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I don't have personal experience with this, but I would imagine that the clinic would know the ins and outs of this and could advise you on the most cost effective way to pay for the treatment. Unless it's not that straightforward and requires jumping through hoops, in which case, they may just leave you to figure it out for yourself - in which case, I hope someone here can point you in the right direction. Perhaps check with your bank as well to see if they know any affordable ways to get money from one country to another.

If you're looking for a shampoo that works to regrow your hair/prevent hair loss, they simply don't exist - so be mindful of that when finding hair products that promise to do this. What shampoos/products can do is help increase the volume of your hair, but that's not the same as the hair regrowing/thickening. As for what the "best shampoo" is, that's going to be very relative based on your specific hair type and hair needs. I've cycled through so many different shampoos and styling products over the years, so I know how overwhelming it can be to try to find the one that works best for you - especially when so many brands promise to do sooo many things for your hair that they often don't live up to. I ended up having to do trial and error to find what works for me, and even still, I have to bounce between different styling products depending on the length of my hair throughout the month. If you're looking for a product that will help the overall appearance of your hair and give you some volume, I would suggest checking with a stylist at a salon who could point you in the right direction. The reason being that it really comes down to A) what your hair type is, and B) what your goal is. They could even work with you on getting a haircut that's best suited for whatever's going on with your hair as well, because not every hairstyle is suitable for every hair type. I'm currently using Kevin Murphy products, but they tend to be a little on the pricier side. You can find similar products that are a bit cheaper, I just have a sensitive scalp and random skin allergies, so I typically have to get the more expensive ones. I hope that helps or points you in a direction!

Ok, Raccoon... Broooo. Your hairline looks incredible! I understand being neurotic and picky, but as someone else said earlier, you have movie star level hair right now - especially in the hairline! Personally, considering your young age, I would hang tight for a few years before even considering a followup procedure - because as much as I relate to being a perfectionist and wanting things to meet what some may consider an unrealistic standard, I really suggest you take some time to let this settle and fully appreciate how great your hair already looks. If you can reframe your thoughts around this so that instead of looking at your hair through the lens of "being on the lookout for imperfections and flaws" and instead start actively looking at all the things that are great about your hair, it might help you stop being so nit-picky. Easier said than done, but honestly... You have incredible hair. Believe us. Lol.

Ideally, the short answer is no. However, that requires choosing a surgeon who will help you come up with a longterm game plan based on a number of different factors. How old are you? How severe is the hair loss? Based on your family history, what is your projected hair loss over the course of your lifetime? While there's no crystal ball that will tell you with certainty how your hair loss will progress, there's a way to get a pretty good idea... And then whatever decisions they make in terms of grafts and graft placement will be made with these longterm factors in mind, which will help ensure that your hair transplant will continue to look natural even as you age.

Woohoo! This looks sooooo good! And I'm excited for this new chapter in your dating life. Lol.

Given that you have a fair amount of hair loss and it's likely to continue to advance, I think the most important thing is working with a surgeon to determine how many grafts you have in your donor area to play with - and then you can strategically decide where you want to place them to get the most bang for your buck. With the hairline/frontal third being a top priority, you can then decide to what degree you want to address the temples and the crown, and how many grafts they think you would need for that. Once you A) know how many grafts you have to work with, and B) what your ideal end goal would be, you can then have a solid game plan on how to best move forward to achieve that. And if you do decide to address the temples, you'll want to really make sure it's a surgeon who excels at them as they tend to be a bit trickier to get right. All of that said, you seem to be on the right track.

Hey KJ! I realize you posted this months ago, so it may not be relevant anymore. Hopefully this all resolved itself and you're feeling good about your hair again. If not, here are some thoughts that will hopefully put you at ease. Seasonal shedding is something we all go through, and depending on how sensitive you are to changes in your hair, it can sometimes seem quite drastic and startling when you first experience it. Our hairs go through natural growth/shedding phases, and sometimes the shedding phases can decrease the density a bit. That very well could be all that's going on here. It's good you're open to the possibility of this being "hair greed" of sorts, which is also common for those of us with hair transplants. We get significant improvement, and then we find we always want more. There's nothing inherently "wrong" with this, but it is something to be mindful of so that whatever decision you make around it is made from a sound place. For instance, if I hyper focus on the hair around my temples, I could send myself in a tailspin of thinking my hair looks way worse than it does. Could I use some temple work in the future? Sure. But it's also not nearly as bad as I sometimes think it is - and perspective really is everything. So maybe your hair looks as thin as you think it does - and maybe you're overemphasizing the lower density in your head and it's really not that bad. You can post photos of what you're talking about if you want some outside opinions. Lastly, the vast majority of fitting room lighting is GARBAGE and none of us should ever let our appearance in these rooms dictate the way we see ourselves. Lol. Fortunately, we're not walking around in a world full of harsh, fitting room lighting - so keep that in perspective and don't let it be a primary reason of you changing your hairstyle. I hope that helps. I hope you've managed to sort through this - and if not, some food for thought!

