My HT

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On 5/13/2022 at 3:34 PM, Barry1108 said:

Hi

I am late 40s and had a HT in 2012 with really good results. My crown has gradually thinned since then and I would like to try something to help that.

I was considering FUE but then read that maybe SMP would be a better alternative, what is the recommended advice on this please?

Thanks for any help

Barry

What is the present state of your transplanted hair compared to 2013 ? Are all of them still there or few fallen off ?

1 hour ago, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

 

if you are an excellent responder to finasteride and/or the progression of male pattern baldness has reached its genetic limit,

Thank you.. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Before I undergo a hair transplant, I want to determine if I am a good responder to finasteride and if my progression of male pattern baldness has reached it's genetic limit.

How can I pre-determine these before I have my hair transplant ?

11 hours ago, Euphoria said:

Without finasteride, there won’t be one HT

That’s what happened to all the celebrities you mentioned, they didn’t take any medication and lost the native hairs 

 

I think it was a good transplant for Nadal. That is the max result a transplant can give. If he combs his head, his hair looks good. But in court, due to sweat and his hair getting unsettled the bald spots show.

10 hours ago, BaldBobby said:

“Wambier explains that, generally, this hair loss begins at puberty and it gradually continues until about 50 years of age. Once you reach that age, hair loss doesn’t stop, though — it accelerates. The peak age for hair loss, in fact, is generally between the ages of 50 and 60.”

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/what-age-hair-loss-stop-stabilize

So.. Is there a way to know whether or not your hair loss has stabilized ?

12 hours ago, Rolandas said:

It really depends on your hair loss. If it's NW3 or so and there's no more hair loss in the family, then I don't see why would you need more than 1 surgery if its done well.

Ofc there's no 100% survival even in best hands, hence you might need a 2nd one just to fill in weak spots If you're not 100% happy.

Finasteride doesn't necessarily stop completely your hair loss and you will likely recede further, albeit much slower. This will of course depend on your individual hair loss severity.

My father had decent hair. He developed hair thinning only in his 40s. But both my paternal and maternal grad father are Norwood 6. Both maternal and paternal uncles are again Norwood 6.

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Guys.. requesting for advice please.

Hi guys..

First of all thanks to everyone who have shared their experiences on this forum. I have been researching for past many months and finally know enough about the procedures, expectations and doctors/clinics.

My question is direct. I will break it down in parts for easier understanding. Requesting guys who are clearly more experienced than me on 'hairloss' to please answer my question. It will help me make my decision.

My case

I am 36 years old. Loosing hair since I was 18 years old. Currently around Norwood 3 or 3.5. The hair loss progression has been slow. As of now, most of times I don't notice any hairloss but at times I do. My looks have no effect on my profession or married life. However, I guess everyone wants to look their best. that's why I am opting for a hair transplant. I have not been on finasteride or any other medication. I tried finasteride only once recently, but have stopped after 2 weeks of consumption. I was having anxiety. But, it may or may not be due to finasteride. It may be in my mind. I really cannot tell.

What I have realized

Hairloss has little to do with your lifestyle. Even the fittest athletes like Rafael Nadal, Wayne Rooney, Tiger Woods etc. get affected. They had hair transplants. However, over time, hair loss progressed. On some occasions, transplanted hair also start thinning out. I myself am into lot of sports, don't smoke, social drinker, no drugs, etc. I don't really take sress. I sleep 8 hours everyday.

Question 1

Can I really make hair transplant a one time procedure ? I can afford a good surgeon (thanks to this forum, I have identified one). But I don't see myself as a person who can have multiple procedure. 

If I choose the best clinic, best doctor, can it be done ? How can I plan for it ?

Wayne Rooney and Nadal could'nt do it. They clearly are exponentially richer than me. But yes, they had their procedure in their 20s. 

Question 2

With finasteride, can I really avoid hairloss of my existing hair ?

I don't want to take medication for lifetime. Can I take it for an year or two after transplant and taper it down ? 

My hairloss progression is currently slow.  I am afraid finasteride can aggravate my hairloss progression. Especially, if I decide to taper it down or leave it in future. As per my research, finasteride may also become ineffective after using it over years. I may or may not develop side effects, that's another thing to consider.

Question 3

Is there really any age when hairloss naturally becomes stable ?

I have lived with hairloss for nearly 18 years now. How can I tell that my hairloss has reached to it's max or peaked out. Or when will it peak out ?

Was this one or two day procedure ?

18 minutes ago, LaserCaps said:

PRP, when done correctly, can help the grafts come in sooner.  More importantly, can help reverse the miniaturization process.  Thus, PRP at the time of the procedure would be ideal.  But it also can be done at any time.   

Thanks for the reply.. Do you mean PRP during  the hair transplant ??

Hi friends..

I will be getting a hair transplant. After that I have to travel to anther country for job requirement, where I will be staying for 5 months. I will not be able to get any PRP for 5 months after my transplant. But I will be taking finasteride and other medications regularly. My first PRP session can oly be 5 to 5.5 months after the transplant.

Will the lack of PRP for 5 + months have any adverse effect on hair transplant ??

Best of luck my friend. What kind of medication and for how long you were/are taking before and after the hair transplant ?

Best of luck for your journey bro.. i will follow it. Its looking really good. 

Is is 6 cm or 7 cm hairline ?? Also how many days before transplant did you start taking finasteride ?? 

Thanks for the reply all.

I wanted to use finastride minimum possible. Therefore, was planning to start only after hair transplant. Wanted to use it for an year maximum. WIll this approach be risky ??

Before HT I just plan to drink a lot of water, excercise, focus on diet, etc.

Medications only after hair transplant.. Is it a good idea. Please advice. Thanks

Hi.. I am planning a FUE hair transplant in a few weeks. I am a Norwood Grade 3 with some hair in front.

I am going to start finasteride after my hair transplant, as per doctor prescription .  If somehow my existing hair falls off due to shock loss, will they grow back ??

I don't mind looking bald for a few months after hair transplant.  I do not take any finasteride as of yet. I am planning to start only after a week or so after my hair transplant.

22 hours ago, ciaus said:

Healthy diet, plenty of sleep, good stress management, the basics. In terms of medication its always better to try finasteride for at least a year before your first HT -it helps to block the DHT that is causing your loss. A minority of guys do get side effects and can't take it, others have such aggressive loss or have hair follicles that are so sensitive to DHT that the finasteride doesn't help them much. But if you can tolerate finasteride and respond well, it will help you hang on to your hair longer and have fewer, smaller hair transplants in the long run. And it will also help reduce the chances and severity of shock loss after your HT -that's the trauma from the procedure to your native hairs that can cause them to fall out -its usually temporary and grows back in a few months, but sometimes its permanent if the hairs are already weakening.

Thank you for the advise. I have never tried miniodixil or finasteride, because of side effects like excessive hairfall when you stop taking them. I think I have lost so much hair, hair transplant seems like most logical option. 

So finasteride for a whole year, if I want good result from my hair transplant?? 

Hi bros.. I am a noob on this forum. I aim to get a hair transplant within next 3-5 months. Can you please guide me how can I take care of my hair to ensure they are healthy on day of op.  I mean any recommended supplements, medication, etc

I am 32 years old. I think a Norwood 4 or so. I had started loosing hair during 2004 iteself.. I think too much using gel during my school days. Then after initial hair loss they kinda stayed almost same for almost a decade. But over past 2-3 years, the hair loss has started again.  Regards.

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Best of luck. What medication or supplements are you taking ??