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3 hours ago, davidn said:

I dont think its that easy. FUT+FUE gives you way more grafts. With FUE, you get on average 6-7k. Combined with FUT, this becomes approximately 9k. Fue leaves scars as well, so the "I can just shave" argument does not really hold as well, you will see scars and the transplanted hair does not have enough density for a natural looking buzzcut. BUT I have spoken to various SMP artists who all attest that FUE scars are way easier to hide than FUT (in an emergency scenario). I do think you can hide a FUE procedure relatively well in most cases, FUT is harder (according to the SMP artists).

Meh, you can't compare the level of scarring from FUE compared to FUT tbh

18 hours ago, pkipling said:

Lol yeah, it may be better suited for a different category - but people will see this regardless. Thanks for the insight and input. Figuring out proper water filtering systems has been something I've dabbled in, but never been such a priority that I take action on it. Have you used this and have you noticed a difference in your skin/hair? 

Well about 1.5 years ago I was getting out of my shower and would notice a chlorine smell on me afterwards. Even 2 hours later when I was at work I could smell my wrist sometimes and sense a chlorine smell. Maybe my water system was just overloading on it or something I have no idea. But as soon as I bought the filter that went away so it seems to be a good product. 

As far as noticing a difference, I would say my skin is definitely less dried out. It's kind of hard to remember though. My hair hasn't "improved" at all because of course that's the nature of hair loss but I do wonder if moving to my current house/city back in 2019 didn't speed up my hair loss due to their water system seeming to be more heavy handed with the chlorine. Impossible to prove but I wish I would've used a shower filter at the start. 

Maybe this should be in "Open Hair Loss" topics? Hmm

Hey all, just wanted to post this because it's something I think a lot about. Since we're all willing to do whatever it takes to help keep our hair (Including spending thousands or tens of thousands of dollars) I would suggest everyone spent the 80 bucks to get a shower filtration system. Link to one I have below.

The biggest contaminant in shower water is chlorine or chloramine (Depending on your particular area) and although Google will tell you it doesn't CAUSE hair loss, it does say that it causes hair damage. There are also many other chemicals in tap and shower water besides chorline and chloramine so consider that as well and whether the filter you choose takes those out of the water as well. 

Besides just for hair reasons, it's a good idea not to be bathing in chlorine water generally. The chlorine is added as a disinfectant and has already done its job by the tap it reaches your tap, so their is literally no reason not to filter it out. Most of what comes into contact with your skin over longish periods is absorbed so do yourself and your hair a favor and spend the 80 bucks to put it to rest.

https://www.pentair.com/en-us/water-softening-filtration/products/shower-filters/shower-water-filters-with-showerhead-and-wand.PSF-1WC.html?mcid=sh_1988&st-t=X47GX32V4LLJET2XQ7U6XGMG

Looking closer, I thought the third pic was of the back of his head not the front but that looks to not be the case. Either way it doesn't look like DUPA to me? 

I'm confused at the number of people saying he's a poor candidate for HT. Why? His donor looks not terrible at all and his hair loss isn't far progressed? Bad pics in the first post so kinda hard to tell I guess though

What am I missing here? 

2 minutes ago, Savemyhairline said:

I’ve always wondered how sanitary hair systems are, for your actual scalp. Assuming you are wearing it for weeks/months at a time, aren’t oils building up on your scalp that need to be cleaned? In my mind systems are a last resort if you cannot reasonably get a full head of hair with medication and transplants, though with a large percentage of men I believe this isn’t the case. To me having to worry about it and renewing it is a lot more of a pain than fin/min and even multiple hair transplants.

This is another good point. Don't hair systems attach with basically a glue like adhesive? I would be worried about putting anything like that on your head every day for years on end due to toxicity and general annoyance, even if they claim their is no potential for toxicity. As I brought up in another recent thread, Talcum powder was used on babies for decades until it was found to be fairly carcinogenic

I don't know much about hair systems, but I have to imagine that it would feel annoying and hot and kind of gross on the head. Maybe I'm wrong. TBH it's not something I would personally consider.

As others have mentioned their is also the long term cost and upkeep. Hair transplants are pretty darn cheap if you go to the reputable Doc's in Mexico or Turkey, so I would bite the bullet and get some real hair on your dome. I'm on no medication and just have resigned myself to needing at least 2, maybe a 3rd down the line. But as mentioned if you go to a reputable place in Mexico or Turkey it's far more affordable. In the meantime just use Caboki or another brand of hair fibers they work really well for me. 

