Rachmunas4life

I am 26 and have been considering a hair transplant to strengthen my existing hairline.

I found out from a surgeon that young men have a higher chance of experiencing their donor scar to stretch.

Would you all mind sharing how your donor laxity was at the time of the surgery and how your scars turned out?

I feel that my scalp is almost too laxitive and I'd be more prone to have a stretched out donor scar. I'm not sure if I should continue with the scalp exercises either? I'm looking to have surgery early spring.

Thank you for your time in answering my question!

Also if any surgeons want to post their views I'd appreciate it!

I am 26 and have been considering a hair transplant to strengthen my existing hairline.

I found out from a surgeon that young men have a higher chance of experiencing their donor scar to stretch.

Would you all mind sharing how your donor laxity was at the time of the surgery and how your scars turned out?

I feel that my scalp is almost too laxitive and I'd be more prone to have a stretched out donor scar. I'm not sure if I should continue with the scalp exercises either? I'm looking to have surgery early spring.

Thank you for your time in answering my question!

Also if any surgeons want to post their views I'd appreciate it!

I also want to know how you got the surgery for free?

Just ask them.

Dr. Shapiro (Minneapolis) & Dr. Konior (Chicago) hands down!

I sent an e-mail to Dr. Rahal regarding this. Dr. Shapiro told me I could leave my hair long.

Did Dr. Rahal charge you for those extra grafts? The clinic told me they cover up to 50 graft over the estimate, but if it's going to be 500 plus over, then that is a lot more bread to cough up!

I've already seen 3 different surgeons for consultations. I've seen Dr. Epstein (Miami), Dr. Ron Shapiro (Minneapolis) and Dr. Charles (Boca Raton, FL). Dr. Shapiro was nice enough to see me in Miami on his vacation.

I have also added Dr. Rahal to my list due to his excellent results and by far more reasonable U.S. prices. Over $2,000 cheaper!

The surgeons all told me I could keep my hair long for the strip surgery. Did Dr. Rahal let you guys keep you existing hair without cutting it short? If I would have to cut it than he would be out of the picture.

Thanks!

I've already seen 3 different surgeons for consultations. I've seen Dr. Epstein (Miami), Dr. Ron Shapiro (Minneapolis) and Dr. Charles (Boca Raton, FL). Dr. Shapiro was nice enough to see me in Miami on his vacation.

I have also added Dr. Rahal to my list due to his excellent results and by far more reasonable U.S. prices. Over $2,000 cheaper!

The surgeons all told me I could keep my hair long for the strip surgery. Did Dr. Rahal let you guys keep you existing hair without cutting it short? If I would have to cut it than he would be out of the picture.

Thanks!

Any updates? I wrote this on another Dr. Epstein thread as well. I'm interested because I want hairline and temple work and I'm so close to Dr. Epstein's Miami office. Thanks!

Any updates? Dr. Epstein's one of the surgeons I'm debating on for my H/T. This guys case would be similar to identical to mine.

They honestly should discount you for your troubles! You missed work, payed for gas and wasted your valuable time. I say they owe you!

I'm also using a pill cutter. Not all the pills are 1.25mg since it's tough to even it out. Some are slightly more and some less. Is this ok?

Originally posted by Flavio:

Originally posted by headinahole:

5 mg pills should be cut into 1/4's and taken daily. [...]

Yep, that's it. It will save you a small fortune. And don't forget to store your pills in a cool, dry place (NOT in the bathroom, because of the humidity!).

My finasteride has been in my warm closet for over a year. Is it still ok to use? I don't think there is anywhere cool in my place. I'm in South Florida. Maybe the fridge...

Any pics? I'm an NW2 and looking at hairline and temple restoration. Thanks

I just checked out his website. Lots of guys in their 20's with over 3,000 grafts packed in. Most of them really didn't need anything done. I doubt he has ever turned down a patient.

I had an in person consultation with Dr. Shapiro on his vacation time. He is as honest as they come! I think your in the best of hands and should trust his judgement.

If no one has an answer I will start with 5 pills a day, haha. Please help!

I had a consultation with him recently. Can you give all the details on your hair transplant? Thanks!

So doing it gently is the answer? I wasn't sure how hard I am supposed to go back and forth. Good to hear!

Dr. Ron Shapiro told me to start scalp exercises right away.

I have about 80 finasteride pills which are 5mg. How do I take them? Thanks!

I have about 80 finasteride pills which are 5mg. How do I take them? Thanks!

Thanks for the comment! I wouldn't worry too much about shock loss in the donor area for myself. I was told by each surgeon I met that I could keep my existing hair length, where my hair is rather long (bangs reach my nose). I would have my native hair cover the transplanted hair. The donor site and recipient site should be hidden immediately.

I just hope that with my existing hair being long, that it wouldn't damage the grafts in the recipient area because it would be touching the new hairs? I heard you have to be careful with the transplanted hairs the first 2 weeks on here.

Would I have a lower chance of shock loss if the surgeon is lowering my hairline without going into my existing hairs? Thanks!