Should i consider a hair transplant or just continue the use of Finasteride and Minoxidil? Pics included.

[Malgalor]

M 29, hair loss started when i was 25/26. i hoped on finasteride and minoxidil about 5 months ago and have seen some thickening but some areas im pretty sure are gone so i am debating getting a hair transplant

is it to early to gauge the full results of finasteride and minoxidil? should i wait untill the 7 - 8 month period? i have looked potentially for a HT to remake a hairline and possibly refill the thinning on the top as i dont think the finasteride and minoxidil will do anything for those areas. At a consultation at a nearby clinic (USA) they quoted 1500 grafts at 9 k (USD) is that a good estimate on number of grafts? (as in would 1500 cover this area?). also my crown currently has hair but it is also somewhat thinning so that might be a concern later on as well.

 

thoughts and opinions are welcome

 

finasteride and minoxidil 5 month progress

 

Front Before 11/20/2222

 

Front Today 4/14/23

 

Top Down Before 11/20/2222

 

2nd Top Down Before 11/20/2222

 

 

Top Down Today 4/14/23

 

Back Before 11/20/2222

 

Back Today 4/14/23

 

Back 2 Today 4/14/23

[TorontoMan]

Definitely keep going with the meds, its very early days. A study showed that finasteride's effects don't peak until about the second year

[kiwik]

You should definitely wait at least a few more months to see the results of fin&min! In any case, you seem to have very curly hair, which doesn't help for hair transplants: if you finally decide to get one, I suggest you do an extensive amount of research before choosing your clinic. 1500 grafts seems a bit low to cover that area.

[Melvin- Admin]

Give the meds a full year before considering surgery.

[Malgalor]

Thanks for the opinions I will probably wait to see what the meds do