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You ask very good questions. I did several procedures without shaving. My hair was long enough to cover up the procedures. I think I got a bit of shock loss, but that was temporary. It amazes me how unobservant most people are. I never had anyone ask me if I had a HT. Some have looked at my hair and got that "something is different" look. Our hair, or lack thereof, matters most to us. If the surgeon is comfortable, I would go with no shave. When hairs are implanted they are implanted, and they will not be able to tell you any difference. Angling might be more difficult, but the surgeon can see better how the hair will lie. So, in the end, there are probably pluses and minuses--but you will great results in the hands of an elite surgeon. I couldn't be happier.

I think there is much debate about DHI being less invasive--or , for that matter, any better than any other technique. In my opinion, it comes down to the skill and artistry of the surgeon and the expertise of the techs. DHI can result in less graft handling--which is a plus--but hard to angle, etc. You can travel to Turkey and get a lower price, but be very careful you don't get a lower grade result. If price is the main determinant, make sure you choose wisely because your donor is limited and once exhausted, there presently is no more in reserve. Don't get fooled by marketing hype like DHI, blue diamond, sapphire tip, etc. Look at results, take the Forum's advise, and do your research. Once the surgery is done, the cake is baked.

Dr_Arvind, on a different forum, wrote on Feb 12 "The modification has to be more deep-seated then using only one food item. http://cdn-image.foodandwine.com/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_horizontal_-_1200x900/public/curry-prevents-baldness-ft-blog0716.jpg?itok=buDnvW2o Epigenome modification is the key to delaying hairloss and maybe in future stopping/reversing it . This is no longer in realm of science fiction. It is being done now. Regards, Dr A Can someone explain? Is there merit to Dr A's contention?

Curious25 gave you great advice. A top-notch surgeon (probably someone like Bisanga in Brussels) can give you the hairline you desire. And why not? Risk is very low that you will not like results. You will probably be delighted with the hairline you have been wanting. That's the magic of HT restoration. If you are willing to cross the pond, I would check out Rahal and Konoir; both capable of amazing results. You are very lucky to have such minimum work needed. If you have the funds, what are you waiting for?

You have coined the new slogan for the Network: " One life to live, I might as well look good living it..." Just think of the service you are doing for those who live in your world. As fellow Konior patient, I can only tell you from my experience (and I now have had two) that you worked with a terrific surgeon who take great pride in his work. The results ("proof") are in the pudding--and I would Dr. K. make my pudding any day. He combines artistry with meticulous attention to the details. You made a great choice. The next several months will be the "ugly duckling" stage but come August I bet you will be seeing some really good results. Keep posting so we can see your progress.

Melvin nailed it. You have the trust the process. It is mentally difficult to accept things might get worse before they get better. You just can't hurry up progress--and no matter how often you look in the mirror, fret about about it, second-guess, the cake has been made and now you just have to wait until it is baked. Hair has growing stages so let mother nature do her work. I am at 5 months. The exciting part is that the growth is cosmetically noticable from the 4 month mark--and I can't wait for the six month change. The important thing with a HT your hair is improving month by month as opposed to pre-HT regression. Isn't it nice that we can look forward to better hair as opposed to the alternative?

The spray you pictured is available on AMAZON in Us at about $25. It is not a shampoo but a spray to help irritated skin heal. Here is the description: "Spray foam for the skin with a high content of D-panthenol and a complex of vitamins A, E and F. Designed for skin damaged by irritation and sunburn. It can immediately help reduce skin irritation, provide a feeling of coolness, moisturize and accelerate wound healing. Free of fragrances and parabens." I have always used Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo after HT.

We are at the same stage in our HT journey. I think the 5 month mark is different for different people, Some show significant cosmetic change and others lag behind. I know it it is hard to wait but there is no other option. Time marches on to its own drummer. We are both committed so we just stay the course, My bet is your 6 month pictures will show a noticeable change for the better. Keep the faith!

I know it is on everybody'd mind that it was staged, but quite frankly the "joke" (which I agree was in poor taste) was about a medical condition. Even the cyncic in me doesn't think that the Academy would stage a joke about a medical condition (autoimmune deficiency---)

Need a script in USA. I personally prefer then non-generic but harder to source. The shampoo base works better, All told, 2% is much more effective IMHO than the 1%.

The ugly duck stage is just like the last vestiges of winter before spring. Every spring day brings news buds, new spouts and blooms. It is exciting to wake up knowing things are getting better day by day, week by week.....instead of the perpetual worry and anguish that we, the follicly challenged, have had to bear. HTs seem like the Miracle Gro---bringing smiles and amazement. Cuoto seems to have that magic wand of bringing significant change and density. I might have to learn Spanish! Artistry and skill matter--and that's the way it should be.

Hey young dude. Do not worry. While it s*ks to have to deal with the issue especially at your age, let me give you some very good positives: (1) you have this Forum and the caring community. Melvin, the moderator, has been there and done it--and all told this is a great source of good, experienced advice; and (2) you have alot of hair--it will be a very long time before it be cosmetically unmanageable especially with the medications we have; and (3) oral minox is a great option plus you have topicals like fin or dut (these were not around in the days when I started to have to wrestle with this; and (4) there are new things coming along every day like dermarolling and laser...and there will undoubetdly be a whole more by the time you reach your 30's; and (5) hair transplants really do work, but you have to be very careful on picking the surgeon---quality matters---and it is all in the artistry (Melvin and others can steer you--don't skimp on cost when the time comes--and it won't come before you are 27 according to the pros)--but hold off-- try meds and rolling and laser (if you want).....stall the loss....use a good DHT blocking shampoo....and you just might be amazed! Cheer up...enjoy being young.

