Key is to start early - 9 years on fin, about 10 months on oral min. Considering a hair transplant Progress Pictures 6/8/2024
A user shared progress pictures after 9 years on finasteride and 10 months on oral minoxidil, considering a small FUE hair transplant to fill in temple points. Replies praised the results, suggesting a transplant might not be necessary.
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