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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hairgrafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
A user shared their experience with a LongHair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.
A 32-year-old had a hair transplant in Istanbul for 2500€, using 2800-3000 grafts, and is not using finasteride or other medications long-term. The user is satisfied with the results but acknowledges the possibility of needing another transplant in the future.
After 10 months, the user's hairline and midscalp look thick following a 6100 graft FUE hair transplant in Turkey. They plan to address the crown in a few months.
A user shared their positive experience with a 2,600 graftshair transplant surgery in India, expressing optimism about the results. The conversation also debated the necessity of medications like finasteride to maintain hair transplant results and prevent further hair loss.