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So, slight update.  I reviewed my blood test results and it turns out I have high blood sugar HB1AC (49) and I've since begun tracking it and reduced from 9 to 6.1-6.8 but this is with Metformin.  

Pics: 2.5 months progress.  Will the crown fill in?

Should note: consultation via zoom

I had a consultation with Dr Greg Williams from the Farjo Clinic.  He didnt seem to think there was an issue with my Donor area.  His suggestion was to continue with Dutasteride for 6-12 months to stabilise my hair loss (scalp / crown area).  His suggestion was to then come see him in person.

On 3/15/2023 at 2:14 AM, Mo1brag said:

Some people Are sensitive to dht Even in the back and sides of the head. However seeing that you Are using dutasteride which is extremely potent, you could reverse it. Give the medication some months and chances Are you could build up a good donor. If not you could always Get a body hair transplant

Indeed.  If I can preserve just this hair and restore the crown and top then thats okay.  Ideally, I would like the front hairline fixed which will require surgery.  

On 3/15/2023 at 11:27 AM, Utkarsh said:

You need to consult your hair transplant specialist before considering the surgery. The surgeon will follow the below process

Pre-operative following steps are carried out

i) Proper clinical evaluation of the scalp conditions, donor area, quality of grafts, and underlying medical conditions.

ii) Pre-operative routine blood investigations If all the above are normal then the patient is ready for surgery.

 

 

Agreed.  I am based in the UK and Feriduni is booked until 2024.  They agreed with me to find a reputable surgeon who can confirm if I am a suitable candidate or not.  Any suggestions how I can obtain the following information:

Hair density in FU/cm² (occipital, parietal, temporal)

Hair structure/quality

Hair diameter (in microns)

Recipient area (measured in cm²)

Available – SAFE - donor area (measured in cm²)

DUPA/BUPA signs

@Rahal Hair Transplant - I am happy to post up more pictures.  I tend to buzz my hair down to a grade 1.  How can I accurately depict my donor area in a picture? What length shall I grow it too? 

Side note: i have found some blood results from 2019, my vit-d was extremely low, iron and ferritin in range but a little bit low.

Oh, nope never had a HT.  I'll get the blood test first and see if there's something else going on.

Hi All,

Thank you for the advice.  I will continue with dut+min.  I have also ordered a blood test from medichecks to confirm my: SHBG
CRP HS
Ferritin
TSH
Free Thyroxine
Testosterone
Free Androgen Index

Is it possible my donor area looks the way it does because I buzz down to 3mm?

Hi All,

I hope you're well.  I am looking into a HT, I have reached out to Pekiner, Feriduni and Bisanga.  A little background: 35, hair loss probably since teens and continued thinning into late 20s.  I've started Dut and Min (5%) as of 4 weeks ago.

I guess the obvious question is, am I a good candidate for a HT?  Also, how many grafts am I look at realistically? I'm based in the UK but can travel - I will take a look at the recommended surgeons list (but feel free to suggest anyone).