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  1. gillenator
    Beard hair can change in characteristics when it grows out and the visual compatibility factor is very important…as Gats suggested, you can add more in smaller sessions in the future.
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    I would consider that a superior donor density level.
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    IMHO 80-90 is above average.
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    Sometimes it’s very helpful to take a break from all of the information and take a good couple months away from it all…then start looking at guys who have the same loss pattern as yourself and which surgeons you feel would give you a similar outstanding result.
  5. gillenator
    You still have some decent hair at 58 and it looks like the beginning stages of a diffused hairline.
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    It’s supposed to be in terms of FUs.
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    It takes approximately 3 days for the grafts to be anchored well in the scalp…after that a loosely fitted hat can be worn for short periods of time.
  8. gillenator
    Even with average hair characteristics there needs to be at least a density of say 30 cm2 for the added fibers to cling to.
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    That’s great news!
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    I have seen this countless times over many decades and albeit not the most common where only the crown has loss, but it does occur in some men.
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    Please allow me to first say a big congrats on a large procedure and that so far, you are happy with the results…listen my friend, losing 10-20 hairs per wash is perfectly normal and I agree that it is probably just some native hair that sheds in its normal cyclical behavior…it would be nice to see some before pics along with some at the 12 month mark and then at 15 months…ENJOY!
  12. gillenator
    Gats, I laughed so hard at the “water board” pic at the sink!😂 You look like a rockstar! 😎
  13. gillenator
    The shedding does not happen to everyone however it’s the “initial” use that increases the risk of post-op shedding…based on your first post, you are well ahead with your growth since the surgery so IMHO, you do not need anything to facilitate your regrowth…your body is already doing an excellent job and all you need to do is watch it grow!…remember this, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!”
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    Pics would definitely help and take a closer look at docs in Europe.
  15. gillenator
    Well said!
  16. gillenator
    I agree Gats, I never saw or heard of any “clinical” studies that were done on either one.
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    It’s the “initial” use of minoxidil and/or finasteride that can potentially induce shedding so I am of the opinion that it’s best to wait for the regrowth to take place before starting the drug for the first time. Having said that, it’s okay to “resume” using minoxidil approximately 4 weeks post-op for those individuals who have been using it prior to surgery. Lastly, I never have heard of anyone experiencing sexual side effects from using minoxidil. Gillenator
  18. gillenator
    I was also using Creatine at the same time and it was probably that, not the Whey that could have induced some shedding, but who knows? I was recently divorced back then and living under a lot of stress and that also may have caused some shedding.
  19. gillenator
    It is important that we maintain a clean scalp so that the scalp can breathe and emit natural oils. If protein fibers or other cosmetic topicals are not washed and removed, they can potentially clog the pores and stunt hair growth…the same is true for hair spray and gels…they should be consistently washed away.
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    HappyMan, trust me, you would definitely feel a sunburn if those UV rays damaged your scalp…IMHO, the window deflected more of the rays than penetrating the surface of your scalp. omarca, I replied to your PM a few minutes ago and let me know if you have any other questions.
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    There really are no clinical studies that verify this however some guys believe and/or claim that it does…for me, I seemed to have several periods of sheds, nothing acute but I definitely noticed more hair shafts in my fingers when I would shampoo…I quit using it because whey protein supplements really were not making that much of a difference when I lifted weights.
  22. gillenator
    At this point you owe it to yourself to get your scalp, especially your donor microscopically examined to see if your donor hair is suitable for transplantation.
  23. gillenator
    A distinction or determination definitely needs to be made.
  24. gillenator
    Although not typical at this point in time post-op, it can happen and it’s more of sympathetic shed, nothing to be alarmed about.
  25. gillenator
    I agree…the FUE surgeon can cherry pick softer texture or finer caliber grafts especially when establishing a new hairline.
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