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Melvin—say it is not so. Your humor, your patience, your keen insights, your expertise all is above and beyond. I know you are destined for new challenges, new opportunities but you brought sanity and reality and wisdom and integrity on a daily basis. I know you will be greatly successful in whatever you pursue. You will be missed. Don’t be a stranger to this Forum—you bring so much.

It looks like you are a great candidate. If you want this to be your last (we all would like that but hair greed is awfully powerful) then don't skimp--go to a real pro and do as many grafts as you can to get the best improvement. Be interested in who the Forum thinks are the best HT docs now for hairlines---worldwide?

It is amazing what a Cuoto or Konior or Eugenix top doc can achieve. It seems like their results are night and day above your average Jill or Joe. Why? Fewer procedures a day —more attention to detail-better technique—better techs—all of the above? There is definitely a qualitative difference .

I am not sure there is a quality improvement with the doctors doing the whole procedure. An experienced and trained tech who knows their job, has been properly trained, and is committed to good results might actually be preferable. My experience is that you need a lot of Dr. supervision, not necessarily hands-on work.

I have been using for years; it reduces inflammation, especially if you have dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. The 2% is the way to go. After shampooing, my hair looks and feels thicker. But use sparingly as it can dry out scalp. You do need a script in US for 2%. Don't use if you have kidney issues. I am a fan if used sparingly. Will make your hair look great like Gatsby's. PS Gatsby, when is Eugenix going to pay for you to make a US sales tour? Come visit.

Brendan Frazer wins hands down.

Way too early to get concerned or to try to evaluate procedure. You are right that patience is the key—and for good reason. Growth rates vary considerably—there may be many hidden buds ready to sprout. I see growth and refinement even after a year—it may not be as dramatic as first 10 months but positive change is possible after that initial growth period. Everything is just speculation at this point and it will not change eventual outcome in any event. Relax and try to enjoy the ride.

I am in awe of how natural this corner work is. It is probably going to be a smashing success when grown in. Dr K has mastered both FUT and FUE especially adept at 2500 and under procedures. If you go with Dr K you probably are setting yourself up for a big smile when all is done,

The wait and see for a year makes sense. The density on the left looks like it could be improved and refined. This next procedure calls out for one of the elite hairline clinics—a Shapiro, Konior, H&W, or Rahal—all possibilities, I would have them make you suggestions—and be interested if you would post the responses.

Melvin—awesome Idea. It would showcase the talents of the surgeons that our forum members are following. Those that are interested in a certain kind of procedure would have a handy reference.

I suggest that we create Topics giving out our award (as Forum users) for different categories. The first category I propose is that for smallish procedures. Other possibilities include Low Norwoods, Hign Norwoods, Repair Cases, Best Hairlines, and Best Crown Work. If we get a robust discussion going, then those fit in the category will have a convenient place to go and compare. Nominations should be accompanied (if possible) with some links or pictures.

We have to realize the internet, like cable TV, can be full of manufactured and misleading information. While it has broadened our potential knowledge base, it can be manipulated and skewed. Pictures posted from one clinic may actually belong to another and so forth. It is important that the surgeon be independently evaluated rather than the clinic; that’s why the recommended list here is so useful. I would not play Russian roulette on which techs I might or might not get—or be swayed by some celebrity result that might be the result of an extraordinary experience meant to showcase a clinic’s very best. Go with the doctor that has been independently vetted and whose results are posted by actual patients.

PS don’t let the Gatsby fool you. He has already earned his Follicular doctorate.

Mr Gatsby is dead on. Medication is definitely a consideration given that you will likely progress without it. The temporal recession along with the shedding should concern you enough to look at oral minix if you are scared of Fin sides. Topical is worth a try. I would give your remaining hair a fighting chance to ward off the DHT demon.

Konior gets getter and better. He should take on some more protégés and do a book Hair Be There by Raymond K.