Took the plunge, bros. 3500 grafts later.. Transplants 9/14/2025
A user underwent a hair transplant with 3500 grafts after trying treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, preferring a local clinic in Toronto over traveling to Turkey. The user plans to continue using finasteride to maintain existing hair, as the transplanted hair is DHT resistant.
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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.
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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.
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.
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