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Thanks for sharing, in the 2-3 euros category, who would you recommend for a crown HT?

Where from do you get your supplies for oral minox and dutasteride?

Melvin, you're a legend! Thats a wise thing to say.

@Capelli21 Excellent write-up! I really like how your face is frame after HT. Kudos

@Gatsby for president! Happy for you man.

Excellent write-up and happy growth @Anthropos Do you know how much Dr. Ferreira charges per graft these days?

Oral Finasteride is strongly recommended. For oral Minoxidil, I have recently noticed that many doctors start to prescribe it, instead of the foam/solution forms. Finasteride works its magic on the crown but it needs time to kick in. Give it a year. It is not effective for hairline and temples. Majority of the surgeons will recommend to use it post surgery to enhance the outcome. DHI or any other pen is ok... its the surgeon choice. Some clinics claim that using DHI will make the transplant area heals faster. Again its all claims. Remember, DHI is a technique for implementation into the transplanted area... it has nothing to do with the extraction from donor, for which FUE is typically used nowadays. For me, I wouldn't pay more just for the DHI! I'm not sure if Finasteride causes shedding but I'm certain that Minoxidil does. For best results, I suggest you consider staying healthy, i.e., sleep well, workout, eat well balanced meals, drink water, take supplements (vitamins, omega 3, etc.). If you have dandruff, Nizoral should be your shampoo.

Good luck man. Looks like we will follow each other's journey. I'm scheduled for a HT with Dr. Das on 7-8th in Gurgaon.

Donor picture is not quite clear. Looks like you just had the HT recently?

If I had your hair, I would wait with the HT and focus on Finasteride and give it a year. With Minoxidil, it is even great. Having these pre-surgery will maximize the outcome of the HT later, if you decide to do it. Have you considered going with the oral form of each? Finasteride will also be needed post HT, for 6-12 months, for me its a must to take! I guess you're stage 3, and 3,000 grafts is alot for your case. Get more advice from the fellas here in the community. If you decide to proceed with a HT, be mindful of the shock loss that will potentially damage existing grafts in the vicinity of transplanted area. I'm afraid this can't be avoided in your case. Good luck.