Regular Member FuriousGeorge Posted April 20, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2020 Hi all, I've been researching hair transplants for over 3 years now and I feel like I am informed enough and ready to pull the trigger - but the one thing nagging at me is - with everything in life - having finally gone through an experience, you always look back with a little more knowledge (this includes buying a new car, negotiating salary at a new job, getting married, having kids, etc.). This community has an amazing wealth of knowledge that I have been so grateful to learn from! To learn even more I'd like to know - what did you learn after taking the plunge OR what did you wish you knew before you got a hair transplant? I think this question can really help us noobs make the best informed decision based on what others have learned and experienced (both positive and negative). Thanks in advance! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member makehairgreatagain Posted April 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2020 Patience with the healing process and growing. It takes time and more time for some of us. Adequately plan your recovery plan with work and find out if you're able to wear a hat etc. It's awkward but you'll look back and realize it was a small sacrifice to gain confidence and appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sam818 Posted April 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) I wish I knew how much only patient reviews and experiences on trusted forums was all that mattered. Edited April 20, 2020 by Sam818 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sijac09 Posted April 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2020 I think the key is not to rush into the first one you’ve seen and to really do your research, even by speaking to members on the forum on their individual results with that surgeon. Sometimes you just want it done, but I decided to give the big three a go first (Finasteride, Minoxidil & Nizoral) then if you don’t get the results after a year, then maybe look into booking the transplant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JJ1187 Posted April 21, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2020 Definitely don't rush into surgery, which was a mistake I made before my first procedure. I was desperate to get a hair transplant, but it failed miserably. I guess the other thing I will add is that results are not guaranteed. While the success rate for the procedure is high with a good doctor, things can still go wrong and you might end up worse off compared to where you started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 21, 2020 Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2020 Great topic, I may start a video about this particular topic. 2 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...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted April 21, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2020 I wish I had known about this forum. @Melvin-Moderator knows about my hair transplant mishaps haha. My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FuriousGeorge Posted April 21, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Great topic, I may start a video about this particular topic. Let me know how I can help - it's amazing how much I've learned the past few years from going to just a random doctor for my first consultation to finding this forum to consulting with the top doctors and previous patients. SO glad I didn't pull the trigger too early and treat this like a regular dental appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Friedman Posted April 22, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) I would have tried topical Finasteride plus my minoxidil + microneedling regime and given it at least six months first. This seems to be working for me. A HT also helped, and I'm glad I did, but perhaps had I tried topical Fin first, I might have needed fewer grafts, or even none at all. What treatment regime are you using? The other thing is to talk to a handful of surgeons and choose the one you feel most comfortable with. Edited April 22, 2020 by Friedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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