Mike10

The so called or self-proclaimed experts are everywhere: here, on youtube, on instagramm. Very few offer truly valuable advice in my opinion.

6 hours ago, UAEtoBrussels said:

nothing to be confused about.

 

Had a break from medication for like 6 months or so, shedding was imminent. 

that was oviously a bad idea. you need to stay on medication especially with the surgery now

HT is always a long term commitment and associated with risks. In your case it is not even worth it. They key to get away from this kind of obsessional behaviour is to look out for other interests and goals in life.

54 minutes ago, UAEtoBrussels said:

 My 18-Month Hair Transplant Journey: *Results and Reflections*

Hello everyone!

It's been a while since I last posted, but I'm finally back with a major update on my hair transplant journey. I can't believe it's been 18 months since I took the plunge and decided to address my hair loss. Today, I want to share my results, experiences, and some advice for anyone who might be considering a hair transplant.

First and foremost, let's talk results. I have to say, it's easy on of the best decisions iv'e ever made.

I'm ecstatic with how my hair has turned out! I've attached some before-and-after photos below for you all to see the difference.

Before Hair Transplant ( a couple of years ago with no treatment and no medications): 

 

18 Months Post Hair Transplant: [Insert link to after photos]

 

As you can see, the transformation is truly remarkable. The transplanted hair has grown in thick and dense, and it's given me a newfound sense of confidence. It took a while for the results to really show (as expected), but it was well worth the wait.

Throughout this journey, I've faced a few challenges that I'd like to share:

Patience: The most important thing to remember is that hair transplants take time. You won't see immediate results, and it may take a few months for the transplanted hair to even start growing. Stay patient and trust the process.

Post-op care: Make sure to follow your surgeon's post-op care instructions to the letter. This will help ensure optimal results and avoid complications. I was diligent with my care and had no issues with infection or scarring.

Mental preparedness: It's essential to prepare yourself mentally for the changes that come with a hair transplant. You may experience shedding, which can be disheartening, but it's a normal part of the process. Stay positive and remind yourself that it's temporary.

Overall, I'm incredibly happy with my decision to undergo a hair transplant. It's been a life-changing experience, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. For those considering a hair transplant, Bisanga is just on another level and it was SO worth the travel.

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH  DR BISANGA!

I want to extend my gratitude to this community for being a fantastic source of information, support, and inspiration throughout my journey. If you have any questions or concerns about hair transplants, please feel free to comment below or send me a private message. I'm always happy to help!

Wishing you all the best in your hair restoration journeys!

Cheers,
🙂

in your first post (nov 21') you say you are on medication since many years. in this post (march 23') you post a picture and say this was just a couple years ago when you were not on medication. also teh hair in the pic (nov 21') looks very different than the hair in the pic in this post 2 years ago. this is all very confusing to say gthe least

17 hours ago, Berba11 said:

No and No.

What are you expecting to get from him that you couldn't get from people on this forum?

I think a lot of bad advice is given here. Then again, I am not sure this guy is any better

4 hours ago, IdkWhyImHere said:

@Mike10

Haha Been there done that 😅 I don’t mind it too much to be fair and have a decent dark beard too which helps 

however that was prior to realising I don’t have to just settle. Hence hopping on Fin and minoxidil. 
 

Also As for why I grew my hair out again if I didn’t mind it, the pics above are in the most unflattering light and style of course. 
Day to day with the with how I usually style my hair it’s alot less noticeable to the everyday person that I’m losing my hair let alone how “aggressive” it is. The slight waviness probably helps too.

Guess you could call it an illusion of density XD which isn’t that all a transplant really is? since you’re never going back to 16 lol 
 

If you do not mind too much, rhen it is best  to shave your head. 

it is difficult to answer because we not know how good oral minox is. some Drs want us to believe that it can replace Fin but there is scientific data to back that up.so to your original question, I would say rather no

you are onyl 24 and have aggressive MPB. the first step is try shaving.

I think everybody should pay attention this thread. you went from a good head of hair at age 35 to bald at age 60. yet most here feel that at age 35 you can safely say in which direction one is heading

placebo

is patient on medication or not?

to be honest it seems like a lot of grafts for NW2. but result looks good

3 hours ago, KSA91 said:

Great result! But I consider this procedure as hairline lowering rather than an actual hair transplant surgery. You were just about Norwood 1(if that)! What many men don't understand is that a V or U shape hairline is the defining feature of a man's hairline! It doesn't necessarily mean that you are losing hair. 

he was not NW1

3 hours ago, StillAlive said:

You appear to have diffuse thinning which makes you a really tough case to take on without finasteride. The risk here is that you might continue losing hair all over the place around and behind the transplanted ones, effectively looking exactly like you never had a procedure, minus your depleted donor. You could continue chasing it down with 3+ procedures and using body hair, but only you know if you are prepared for that exhausting physical and mental ordeal. 

You could try getting on 320mg's of Saw Palmetto daily as it's known to be about 30% as effective as finasteride, minus the side effects. If your loss is stable and you understand the risk involved, you could go for a transplant, fully aware of the potential outcomes. 

Saw Palmetto can have the same sides as Fin

do not do anything. no man wiill keep his teenager hairline. some maturing around the hairline is normal. that does not mean you have are prone to hair loss

On 2/28/2023 at 6:22 AM, Jayson1361 said:

I think the general consensus is that oral minoxidil is dose dependent just like fin or dut. Typically if minoxidil is effective then it peaks around a year with maintenance of terminal hairs for even over 5 years +.  The probability of see new regrowth and increased thickness over the year to two year mark would be very uncommon, but maintenance, that is exactly why minoxidil was prescribed. I can only assume that oral minoxidil would be the same. If indeed effectiveness started to decrease obviously a higher dose could be considered with in the range of safety. Oral minoxidil however is very effective and obviously people have slowly increased dosage and frequency over time. The most common side effects being water retention, slight dizziness…etc.  It seems usually those symptoms come or go based on your health. If your a heavy drinker or otherwise unhealthy then those symptoms will seem more prevalent. Basically these drugs work over time and buy time and dosage can be increased but side effects may increase in probability. I’m sure 10mg of oral minoxidil is more effective than 5 or 2.5, but side effects are def more probable. 

but why are you comparing oral minox to fin/dut rather than to topical minox? 

I my opinion, the surgey was a success. I would leave it at that

Hi, I am doing it since 6 years as a standalone treatment

17 hours ago, Gatsby said:

Have you considered shaving your head? If not then your first port of call should be medication. Surgery is always a last result. I'm not a doctor but have you tried finasteride and/or minoxidil? You want to stabilize your hair loss situation. If you have surgery now without seeing if medication can help you, at 24 you will definitely continue to have further loss and that means further surgeries. All the best.

why should he shave? he still has lots of hair

If this works, everybody will drop Finansteride

8 hours ago, arthurSam said:

Oral minox work for about  2 years like topical 

 Very disappointing if true.The medication has been hyped a lot

16 hours ago, JoDimaggio22 said:

With topical losing effectiveness is another treatments recommended or just stay the course with topical minox?

I am not a Dr. But if you drop the topical, significant shedding might occur. better keep going IMO.but speak with your Dr

How old are you now?

Ridiculous theory

the truth is there is no study which proves long term efficiacity of minox oral.We do know that the topical version generally loses efficacity after a few years.The jury is still out there for the oral version.