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Hey man, the work looks decent. Who performed your surgery? Do you have any topdown shots?

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Just to add, your best option may well be a strip procedure (3000 grafts), give it a year, then do a FUE. This will maximise use of your scalp donor.

Hey man, you've got a lot of info there. To be honest, wanting FUE is fine, but please be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of it. I have heard some good things about Dr Umar and his FUE. However, I feel that 7000 FUE is a MASSIVE session. You should know that not everyone is a candidate for FUE. There is increased damage to the follicle during extraction, decreasing the yield. You should also know that BHT is very inconsistent and in some cases, no hair grows, since body hair actually is easier to damage during extraction than scalp hair. Without a doubt, if I was in your shoes, I would go for strip - it gives the best results with such large sessions. You should also consult with Shapiro medical group and Hasson and Wong. Dr Feller is a top Surgeon and I would advise you to consult with him as he will give you an honest opinion as to whether FUE or strip is best for you. You should also be aware that prior to surgery you are given benzodiazepines to calm your nerves. Good luck, and make sure you do your research.

Don't jump in to a hair transplant. Spend at least six months doing research. You've come to the right place - use the search function on this website to learn as much as you can. So many people are writing negative things about the hospital group for a reason. Listen to them. I consulted with Dr Farjo last year, but he turned me down for a transplant, because at 22, I was too young. I found another surgeon, who was willing to perform surgery on me, but quickly realised he was just after money. I then found several posts from people complaining about his poor results so decided to put a transplant off for the time being. I realised Farjo was right. This experience highlighted to me the highly ethical approach the Farjo's have. Also, look at their pictures on this site - they're results are ultra refined. Put it this way, I wouldn't let any surgeon in the UK (other than the farjo's) anywhere near my head. Celebs like sean williamson and duncan bannatyne have publicly said they went to farjo. Also, if you look at the september (current) mens health issue, there's an interview with Dr Farjo. Do your homework and listen to what others are telling you. They just could be helping you dodge a bullet - Like they helped me. Good Luck.

From your pics, your hairline looks fine. The position of your hairline is determined by genetics, but it doesn't seem as though your hairline is too high. I wouldn't worry about it to be honest. If you notice worsening in the next couple of years, Propecia is your best option.

I agree. It's amazing how many products there are to treat hairloss that are really just vitamin/mineral supplements. Whilst some forms of hairloss are caused by dietary deficiencies,this is very rare, and the overwhelming majority of us are suffering from male pattern baldness determined by our genes, that vitamin/mineral supplements can do little for.

I am very sorry to hear about your experience. I've heard a lot of others have had poor results with MHR. You've come to the right place now though. Are you considering repair work? If so, I'd advise you to consult with several of the coalition surgeons recommended on here.

Shy guy, are`you getting any other symptoms, such as an irritated or itchy scalp? If so, discontinue it as you may be allergic to it. If not, try stopping it and see if the shedding stops.

That's interesting, I always thought that Propecia wasn't absorbed topically.....worth a shot though!! Besides, I'm sure Dr Hasson knows what he's talking about!!

Why, tell us your story?

It sounds as though you may have a scalp condition - you should see a dermatologist or you doctor. Conditions such as eczema/psoriasis tend to flare up during periods of stress. Alternativley, your nanofibres could be irritating your scalp. Either way, consult your doctor. It could be fixed with a prescription/ over the counter shampoo.

You chose a top notch surgeon and come next spring, you're going to look and feel awesome. Are you on meds to prevent future loss?

I had seen a similar product online before. The main difference with this and PRP is that PRP will have 7 times as much platelets and hence growth factors than this will. Therefore, if you can get a benefit from the scalp roller - PRP should be better. The Price seems a bit high for what is essentailly a ball with needles. What about issues with hygiene - could it be used more than once - shouldn't it be sterile each time? What about pain, since no anaesthetic is administered? Seems like a bit of a gimmick - just to keep up with the latest developments. I noticed in the intercytex trials that "pre-stimulation" of the scalp increased hair count more dramatically than without it. They must have used this scalproller thing. In my eyes this info does make PRP more credable. Although I'd prefer to have PRP done than use some roller device on my head. And like I said, PRP should be better.

looking good so far - Give it a few months and you'll have a ton of hair!!

