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Well, about a year ago I went to a dermatologist. I actually do have thick hair so its not as noticeable, and when I showed it to him he said it wasn't severe enough for him to treat. But since then, it's become worse. I don't know if I could ever 'treat' stress. I've always been a very nervous person so I don't think it could ever go away. I've tried various products and so far, Holy Basil has been of much use (I judge based on whether I feel itchiness or not). But I still do shed a lot. In the shower, on the bed especially. I've also tried Nioxin - which hasn't worked for me at all. Another product that I tried which I think was an ABSOLUTE waste of my money, was a treatment offered by the HAIR CLUB. I saw this on t.v. and ignorantly purchased it. Part of the program involved minoxidil by the way. By the second to third week I already knew it wasn't working. You say that hair transplant is not a solution to a bigger problem. But aren't most hair loss problems due to stress? Other than hair transplants I really don't know what other options I have. On the armani website there is a picture of a lady (before and after) who actually has hair loss in the same areas that I have (except hers is more extreme) and the after picture looked GREAT! but i know pictures lie, just as that Hair Club infomercial did. I only wish there was a way!

So today is the first day I've even considered hair transplants. There are three hair transplant clinics recommended on this site: seager, rahal, and cotterill Has anyone heard of Alviarmanihairtranplants.com? I've been reading reviews/comments on this site but I believe they're mostly told by men. There doesn't seem to be much discussion based on women's experiences. And not that I'm only asking women to respond, does anyone out there know what clinics (in or near/around Toronto, Ontario) are 'well-known' among women? Specifically, my main problem is my hairline and both sides. Another question is, I know that my extreme shedding is due to stress. The response is always: extreme itchiness, then shedding. Even if after I do the surgery, won't my 'natural' hair continue to fall off? and these 'new transplants', how long are they supposed to last exactly? Oh, and as to cost - how much on average am i expecting to spend? I know it depends on the individual but could i be looking at ten grand (canadian)? twenty? The other question is, post-op. How exactly does the head look like? For example, the next day - does my head look bloated? Will it be noticeable? If I do it, I don't want my parents to notice that I have - will it be possible to 'hide'? Anyway, lots of starter questions. If anyone could be of any help, I would appreciate your response.