Hey, yes I take 1mg of Finasteride every morning along with the Hair Dr Spray which contains 6% monoxide and 0.2% Finasteride to really get into my scalp.
I also take biotin every morning.
Don't forget, everyones hair follicles are different, either thicker or thinner so the amount of grafts needed per patient don't relate.
If you've gone to a good clinic, then I'm sure they've quoted you accurately as you want to make sure you get the coverage you need.
When I had my first talk with Hair Dr it was lock down and we did an initial consultation on screen. But when I when in person they realised I needed an extra 1000 grafts.
They made sure I got what was right for me for complete coverage. It was a relief tbh.
If you're concerned about money, well all I can say is for me it's priceless.
I was lucky because my donor area was abundant with thick follicles. They found some grafts with more than 4 hairs in the follicle.
Personally I didn't experience any shock loss. But if you do, your hair natural hair should grow back.
When you see your hair when it comes out in the bathroom, you think you see the follicle at the base right? that's not the actual base follicle.
The dermal papilla is always grounded and stays to grow back your hair.
Guys if I'm wrong about any of the above then please correct me, I'm not a doctor so don't hold me liable.
I'm just going by my own enduring experiences.
Really hope this helps π