Got a hair transplant a few days ago and my forehead is so swollen Transplants 1/24/2025
Swelling after a hair transplant is normal and can be reduced with ice packs, head elevation, and possibly corticosteroids. The user had a no-shave FUE procedure and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 6 months progress, 4600 grafts in Turkey
The user is happy with their 6-month hair transplant progress of 4600 grafts in Turkey and has been using finasteride for 5 years and minoxidil for 4 years. The donor area is in good condition, potentially allowing for future hair reinforcement.
community 1 year on finasteride regrowth
The user experienced hair regrowth after one year on 1mg finasteride daily and a hair transplant in the frontal area, with improved density in the rear and mid-scalp. Some replies express skepticism and suggest the title should include mention of the hair transplant.
community What 1 year and $6000 can do for your hair
A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hair loss.
community 6 months of microneedling, minox, 1% keto, & biotin. Time for fin?
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.
community 2021 Vs 2023, min + keto 2%. Added FIN + .5 Dermaroller March 2023
A user's progress pictures that show the results of their hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling and clippers. They have been trying to recover from severe hair loss since 2021.
community Before hair transplant and after 19 months update, no finasteride no minoxidil only some vitamins
A user shared their positive hair transplant results after 19 months without using finasteride or minoxidil, only vitamins. Some responses suggest concern over future hair loss without prevention treatments, while others congratulate or express jealousy.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Changing Trends in Surgical Hair Restoration: Use of Google Trends and the ISHRS Practice Census Survey
More people are searching for hair transplants online, preferring Follicular Unit Excision over Follicular Unit Transplant. There's also a rise in female patients and interest in beard, eyebrow transplants, and non-surgical treatments like platelet rich plasma.
research Clinicopathological Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Hair Restoration in the Ethnic Patient and Review of Hair Transplant Fundamentals
The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
research Therapeutic Protocol for Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are the main FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, with other methods showing promise but lacking strong evidence.
research Epidemiology and Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male Androgenetic Alopecia, a common hair loss in men, can be slowed and partially restored with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, or hair transplantation. Serenoa repens may be an alternative treatment. More research is needed for new treatments.