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      community Dr. Bekir Bek – 3,897 grafts - Ankara on February 23-24

      in Transplants  49 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Bekir Bek in Ankara, involving 3,897 grafts. They stopped using minoxidil and finasteride before the procedure but restarted finasteride afterward and plan to reintroduce minoxidil in a few months.

      community 35M Hair transplant experience in TJ Mexico crosspost

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 35-year-old man shared his hair transplant experience in Tijuana, Mexico, choosing Artline for 5,000 grafts at a lower cost than U.S. clinics. He plans to use topical minoxidil and possibly microneedling for better results.

      community How do I look? - Hair transplant update.

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their hair transplant update, having received 4,300 grafts and choosing not to use medications like finasteride or minoxidil due to potential side effects and personal reasons. Many commenters expressed concern that without these medications, the user might experience further hair loss, suggesting that preventative treatments are important for maintaining transplant results.

      community Post Hair Transplant - Day 10 Scabs Off

      in Transplants  346 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is 10 days post-hair transplant, pleased with the results so far, and hopes for increased density. The procedure was done at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, with around 3400-3750 grafts used.

      community Very very happy with my hair transplant results

      in Progress Pictures  472 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is thrilled with their hair transplant results, which involved 4000 grafts and cost £2700 in London. They are using finasteride, minoxidil spray, and a volumizing shampoo, experiencing no side effects and planning to continue the regimen for ongoing hair maintenance.

      community Just a tad bit swollen but anything for hair right babe?

      in Transplants  516 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user experienced significant swelling after a hair and beard transplant, possibly due to an allergic reaction or improper post-surgery care. Despite dissatisfaction with the clinic's handling of grafts and customer service, the user appreciates the clinic's skill in achieving natural hairline density.

      community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

      in Transplants  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

      community HairClone: Good info from their site

      in Technology  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.

      community Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

      in Research/Science  122 upvotes 8 months ago
      Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       172 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

      community Shiseido (RepliCel) likely to cost around $1000

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      RepliCel's potential hair loss treatment may cost around $1000 and aims to protect hair follicles from DHT, possibly reversing some miniaturization. It is not considered a cure and may be most effective in early hair loss stages, with its main advantage over finasteride being the lack of sexual side effects.

      community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

      in Research/Science  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  236 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community 4600 - result 9 month - Dr. Carman

      in Progress Pictures  254 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.

      community Finally did it! Transplant at 22

      in Transplants  219 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 22-year-old underwent a hair transplant in Bangkok, using 2,500 grafts, and has been using dutasteride and minoxidil to stabilize hair loss. The user chose the procedure to enjoy youthful confidence, despite some opinions that it's too early for a transplant.

      community Topical minoxidil + Oral Finasteride 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride over five months, with darker and thicker hair and new follicles appearing. They are considering waiting 1-2 years before deciding on a hair transplant, as further improvement is expected.

      community Cure/better treatment options in the future

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about future hair loss treatments. Current treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with potential future treatments like GT20029, TDM-105795, JW0061, and follicle cloning.

      community Watch this podcast interview before you get a transplant

      in Transplants  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Before getting a hair transplant, it's crucial to research and understand that ongoing treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil are necessary to maintain results. Concerns were raised about Turkish clinics, including overharvesting grafts, lack of regulations, and discouraging finasteride use.

      community 6 month post-transplant, Dr Carman MD surgeon

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Timothy Carman, using 1100 grafts via FUT surgery, and reported satisfaction with the results and minimal scarring. The user continues to use minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance.

      community Crown recovery update - 7 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1033 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.