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Looking good, mate! The redness can last much, much longer. I've seen cases of even months, so nothing to worry about at only two weeks. Best of luck!

That's horrible mate, sorry to hear. It sounds utterly awful from what I've heard.

That's true, I don't feel like an assertion can be make either way, without any kind of data to support. I more-so suggested that polling a site that deals with hair loss, would potentially contain a higher proportion of finasteride users who have suffered sides, as opposed to a site completely unrelated to hair loss. As taking the drug with no sides can result in the slowing down, even cessation of hair loss in certain instances. For instance, I saw a poll on Reddit about two months ago, asking about Fin, and the responses were by far mostly positive. Too many variables to consider, though.

Hi Jay, Just out of curiosity, is there anything specific you'd recommend for someone with bad temple recession? My hair is pretty much okay everywhere else, but the temples continue to recede. Are you saying that the entire frontal region should be done to promote a more uniform composition? Thanks mate

Fin sides lasted about a week, for me, and I think they occurred due to a self-placed placebo effect of sorts. I.e. the sides are bad so I'm sure I will get them. They went away, never noticed any difference in libido. Sometimes my libido is so high that it pisses my partner off, the only thing that has ever killed it is porn if I'm honest. You can start small, .25mg, or so, then work up. My derm has lowered my dosage from 1, to 0.5, as this lower dosage still gives me the same effect when it comes to slowing recession. Not saying the sides don't exist, not at all but everyone is different, and I know of people who have been on the drug for over 5 years.

I experienced sides for literally a couple of days, but I feel this may have been more-so due to a mental expectation of their occuring, as opposed to a physiological impact. One thing to consider, is that a lot of people who may have tried fin, and had no sides, simply did not need to browse forums for answers. It's not unreasonable to assume people occupying a hair-loss forum would be those that have had to stop fin at some stage.

Melvin, great, great video. Your input, and your effort to this site has honestly made my investigation so much easier. Same goes to all contributors. Also, your result is amazing - looks to have been a real home run. Congrats

Hi all, Serial poster, potential annoyance back at it again. I have narrowed down my surgeons to a few, one being Dr. Sethi, of Eugenix Hair Sciences in Mumbai. His, and his team's results are truly impressive from what I have seen. I am just wondering whether myself, as a thin-haired, caucasian, would have inherently different hair to those in other parts of the world (i.e. India)? And if so, is this something that should be a defining factor in who I choose? I have attached some pictures of what my recession looks like, for reference. Currently sitting at a disgruntled NW III. Thanks all.

Hi Dj, Your results, firstly, look amazing - and especially at only 5 months. Honestly, most people don't expect this sort of growth until 7+ months, so I am sure you will increase in density quite a bit. I have been looking at LA Hair Clinic myself, they seem to be completely transparent. Best of luck!

Hey Johnny, I'm good mate, how are you? Not just yet mate, same situation as you. I'm finding it hard because I keep seeing more good surgeons pop up, haha. I've got a few I'm considering, but I haven't made any enquiries. What about yourself? Anyone in particular? Cheers

Thanks a lot, everyone. Really good advice. I am a NW3, with no crown recession (of yet), and have been on min/fin for about two years. I'll see if I can find similar cases. Getting to the stage now where I am over contemplating, and just want to get it done. Starting to become a bit restrictive on my lifestyle. Thanks again everyone.

Hi all, Recently I've been really narrowing down my options, and will be looking to get a HT this year. Initially, I didn't know where to start, but now, thanks to this forum, I almost don't know who to choose. This wonderful forum has shown me so many great surgeons I had never even heard of. Ideally, I would love to visit Hasson and Wong, but their cost is quite high, at 8$ & 6$ USD per graft (I am an Australian, and the conversion makes me cry). I was tossing up between LA Fue Clinic, Keser, and Dr. Pradeep Sethi at Eugenix, just to name a few. I guess my main question is, when choosing your final surgeon, what specifically tipped the scales in their favour for those that have had transplants? I'm looking for some tools to narrow down my options, it's become very hard to bite the bullet and choose someone. Thanks everyone!

Your results are amazing! Congratulations! You look fantastic

That's awesome mate, so happy for you! It honestly looks like such an amazing result at only a few months, I'm seriously impressed. Their team seems great, from the videos I've watched. Are you able to disclose whether the cash incentive provided a substantial discount? I understand if you don't feel comfortable saying so. Happy growing!

Hey all, I've been posting a bit, and learning a lot thanks to how great/informative everyone on this forum is. I'm getting close to officially starting the process, and was wondering if anyone knew of some surgeons that may suit my case. I am: 27 years old, NW 3, and have been on a compound medication comprising of fin, minoxidil, and some other vitamins for about 1.5-2 years. This has resulted in subtle, new growth around the front of my hair, but my temples are still receding slowly. I guess I am looking for a doctor who can restore my hair-line, and can achieve good density - as the medication seems to be buffering other areas of my hair (according to my dermatologist). From what I've seen, Hasson and Wong do a great job with this sort of case, but does anyone else have any more suggestions? Money isn't too much of an issue, as I have saved considerably for this occasion, and distance too is a non-issue (living in Aus, so everywhere is far away). As usual, thanks so much to you all.

I see, I hadn't even considered it to this depth, thanks a lot man. Are those techniques and tools, usually reserved for clinics where the surgeon does most/all of the work?

Thanks for the info, mate. Mine is a receding issue, largely in the temples and the front. Crown and so on have had no loss so far. Do you know of any doctors that are specialised in these areas?

I was thinking about Cinik/Asmed, for a quicker turn-around, but also looking at Cooley, Feriduni, Konier.

Hey mate, you're definitely correct. It's a hard question to summarise, especially when I don't really know what I'm asking, haha. It's hard being on one side of the world. Most likely FUE dude, but ideally I would want the procedure this year. Yeah for sure, I've crunched some of the figures and they are pretty massive due to the Aussie dollar.

I was just looking at some results, too, and I agree. I've seen a couple of people not too happy also, more-so as time has gone on. Decisions decisions.

This was another option I had been considering. Especially seeing as the journey from Australia isn't as long.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Dr. Konior seems to be a popular choice, even though he may be expensive. I don't think I've seen much other than good/great results on these forums. I may have a look into his clinic, too.

Hey mate, I wouldn't be too stressed. Your result at 4 months is really good compared to a lot of people. You will see much more growth from mo the 6-8, so try not to stress so much. It really can take a lot of time!

Thanks, Jean. That makes a lot of sense. I'm from Australia, so I'm going to have to travel quite a bit regardless. Feriduni looks to have great results, and I hadn't heard of him before. Thanks a lot for the advice!

Hi all, A bit of a hypothetical, but also may be applicable to some. If money was no issue, and you could choose anyone, who would you choose? (With the exception of one's that have a 3-4 year wait). It's so hard to pick a surgeon, because some in the US (Cooley, LA FUE clinic, H&W) have unreal results, but are so expensive. Then, some like Cinik, Asmed, and so on also show great results, but have naysayers floating around. I guess im wondering if the gap between the expensive, versus the medium is now smaller than it used to be, and if it's worth if overall. Thanks everyone.