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Your donor area looks like there is some thinning as well so I strongly recommend that you have that area microscopically evaluated after waiting to see how you respond on the meds.

It’s very expensive and although it has been shown to be of some benefit post-op, it’s hard to say just how effective it has been because I don’t think there have been much or enough clinical studies done post-op as this relates to surgical hair surgery.

Have you talked to Dr. Glenn Charles in Boca Raton?…he is very good and ethical and trained with Dr. Ron Shapiro in MPLS.

It's very encouraging to see that you have done lots of research and that you understand your limitations…you have adjusted your goals and expectations accordingly…also, it looks like you have some beard donor available…is that a possibility to consider?

As long as the dermatologist is experienced in performing microscopic examinations.

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.

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.

8 hours ago, Maorizio said:

Follicle unit just contains x number of hairs, what matters is hair count.

A good donor is above 100 hairs per cm2 

I would consider that a superior donor density level.

9 hours ago, mr_peanutbutter said:

so youre saying average donor has 80-90 fu per sqcm?

IMHO 80-90 is above average.

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.

You still have some decent hair at 58 and it looks like the beginning stages of a diffused hairline.

It’s supposed to be in terms of FUs.

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.

Even with average hair characteristics there needs to be at least a density of say 30 cm2 for the added fibers to cling to.

On 3/27/2023 at 5:02 AM, Beno99 said:

Hey. Yeah it turned out fine. I sweated and was under the sun more than I should during the first month but it didn’t cause any damage to my hair transplant.

That’s great news!

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.

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!

Gats, I laughed so hard at the “water board” pic at the sink!😂

You look like a rockstar! 😎

2 hours ago, wprevil said:

So in my case since its been now 4 months post op, if I take min will I experience shedding? I dont want to destroy 4 months of hair growth progress just to shed and start regrowth all over again.

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!”

Pics would definitely help and take a closer look at docs in Europe.

4 hours ago, Al - Moderator said:

Don't get a hair transplant just because you happen to be there (wherever that may be, not just Turkey). There's a lot more to a hair transplant than just adding some hair to thinning areas. If it's not done right you'll be in much worse shape than not doing it at all.

 

Well said!

I agree Gats, I never saw or heard of any “clinical” studies that were done on either one.

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.

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On 4/4/2024 at 2:07 PM, BackFromTheBrink said:

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.

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.

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.