To my knowledge, body hair transplants (hair transplanted from the body to the head) have very low success rates. The reason for this is because when the follicles are extracted, they are easily damaged - resulting in very few or none of them growing. Using Propecia or minoxidil will do nothing if the hairs have been damaged. Your best bet is to steer clear of a body hair transplant. If you no longer have laxity in your scalp for a hair transplant, a good alternative is follicular unit extraction (FUE).

At 19, with your hairloss only starting, it is not a good idea to jump into surgery. My advice would be to speak to your doctor and get on Propecia. There are however, risks of side effects, and you should research the drug and then make an informed decision. It's important to understand that hairloss is progressive and that a 'quick fix' surgery early on in the process will do nothing to prevent future loss. Drugs like Propecia can help slow or stop hairloss, but it is likely that future surgeries will be needed as hairloss progresses. It may be worth your while to consult with a coalition doctor for advice. But listen to them. If they say you are not a candidate for a transplant, then accept it. Don't go elsewhere. Some chains are just after your money and don't care about your long term interests. Use the search function at the top of this page to research the drug. Good luck.

As far as I am aware, having a scalp condition doesn't mean that you can't get a transplant. However, it must be under control. If it is as bad as you say, then you should contact a dermatologist to get it under control, and of course mention this to your HT surgeon.

This is interesting. I started receeding at 17 and am a NW 3 (but the crown is fine). My Dad started balding at 28 - but that was his crown and he didn't have significant hairloss until his thirties. This is the same with all my 6 uncles (dads side of the family). Although my Dad's dad had a full head of hair when he died at 70! On my mum's side of the family, both my uncles have full heads of hair in their 40's, but My grandad had a similar pattern of hairloss to me and started losing hair in his 30's. How did I get fobbed off with such early loss? Like I said there's still tons we don't know about genetics.

It would seem that way. Although I think we still don't know the full picture.

Being on propecia reduces your risk of shockloss since it may help to reverse miniturization.

Dr Feller, I'm 23 and approaching a NW3 where my crown is absolutely fine - it's just the front. I understand that PRP won't really help receeders, however what remains of my frontal third seems to be thinning - this is especially noticeable when wet. Infact when the hair is wet you can start to see thinning behind the forelock and the startings of the formation of the 'mohawk' that you often refer to. Would I be a candiadate - just to maintain and strengthen the front third? I want to get PRP done in the UK and I understand it is starting next month. Thanks for your time.

Great work as always Dr Feller. Was this male pattern baldness? How old is this patient? Is the patient on meds? Thanks.

TC17, There's a lot with regard to hairloss and genes that we don't yet fully understand. You are right that there are many genes that contribute to hair loss. Take a look at this link - I found it a good read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A...ir_loss_and_genetics There are androgen receptor genes which determine how sensitive our hair follicles are to DHT. But there are lots of other genes attributed to hairloss which have nothing to do with androgens - hence there is a belief that DHT is not the only cause for hairloss. With regard to body hair and hairloss - I think there is a definate link - one that I have noticed myself. Since DHT is responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics, it makes sense that men with early MPB may have lots of body hair and thick beards. However, this probably only indicates high DHT levels - but whether someones hair follicles are sensitive to the DHT is determined genetically. Hope this helps.

Ketoconaxole 2% is identical to Nizoral in that it contains the same active ingredient in the same concentration. The only thing that may differ is some of the other excipients (non-active) ingredients. Tbh, it shouldn't make any difference at all, unless you are allergic to an excipient in the generic product that is not in Nizoral. The simple answer is : YES they are the same.