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      community Why do Hair Transplant procedures take a rectangle from the donated area?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair transplants typically involve spreading follicle extraction across the back and sides of the head to maintain an even appearance, rather than taking a solid rectangle of grafts. FUT procedures, which involve taking a strip of skin, are less common now due to advancements in techniques like FUE, which heal well and are less invasive.

      community 6 month post-transplant, Dr Carman MD surgeon

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Timothy Carman, using 1100 grafts via FUT surgery, and reported satisfaction with the results and minimal scarring. The user continues to use minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance.

      community Sharing my journey (FUT/FUE/SMP/Fibers/Meds)

       79 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user underwent multiple hair transplants (FUT and FUE), used hair fibers, SMP, and eventually started finasteride and minoxidil to combat hair loss. Despite challenges and setbacks, they are satisfied with the current state of their hair and have learned to accept different looks, including a buzzcut with SMP.

      community Do all roads lead back to Turkey?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride can stabilize hair loss and sometimes regrow hair, but many people still opt for hair transplants, often in Turkey, due to cost and convenience. However, transplants require ongoing medication to maintain results, and not all clinics offer high-quality outcomes.

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