JCPS

Clean, donor looks great too. Congratulations!

10 hours ago, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

 @JCPS,

Surgeons typically advise patients to stop using minoxidil a week or two before surgery.  Minoxidil in the bloodstream can thin out the blood making surgery more difficult.  Therefore, if you are going to use minoxidil, I would be sure to speak with your surgeon about whether or not lhe requires you to stop taking. Prior to surgery and then when he feels to see if you start up again after surgery.

I hope this helps 

Rahal Hair Transplant

Thanks @Rahal Hair Transplant Have you noticed a difference in overall effect based on the dosage amount? 1.25, 2.5 vs 5mg, etc…

15 hours ago, Gatsby said:

I like them all equally and I don’t favor one over another. Dr Sethi did an incredible job on me. Dr Pittella turns out a lot of great Norwood 7 results and in interviews he seems like a great guy. Dr Zarev has shown some great results. I spent two over years in conversation with Dr Sethi before my first surgery and he knew how much my hairline scar bothered me. I don’t believe the other surgeons would have brought my hairline down as low as Dr Sethi did so that it covered my hairline scar. It was a huge leap of faith for me despite all the many years I had spent researching. I just ‘clicked’ with Dr Sethi and I was right. You will need to do a LOT of research as a Norwood 7 and be very specific in what your exact goals are. For myself hiding my frontal scar was as important as restoring my hair. Everyone has specific goals in mind. All the best. 

Thanks @Gatsby, I appreciate your insight. It’s very helpful to hear first hand accounts!

Thank you, appreciate the input!

On 6/21/2023 at 9:08 PM, Gatsby said:

If you are Norwood 7 then Dr Pitella would be my first choice. Also Dr Sethi and Dr Zarev. All the best. 👍

@Gatsby curious to know what makes you pick Pittella first and then Sethi and Zarev?

Huge numbers, congratulations. Looks very clean!

Incredible result. Look forward to seeing the density gains from your second procedure. Congrats!

What is your experience taking oral minoxidil leading up to surgery? Does it improve/strengthen donor hair enough to make a positive difference?

For SMP, is there a clinic you would recommend that specializes in higher norwoods? 

Congrats, what a transformation. Thank you for sharing!

Great results, congratulations @Muriloreder!

Thank you for sharing @Digs49, incredible results. Which doctors did you narrow your search to and what tipped you in favor of Pittella? Did you wear a hat or another covering when flying home after the procedure?