is the man here and all i saw & am seeing are only positive words about him. Had an initial consultation and he suggested for a 3000+ grafts but later i got it shrunk to 2500 owing to obvious financial reasons. I knew that HT is not as critical or alarming as other surgeries but when i skimmed through his pre & post-op instructions, i sensed the excessive need to exercise care on ourselves by ourself. Had three sessions on the big day. There were some "Ouch" and "Oops" during the numbing and punching but other than that the day went quite normal to my great surprise. Thanks to Gabel... he made it look easy with his expertise and humorous exchanges..well supported by his assistants too. And i was constantly monitored for my blood pressure, pulse etc, which made me feel even better. He was kind enough to drop me back to my home. Had slight bleeding from the donor area, as it should supposed to be. But other than that, no big deal. Had a little bump on my left forehead on the fourth day but went off by Day 5. I was constantly spraying saline solution for every 2-3 hours to let not the scalp go dry and to remove the crusts & scabs. Went to second post-up checkup around Day 9 and was told that i need to be aggressive on my scalp to remove those black & white. I was just skeptical as that was pulling down some hairs or grafts(?) along with the crusts/scabs, when i do so. The post-up instruction said Day 7 -21 i should soak the grafts in water for 30 mins or so to remove them..but thank the Good god & Gabel's handwork...all crusts got removed by Day 12, which is confirmed by Dr. Gabel himself when i was there for removing the sutures (Tuesday, the 4th). He said the result now looks exactly like the way he wanted and i am happy to hear it...And also the scar on the donor area is almost near to 100% healing. Now, as anticipated, i am experiencing shock loss albeit i am unsure if those are the grafts or my native hairs. Just had my hairs on the sides & back cut short (concealed the scar though) to make it an evenly appearance. And as for everybody...now comes the hardest part...WAITING...wish i could do a fast forward though. Also i need to ask him if i can/should use minoxidil to speed up the growth and to prevent the native hair from falling. I am uncertain though...will it add up to the shedding of my grafts & native hair, which already has begun...? Coz, I don't want to lose anymore...any further..whatsoever.. If Dr. Gabel is seeing this...Hey Doc, can you post some pre-op, post-op pics of mine? Wishing myself to write another success story of Dr. Gabel in another 6 months. I would blindly refer him for any HT questions that i might receive, without a second thought. I have not made a good choice but a best one, i feel...