4 Years Post-Op, How is Looking?
    5/19/2025

    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.

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • hair transplant (surgical) 2000 grafts 4 years
    • beard transplant (surgical) 1200 grafts 4 years
    • PRP (during operation)
    the tone is 😀 positive with natural-looking results.

    Other terms

    A user expressed satisfaction with a hair and beard transplant at HairofIstanbul using 3200 grafts and PRP, achieving natural-looking results without finasteride or minoxidil. The transformation was praised, though some noted the beard line appeared artificial.
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      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

      community [22m] Is it time for a transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair transplant but lacks funds. The discussion includes advice on treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and lifestyle changes, with mixed opinions on the timing and effectiveness of a transplant at a young age.

      community I cry every day, everything is very depressing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, feeling hopeless and considering a hair system. They are advised to try ketoconazole, seek a second opinion from a dermatologist, and consider treatments like finasteride, RU58841, and hair transplants.

      community Concern about my hair loss escalation

      in Transgender 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.

      community 21 y.o. Would really appreciate some advice.

       6 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss and has tried Rogaine and Propecia, considering generics due to cost. They are advised to consider finasteride, hair transplant surgery, or PRP therapy, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects and waiting for a dermatologist appointment.

      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

       25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

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      Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review

      research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review

      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.

      research Hair transplantation in androgenetic alopecia

      June 2021 in “Cosmoderma”
      This source reviews the latest developments in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that while medical therapy alone remains unsatisfactory, surgical hair restoration is shown to be highly gratifying for male pattern hair loss.
      Hair Physiology: Hair Growth, Alopecia, Scalp Treatment, Etc.

      research Hair Physiology (Hair Growth, Alopecia, Scalp Treatment, etc.)

      1 citations , January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.
      Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls

      research Hair restoration surgery: pre-surgical considerations and pitfalls

      July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
      This review outlines diagnostic strategies and a thorough checklist for evaluating patients before they undergo hair restoration surgery, addressing non-scarring and scarring alopecia, to improve surgical outcomes and avoid errors, according to this source.
      Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss

      research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss

      1 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”
      The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.