An 18-year-old is concerned about their visible hairline and low hairdensity when considering a buzz cut. They are worried about potential negative reactions.
The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hairdensity using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.
A user shared their 6-month progress after a 2700 graft hair transplant, noting initial challenges with shedding but visible improvement in hairdensity and a natural-looking hairline. The procedure cost around 1 lakh INR, and the user expressed satisfaction and increased confidence with the results.
A user shared their 6-month progress after a 2700 graft hair transplant, noting initial challenges with shedding but visible improvement in hairdensity and a natural-looking hairline. They mentioned using minoxidil post-surgery and had the procedure done in Patna, India, costing around 1 lakh.
How many sessions will I need for a hair transplant?Providers give different answers, and the number is decided at consultation: some clinics quote courses of 3 to 6 sessions, but that pattern belongs to non-surgical treatments rather than to surgery. Ask your surgeon how many procedures your own case would need and how far apart they would be.
How long does it usually take to see thicker hair with stemoxydine products?The manufacturer's three-month studies, run in men only and published as a conference abstract, measured a density increase at about 12 weeks, so roughly three months is the earliest point supported by evidence. Nothing beyond three months has been tested in a controlled trial, and the change measured is extra visible hairs rather than regrowth of lost follicles.
This article discusses the challenges dermatologists face in treating hair loss, exploring hair fibre diameter and density, and reports no new clinical results.
This systematic review suggests that laser treatments, especially low-level laser therapy and excimer lasers, may be effective for hair regrowth, though further large-scale studies are needed for validation.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This article discusses the use of the Hamilton and Norwood system by hair restoration surgeons to classify stages of androgenetic alopecia and presents no new clinical results.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
This review discusses the effectiveness of non-thermal, non-ablative devices like light-emitting diodes in treating various skin and hair conditions but reports no new clinical findings.