This looks really great and you seem to be on track for an incredible result. Lots to look forward to here. And I'm glad you got the extra time off from work. I was able to wear a hat to work after my procedure as well, but the extra time off to not even have to worry about it is definitely more ideal.

Since you had your previous procedure at the same office, I would call them and ask them if they have an explanation. That said, I don't see anything alarming about the amount of redness you're experiencing this time, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. My recipient area looked very similar, and I remember it lasting well over a month. My scalp has always been very sensitive, so it didn't alarm me too much - and it eventually subsided completely.

Based on the photo, it looks like you've had at least one consultation. What did they suggest? And have you had any others? If not, I would recommend getting at least 2 more consultations with some surgeons you're considering before you move forward. You'll then be able to compare their different recommendations and see if you're getting similar responses. A top surgeon will also be able to take all the other factors about your projected hair loss into consideration when making a recommendation and make a game plan for you accordingly.

Ok then yeah - I don't see any risk at all using clippers at this stage, and you'll find many surgeons who would tell you that it's safe to do that. And a bit relieved you misspoke about the razor because that definitely seemed excessive. Lol.

6 months definitely seems excessive if you're talking about buzzing the area with clippers. If you're talking about taking an actual razor to the recipient area, 6 months still seems excessive to me, but I suppose understandable why they would be conservative. At 4 months post-op, your grafts are anchored and secure, and the only thing you wanna be mindful of is not to irritate the scalp. It's always best to follow the surgeon's guidelines, but I know how frustrating this can be because every surgeon has different rules for this sort of thing and it makes it hard to know what the best advice is. Personally, I would be hesitant to take an actual razor to the area, but that's just me. My scalp was/is sensitive, so I wouldn't want to risk irritating it. (And no judgment, but I don't see any benefit to doing that either... For what it's worth, I actually did buzz mine with clippers just 10 days post-op and had no issues.

The results look so natural! And the hairline tweak is a great touch. (And makes me want to consider having my temples done, if I'm being perfectly honest...

As the others have said, I doubt you're going to find something that soon - and especially not with such a narrow window of availability. I know Dr. Mohebi's first availability is currently December of 2022. However, cancellations do happen (especially with COVID, extra travel restrictions, cancelled flights, etc.), and I imagine every surgeon has a waiting list of people to reach out to when that happens. If you have any surgeons you're interested in, I would check to see what the process is to get on their waiting list. I imagine many of them do it the same way Dr. Mohebi does, in that you'll need to have a consultation first and go through the official process of scheduling an appointment - and then they can add you to the waiting list of people to call should something open up. Lastly, I know timing is important, but I would highly encourage you to make sure you don't rush into this just for the sake of getting a hair transplant in that window. Choosing a surgeon and scheduling a procedure is something that should be done with careful consideration, and typically speaking, rushing into one isn't the best thing to do.

After the first 72 hours, the grafts are mostly securely anchored, and there's not much you can do to dislodge them. Any hairs/scabs/crusts you see falling after the fact are just a normal part of the healing process and nothing to be alarmed about. You're in the beginning stages of it likely starting to look worse before it looks better, so keep your head up and know that results are likely just a few months away.

Hi there! Check out this thread that Melvin made earlier this year. It's a good starting point to get your wheels turning, and then feel free to ask any followup questions. As for in-person vs. Virtual... Personally, nothing would beat an in-person consultation. However, that's simply not always possible for various reasons. The good thing about virtual consultations is that it allows you to meet with more doctors than you would be able to otherwise, and one of the most important rules of getting a HT is consulting with at least 3 different surgeons before making a decision. Hope this helps!

I think this could be cleared up with an honest conversation the clinic. Maybe I'm naive, but I think more often than not, people aren't intentionally deceptive. This could be a misunderstanding, there could be a reasonable explanation, or it could be an honest mistake that they own up to - but regardless, I think the only way to get answers is to be direct and speak to them about it.

