I've been combating hair loss for the past 5 years. Last year I had a second HT (repair), and over the course of the year my hair loss got worse. Combined with the effect of finasteride giving me brain fog, I stopped for several months. I started back at the start of this year with 5-HTP and have added 0.5mg dutasteride once a week to my regime, as well as 15% dutagen minoxdil and RU once a day (morning/night). Since adding all these new regimes over the past month, my hair has shed quit badly.
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July 24, 2015
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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
This number of grafts are not unusual. The question you need to ask is: Was these grafts follicular units or # of hairs. Hair numbers do not reflect grafts, and are less in terms of quantity than follicular units which have multiple hairs in each. 3800 grafts is a good large number but...
Thank you for the photos. This is an unusual request. However, it can be done. Orientation is critical to ensure a natural result. It is possible you have some traction loss from pony tails if you wear your hair up daily. Sometimes, the hair will com back if you reduce traction.
The cost of a procedure is as individual as the patient and their hair loss.It depends on the clinic you choose, the type of procedure you undergo, the complexity of your case and the number of grafts needed to address your concerns. I suggest you consult a hair restoration expert.
