MAW99

Have a great day! Good luck!

Time will be the only thing that proves how effective, and good looking, your transplant turns out to be. Just be patient and wait for the final results.

Glad to hear about the regrowth and the "growing out". Sounds like things are working out well for you!

I honestly think you might be overthinking everything. Time will be the big factor in deciding if you are happy with your results. Give it a little more time before you decide if the transplant was worth it for you.

Glad to see your shock loss is getting better. Please keep us updated!

Good luck and please let us know about your adventure once you return.

I was at Costco yesterday looking at minoxidil. I know this seems like a far fetched question but I need to ask it for my own peace of mind. I have high cholesterol and was wondering if any of the topical medications for hair loss can cause my cholesterol to go higher after it is absorbed into my body.

Does this mean I shouldn't check into getting product from overseas? I have some friends who swear by the minoxidil they get from a supply house overseas. I was thinking about buying some but now I'm thinking I should stay local so I can consult with a local doctor in case I have issues.

Is it a situation where it is really noticeable or is a case where (like many of us suffering from hair loss issues) it's worse in your eyes? Can others really notice the "weaker side"?

In other words, I should consult with a doctor rather than trust many things that say "FDA Clearance"? While that is good to know, it's also a bit disheartening.

I just discovered lasers can be used to combat hair loss. (Yes, I'm kind of late to the party.) Do you need a prescription for these treatments? Has anybody on this board used it? How effective did you find the results?

How did you take care of cleaning your scalp? Regular shampoo or a special solution?

I asked last week about how young is too young for a transplant which got me thinking if my being over 50 is too old to have a transplant? What hairs I have are gray and my body hairs are still black. Would the mixture be too jarring and look unnatural?

I'm new to the world of hair transplants so I don't know everyone (yet).

I appreciate all of the advice from everyone. I will have another chat with him next week about having a transplant.