37 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This review discusses facial hair transplantation techniques for natural-appearing results in restoring eyebrows, beards, goatees, sideburns, and repairing alopecic scarring, reporting no new clinical results.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article describes refined techniques in facial hair transplantation for increasing demand in restoring eyebrow density in women and achieving fuller beards in men, without presenting new clinical results.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This review discusses the increasing demand for facial hair transplantation in hair restoration, noting its benefits and the natural-appearing results achieved through modern techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing”
This review examines the relationship between facial hair trends and the increase in beard transplant surgeries, exploring psychological reasons for the rising demand without presenting new clinical findings.
Joe Rogan's hair transplant was unsuccessful due to not being a suitable candidate and stopping finasteride. He had surgeries in the 90s when techniques were less advanced and later chose to shave his head.
A user shared their 12-month hair transplant results, discussing the use of treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The conversation includes recommendations and concerns about transplant methods and locations, particularly in Turkey.
A user expressed satisfaction with a hair and beard transplant at HairofIstanbul using 3200 grafts and PRP, achieving natural-looking results without finasteride or minoxidil. The transformation was praised, though some noted the beard line appeared artificial.
Minoxidil and finasteride might help with hair regrowth, but a hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement. The conversation humorously discusses the severity of hair loss, comparing it to various exaggerated Norwood scale levels.
A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 9 months using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral Minoxidil (2.5mg daily) without side effects and plans a hair transplant. They noted the cost-effectiveness of oral Minoxidil and discussed hair loss treatments, including Finasteride.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.