mikeh

Having a hairline lowering procedure next week. Any advice on things to do post op that MAY speed up healing? Thanks.

I am a little over 3 months post op and am experiencing much more growth on the right side verses the left side. From other posts on this site I've gathered that this is a common occurrence. Does anyone know why this may be the case? Thanks.

I am a little over 3 months post op and am experiencing much more growth on the right side verses the left side. From other posts on this site I've gathered that this is a common occurrence. Does anyone know why this may be the case? Thanks.

Does anyone know if dermmatch or toppik can be purchased at any local stores or does it have to be purchased through the internet?

I was looking for a styling gel that does not have any harsh chemicals such as alcohol that dries out your hair. Any advice would be appreciated.

I was looking for a styling gel that does not have any harsh chemicals such as alcohol that dries out your hair. Any advice would be appreciated.

Okay, I was wondering if the follicles actually "die" from the dht or do they just become so miniaturized that they can't produce hair any longer? If this is the case does minoxidil open the follicles so that hair can grow again. I guess I'm curious because after having a transplant a few months ago I'm wondering if the use of minoxidil could possibly help produce more hair from those follicles that were dormant if there is such a thing. Any feedback is appreciated.

I have been reading about emu oil and its use as a carrier oil since it penetrates the scalp and skin so easily. I have started using emu oil on my scalp and then putting the rogaine liquid on top of that. There are a few articles I located through google about this. The thinking is that since it is so penetrating that it can help carry the minoxidil deeper into the scalp thereby causing it to be more effective. I've started this in the past 2 weeks and will keep everyone posted. In the mean time has anyone else tried or heard of this? Thanks.

Regarding peak/off peak periods can you specify a bit more. I was unaware that the hair transplant business was similiar to the airlines. Is there a better time of year to get a ht regarding price?

This question is for Bill, and any other people that may have had more than one transplant. When you had your second transplant with the same doctor was there a discounted price with it? Just curious.

This question is for Bill, and any other people that may have had more than one transplant. When you had your second transplant with the same doctor was there a discounted price with it? Just curious.

I can empathize with you as I had some of the same reservations. I will say that I was off for about 10 days and so it was still noticeable when I returned to work. Suprisingly though I did not receive many negative remarks in fact I received some postive feedback. Particularly when after about three weeks the same people that had noticed then looked at my head and were telling me they were actually very impressed at how it had healed and was no longer noticeable. It sounds like you aren't having a very big session and you will probably be fine. I've learned that we notice things much more than other people who aren't concentrating on it. Besides, you are doing it for you and a year from now you won't even be thinking about this. Best of luck.

Spex - thanks for the advice. I'm also already using MSM 3,000mg a day.

I am just over a month post op (1150 grafts frontal 1/3 of head) and just started today using Rogaine 5% thinking that it may "jumpstart" growth in my transplanted hairs. I realize that Rogaine is not to be used in the frontal part of the head but was wondering if anyone else has tried this with any success? My thinking is that it can't hurt but it may help. Thanks.

I am just over a month post op (1150 grafts frontal 1/3 of head) and just started today using Rogaine 5% thinking that it may "jumpstart" growth in my transplanted hairs. I realize that Rogaine is not to be used in the frontal part of the head but was wondering if anyone else has tried this with any success? My thinking is that it can't hurt but it may help. Thanks.