My unbelievable Hair transplant surgery update norwood 7 Progress Pictures 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.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [25M] After a year on minoxidil, not satisfied. How grafts would I need?
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