Hey guys,
Long time lurker here, finally posting to get some thoughts and opinions from everyone.
For context, I'm a 32 year old caucasian male from Canada. I've been using topical minoxidil for the better part of the last 7 years, 1mg/day finasteride for 4 years, started microneedling with a dermapen once/week @ 1mm about 4 months ago, added 2.5mg oral minoxidil 2 months ago and incorporated 0.5mg dutasteride once/week (1mg fin the other 6 days) 1 month ago. For those interested, I've only been experiencing further loss for the last 8 months or so and likely experiencing a shed from the oral min and dut, as my hairline continues to look even thinner after incorporating the oral min. Growing up I always had dense, thick hair and began noticing some minor thinning in my hairline around 22 years old. While I have noticed thinning through my scalp, I have maintained decent density and coverage throughout, with my hairline being the most affected area.
Anyway, the reason I am posting is because I recently had online consultations with both Dr. Pekiner and Dr. de Freitas.
Dr. Pekiner quoted me at "roughly 1500" grafts for a high density FUE procedure (55 grafts per cm2) and Dr. de Freitas quoting me at 2,100 grafts.
I'm not too concerned about the number of grafts quoted as I know this is subject to significant change after an in-person assessment and buzzing my hair. I am curious, however, what your guys' thoughts and opinions are on the choice of doctor considering my case. I believe both of these doctors to be of high-class and really just hoping on some insight to help me make my decision. Also may be worth noting I'm not looking to necessarily lower my hairline or alter it really, just fill in the thinned out areas.
I'm happy to provide any [important] additional information that I may have missed.
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