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I’ve noticed this with a lot of the Drs cases this one in particular quite a lot more! I feel like he transplants in anticipation of future loss when it comes to diffuse loss or where the native hair is clearly showing scalp/see through. Also seems to pack the grafts quite densely so this might be why more grafts are required overall? In this case seems like he’s transplanted fairly low down into the crown also? Im assuming given the patients age and 15 years of loss maybe they went for a more densely packed fuller surgery perhaps due to less concern of potential future procedures with the use of meds etc as opposed to if the patient was 25/26 with this level of hair loss My guesses/conclusions at least lol

Hey guys I’m looking to buy 5% topical minoxidil but I’m not sure which to buy? Does the brand matter? Any guys here in the uk use any in particular? also Liquid or foam? Is there a difference?

Hi, thank you for your response! @Rahal Hair Transplant I understand your point in regards to finasteride and it’s the reason I gave it a go but due to personal complications I had to hop off it. I’ve had friends achieve moderate to good growth/thickening via dermarolling/minoxidil arguably more so with diffuse thinning loss and of course not in completely bald areas! So was looking to give it a shot myself as you said no harm in trying Also I wasn’t aware that there’s a topical finasteride option, is this available in the UK? I’ll look into this!

Hey guys so I’m looking to start Derma rolling along with minoxidil and was looking for some advice in regards to the dermaroller to buy, is the dermapen a better option? thanks in advance

Hi, so I’ve been wondering if anyone here has been to Dr Pitellas clinic and used the standard or VIP package? Any examples of results on here?

@Gatsby Thanks for the advice! Your progress in itself looks really good considering where you started! Must be pleased Can I ask your thoughts on going with Dr das from Eugenix? Would you recommend it or would you opt for going with Arika? I believe Dr Sethi doesn’t have too much involvement nowadays unless it’s for really difficult cases. also how about in regards to Dr Pitellas packages? Any advice/insight would be appreciated. I’ve begun taking fin and just hoping for no sides!

@WhereIsMyMind yup lol I was thinking in that region too! It’s weird because if I don’t wear my hair back the way it is in these pics you’d have no idea I was losing my hair. Only once I started paying more attention did I realise how much I’ve actually lost or in really harsh lighting Guess that’s the curse of diffused hair loss! I’ve begun looking to finasteride. Started it just hoping for no sides

@WhereIsMyMind yup lol I was thinking in that region too! It’s weird because if I don’t wear my hair back the way it is in these pics you’d have no idea I was losing my hair. Only once I started paying more attention did I realise how much I’ve actually lost or in really harsh lighting Guess that’s the curse of diffused hair loss! I’ve begun looking to finasteride. Started it just hoping for no sides

@WhereIsMyMind true. I’ve attached some pics

Source would be a interview he did with the restoration network mod, Melvin I believe @HappyMan2021

Lmao. From what I know he doesn’t tell patients to take Fin because he himself wouldn’t feel comfortable taking it. That doesn’t mean he tells you NOT to take it. Just that it’s your own choice. It’s also something that stood out to me as he’s the only One whos evaluation didn’t mention taking fin. I was just making my own assumption if that could be his reasoning for a higher graft number than the others. I personally have started taking fin though @HappyMan2021

So I’ve begun to look into getting a hair transplant as I feel I’ve reached that stage of loss where it’s starting to bother me a lot more and being more advanced than just a receding hairline. The current length of my hair and style (long messy fringe etc) and being fairly tall giving me a pass to most others who see me. However due to my loss being diffuse through the midscalp/crown area from above it’s REALLY noticeable and quite advanced. I’ve consulted with a few surgeons who caught my eye and within mixed price ranges and was hoping some of you guys could give me some input/guidance please! /Dr Gur (FueCapilar): 3200 grafts to be placed in the hairline and midscalp. Leave the crown for now and recommends to take finasteride for improvement and existing miniaturised hair. /Eugenix: 4400 (3500 scalp 900 beard). Proposed 2700 to rebuild hair line and add density and 1700 crown area. Had a talk about taking finasteride for miniaturised hair and topical options should I have side affects etc. explained the requirements and how should I choose not to take it or side affects are too much I will ultimately likely need to undergo a further transplant. - different packages but I’m leaning towards Dr Priya Das. /Dr Pitella: proposed 6000 grafts and to prioritise front third and gradient of crown. (I understand he does Not recommend Fin which I assume is why he perhaps is more aggressive and anticipates future loss of existing hair into his plan? Considering a further consult with him costs $50) different packages so I’m unsure -prime package (all done by dr pitella): approx $24k Should you opt to have junior doctors involved with Dr Pitella partially involved: - standard: 12k (pitella involved in hairline design and pre-incisions) - VIP(pitella involvement in crucial extractions and orchestrates implantations) implantation and extraction mainly done by jr doctors: 18k curious which package people who went with Dr Pitella clinic opted for? I was leaning towards him initially but 24k is abit pricey! /Dr frietas- awaiting response any other doctors or clinics you would recommend?

I’m not yet. I honestly just accepted hairloss is a part of life when I first noticed it years ago lmao. I didn’t do much research on it or anything. I didn’t know about meds till very recently even then was in two minds due to reading about side affects etc. hence my decision to post on here for some advice and thoughts. But having spoken on here and browsed a few threads, I realise the consensus seems to be meds as the first point of call before considering a hair transplant. Having taken this on board, am I still a decent candidate for a hair transplant overall? (Once on meds etc) as having browsed I see not everyone is deemed to be for different reasons or others are considered to be “difficult cases”

Helpful! Thanks for this. I’ll definitely look into both. Hopefully i’m able overcome my hesitation regarding finasteride and just go for itttt. so you’ve personally seen positive results from using both? Any chance in seeing pics? It’s perfectly okay if not! This has been helpful as it is.

Thanks for this! can I ask what are the differences and roles of finasteride and minoxidil? I know they’re of course both used to help with hair loss but I assume they both have different aims hence the recommendation to use both. i’ll take heed of your last few points also in regards to waiting etc. I suppose financially I’m not overly pressed thankfully and also open to travel etc to see a good surgeon which is probably why I might’ve been a bit eager and open to go for a transplant sooner rather than later. Will also look into Dr Freitas some more too!