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I feel that it is extremely important to use rogain and propecia for atleast one year before any hair transplant, deal with the shed it is a good sign. Look at it like this if you have MPB depending on the degree your kinda screwed, if you do nothing its gonna get thinner and thinner, a HT should be the last option taken. The meds work for some people and the cost isnt that much plus a year isnt that long of a time to try these meds. If it atleast halts your hairloss, then go for the HT. As Janna stated I cancelled my HT because I saw my hair getting thicker and less fall out and I am seeing less scalp. I also went thru the shedding it sucks but dont give up, try them for a year. Good luck, Jeff

The exciting part is its only been 4.5 mos. I will reevaluate my situation in 12 to 18 mos. I hope the use of rogain, finesteride and nizoral shampoo, will conquer my MPB. If I feel that a HT is needed well I know where to go.The more I read it seems like the rogain and propecia/proscar kinda go hand in hand. IMO you need to be on both to truly get an upperhand on your hairloss, then if it that dont work go with the HT. The earlier you start the better. I guess is all defends how much DHT is in your body. If there is a high amount then even the big three might not work, Jeff

I wanted to thank everyone who took time to personally speak with me and who answered my posts here. I never thought anything would ever give me good results. Ive been on propecia for 16 mos. which was probaly keeping the hairs maybe. I am a diffuse thinner and Matt from SMG told me to try the rogaine foam. Well I didnt like the idea because you have to use it forever.I wanted 3000 grafts from SMG my attitude was shave it down and lest get this over with.Matt convinced me and I tried the rogain foam and 4.5 mos later the results have been quite good, I first started noticing longer hairs in my brush. The top of my head just didnt grow before,when ever I would get a haircut all that was cut was the sides and back. I went from seeing my scalp to now barely seeing it. I decided to cancel because I need to give the rogain a full year. There are only 3 or 4 hairs in my brush now compared to 10 or 12 mos ago. My wife is the one who said something mos ago about the top of my head getting thin, the other day I got out of the shower dried my hair combed it and asked for her opinion she said a definite improvement. I also am using nizoral shampoo I feel anyone who still has some hair get on all three of these atleast for a year, for some people the results are great. Then make your choice. I did loose my $700 plane fare The choice wasnt easy I waited 6 mos for an opening with Ron Shapiro but I had to go with my gut. It just proves that weak hair follicles can grow and get thicker. Good luck to everyone that has to battle MPB. I will post some pics in the future befores and afters, Jeff

I wanted to thank everyone who took time to personally speak with me and who answered my posts here. I never thought anything would ever give me good results. Ive been on propecia for 16 mos. which was probaly keeping the hairs maybe. I am a diffuse thinner and Matt from SMG told me to try the rogaine foam. Well I didnt like the idea because you have to use it forever.I wanted 3000 grafts from SMG my attitude was shave it down and lest get this over with.Matt convinced me and I tried the rogain foam and 4.5 mos later the results have been quite good, I first started noticing longer hairs in my brush. The top of my head just didnt grow before,when ever I would get a haircut all that was cut was the sides and back. I went from seeing my scalp to now barely seeing it. I decided to cancel because I need to give the rogain a full year. There are only 3 or 4 hairs in my brush now compared to 10 or 12 mos ago. My wife is the one who said something mos ago about the top of my head getting thin, the other day I got out of the shower dried my hair combed it and asked for her opinion she said a definite improvement. I also am using nizoral shampoo I feel anyone who still has some hair get on all three of these atleast for a year, for some people the results are great. Then make your choice. I did loose my $700 plane fare The choice wasnt easy I waited 6 mos for an opening with Ron Shapiro but I had to go with my gut. It just proves that weak hair follicles can grow and get thicker. Good luck to everyone that has to battle MPB. I will post some pics in the future befores and afters, Jeff

Hey guys thanks for the replies, thats what im feeling is a ridge but it isnt that bad, still takes me a little time to feel for it.

I had a procedure done 6 years ago at MHR 900 grafts in my crown. I can feel my donor scar is this normal? there is no pain and it doesnt bother me but I was wondering if I should be able to feel the scar?

Hey NGTGB Matt Zupan from SMG told me if I cant use the rogaine foam twice a day use it once full strength, will work just as well. It is easier for me to use it a couple hours before I go to bed, this way it fully dries on my scalp. Hope that helps Jeff

Hey ngtgb are you on rogaine foam along with propecia, this combo can be very effective, It sounds like we are in the same boat as far as hair loss, lets put it this way I am using less and less toppik eack week,the foam doesnt work for everyone but in my opinion people dont want to mess with the foam because they think it is a hassle, its not if you use it at night once a day full stength I have been on it 4 mos and I see a big difference. I think I should get an award for this post or send money thank you Jeff

I was wondering anyone that had just hairline work say 1500 grafts or more was there any problems the way the hair grew in ? For example when I had my hair long, yes the mullet, it was very curly, so will this hair that is transplanted into my hair line is there a chance that it would be curly or is this just a real stupid question?

I was wondering anyone that had just hairline work say 1500 grafts or more was there any problems the way the hair grew in ? For example when I had my hair long, yes the mullet, it was very curly, so will this hair that is transplanted into my hair line is there a chance that it would be curly or is this just a real stupid question?

All I can say is that this forum is amazing, you have made my personal decisions about hairloss so much easier. Everyone who contributes with detailed answers you guys are awesome the list would be too long to name!!! Thankyou to everyone, great post NGTGB.

Hey Janna, Ive been using the rogaine foam along with propecia for a while now but I only use the foam once a day at night, however I just double the dose. Do you think that is still as effective or not. Your post shows very impressive results.I have been on the foam for 4 mos and propecia for 14 mos.Did your patient use it once aday or twice ? Thanks Jeff

Hey Steve by the way do you have any before pic?

Congrats Emu my surgery with SMG is Jan 30 I will be flying out of Cleveland Ohio. Glad everything went well I am shooting for 3000 grafts as well, I was just wondering if you met with SMG before your surgery date? In my case I cant meet with Ron S. until the day of surgery which kind of bums me out, but I know all my questions will be answered the morning of surgery. I know I have made a a solid choice going with SMG. Good luck healing, Jeff

I also have a surgery with SMG Jan 30 I just booked my flight out of Cleveland Ohio. I am very excited to get this done, I figure I am not gonna be happy with my appearance with thin hair and you only live once. I figure with my hairloss hopefully now stabilized with fin. and rogaine, if they can pull 2500 to 3000 grafts I will be more than happy with the results.This websight has been HUGE, the info and pics prove that if you choose the right HT team you will have excellant and natural results. Goodluck and you have made a solid choice with SMG.