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      community Don’t like the density at all, 2nd hair transplant

      in Transplants  158 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

      in Transplants  39 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019

      in Transplants  420 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.

      community 35M Hair transplant experience in TJ Mexico crosspost

      in Transplants  14 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 35-year-old man shared his hair transplant experience in Tijuana, Mexico, choosing Artline for 5,000 grafts at a lower cost than U.S. clinics. He plans to use topical minoxidil and possibly microneedling for better results.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.