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Mike, Congratulations on your recent procedure with Dr. Mohmand and thanks for posting in detail about your experience. It sounds like you had quite an adventure. Perfecting the hairline is the key component to a successful restoration in many ways, so it sounds like these grafts were used wisely. I'm looking forward to your pictures. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

mushigao In the hands of an experienced surgeon, careful and controlled excision of the donor strip with a single-bladed knife prevents harming the underlying tissue and nerves. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Chris in Seattle, Welcome to our community. Congratulations on your recent hair transplant with an outstanding physician. Once you're prepared to upload pictures, consider putting together your own patient website which can be updated as you progress. Thanks for sharing your experience with Dr. Gabel in detail, and happy growing! Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

aw33, Measure the amount you're using. If it's too much, cut back a bit and apply it directly to your scalp (not the hair). See if you still notice the remaining residue. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

ninjathen, Sometimes applying minoxidil in the recipient area is recommended to patients who wish to speed up the growth rate of transplanted hair, but I would check with Dr. Dorin about the specifics. Misuse of Rogaine can be irritating to a healing scalp immediately following a hair transplant.

tremblant, Dr. Cohen performs quality follicular unit hair transplant surgery and is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. Dr. Cohen normally performs smaller-sized surgeries. Coalition member Dr. True has the staff and experience to perform larger densely packed sessions when appropriate. However, megasessions are not always appropriate for every patient. Since Dr. Cohen and Dr. True both recommend the same number of grafts for your first procedure, consider which strategy best suits your initial goals: more coverage throughout, or greater density in the front. I would base the rest of my decision on reviewing patients' results and how well I connect with each physician during the consultations. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

tremblant, I think it's possible to create an illusion of better coverage this way. By building a conservative hairline and reconnecting the sides in a NW 6 patient, he then will have the option to throw it back over the rest of the balding area. This could result in a potentially backwards-looking "comb over" style if not enough hair is transplanted mid-scalp, though. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

worseramirez, Welcome to our community. Minoxidil has only been FDA approved for treatment of the vertex/crown area. However, many users believe that applying Rogaine anywhere you still have hair could work to some degree. If you're prepared for the daily commitment and possible frontal shedding, it might be worth a shot. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Bobman, Your hair looks unbelievable and you're a natural on the screen, too. Congratulations on all of your success! Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

aw33, Can you further describe what you've been observing? Are you referring to scalp flakiness or actual residue from the Rogaine? Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Megatron, I see what you're saying. I think this would depend on the aggressiveness of the individual's hair loss. If someone is predestined to become a full-blown Norwood 6 by the age of 40, even 10 years of committed Rogaine/Propecia use probably won't be enough to stave off all of the effects of MPB. He will still likely progress somewhat over the treatment period, and abruptly stopping could then exacerbate things even further during the next few years. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Mario, It's usually best to stick with your surgeon's post-operative instructions. What specific concerns do you have? Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Zerosum, Uploading pictures would definitely help, and providing other relevant information such as your age, family background, and personal hair loss history would be useful. What are your long-term goals? Ultimately, speaking with a recommended hair restoration physician will be your best bet, but I'm sure the members here would be happy to offer you some initial feedback. Let me know if you need any help posting photos. Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Urizen, The first thing you need to do is get an evaluation to determine the cause of your hair loss. If you're suffering from thyroid disease, the thinning will most likely stop once hormone levels have been stabilized. It sounds like you also may be suffering from male pattern baldness, but I would not attempt to treat genetic alopecia without first ruling out any other potentially health-related issues. Have you spoken with your doctor at all about these symptoms? Best wishes, Anthony (youngsuccess)

Megatron, That's an interesting analogy. However, users invariably report losing any regrown hair after discontinuing finasteride or minoxidil treatment. That's conclusive evidence, in my opinion. I've honestly never heard anyone suffering from male pattern baldness claim otherwise. Do you think you've maintained Propecia or Rogaine-dependent hair growth after stopping? Best, Anthony (youngsuccess)