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To be honest I'm not sure of the prices, what are they per graft if you know? I just know that these 3 are the best in Europe from what I've read and saw on the forum Good luck with your transplant bro

Appreciate the response I have been in contact within the last few days with Dr De Freitas surgery, filled out the forms etc and I await an online consultation. I'm mentioning this as I have saw you post about how you're going next year in June to get a transplant. I am honestly thinking to try and book a transplant with him for 12 months from now and in the meantime stabilise what I have. I understand people say its too early but if I can stabilise it and get a good transplant with a reputable doctor that would be great!! I mean why should I suffer with waiting potentially years for my hair to eventually fall lol, being only 27 years old and heavy into how I look and fitness etc I don't think I'll be able to cope 😂😂 So yeah I've contacted De Freitas and also tried Couto and Pinto but no response yet from the latter 2

Wow I really appreciate your in depth and informative response, I certainly will take on board what you have said as you're totally right!

I know you're against it from what I've saw lol I am too but feeling desperate! Anything you could suggest as I'm sure you'd say I'm too early as well

Hi all So from scrolling through the forum and a previous post I made I have come to realise that a hair transplant at this stage is too early (even though I may want one, no good doctor has/would advise me to get one yet). My hair the last month or so has started to get worse, I usually use topical minoxidil twice a day just on the front of my scalp where my hair is thinning, should I use all over? I have been slacking due to being on a couple of holidays last 2 months and my hair has gotten worse. I also realise now even though I am anti medication usually - I have no choice if I want to 'save' what I have left and in order to have a successful transplant My question is shall I keep using the topical minoxidil and should i use it all over rather than just the front? Also what medication should I take? Finasteride? And does it effect if I'm trying for a baby? I know you will all be helpful so thanks in advance!!

Does it have the same strength applying topically?

I understand bro I read online that topical fin is basically same as oral fin in the sense of side effects And i know you're saying people just scaring etc but there's plenty of people even on here have said the same about having severe side effects I've been using topical minoxidil twice a day, only in the area that's thinning though not everywhere (not sure if you're supposed to do it everywhere lol)

Lol don't sorry bro I haven't taken any offence It is what it is at the end of the day! The hairs look shorter because I cut them shorter as the front part in the middle the hair is still thicker so I shorten the front to all match haha Only problem with these meds is the side effects, I can't be dealing with erectile dysfunction at 27 lol

Thank you firstly for your in depth response, I highly appreciate it! I had a quad bike (ATV) accident whereby I hit a post and crushed my left kidney (Renal Grade 5 injury), I now only have function in my right kidney. I personally think its unrelated but my barber who has been cutting my hair since a young child uses to boast about how thick my hair is and its the thickest he cuts! Literally sometimes the trimmer used to get stuck and pull lol. Suddenly he noticed it literally from a few months after that it started to thin and I laughed - 5 years later and here we are!! He was right lol. He does cut my hair every week. I am not on any medication at all, my vitamin D is quite low so I am advised to take some to raise my levels however that is common in the UK Yes I've read a bit about finasteride as everybody recommends it - my only worry is the serious side effects it can withhold! I'll drop you a pm as you said I'm open to any sound advice at the moment and I'm sure a doctor can advise too Thanks again

Are you saying donor hairs ARE in fact 'DHT proof?' If that's the case then makes sense in regards to multiple HTs

You're certainly right I think it's moreso the side effects it entails that is risky for some - especially people who have taken it and actually experienced said side effects

That could be a long time though right for my final norwood pattern. Years and years it could be and I don't fancy this in between stage look lol Catch 22 as I didn't realise how 'sacred' donor hairs are I'm worried about the side effects too, ive read online some people do not even return back to normal even after stopping

Sorry, didn't realise I've had a few more responses As i said I'm anti medication but I'm up for maybe taking fin as everyone is recommending. However my only concern would be what I've read a lot about online and on this forum in regards to the side effects - mainly being Erectime dysfunction! I can't be dealing with that bro at 27 years of age haha!! This what is making me think thrice (not twice lol). What about that manual hair stuff you see online too? I see fin is part of their routine too

Wow thank you for your in depth and detailed response! I will explore my options and your suggestions for sure!

Thanks for your input - I appreciate it! Also I have been using foligain minoxidil in my hair and have been using shampoo and conditioner every other day (Nioxin) Yes I've always been anti drugs - don't think I've even taken a paracetamol haha so I don't really want to take medication orally!