Hair transplant 5 months later Progress Pictures 12/2/2025
A user shared their positive experience 5 months after a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and using finasteride and minoxidil to control hair loss. They had 3700 grafts transplanted to the front/mid-scalp and used medications to fill in the crown.
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