Any recommendations on hair transplant specialist in Australia? 10/18/2021
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride and is considering a hair transplant in Australia, specifically mentioning interest in the Knudsen clinic. Concerns were raised about post-surgery hair recession and the potential need for ongoing finasteride use to maintain results.
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