3750 Graft Hair Transplant Day 2
    Transplants 12/19/2024

    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.

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    hair transplant (surgical) 3750 grafts 2 days
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 4 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 4 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with satisfied with results.

    Other terms

    A user underwent a 3750 graft hair transplant in Turkey, initially promised 4500 grafts, and is satisfied with the results despite some concerns about donor site size and crown coverage. The user has been on medications like finasteride and minoxidil for about four months and may consider a second transplant in the future.
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      community Does a hair transplant last "forever"?

       66 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair transplants are not permanent and require medication like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain results, as transplanted hair can still thin over time. Individuals with a history of prostate cancer may need to avoid these medications due to potential health risks.

      community My Hair Loss Journey and Warnings About Finasteride

       10 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual side effects, but user had a successful hair transplant.

      community People like this don't have to be bald.

      in Transplants  544 upvotes 1 year ago
      Body hair transplants can be a last resort for hair loss, using body hair to fill scalp gaps, though it may not match scalp hair in texture or length. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

      community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

       13 upvotes 7 months ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

    Related Research

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      Avoiding Pitfalls in Planning a Hair Transplant

      research Avoiding pitfalls in planning a hair transplant

      July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      This review discusses common mistakes in follicular unit transplantation and provides guidance for practitioners to enhance patient outcomes, but reports no new clinical results.
      Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery

      research Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery

      10 citations , December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
      This text provides contact information and no new research findings are reported.
      Principles and Techniques of Surgical Hair Restoration

      research Surgical hair restoration

      2 citations , September 2007
      This article discusses modern hair restoration surgery techniques, the concept of follicular units, and preoperative evaluation considerations, but it reports no new clinical results.
      A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration

      research A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration

      November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This review discusses the surgical methods of hair restoration, highlighting the density benefits of scalp reduction and rotation, but reports no new clinical findings.
      Hair Restoration Surgery: The State of the Art

      research Hair Restoration Surgery: The State of the Art

      32 citations , November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
      This article reviews advancements in hair restoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
      Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss

      research Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss

      8 citations , January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
      This study reports that follicular unit grafting techniques, specifically creating a frontal forelock, achieved excellent and undetectable results in patients with advanced male pattern hair loss, leading to high patient satisfaction.