Thank you all your replies. Much appreciated, I am researching the best that I can. I have also looked at current trials and evidence based recommendations. I am on Minoxidil and Finasteride x 3 months. It has definetely stopped the hair loss but I dont appreciate any new growth.
1, I have concluded that if you want to make a real difference then HT is the way to go. Medications are good I guess in regrowth early stages and variable stablization in the advanced. There are only 2 evidence based approved medications - minoxidil and finasteride (dutasteride being potent cousin). Rest is ancedotal or case reports.
2, FUE vs FUS - pros and cons between either - I do not want the linear scar and risk numbness etc and option of keeping hair short - so I feel FUE is good for me.
3, Now coming to the hair surgeons - this is where it becomes tricky - whom to choose from - not easy because you have several of them and all claim they are the best. I feel all use similar techniques, but it is artistery that makes the difference and ofcourse cost efficiency. I have to make a decision this year preferably in the next few months. I know I am geographically restricted to the US. So now I am in that phase.
Can someone advice me on - can we believe all the before and after photos posted on the websites.
Can someone give me the list of who they feel are the top 5 surgeons in the US; so this could be a working ground for me. I have contacted the 3 people I mentioned earlier already
Can someone provide more info on why Alvi Armani has fallen from grace ...
Fischer, Arocha, Bauman are new names I have found ... let me go after them now