Hmm. Well technically it was a 2501-3500 grafts range, I just chose 3000 because it's in the middle. And they put it entirely in the hairline area.
I tried Fin and Minox around the time of the procedure but got some unwanted sexual side effects, so I didn't bother to continue. However I tried both again recently. Minoxidil has been good to me this time around. I stopped Fin because of an infection down there which may or may not have been caused by Fin. I'm seeing a doctor right now to treat it and may start back on Fin once it goes away.
But I'd say go ahead and try both, because my experience with them isn't really the norm.
As far as what I'd do differently? Probably nothing, because I at least tried Min/Fin and there's not many viable options outside of that besides Nizoral shampoo.