A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hairtransplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and a 1000 FUEhairtransplant for the frontal region, noting significant improvement in the crown area with medication alone. They emphasized patience with finasteride, as results vary from person to person.
A 35-year-old male shared his hair restoration journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, which improved his hairline and crown, followed by a hairtransplant in November 2024. He stopped finasteride to conceive, experienced some shedding, and is now considering switching to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil.
A user underwent a hairtransplant with 3200 grafts and plans to update others on their progress. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride to stabilize hair loss but opted for a transplant for better results.
The user is considering a hairtransplant at 25 after experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and recently starting dutasteride. They are advised to continue DHT blockers post-transplant to prevent further hair loss and are considered an ideal candidate for a transplant.
Hairtransplants cost more in the U.S. than in Turkey, but quality varies. Proper research is essential, as aggressive transplants can exhaust donor hair, and finasteride only slows hair loss.
Selecting a hairtransplant clinic requires avoiding pitfalls like prioritizing quantity over quality and aggressive sales tactics. Ensure the clinic uses experienced surgeons and recommends treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before a transplant.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hairtransplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
The user had two FUT hairtransplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI HairTransplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
A user shared their positive hairtransplant results from Asli Tarcan Clinic in Turkey, costing $3,500 for 6,000 grafts and resulting in a full head of hair. They also take finasteride and dutasteride to maintain their hair.
A user underwent a successful hairtransplant with Dr. Linkov, receiving 2612 grafts, after stabilizing hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil. Fourteen months post-procedure, the user is extremely satisfied with the results, feeling more confident and looking younger.
A user shared progress pictures one year after a hairtransplant with 2,000 grafts on the crown area. They use topical minoxidil and finasteride daily, along with biotin supplements.
A user had two hairtransplant surgeries, using a total of 6850 grafts from the scalp, beard, and chest, costing around $20,000 USD, and is happy with the results, though the crown may not be as dense as the hairline. They experienced no scarring from the donor areas and noted that transplanted beard and chest hair are thicker and curlier.
A user discussing their hairtransplant progress at 8 months, expressing concern about lack of growth in the front. They're currently using Minoxidil and dutasteride, and considering microneedling. The responses suggest waiting for full growth, which can take up to 13-14 months.
The post is about a user's hairtransplant results after one week, with 4000 grafts implanted. The conversation includes discussions about the healing process, shedding phase, and the number of grafts used.
Hairtransplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.
A user's experience with hair loss and their successful hairtransplant using finasteride to halt the loss for seven years, as well as other treatments such as Dut and RU58841 being discussed.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving a hairtransplant of approximately 2500 grafts to the frontal area, daily use of finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and daily caffeine shampoo since the hairtransplant procedure. One person is skeptical about the improvement in the crown area with just finasteride and minoxidil.
User discusses using Verteporfin for hair regrowth after hairtransplant. Replies mention successful follicle regrowth in studies and mice, questioning if it can be replicated in humans.
A user who underwent a hairtransplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
The conversation discusses the appearance of hairtransplants immediately after surgery, noting that scars will be covered as hair grows. The original poster underwent both FUT and FUE procedures.
The user had a successful hairtransplant with 4,000 grafts and uses 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil to maintain results. They report minimal side effects and are pleased with the outcome.
A user is exploring VEGF gene therapy to enhance hairtransplant results, considering measuring hair shaft diameter and growth rate. Suggestions include using phototrichograms and possibly adding PRP, though its effectiveness is uncertain.
A 35-year-old man had a hairtransplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
A user shared their positive experience with a 2,600 grafts hairtransplant surgery in India, expressing optimism about the results. The conversation also debated the necessity of medications like finasteride to maintain hairtransplant results and prevent further hair loss.
The user is seeking advice on hairtransplant techniques and surgeons to reshape a natural widow's peak into a more rounded hairline, preferring long hairtransplants with minimal scarring and maximum density. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil, which have not been effective, and are considering various surgeons primarily in English-speaking countries and the EU, excluding Turkey.
Justin Bieber has had multiple hairtransplants, with discussions on the cost and quality in places like Turkey. Despite using treatments like finasteride, his hairline appears unnatural to some.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hairtransplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.