A user shared their positive experience with a hairtransplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
The user discussed their hair loss treatment which includes finasteride, minoxidil, hairtransplant, biotin, zinc, vitamin D pills, and Nizoral ketoconazole 1% shampoo. They mentioned they are 5 months into the treatment and expect more growth.
Eleven days after a hairtransplant, the user has removed all scabs and plans to resume Oral Dutasteride and Oral Minoxidil. They will also start using a serum provided by the clinic and are sharing progress and clinic information privately to avoid negative comments.
A bodybuilder's hairtransplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
Verteporfin may improve hairtransplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
Before getting a hairtransplant, it's crucial to research and understand that ongoing treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil are necessary to maintain results. Concerns were raised about Turkish clinics, including overharvesting grafts, lack of regulations, and discouraging finasteride use.
Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.
28M shares hairtransplant results 6 months after 3633 grafts via FUE by Dr. Rahal in Ottawa, costing ~$24k CAD. Users discuss the impressive results, procedure experience, and cost breakdown.
Considering a hairtransplant, using Pyrilutamide, the potential availability of CosmeRNA, and the significance of taking Minoxidil and Finasteride for long-term results.
The post is about a user's hairtransplant results after one week, with 4000 grafts implanted. The conversation includes discussions about the healing process, shedding phase, and the number of grafts used.
A hairtransplant experience after 6 months, with 4100 grafts, which took 3 months to stop looking obvious and included finasteride treatment. It also discusses the differences between DHI and FUE methods.
A user shared their 4-month hairtransplant progress with 3740 grafts, showing before and after pictures. They had a generally good experience, except for the anesthesia part.
A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.
With a head full of hair, like a phoenix!
This user has experienced positive results from using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 12 months, followed by 5 months of only topical use, as well as microneedling before application for 4 months. They are now considering a hairtransplant in order to further enhance their results.
A user shared their 6-month progress after a hairtransplant, continuing to use 0.5mg dutasteride and minoxidil daily, along with red light laser therapy. They recommend hairtransplants for those who haven't had success with medical treatments.
A user underwent a hairtransplant with 3200 grafts and plans to update others on their progress. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride to stabilize hair loss but opted for a transplant for better results.
A 28-year-old used oral finasteride and minoxidil, and underwent two hairtransplants in Turkey, with a total of 3150 grafts, resulting in a natural-looking hairline. The first procedure cost £3300, and the second was a free touch-up, with additional costs for flights and accommodation.
A user shared progress pictures one year after a hairtransplant with 2,000 grafts on the crown area. They use topical minoxidil and finasteride daily, along with biotin supplements.
18M experiencing hair loss, using finasteride and considering hairtransplant. Replies suggest waiting, giving finasteride a year, and consulting a specialist.
A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hairtransplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.
Swelling after a hairtransplant 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.
A user started taking 2.5mg oral Minoxidil (OM) and 1mg Finasteride after using topical Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for 2.5 months. They are considering increasing the OM dose before an upcoming hairtransplant to improve its success.
8 months post hairtransplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
A user who had FUT surgery for 2877 grafts with Dr Jerry Wong of Hasson & Wong that resulted in low growth and an abnormally wide scar, suggesting negligence by the doctor and possibly illegal behaviour by an unqualified technician. The post sparked discussion about seeking legal action, as well as criticism of the clinic's high cost.