Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 17, 2021 Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2021 13 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 September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats on your marriage! 1 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...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 17, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: Congrats on your marriage! Thanks man I appreciate it. 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 sl Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congratulations Melv...really looking forwards to seeing this and all the best for all... 1 I represent Dr. Bisanga. Dr. Christian Bisanga is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencircle7 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats melvin! Happy for you on both fronts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congratulations to you both Melvin .. looking forward to following your journey with #4....great choice . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congratulations! Are you not off on a honeymoon ? 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats on the marriage and future HT, Melvin! Wish I had that beard! 😎 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member makehairgreatagain Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats Melvin! Very exciting time for you and the Mrs. Can't wait to see your crown journey. Definitely need more of those documented here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairNTear Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats @Melvin- Moderator🍾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gasthoerer Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, aaron1234 said: Congrats on the marriage and future HT, Melvin! Wish I had that beard! 😎 Congrats with the marriage, good luck with the surgery and I wish I had 50 % of this beard^^ 400+ grafts in 2018 and 2900 grafts in 2020 via FUE with Feriduni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 17, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks everyone for the overwhelming support I appreciate all of you guys 🙏🏼 1 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 Parasol Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Melvin congrats man. Thanks for everything you do. What an exciting time!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 17, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, Parasol said: Melvin congrats man. Thanks for everything you do. What an exciting time!!! Thanks man, it’s been 5 years since my last HT, but all of the old feelings are coming back, excitement, I’m sure I’ll struggle with doubt, and everything that comes with surgery I’ll be as transparent as possible with everything. 1 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...
Regular Member JST07 Posted September 17, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congrats and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious25 Posted September 17, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 17, 2021 Congratulations Melvin, wishing you all the best on both fronts . . And will look forward to following your documentation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cambro Posted September 22, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted September 22, 2021 Congratulations @Melvin- Moderator for both, I recently noticed you don't use Fin, what kind of medication do you use? Any plans on changing this in future? All the best for your HT. Looking forward to your results. Cheers😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 22, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, cambro said: Congratulations @Melvin- Moderator for both, I recently noticed you don't use Fin, what kind of medication do you use? Any plans on changing this in future? All the best for your HT. Looking forward to your results. Cheers😊 Topical and oral minoxil, nizoral and azaleic acid it's a mild 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. 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...
Regular Member Ronnie Posted September 23, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) Hi Melvin I'm having my second consult tomorrow with Eugenix, I had my first consult a few months ago. I was going to wait until I was done with my college degree program, but if all goes well I plan on doing my HT during the end of the fall semester so it will be right before Christmas and I'll probably stay until the first week of January before returning back to the U.S. It would be cool if we both had our HT's at the same time period. Are you going to get the Med Visa? It seems like it will take some planning to organize the trip and everything. I'll def be wearing a hat when my last college semester starts, but I really am done with waiting to get this HT done. I saw your instagram live with the doctors. It was helpful in giving me additional trust in Eugenix. Besides, I've never been outside the states yet. I'll let you know how my consult goes tomorrow, maybe we can connect if things progress with Eugenix. BTW I'm not new to this site, I was on here quite a few years ago, but I was signed up under a different email I no longer use. Edited September 23, 2021 by Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 23, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2021 38 minutes ago, Ronnie said: Hi Melvin I'm having my second consult tomorrow with Eugenix, I had my first consult a few months ago. I was going to wait until I was done with my college degree program, but if all goes well I plan on doing my HT during the end of the fall semester so it will be right before Christmas and I'll probably stay until the first week of January before returning back to the U.S. It would be cool if we both had our HT's at the same time period. Are you going to get the Med Visa? It seems like it will take some planning to organize the trip and everything. I'll def be wearing a hat when my last college semester starts, but I really am done with waiting to get this HT done. I saw your instagram live with the doctors. It was helpful in giving me additional trust in Eugenix. Besides, I've never been outside the states yet. I'll let you know how my consult goes tomorrow, maybe we can connect if things progress with Eugenix. BTW I'm not new to this site, I was on here quite a few years ago, but I was signed up under a different email I no longer use. Welcome to the forum Ronnie, we’ll be getting our HTs around the same time. I look forward to meeting you, it’s always nice to see another forum member in the chair. @MazABand @Zoomsterhad theirs roughly the same time, they got to hang out. As for the Visa, I’m not sure. I will ask the clinic for more information. 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 Gokuhairline Posted September 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Topical and oral minoxil, nizoral and azaleic acid it's a mild 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. can you share more on the azaleic acid topical or shampoo you are on ? did a quick google and found some interesting articles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 23, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, Gokuhairline said: can you share more on the azaleic acid topical or shampoo you are on ? did a quick google and found some interesting articles.... I’m using minoxidil max 15% minoxidil with Azaleic acid 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 HairRun Posted September 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted September 23, 2021 Congrats Melvin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted September 23, 2021 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2021 Congratulations on getting married. I didn't know you were engaged. You have plenty of beard hair to use and since you have a thin base of scalp transplanted hair on your crown, it should all blend in together very nicely. Transplanted beard hair starts growing out a bit more kinky than scalp transplanted hair, but it eventually softens up a lot. It just takes a bit longer. Scalp transplanted hair takes maybe 18 months to really get that softness back, but beard hair will take another 6 months to a year longer to get to the same level. Good luck with both the marriage and the next hair transplant! Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kharmacoma Posted September 23, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) First of all best of luck with your hair transplant! You deserve the best having helped so many people. I have a question for you as I am somehow in a similar situation I have got two HT with around 5500g so far. I am 40, I take finasteride and I have approximately 2500g left who would solve my problem once and for all with density around 40-45g in all the head, BUT they are the last grafts I have. I am confused on whether I should take the final step or keep the last 2.500g (my density now is around 37g average) for the future in case something happens even though I am on finasteride. Have you thought of the above? Have you decided to give all you got, having the risk that something may happen in 20 years and you wont have grafts available? I am interested to hair how you tackle these thoughts, taking into consideration you also don't take finasteride. Many thanks Melvin! Edited September 23, 2021 by Kharmacoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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