Did I miss in the video when they said they expect new Xyon Fin would be available via prescription? Or is it still TBD?  

First time watching one of your vids. I'm only halfway through but I'm already very impressed - both with the science behind the product and your skills as an interviewer. The pig studies are particularly convincing. 

A few questions:

1. Are you able to post the slide deck?

2. Are the studies they mentioned in the interview publicly available?

I'm sure this will come up, but very curious when they think this product will be released to the public. 

On 7/1/2022 at 3:36 PM, Calihome1 said:

 

0.5 Fin for 17 years

 

I know this if off topic so apologies but I always like to the pick the brain of long time fin users. Did you ever have to adjust dose? Did you ever notice any side wahtsoever? Have you ever had T levels or other levels from blood test checked?

Thanks

26 minutes ago, EvoXOhio said:

I’m happy to report that for the last couple of weeks my hair fall has been reduced to 5-10 hairs a day like I was seeing before the switch. Hoping in the coming months I see new and/or thicker hair to replace the hairs that were shed. 

Keep us posted in the coming months will be interesting to see the difference you notice

1 minute ago, GaryStruthers said:

Got ya! And yes absolutely, if you are prepared for multiple surgeries then meds don’t need to be discussed. 2 or 3 (if done with Nader) should be reasonable I imagine?

Relative to US surgeons absolutely

TBH I really don't know why everyone doesn't go to Nader. I'm not saying hes the worlds best but for the work he does and at his price per graft it just seems crazy to go anywhere else

7 minutes ago, GaryStruthers said:

Thanks! Have you ever shaved your head to see how it looks? You’re thinking of surgery with Dr. Nader right? I wonder if you should shave it now. Would be great if you liked it! Especially seen your transplant wouldn’t be supported by medication. 

What would be the point of shaving it? Just to see if I liked how it looked? When I was in my teens I buzzed it so definitely not shaven, and didn't like how it looked so I'm hesitant to go that route. 

I really think going the non-medication route is fine as long as you're honest about needing multiple HT's. That's a large benefit of going to Nader. You're getting US quality results at far below market rate prices. 

15 hours ago, GaryStruthers said:

Would you mind showing us the hairline? There may be signs that can help better determine a course of action 

See link for pics of hairline 

Post some pics if you dont mind

Maybe no guard is over stating it as that would basically just shave it clean. Maybe a guard 1 or 0.5 if they even make those? 

Yes looks like no guard for the picture's under the first video like Melvin was saying I believe.

For the first video at top, I wonder how long after the SMP that was taken? It still looks fairly red and swollen

3 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

There’s no way you can fully eliminate hair transplant scars. You can laser of transplanted hair, get smp to your donor, but you will never look 100%. Hair transplants are a serious lifelong commitment. If you have the idea of shaving in your mind do it first! If you don’t like a shaved head, chances are you never will.  If you do like a shaved head, well there’s your solution. 

Yep well said. Although at least from looking at Mister Rolandas videos it seems like the FUE scarring is pretty darn minimal. If he was a "bad case" of scarring I'm not too worried about being able to eventually go able to go clean shaven down to the skin if I want to.

Oh and forgot to post my big shiny bald spot. First pic is just normal with hair grown out fairly long, second is fresh out of the shower and hair parted to show full extent of loss 

1 hour ago, johnto said:

Can you show us pics of your hair? this might put things into perspective for everyone

Two pics for ya. One is obviously hair pulled back to show full extent of loss. Second is styled to look (almost) as good as possible. 

1 hour ago, Adier said:

Damn. You can consider a crown HT then but while you are at it why not get your hairline fixed?

Good question. Mainly due to being limited to 4000 grafts per session and having to decide how to best divy up those grafts. Cost is of course a factor too. People say not to consider cost when deciding if you want a HT, but lets be honest thousands or tens of thousands of dollars is a lot of money no matter who you are. 

13 minutes ago, GaryStruthers said:

 It’s the Finasteride comment that got me!

Well I hear ya but this guy sounds like the man. How old is he if you don't mind me asking? He really seems to know his stuff and give a damn about his patients. 

Again just want to clarify: What you do with your body is up to you as far as I'm conerned. If fin and oral min is worth it to you or anyone else have it it brutha. But just consider that messing with your endocrine and cardiovascular systems are a big deal!!