SeanT1

How was your hair looking at 6 months? Was it as thick as mine sir? Thanks @Gatsby This is a statement that doesn't sit well with me. In my late teenage years people also said this to me yet I needed a transplant by the time I was in my 20s.

Hi sir, what happened for you in the end?

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well! It's been 6 months (almost 7) since I got my hair transplant. Thus far I'm very happy with the results, However I'm growing more and more concerned about the hair falling out in my recipient area. Tonight alone I rubbed my hands through the recipient area and around 40 hairs fell out from the transplanted area (they're around 2/3 or 1/2 the size of my longest hairs). Is this something to worry about? I know a lot of people say that you loose up to 70 hairs a day but you'd think this would add up over a short period of time! I've attached images if they're of any use; these are the hairs that fell out into the sink. I've taken Finasteride 1mg for over a year now. Thanks. (Double sample) (Image of my hairline for reference)

So excited for you @Gatsby!

Hoping to get SMP on my crown also, booked in for May. The crown & sides are the most common places to get SMP, there are several very convincing SMP videos on YouTube demonstrating how it gives the illusion of more density in the crown area. When it comes to getting more grafts done in the future, I'm sure some doctors will turn away anyone who has SMP as it makes the procedure more difficult for the surgeon. But many doctors still will do surgery after SMP, especially if you go to a trusted doctor. Out of curiosity, can you share an image of your blended frontal SMP?

Your hair situation reminds me of mine prior to an operation. All my life I've also had a willows peak, so the team made sure to give me a hairline that kind of matches what it was like before I lost my hair. I personally prefer it over 'straight hairlines' that some people get, each to their own. Here's a sample video (I HAVE PERMISSION FROM MELVIN TO SHARE THIS VIDEO); 3500 grafts in one day for reference.

Excited for you, shedding is a very good sign. Nothing to worry about here.

Looks nice, since Hair systems was included, it might be nice to add micropigmentation also as this is still a valid option for many people.

Went over to Turkey by myself from the UK, had a lot of fun.

Thank you Gatsby, as always! I'm going to arrange a consultation with DotMicro, they won 3rd place prior to lockdown at micropigmentationuk. Their result samples & Instagram looks quite promising. https://dot-micro.com/ I think my hair has stabilised. I do lose 3-4 hairs each shower from the crown but doesn't seem to be too much of an issue. So you feel that my hair isn't too thin and SMP should do the job?

Hi! I'm six months after my FUE hair transplant, very happy! I only got work done at the front, not crown area. I was wondering if I should get work done on my crown, Which do you think is better for my situation, another hair transplant or SMP? The crown looks ok in the right light conditions, but awful in the worst (ie. direct sunlight). Taking 1mg of finasteride every day for one whole year now. I'm 26 years old. (Worst case lighting from above) (Frontal hairline six months result for reference )

100% agree with Melvin, focus on hairline/frontal area. After a few months have passed you should consider SMP for the crown area to highly improve the density. In the meantime finasteride will do its thing, who knows!

@RecedingSebs Excited for you! Yes, pull the trigger, it will change your life for the better. You look to be in a similar hair situation that I was prior to a ht operation (heck, your hair is even thicker). I went to a 'hair mill' in Istanbul and my transplant thus far has been deemed successful. So I've no doubt you'll do well with Dr. Turan. (Six months after operation for reference)

Haha, I wonder why trust pilot hasn't been taken down yet, it has to be the most exploited review platform ever to exist.

Minoxidil only encourages blood flow to the area, but doesn't stop DHT (the cause of hairloss). Hope this helps!

Hi, Thank you! Being honest, I'm worried that my hair will be too thin. I'm at the six month Mark and honestly it seems a lot of people do not have any change between 6 months and 12 months. The hair only gets longer. What are your thoughts sir? Great result by the way. :)

@Melvin- Moderator Is the image you provided after your latest hair transplant? Just wondering as I can see little hairs sprouting beyond your hairline.

My progress at six months. Pointing at a window compared to pointing away from a window. Recently discovered that lighting attacks hard.

It's the difference between having a completely bald crown in the future or having hair there but of course not as thick as your teenage years.

Hi! Just to confirm; it was indeed the lighting. I'm just learning about the importance of lighting recently so apologies for the confusion caused. 😄

Hair loss will continue on the non-transplanted hairs

1mg sir. I normally take it in the morning while I have my cup of tea, I also take other medication so that's a big reminder. Personally don't have any side effects. I've heard that oil/foam variants of finasteride assist on preventing side effects also as it's not going through your whole system. Hope this info helps!

To be honest, I've never heard of this mixture in the past. However, I'm aware that finasteride can come in a foam/oil form to apply directly to the scalp. People usually take finasteride (pill form) while using minoxidil without any issue. It's said to be the most affective way to promote growth. For most people, the pill form is also the most convenient method of taking the medication as it's easy to add to your daily cycle. Whereas an oil/foam is more hassle to put on each day. Personally I only take finasteride. What ever suits you best sir.

Overlooking too much, honestly. The graft is placed deep into your skin, the surface shouldn't be a concern.. especially since it was only three hours.

If I remember correctly, the native hair follicles on the front/crown of your head are weaker to DHT. So replacing them with transplanted follicles from the back/sides won't have the same issue as the original (could be mistaken). Regardless, you need to be on finasteride after a transplant to prevent future balding of your native hair.