Opinion on hair treatment plan and quote

[DaveyJones]

Hello fellow hair warriors,

I posted a few times a while back (circa 2018) before dropping off after undergoing a successful FUE operation. I really appreciated the advice I got from this community at the time and wanted to reach out for a good friend, whom I worry hasn't done his research (busy guy, but still).

We recently got talking about hair loss and I showed him a few photos of my before and after treatment. Nothing new to anyone here - FUE 3200 grafts and Fin 1mg daily (no sides, still on it, five years and two healthy kids later). Anyway, he was pretty impressed despite telling me I take way too many selfies of my hair.

He went to a clinic in the city he lives in, and they basically proposed the following treatment for a total of 7000usd (albeit over several sessions spanning several months):

Advanced Laser Therapy:
a) Laser sessions to break down DHT blockage, with varying frequency over 12 months.
b) Supply of 320mg Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) to maintain DHT inhibition.

Orally Disintegrating Tablet (O.D.T) Minoxidil:
Dissolvent tablet placed under the tongue to dilate capillaries and promote hair growth.

Serenoa-based Shampoo and Serum:
a) Shampoo to thicken hair shaft.
b) Leave-in serum to protect cuticle and minimize hair shedding.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment:
a) Plasma Rich Platelets to rebuild the environment surrounding the follicle.
b) Induce new follicles by alchemizing epithelial cells (stem cells) around the follicle.

I would appreciate any advice or insights the community can offer regarding the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of this treatment plan. I haven't done a lot of reading since 2016 but my understanding was that the Holy Trinity of Minox, Fin and FUE were really the only things to consider (with clinically proven results). I realize some people choose not to take Fin and totally appreciate that, but I was surprised this wasn't even suggested by the clinic, which leads me to believe that my friend didn't see an actual doctor, but rather a "specialist."

Would he be wasting his money? 

Edited April 24, 2023 by DaveyJones

[kiwik]

Seems like a rip-off to me. What exactly costs that much in this treatment plan? For that amount he could get a good FUE + a year of medication.

[A_4_Archan]

I don't know about the prices of US for all that treatment but it seems quite high...better to get on oral minoxidil and finasteride after consulting a good doctor and also use ketoconazol  shampoo twice a week and you can add biotin tablets ....

[DaveyJones]

6 hours ago, kiwik said:

Seems like a rip-off to me. What exactly costs that much in this treatment plan? For that amount he could get a good FUE + a year of medication.

My thoughts exactly. This was roughly what my op cost