My unbelievable Hair transplant surgery update norwood 7 2/27/2026
A 55-year-old man shared his successful hair transplant results, using 9,100 grafts from his scalp and beard, and is also using minoxidil, finasteride, and multivitamins. The discussion includes opinions on the necessity of DHT blockers and the effectiveness of the transplant, with some users questioning the need for such procedures at an older age.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
5 / 5 resultscommunity 1 Month of 10%Minoxidil + Finastride Solution, DHT Blocker Hair Gummies, 1mm derma roller. What do you think? I had Hair Transplant done, close to 5 years before. Stopped Minoxidil 1 year before. Started this Treatment again. My Dermatologist said I will not grow a single strand of hair.
The user resumed a hair loss treatment with 10% minoxidil, finasteride solution, DHT blocker hair gummies, and a 1mm derma roller after stopping minoxidil a year ago, despite a dermatologist's skepticism about regrowth. Users suggest avoiding gummies, considering oral dutasteride, and maintaining finasteride use for better results.
community [25M] After a year on minoxidil, not satisfied. How grafts would I need?
The user is considering a hair transplant after a year on minoxidil without satisfactory results and is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride as a DHT blocker. Suggestions include using microneedling, tretinoin, and possibly needing 3000-4000 grafts for the transplant.
community My 5 months hair transplant surgery update.
A 26-year-old male actor underwent two hair transplant surgeries to enhance his hairline, with the second surgery by Dr. Abhinav Kumar in Patna yielding natural and satisfactory results. He spent approximately Rs 60,000 ($700) for 1200 fine single hair grafts and plans to consider DHT blockers like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain his hair.
community 17 months dut + min + 2800 grafts (5 months)
The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.
community 5 years post hair transplant, 3 months on minoxidil only
The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hair loss and maintain results.
Related Research
6 / 6 resultsresearch Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
research Hair aging and anti-aging
This review discusses the biological and cosmetic aspects of hair aging and reports no new clinical results; it highlights current treatments and future research directions to address both aging factors.
research Therapeutic Approach to Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
research Regenerative Medicine of Epidermal Structures
This chapter reviews therapies for skin and corneal regeneration and hair loss, discussing various treatments but presenting no new research findings.
research Aging of hair
This article reviews factors influencing hair aging and available treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
research Hair loss: a clinical update
This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.