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Hey guys .. back again at the month 7 mark with some photos to update everyone.. proudly no fin, just a little min… @Gatsby @Pbaird98 @Gramatik @Aus1980 @Jackhair @StillAlive @Jackdaniels @davidn @Britalian

Hey all, about a week past the 6 month mark . So I am not sure if having too much hair is a good problem or bad but now people tell me there may be too much of it! I see it as a good problem! It is interesting though that the the hair in the front is curling more and more. i included dry hair outdoor photos (first three) and wet indoor out of shower (bottom two) happy to have peoples feedback, great weekend all!! @Pbaird98 @Gramatik @Gatsby @Aus1980 @Jackhair @StillAlive @Jackdaniels @davidn @Britalian

Thank you @Pbaird98!

Thank you @Gramatik!

@Aus1980 here are the photos. By the way, I want to highlight that I have never used finasteride (even the clinic seemed surprised). Of these things the easiest (and cheapest) to include for scalp health: 1. Scalp scrub (https://www.amazon.com/DPHUE-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Scalp/dp/B0767R87KB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29UFIHBEE2EUV&keywords=Hue+ACV+scalp+scrub&qid=1666184768&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjA4IiwicXNhIjoiMC44NyIsInFzcCI6IjAuNzcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=hue+acv+scalp+scru%2Caps%2C310&sr=8-1) I got this one but any will do - once a week is enough 2. Scalp massager https://www.amazon.com/Briogeo-Revival-Stimulating-Massager-Circulation/dp/B07C42J593/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1S5994E5V1QV7&keywords=briogeo+scalp+massager&qid=1666184817&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIxIiwicXNhIjoiMS4yMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=briogeo+scalp+massag%2Caps%2C443&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 Absolutely love this and use it a few minutes a day or whenever you are bored. In fact, I now use this as my main hair comb/brush. 3. Probiotic spray (https://www.amazon.com/MenBiotics-Rated-Topical-Probiotic-Body/dp/B018C41DDI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=39G6RV7MWW8WG&keywords=menbiotics+spray&qid=1666184928&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=menbiotic%2Caps%2C363&sr=8-2) I use this a few times a week and I do think it makes a difference for scalp health in general. 4. For cutting DHT, I got this oil from The Innate Life (though it gets kind of messy). I use it 1-2x a week depending on my mood (https://theinnatelife.com/products/rosemary-scalp-treatment) 5. The other stuff is up to you, Biotin gummies, minoxidil foam and shampoo (I use one from iherb) 6. If you have the budget for a Lasercap, get the best one out there. Why? Because Australia is the cheapest place in the world (that I found) to buy it. Below is where I got mine: https://knudsen.com.au/product/lasercap-hd-plus/ Hope that helps!

Thank you @StillAlive!!

Thanks @Aus1980and great to hear from a fellow “victim.” Yes it seems opinions on clinics change fast on this forum but just got to remember any clinic can provide a great or bad result at anytime.. There are a few things I do for my hair now that I think have helped (but are not popular on this forum ) and have got some friends now doing the same thing , happy to share my stack with you if you want ..

Happy Friday all! Firmly into 5.5 months and a couple of photos from sunny Hong Kong . Tagging a few people here in case you missed the recent updates.. @Gatsby @davidn @Britalian @Jackdaniels

Two interesting photos here side by side . Left side taken Oct 5, 2021, at the time when I was emailing various clinics with head shots . 7 months before transplant . Right side was taken today, Oct 4, 2022, one year later and 5 months and 1 week after the transplant. Needless to say, I barely recognize myself!

Thanks @davidn!

Hit the 5 month mark today and posting some indoor photos I took today .. would love some feedback if any ..

1. can't help you with LA or SF but based on your location you can try Bangkok, Singapore or Seoul. Bangkok is Dr. Pathomvanich, Singapore I did a consult with Dr Ma at Freia (thought he was great but its $$$ in Singapore). In Seoul (which is super advanced in terms of any kind of cosmetic surgery) my local friends recommend Mozerim (famous clinic) and Maxwell Hair clinic. I 2. Usually you can email most and they will send you instructions for taking photos/sending a video of your donor area. 3. Depends on recommendation from the clinic and most importantly, what you are comfortable taking (or not taking). 4. Best to combine it with a holiday. Usually good to have 5-7 days in that location so it does not feel rushed but if you are short on time, can be compressed to 2-3 days.

https://knudsen.com.au/shop/. I bought mine here. They are an official distributor for the original Lasercap. You can do the currency conversion and see you are saving $$$$. The caveat is you can only ship it locally in Australia. So I shipped to a friend who then sent it to me overseas. Of course shipping cost varies depending where you live but net net you are still saving around 50% for the same thing.

I use the Original Laser Cap as an adjunct treatment. It is expensive but I found a source that sells it new at half price if you get interested. Started a thread on it but there was not much interest, so stopped posting. Have had fast growth though - can't pinpoint it is due to Lasercap but think it definitely helps.

This is 4 months today - indoor shot!

Thanks @Gatsby! Yeah these outdoor photos are not super flattering. Looks much better though when I take indoor photos (as attached) and tbh in general in everyday photos it already looks quite full. No complaints but realize more to come! Onwards and upwards!

4 MONTH UPDATE: Hey all, This is my almost 4 month update, just couple days away. Tried to get as close as possible to last month in terms of angle but its not perfect. Still I have put the photos side by side for comparison (for front: left is month 3, right month 4). For crown, bottom is month 4). From close up the photos are a lot less flattering but from a slight distance I find the front is pretty much covered. When you look closely, there is still a lot of visible scalp in the front and not sure what is happening there but now I pretty much brush the hair over to the side. there has been a big visible change in the crown over the last month and I think this comes through in the photos. would love some feedback from everyone! @Gatsby @Jackdaniels @botchedguy95 @Britalian and anyone else that cares to comment! Thanks all!

Good you went to see a doc (my GP outright refused to prescribe OM to treat high blood pressure). For what its worth, your doc is right . You should never take any medications for cosmetic readings if it means comprising your health.

these photos are fantastic - must learn those from you!

following. Am on BP medications and have considered taking OM but exactly due to the effects you are experiencing am reconsidering. OM was originally developed to treat HBP but it was found that at higher doses the side effects were too severe. Given your weight though, it seems your dose is probably too high. I weigh around 95kg and would probably not take more than 2.5mg.

has anyone tried OM that is also taking medication to control high blood pressure? OM was originally designed to lower BP but at high doses the side effects are apparently severe. curious if anyone who already takes BP meds has tried low dose OM and experienced issues such as dizziness, lightheadedness....

Thanks buddy! Yes it seems to change week to week now so fingers crossed!

someone took this photo at a surprise birthday last weekend. The funny thing is it took me a several good looks to find myself in the photo .. different hairline just shy of 4 months..

Still doesn’t work from phone…

My local friends recommended Dr Viral Desai at DHI in Mumbai. You can try to do a consult. I personally did consults at Eugenix and DHI in Delhi and decided not to go with either.