How many grafts will I need to restore my temple? I had been on fin and had added oral minoxidil and had great success. But then during a move I didn’t take fin for about a month and lost everything I gained on oral min and then some. How many grafts will I need to restore that side/corner of my hairline? I am back on finasteride now. Will I still continue to lose or will this be now that I am back on?
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) will definitely help speeding up the wound healing. However, please keep in mind that HBOT also has its own complications and need a specialist to take care of you before, during and after the HBOT. In my opinion, HBOT has benefits more than risk in patients with...
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Yes, there have been cases where smokers achieve excellent results after a hair transplant. However, smoking can impair blood circulation and healing, which may affect the growth and overall success of the procedure. For the best results, I recommend avoiding smoking before and after the...
The short answer is no. Minoxidil and finasteride work on the native hairs of the scalp slowing down the progression of hair loss and strenghtening hairs. Hair transplants are used to move the permanent hairs from the sides and back of the head to refill areas that have thinned out. So, we are...