There's no concrete answer to that question. Not only would it be situational, but I would imagine different surgeons are going to give you different answers based on their observations and unique points of view. My guess is that most of them would tell you to wait 8-12 months. If you've already chosen the surgeon you're going to use for your first hair transplant, this is something worth discussing with them. And if you haven't chosen one yet, I suggest discussing this with them when you have your consultations. If you know you're going to need multiple procedures from the beginning, the surgeon should be there to help you map out what that timeline looks like and come up with a game plan that best suits you.

The advice here is solid, particularly that you don't want to completely dismiss Asmed's opinion on the matter. Growing your hair out and seeing an elite surgeon in person will really help give you more of the info you're looking for - but also keep in mind that even if it's true that you're not a good candidate, you won't have any problem finding a surgeon who's willing to work on you if you ask around enough. That doesn't mean that it will be a good idea. I hope it turns out that you're a good candidate and are able to get the results you're looking for. Just make sure to properly manage your expectations along the way as you get more info about what is actually possible for you.

The first 72 hours are the most crucial when it comes to graft survival, so you're in the clear there. It's also a great sign that there was no blood, as that's the number one indicator of a dislodged graft. My best guess would be that this will all turn out just fine - but I don't think there's any way to know for sure until the regrowth starts to happen. So given that a definitive answer isn't possible, I would try my best to focus on the evidence that supports that it will all turn out okay. The alternative is to imagine the worst case scenario, which will only make waiting for your results that much more stressful. As for washing your hair, there are no universally accepted post-op protocols for how to care for your scalp post-op. It can be frustrating to have so much discrepancy amongst so many doctors, but it is what it is. At the end of the day, if you chose a qualified surgeon that you trust, there's no reason to not follow the guidelines they give you. Best of luck! And really sorry to hear about bumping your head. That was one of my biggest fears post-op - but it does seem like you'll be okay.

All of those are likely options depending on the person. My number one guess would be that people just get busy and it no longer becomes a priority, so it slips their mind. Best case scenario - they had such a good result that they've been able to move on with their lives in such a way that their previous hair loss isn't even at the forefront of their minds anymore, but who's to say, really...

Nope. Pimples like these are quite common, and it's just a general rule that you're not supposed to pop them so as to avoid scarring, infection, etc. Especially in a sensitive area that's still healing from surgery, it's best to just leave them alone. Dr. Mohebi mentioned after my procedure that if I ever had any that were particularly bothersome, I could come into the office and they would help me resolve it - but of course, I don't think I've ever had a pimple I could just "leave alone". Lol. So against all the best advice, I did carefully squeeze a couple of them even though I wasn't supposed to.

I'm not familiar with a lot of the products you mentioned, so I don't feel comfortable advising you in that regard. However, in regards to speaking to the dermatologist, it seems like you have two main issues at hand: 1) Your hair loss, and 2) Your itchy scalp. (And where do they overlap?) So it seems like your visit needs to be focused on the following: What's going on with your scalp to cause it to be so itchy, and what treatment would she suggest? How much of the hair loss you're experiencing is directly related to the condition of your scalp, and how much of it is directly related to MPB? It is a combination of the two? Does she think treating the scalp will help slow down your hair loss? And how does whatever condition you have impact you getting a hair transplant should you want to do that? These are some questions I would have off the top of my head - but essentially, you just want to rely on the experts to get as much information as possible and the point you in the direction they think is best. It's unlikely that treating your scalp condition will completely resolve the hair loss - but it may make your path to hair restoration a bit more linear. Ideally, between the diagnosis of the dermatologist and factoring in what the hair transplant surgeon has said regarding your hair loss, you should be able to get a better idea of how to best address all of this.

While it's definitely not ideal and I understand that this could put a bad taste in your mouth, it's not indicative one way or the other of Dr. Diep being a bad choice - and at the end of the day, the results and the type of work he does should be the main focus. However, as Hybonix mentioned, only you can decide for yourself if the lack of organization on the front end is enough to deter you - and if you feel like it's enough for you to look elsewhere, I think that's perfectly valid.

The pain I experienced in the donor area in regards to the extraction sites was actually extremely minimal and I barely remember it all. That's how insignificant it was. However, I did experience bursts of nerve pain/irritation in the donor area that lasted a couple of weeks. From what I gather, this isn't something that's super common/to be expected, but it's also nothing to be alarmed about either. When people mention donor pain post-op, I think this is mostly what people refer to - and it typically resolves itself on its own fairly quickly.