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I'm sorry I don't want to share pictures. Dr. K said it best you're not a good candidate for this, if a very ethical doctor like him tells you that then you should listen. It's very clear in everything you say and how you feel about all this that you wouldn't become a good patient so you're most likely not going to have an optimal outcome in your mind. What some others that have posted on here haven't took into consideration is your mindset on this and expections. Yes of course you can get a transplant that's not the question, yes it's possible to have very good results as well. The question is are you the right candidate for one? In my opinion, no. Dr. K feels the same it seems, that should say it all. You mentioned other issues you're experiencing and therapy. I think that's a much better choice for you at this time. Good luck with everything.

I just think from everything you've posted so far and your expectations you would not be happy with a transplant. Like others have said even the very best transplants are not quite the same as natural hair. I think you'll be chasing a look and never be completely satisfied. Keep in mind if you densly pack your front hairline and have more loss behind it then you are committed to multiple more surgeries the rest of your life just trying to maintain a natural looking pattern. Having a created frontal hairline with thinning hair behind it is not a good look at all. There is nothing wrong though with just a natural looking pattern aging gracefully. I'd stay on the meds and reevaluate your situation in another 5 years or so and go from there. I think therapy like you mentioned may be a better help for you.

I think if you get a transplant you will not be happy with the results. Just my opinion from experience. I hope it helps you.

I would agree with all that. One thing I'd like to add is that I feel they harvested pretty high up where I feel you're going to have loss if you don't stay on a dht blocker. Just something to consider. I think you'll get some crown regrowth with those meds but the crown will still be thin.

Yes I'd be interested to see that as well.

Good to know, I saw one member post to stop using it so I wasn't sure.

He recommended to stop oral minoxidil a week before surgery? I wasn't sure if that was just for topical minoxidil only.

What about stopping oral minoxidil before a HT procedure? I've read about stopping topical minoxidil about 3 days before but haven't seen anything yet about oral.

Who did your first FUT procedures?

Things are looking good, keep us updated.

Very detailed description with excellent results.

The transformation is impressive. The new results are great.

Looking good and the donor area looks excellent.

Looks great, I bet by 12 months it will really fill in.

Looks great, how short can you cut it in the back to cover the scar?