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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hairtransplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
The user underwent a hairtransplant with 2800 grafts and used a topical treatment containing minoxidil. They also had scalp micropigmentation (SMP) to enhance the results, which cost $15,000 for the surgery and $1,500 for SMP sessions.
A hairtransplant significantly improved the user's appearance, making them look younger. They consistently use oral finasteride and minoxidil, which may have contributed to the results.
The user experienced long-term pain after an FUE hairtransplant and is considering Kenacort injections for relief. They also reported brain fog, dizziness, and anxiety after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, and are currently using PRP, microneedling, and rosemary oil for hair maintenance.
A user is considering whether to get a hairtransplant now or wait for results from using 5mg oral minoxidil. The discussion involves treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
The conversation discusses the benefits of combining scalp stem cell treatments and exohealer with RF microneedling before a hairtransplant. The original poster recommends these treatments for better results.