1600 grafts (~5500 hairs) | 10 month results
    Transplants 7/6/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    hair transplant 1600 grafts 10 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 5 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 2 years
    the tone is 😞 negative with dissatisfied results.

    Other terms

    The user received 1600 hair grafts but is dissatisfied and plans a second transplant for better coverage. They use minoxidil and finasteride and are considering adding dutasteride.
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