hyper responder? is it shockloss or is this baseline? | 23M 3500 grafts | 1000 on crown, 1000 midscalp and 1500 hairline Progress Pictures 8/5/2024
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
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