Going from near slick to cowlick Progress Pictures 4/18/2025
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 4,000-graft hair transplant performed by Dr. Nader in Reynosa, Mexico. The results were natural-looking, and the user plans a second transplant for additional density if needed.
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community 23M, 12 Months After 4500 Graft Transplant, No Minoxidil/Finasteride - Next Steps?
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2 weeks ago A user is concerned about low hair density 12 months after a hair transplant and is not using finasteride or minoxidil, only taking biotin. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal, if starting medication now would help, and when to consider a second procedure.
community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
community Finasteride and minoxidil 3 months. What do you think? I’m able to grow my hair now as it’s not as thin as it used to be.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the person's hair has improved after using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months. Some users suspect that the person may have had a hair transplant.
community Warm greetings to everyone from Russia. I had a 4,000-graft transplant and am now on finasteride and minoxidil for six months. LETS GOOOOO!!!
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