hairman22

Henry Cavill isnt balding he just had recession in his hairline.

Balding would be a norwood 3 & diffuse loss on the scalp

Cruise and Pitt are outliers for a white male to have a very straight hairline at their age.

I agree the surgeons are turning away patients with a good donor because they dont have the skills to perform temple work.

weird to start a petition about this though

On 2/17/2023 at 6:18 PM, mtb said:

1 month. The shed has started. I reckon 30%-40% of transplanted hairs have fallen out. Also, my shock loss is significant. Maybe 30-40%. But it’s a long game. I’m 8 months from my second surgery, maybe 16-18 months from final result. Thankfully I work from home so I’ve just been wearing hats. Also told my few coworkers so it wouldn’t be weird. 

 

 

your donor area looks excellent considering it has some shock loss & over 8000 grafts taken out

I thought it would worth it to highlight this case. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CovRNR9LINa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

It is a genuine NW7 case. Very small donor 

Hopefully @Dr. Felipe Pitella post his results in the next 6-12 months

1 minute ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

That’s what he sees in his practice, do you want him to lie. I really don’t get why people are so against oral minoxidil. I don’t think anyone said it’s a long term replacement for finasteride, or that finasteride doesn’t have its place. But oral minoxidil is a good option for those unwilling to take finasteride, and we know at least in the short term it give’s similar gains.

Lie no.

But maybe wait a few years to see patients maintain their on it alone before drawing to any conclusions

Im using it myself & it has been useful for my crown just think it is too early to overhype the drug. Better to judge in a few years rather than just a year

I am not against oral minoxidil at all been using 2.5mg per day with no issues

13 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

First of all, he said he switched from oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and saw no difference. What’s wrong with giving his own personal experience. I have been taking oral minoxidil for 6 months, and it’s a game changer. 

This is getting absurd. Oral minoxidil has been around WAY before finasteride. As a matter of fact, it started off as a blood pressure medication that had a secondary effect of hair growth. How on earth can anyone say there aren’t any long term studies. It’s the EXACT same drug as the topical, except oral. You guys need to stay off reddit. 
 

Here’s a study from 1987, is 30+ years long term enough.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962287700929

Melvin you mis interpreted my point

There are no long term studies showing oral minoxidil is as effective as finesteride

I really wish it was the case but i expect oral minox results will decline like topical does after 2 years.

But we have Bisanga claiming its as good as finasteride it is just not been proven

For example no really many people maintain on oral minox compared to finnasteride but we have Bisanga saying its just as affective.

It just has not been proven long term

Bisanga I think is a good surgeon.

Although I have not seen many results on high norwoods

He dose have some questionable advice though. He thinks Oral Minoxidil is as good as Oral Finasteride despite no long term data to support this.

I have been using Oral Minox only but I am not expecting it to maintain my hair long term

2 minutes ago, Archan said:

How can he have another 3k grafts...his donor is already been exhausted ...he was nvr a fit candidate for a transplant ...

i would assume he has body hair he can use.

Eugenix some to reject very few candidates

I do think with another procedure who could get a good visual result if you went for a buzzcut look

that looks incredible

8 hours ago, mtb said:

I mean Eugenix and Pitella are the ones that come to mind if you’re a slick bald NW6 and don’t want FUT. Others on this forum might have helpful suggestions. My bro is going to Pitella in a few months. 

I had consult with Pitella as well.

I will probably go with Zarev & just wait.

Both are brillant not really too much of a difference

I just prefer Zarev's methods very very detailed

thats remarkable that you have 12k scalp grafts available.

Im sure he will get a great result when it is finished

@mtbany update? You have had the procedure?

15 minutes ago, JoDimaggio22 said:

Firmly agree with this. Could be 100% DHT topical blockers in the future. Or maybe oral dht resistance with less sides for people. Who knows. At 80 I don’t care if my hair is crazy thick. But I think most transplanted hair at least lasts well into 50-60s before you’d notice any thinning signs. It’s not like you get an HT at 28 and at 35 you are bald. Unless some underlying medical condition or DUPA took place

Wont be 100% dht blockers for the scalp with systemic absorption,

That is fantasy.

Actually with people's diet's & Testosterone levels dropping so much I actually think people will be more susceptible to side affects.

Hair Transplants are the best solution imo. 

They are the big breakthrough in the last 20 years, Maybe better techiques can improve body hair survival.

your hair to scalp contrast is very good,

This is why I think you may be a candidate even with a limited donor.

In Europe. Zarev is your best bet

2 hours ago, johnto said:

Did you message him directly? Or did you just message their generic Whatsapp number?  

 

I booked a consult with them in 2025. I paid the $150 euro but have not received a confirmation email or anything (even after asking for one 😂). I called to book the consult and have been chatting through whatsapp with whom I assume is their receptionist. 

No i have been messaging Dr Zarev

I booked through reception but he i got his number unsure how i think he messaged me

Was messaging Zarev today

Current waiting list for op is 2025

But my case wont be that big he said so he said he will try fit me in before then. 

I will know more after March consult in my case.

So if your a small case i think its very likely you may get a nearer date but you need to get consult

Thanks would you know what is his current waitlist from consult to surgery?

Im heading over in March for consult

Could you post photos of your donor?

Is it thick?

Also does heuse body hair if needed?

Good luck with your transplant

your donor looks fine for a transplant.

You still have alot of hair. Grow it out & you can look at getting on hair loss medication possibly.

Although both Finasteride & oral minoxidil can have siide affects but they are rare in most people.

Think thread title is misleading since you are using Minoxidil as well

Nice results.

3 minutes ago, GoliGoliGoli said:

Some people say it's fine to wear as long as it isn't touching your grafts, but frankly I didn't wear one until 10ish days after my procedure. I had a short flight home and didn't really care if people saw me looking all haggard and cut up post-op. Just seems worth the peace of mind to deal with people noticing you as opposed to worrying about risking your grafts. 

I agree. I work a cap previously but when i get another procedure i wont. It is quite annoying

i was able to. But you have to wear it a certain way that it isnt touching any grafts

12 hours ago, BurnieBurns said:

Dr Zarev's Patients all have incredible donor

not all on the website have great donors. His last post on IG doesnt . I have no idea how he got 11,000 scalp grafts.

This by Pitella is probably the best true norwood 7 result. Look at how low the sides are. No fin either.

No idea how he managed to get so many grafts from the scalp too

this result will be great

18 minutes ago, HugoX said:

I know he works with beard, and of course temporal peaks, we discussed mine, I was fine with how I have it but he showed me several cases. 

 

Thanks Hugo.