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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international”
The author believes that in hair restoration, creating an illusion of coverage is more important than perfection, and managing expectations and improving average results should be prioritized over promising unrealistic outcomes.
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”
Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
A user experienced significant hair density increase after 80 days using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling with a derma pen. They reported minimal side effects and attributed their success to being a hyper responder to the treatments.
The user improved hair density from 45% to 70% using dutasteride and minoxidil, but still uses hair fibers for a fuller look. They added a topical mix of minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, but doubt further significant improvement.
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.
The hair transplant at Eugenix in New Delhi resulted in poor density and texture, with only about 2,500 grafts surviving out of 4,500. The user is considering holding the clinic accountable and exploring options like shaving, using hair fibers, or seeking another transplant.