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Hey Gatsby, yes that is what I mean derm/doc, transplant specialist, etc., etc. I am not talking about results. I am purely asking for help on products to use in lieu of oral fin

I went off oral for a week and then moved to topical fin/Minox. 

  Hello All,

I am approx. 6 months post 3k grafts with Dr. Nader. For over a decade I had been using oral Finestride and Minox foam. During that time I would not see any shedding but the crown seemed to slowly degrade hence the transplant. 

Post opt I decided as I am getting older (mid 40's) I would like to stop using oral prescription drugs. Since getting off Fin. I've noticed stronger erections, increased mental focus, less anxiety, and an overall improved sense of well-being. I guess after so many years I learned to live with these side effects. 

I started on a topical Fin & Minox combo from Hims. Within a week I noticed shedding, all be it very light, it still bothers me. I get conflicting information from Hims service since you do not get a dedicated doctor it's whoever responds to your message. Some say shedding is normal and others say the drug won't work for me and I need to be back on oral. 

My questions are: 

1) Do you recommend seeing a doctor in my area to get specific feedback on my situation? If so, any suggestions in the Los Angeles area? 

2) Is shedding a sign it will not work for me? 

Any feedback is appreciated 

I used the search bar and didn't get many results, hence the post. 

Hey All - 

I’ve been using Finasteride oral, Rogaine and Biotin for many, many years. And, I just had a transplant from Dr Nader in September 2022.
 

Id like to stop taking the oral Finasteride and move to a topical product like Keeps that has that plus minoxidil. 

Can someone provide feedback on this approach? 
 

Thanks for the reply everyone 

Hello Guys,

I am 2.5-3 weeks post surgery from Dr. Luis Nader getting 3k grafts. I wanted to get some feedback on resuming my Rogaine treatment.

Dr. Nader asked that I wait until the 3rd week to resume. If Rogaine helps to regrow hair, generally speaking wouldn't this improve the growth response on the newly planted follicles? 

Overall my experience with Dr. Nader was great and I plan to post a surgeon review with pics in the coming weeks.

Thanks in advance for your help

Thank you everyone, as a point of clarification. I don't particularly or absolutely need to have a long hair transplant, I just prefer it. It's not a must have, it just makes scheduling much easier for me. My first transplant was a FUT and I appreciated the not having to shave my head part. I do appreciate everyone's feedback and will do some additional research. 

4 hours ago, Z-- said:

agree with the above. In Brazil there is only one and it’s Pittella, but the risk is there are not many self documented patient cases here (yet). could be a good option. 

Also, don’t take advise from Linkov. be wary of YouTubers or celebrity content creators in general, they water down information and avoid taking hard stances when needed. Many are paid by shills too (not saying linkov specifically because he’s a doctor), but notice how there are 0 cases of his work here? 

Hey that’s a good point, I have yet to search for his work. In this video he was explaining the basics of the two types. Thanks for sharing 

5 hours ago, BeHappy said:

I think it would rarely be worth it. It depends on how much hair loss you have and what your goals are. Most of the grafts placed in the recipient area are going to fall out anyway, so it's not going to matter in the recipient area. I can see wanting to keep the donor area looking like nothing happened especially if you like to wear your hair long, but then you can look at doing FUT with a Dr who doesn't require shaving the recipient area which would give you the same basic effect of not looking like anything was done after the first 10 days and then gradually growing over the next year. The FUT scar would be covered by the surrounding hair. If you really want FUE and you're not doing a large procedure you could also keep your hair extra long and shave the area where the grafts will be taken and let the long hair cover it. I have mentioned @Legend007 case a few times before as an example as he managed to do that.

 

Thanks I’ll check in on this a bit more 

9 hours ago, Gatsby said:

I know this can be done and it sounds like you are dead keen on it. But my philosophy is that you want to make the surgeon and the tech's job as EASY as possible to position yourself to get the best outcome possible. I would also be choosing a surgeon based on who is best for you. Not who is best at no shave hair transplants. All the best!

Thanks 

Hey Guys,

I am looking to get a transplant either this year or next year. While doing my research I came across a video from Dr. Gary Linkov on YouTube. He states in Branzil they are most commonly known for doing the long hair FUE transplants. This procedure is not commonly done in the U.S. due to the time intensive nature. Anyone who wants to have an FUE transplant and would NOT like it to be noticeable should consider this.

Does anyone know any doctors doing this? Or more about the approach so that I can research? 

Thanks to everyone for their feedback.  I have enough information to do research now. 

On 9/24/2021 at 3:29 PM, Doron Harati said:

We need better positions of your donor, but I think you'll be good candidate, crown + middle scalp will require around 2500-3500.

Thanks for the feedback 

On 9/24/2021 at 3:13 PM, JohnAC71 said:

They are not doing the best work and you have so many other choices at your disposal. Look through the forum and search for real patient results. We can add in some European names if your able to travel.

Thanks and noted

12 minutes ago, MachoVato said:

From what I can see, your crown would need at least 2500 grafts, maybe 3500 if you need to blend into the mid-scalp. Maybe a pic of crown with wet hair will help. Any desire to work on hairline?

I always like to ask a couple basic questions... what's your budget and are you willing to travel abroad?

