Senior Member Paulygon Posted October 23, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) I felt it was worth creating a new thread on this topic Ever wonder how much the meds help to prevent or counteract shock loss after HT surgery? Check out my results in the attached picture. Facts: I used to be a user of Finasteride and Minoxidil but had quit it about 7 months prior to surgery. So Day 0 results is my baseline state (without benefits of hair loss meds). I was suffering pretty bad shock loss 1 month after 2nd HT surgery. This is when I restarted the Finasteride and Minoxidil. So far at 3.75 months, I seem to have decent quality hair, and the meds appear to have helped to counteract the shock loss. My hair still appears to be less than baseline, but it still seems better than I would have expected considering the shock loss at Day 30. I also think that my hair grew back a bit faster than normal-- though I can't be sure. Any thoughts? Edited October 23, 2016 by Paulygon Paulygon is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi My regimen includes: HT #1 2710 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2012 Rogaine foam 2x daily, since 2012 (stopped ~10/2015) Finasteride 1.25mg daily, since 2012 (stopped ~12/2015) HT #2 3238 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in Jun. 2016 Started Rogaine and Propecia in July. 2016 after being off of them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Senior Member Paulygon Posted September 8, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 8, 2017 Have any updates? Yes, the shock loss has been counteracted by means of time. I think the meds help to prevent some shock loss, but naturally the hair that has fallen due to shock comes back in anyway. It just depends on whether you're ok with a temporary blip; if not, go for the meds. Paulygon is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi My regimen includes: HT #1 2710 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2012 Rogaine foam 2x daily, since 2012 (stopped ~10/2015) Finasteride 1.25mg daily, since 2012 (stopped ~12/2015) HT #2 3238 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in Jun. 2016 Started Rogaine and Propecia in July. 2016 after being off of them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairThereAndEverywhere Posted September 9, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yes, the shock loss has been counteracted by means of time. I think the meds help to prevent some shock loss, but naturally the hair that has fallen due to shock comes back in anyway. It just depends on whether you're ok with a temporary blip; if not, go for the meds. Great to hear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member livinla Posted September 13, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted September 13, 2017 I did see through your journey. Very intersted to see your crown pics now after 1 year post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 At 3 months, things look great, back to where you were. I too would like to see your crown pictures after 1 year of surgery. Why didn't you post them above? Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 11, 2020 Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2020 Bumping this old topic, because I think it's still very relevant I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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