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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
The document suggests fixing bad hairtransplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hairtransplantation.
The user has been using oral finasteride for about 9 months and oral minoxidil for about 4 months, with some regrowth observed. They are considering a hairtransplant and hope to reduce the number of grafts needed by continuing these treatments.
The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hairtransplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.
A person started using Minoxidil at 34 and had a hairtransplant at 38, avoiding a straight hairline for a natural look and had 2200 grafts. They began taking Finasteride as a precaution, but Minoxidil did most of the work.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hairtransplant for the temples.
Hairtransplant success largely depends on individual biology, with many patients needing multiple procedures to achieve satisfactory density. Even top surgeons can't guarantee results, and many people use additional treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.