Yeah I guessed it would be minimum 2k grafts. No, the hairline is not a concern of mine. I do not want to spend more than $8k - $10k. Yes, I would travel aboard. I heard good things about a doctor in Mexico named Dr. Nader. The YouTube videos I've seen are impressive. @MachoVatoDo you happen to know this doctor? 

3 hours ago, JohnAC71 said:

Please do show us some pics and check out the forums recommended list:

https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Consult-a-Physician/hair-transplant-surgeons.asp?sr=HRN-MOB

Please don’t go back to your previous clinic, you can choose much better. Google or any other online reviews are not to be trusted/relied upon. Forums such as these with actual full patient journeys is what you want ! 👌

 

Hey @JohnAC71 - Thanks for the feedback, I will review that link. Since you stated above to "not go back". Do you know something first hand about this clinic or its practices?

Note - post updated with pics 

3 hours ago, Dr. Glenn Charles said:

It is good thing that you are now doing you due diligence. The more understanding the patients had of the potential outcomes the more realistic the expectations will be. Also never hurts to get more than one opinion. If your first procedure was an FUT and you are now considering FUE it would make sense to do consultations with clinics that offer both procedures. 

thank you Dr. Glenn. it was FUE, where the donor area is removed. 

3 hours ago, gillenator said:

Pics would help us give feedback.

Post updated with pics 

On 9/22/2021 at 7:50 PM, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said:

Do you have pics you'd like to share? Are you on finasteride and minoxidil? Are you restricted to a certain location? Feel free to reach out anytime 

Fair enough pics attached & post updated

Hello Guys,

I am considering a 2nd transplant and am overwhelmed by all the information, transplant types, doctors, etc. etc. 

A little background on myself, I am a 44 year old male with a decent front hairline and typical balding in the back. The first transplant helped some but at the time I did not save up and do as grafts as I should. At that time I had my transplant from Dr. Limmer  in San Antonio Texas when he was still alive. He has since sold his business to a female doctor. From the reviews it appears she is doing a good job maintaining clients. Before going back there I decided to consult this forum to see what else is out there and really, how they rank in the world of transplants. I was not aware of this site back then and just got recommendations from my doctor and did some research via Google.

What do you all suggest to someone coming into this? Set your budget first? Find your preferred doctor then work on budget? Determine how many grafts you need for desired look? 

Thanks in advance for your time! 

Agree with bsass and Spidey. Based on my experience Nioxin is an expensive replacement for a daily wash shampoo. They use a lot of fancy proprietary sounding 'technologies' but ultimately about all it will do is possibly make thinning hair look less ... thin.

I started using Aussie Awesome Volume shampoo and Main and Tail conditioner based on the posts in this thread and I'm pleased so far. When I style it correctly it does make the hair look fuller than Nioxn did. I had a friend tell me recent they were using a Bosley product and felt it made a huge difference. I may try it, however I suspect it's going to be $$$. Which I do like the price of the Aussie

bsass - Dr Nader responded to me after 2 days back in May. I am now 6 weeks post my FUE procedure with him. My email subject to him was:

 

RE: Santa Clara, California interested in FUE procedure for 2250 Grafts

 

Emailed him 5/5/16 and he responded 5/7/16. I think he gets a lot of members here that email him wanting to validate his work without any real interest in getting a procedure done. This wastes a lot of time. He fields thousands of emails a day. The more you be proactive you are about your interest in getting a procedure, the more likelihood and chances you'll get a response. My .02 cents.

 

Happy researching!

Thanks! I'm not ready to get it done just now, I'm headed to have cosmetic dental work done to fix years of unconscious grinding. So I'll save my pestering him till I'm truly ready to come.

Now when i wrote him an email he responds right away. He even gave me his number to reach him if need be..

 

Best bet... Write an email and submit pics...

And wrote .. PICS FOR MY SURGERY

 

That's just my suggestion... Cause he gets alot of emails, And he's booked months in advance.

Got it. Thanks!

Dr Nader seems like the best bang for your buck. Lots of reviews out their, even on YouTube. I personally know someone that went to him and seems to be 100% satisfied.

I have yet to find one complaint about his work.. The complaint with Dr Nader is that it's hard to get a hold of him through email.

I got my previous HT in NYC. And next month, I'll be seeing Dr Nader for my next surgery. Paying 1/3 of the price for more grafts then I paid in NYC.

Yeah, I'm seeing the same thing. I sent him and email but obviously haven't heard back. How long did it take for you to get a response? Did it take multiple emails to get contact?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Any feedback or reviews on Nioxin 2 Shampoo and Conditioner?

Funny. I just asked the same thing on another thread. I have been using Nioxn shampoo and conditioner for many years. I always question why I pay $17.00 per bottle each time I go to the store. Like many others it was suggested from doctors, stylists, etc.I started using it and never looked back.

Nioxn does a great job at marketing themselves as hair loss shampoo and some of their products claim to regrow, I am not sure that has been the case for me. It's important to come to places like this to ask the questions you're asking.

I realize the aforementioned blurb is probably useless in the way of direction. But I used this thread below which was helpful and from that I purchased some new stuff on Amazon. We will see how these new products work. Hope that link is helpful.

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/159912-what-best-hair-thickening-shampoo-conditioner-combo.html