Not sure. Nizorol comes in an over the counter 1%. But it is way less effective, in my opinion, than the 2% prescription. Google ketoconazole shampoo 2 percent which is the generic version.

My view is mix it up. Hairguard makes a good caffeine based shampoo. There are some really expensive Argan Oil shampoos. Dr. Shapiro has a medicated shampoo. If you use Nizoral--make sure you use the prescription 2%. Big difference.

There are a number of shampoos. I would find one that works well with your hair and perhaps add some additional ingredients.I have added peppermint oil, castor oil, and olive oil. You can also add saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. A little of this... and a little of that. Peppermint oil has natural anti-inflammatory benefits. This study on peppermint oil is worth a read: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4289931. Shampoo ingredients that may strengthen hair and give it the look of fullness include: ginseng biotin collagen aloe vera PS Look at my avatar. It is working.

Check out Konior's newest Doc--"Boomer"---he did a fellowship under Konior and is in his Office with the same world class techs. I think he may be doing surgeries---and I would imagine he would be much more affordable.

I met him. Very well trained under Dr K. He was shawdowing him with the goal of being the world's best HT surgeon. Nice, caring demeanor. Bottom line you will get Dr K's wonderful staff and techs. I know Dr K will keep a watchful eye and make sure his high standards are maintained. Glad they are offering more option. Wouldn't be surprised if "Boomer" wasn't the next HT superstar---you are probably getting in early.

Can you believe how far HTs have come in our lifetime? Never would have thought it possible to see such amazing work on such a large canvas. A true work of art! The charitable give back is further confirmation of the genuine and caring Eugenix community and culture. I might go myself because I am a sucker for delicious, authentic Indian food and hospitality. By the way, Gatsby, I hear leaving Australia on Emirates is no problem if you are unvaccinated but getting back in might be a bit dicey!

I never hear of him--showing my age--but he and Katy Perry (who I have heard of) just released a song together. Found this pic which does look like temple recession to me: Is this him?

Thanks for posting. You said that that it is preferable to do the slits the day before. Can you explain further---is it that the inflammation is less? Also, it looks like you focused on hairline. Did you discuss the crown? Are you hoping that meds will address that thinning? If you did discuss,how many grafts would be necessary to address? Is that Phase 2? Happy growing.

I think everyone is different. In a no shave FUT, I had a very minor trim after a month just to tidy things up. Barber was very careful to cut around donor and recipient. A month after that I got another careful trim. My take is that you are better waiting as long as possible as the least amount of disruption the better. Of course, ask your Clinic.

I am confused---is this topical .025% available in the U.S. If not, I assume you can get the .01% compounded with 6% minoxidil? If yu did get it compounded would you add anything else to it? If you went with dut instead, what percentage would you recommend? Is it possible to request a liposomal formulation from a compounding pharmacy?

Dr. Gary Linkov's youtube video is well done (like several that he has made) and comes from a professional, scholarly viewpoint. He concludes several FUTs by a very good hair surgeon. The debate is fueled by threads like this one that show diffuse thinning from time to time and then a very dense manse around the same time frame; probably good make-up and a hair system from time to time possibly. The one thing we know for certain is that Matthew is acting when he says some magic potion alone caused that hairline and temporal improvement. Is Dr. Linkov a candidate for the Network--even though he has a general plastic surgery practice? He seems like a class act.

Melvin---envious on multiple counts. First, the Maldives look to me like tropical heaven on earth. Great choice since you were already in that part of the world, and your credit card was already stretched to the max. Where's your suntan? (Probably not good for the HT) Secondly, your hair looks terrific, and it is just the beginning of great things to come. I know what you mean about hair greed. It is real. My last procedure was with the king of hair--Konior---and when he told me that i had a lot of hair, the gears in my mind started rolling as I, too, thought that this was going to be my last procedure.. Interestingly, I part my hair on my left, too. Konior worked his magic on the crown and there was concentration on the right lateral, too! I think your hairline looked a little angular before--nice and appropriate for you---but definitely looks like an improvement was made. Temple points are so important. Konior made mention of how much more youthful good temple points makes us. Look at Clark Gable. Again, good decisions by you and the Doctor. The planning is all important--and too often rushed. I am intrigued by the your illusionary talents. Can you post a picture of your crown with fibers in it, just so what we know is possible? And yes, hopefully you will need at most a sprinkling of those post results. Finally, thanks for responding to my PM. I was starting to get a complex.

Konior is terrific at anything he does hair-wise. Therefore, I would get his opinion. He will be honest, and his opinion comes with much experience and wisdom. He is a quality individual who shoots straight. Melvin had an amazing procedure at Eugenix. He knew what he was doing when he selected the "magnificent duo" for possibly his last session. The key to any transplant is sufficient donor and cash to pay, skillful and artistic surgeons, and first-rate trained technicians. In my opinion, there are probably a dozen clinics out there ot more that can put all 4 of those together as long as you can afford it. The variabililty you see is because of the patient's characteristics (good, bad or so-so) and the team that does the procedure. If you go the Eugenix route make sure you get with Mel for a one-two (think Mel was a boxer) on what to do.