SLA

Yes, Eugenix would be a good option! While hair color is slightly different from beard color, I don't think it is dramatically different. Also, you could always dye your hair like @Gatsbydoes.

Totally undetectable scars!

@MazAB- Simply incredible results. You have been such an inspiration and a great friend. I couldn't have done my journey as I did without you and I am over the moon happy for you. See you in May!

Dr Das is excellent! You can see results on this forum of her work.

Thanks @Gatsby for your continued support. Definite improvements for sure!...best HT of the year?...I am not so sure- LOL, but let's hope! It is at this phase where I am thinking...will it continue to improve and if so, by how much? BUT I know I have many months ahead of me.

Thanks @general-etwan- Yes, I have seen this video and I know they are not the 1st to say this. Not that they are wrong persay, but seems to be only based on observation and not a long term study. I like the following link and trust Rob English from Perfect Hair Health as he is a medical researcher and is very thorough and always objective. There seems to possibly be some evidence of the 3-4 times a week theory, but is not conclusive. Yes, dutasteride is also a good idea. I'm following your journey closely and rooting for you! I am confident that you will achieve your goals! https://perfecthairhealth.com/how-often-should-i-take-finasteride/

Hi @general-etwan- Very interesting. Do you have any links to studies which show how hair saving effects from finasteride max out around 3-4 mg/week? I would be interested in seeing it. Much appreciated and I am a BIG fan of your journey. Sending you best wishes and positive thoughts.

Amazing @Stewie

5 Months Post HT#2- 17 Months Post HT#1 Things seem to be continuing to trend as expected as I am definitely continuing to see improvements month by month. As I compare my photos to my month 4 photos, I see significant improvement and the donor seems to have bounced back nicely. While the crown is not where I want it yet, I know it can take up to 18 months to fully mature and is on a different timeline than the front and mid-scalp. Fingers crossed for continuing to trend north 😃. Thanks again for the support of everyone and for all the knowledge I gained from this forum. Last photo is after trimming the sides this weekend which makes everything else look fuller.

Very impressive!

Looking AMAZING for 1 month @Bandit90! You will get the illusion back by 3.5-4 months tops and this time will seem like nothing!

However, you will not know the true potential of the illusion until grown out at least 3-4 inches

This is far from a failure!

Hi @Frosted Flaked- This is looking most excellent. The illusion with the SMP and hair looks nothing short of 100% realistic IMHO! As for ever looking like Fabio...you never know. Grow this long and go back for a 2nd/3rd procedure and you might be surprised with how super full (Fabio-like) your hair could look. Look at @Bandit90...he is quickly approaching Fabio territory!

Fingers crossed @Frosted Flaked...thanks for the continuous support!

It is funny you say that @Zoomsteras at ths point I am feeling the complete opposite. I will just have to sit back and trust all of you trailblazers....fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed @MazAB- Looking now makes me want to book the next flight out to New Delhi, but I understand it takes time

Thanks @Gatsbyas always, your words mean a lot. Keep sending me your good vibes!

Thanks so much for the support and encouragement @Bandit90- Fingers crossed for lots of fun 🙏

4 Months Post HT#2- 16 Months Post HT#1 So at this point, it is a waiting game as the shed period is (hopefully) over. I am very pleased the way the front and mid-scalp have grown back as well as how the scalp donor is recovering after 6,700 have been extracted over the course of 2 procedures. And now...there is the crown which accoring to @Bandit90begins to really blossom around month 8- let's pray he is right- lol. There is definitely growth and activity as I will just need to be patient. The GREAT thing is that I never see the crown unless I use a double mirror, so I go throughout my day looking at the top thinking my entire head is as full and at age 50, I am not really self conscious about the crown filling it. Don't get me wrong, I want/can't wait to see it blossom fully, but I am not losing sleep over it now. Of course when I use the 2 way mirror, I want to hop on the 1st flight out to India for procedure #3, but then remember it is just 4 months- just the beginning (and crowns take longer). Thanks as always for the support and I hope others find use and hope in this thread.

@Gatsby- The way your hair and donor looks now is awesome. Donor looks normal as if you just got a buzz cut. Yes, the current style looks like you are the front man in a ska band...but is that such a bad thing -lol? AND you look like 30 years old :).

This will be epic @Gatsby!

Dang @Stewie!!! Absolutely incredible!

Let's see how #2 pans out, but for sure, you 3 timers are an inspiration!

Dang @Bandit90- When I look at the photos you have provided before this last surgery, it was already looking PHENOMENAL- even the crown! I am not sure if I would have even ventured back for a last time if I had this after two surgeries. Another 2k+ grafts in the mid-scalp/crown is going to make this truly UNBELIEVABLE! I am so happy for you and looking forward to seeing this journey unfold for a 3rd time.