I'm losing hair at the temples w/ minor thinning in between. My barber noticed 5 years ago but for years I couldn't tell for sure. The last year has seen more rapid loss of hair/is noticeable. Should I consider a hair transplant while it's still early and be done with it for a few more years? Would doing it now would be less expensive and less of a dramatic change (others' perception)? I am wary of finasteride side effects and messing with my hormones and being continually dependent on it.
October 2, 2016
Answer: Transplant versus medications It should not be a choice, if you are looking for a transplant, its always a good idea to begin with medication therapy if you can. Finasteride has its well documented adverse effects and take with caution, and minoxidil is a great choice if you think you can stay complaints with its use. Surgical option is when you want the exact look that you yearn. If you are looking for improvement in densities, medications/PRP/stem cell therapy can do that for you,
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Transplant versus medications It should not be a choice, if you are looking for a transplant, its always a good idea to begin with medication therapy if you can. Finasteride has its well documented adverse effects and take with caution, and minoxidil is a great choice if you think you can stay complaints with its use. Surgical option is when you want the exact look that you yearn. If you are looking for improvement in densities, medications/PRP/stem cell therapy can do that for you,
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October 2, 2016
Answer: You certainly have options. ultimately, the choice is yours. If you were very conservative, I would recommend starting finasteride and seeing how you do for a couple of years. But that will not re-grow the hair that you have already lost. Finasteride specifically helps the crown. Also, the side effects occur in less than 1% of men who are taking the drug. If you went forward with a grafting procedure now, you would not want to add just to your hairline. It would be better to add to the hairline, forlock and midscalp. That way it still looks natural if you continue to lose your hair overtime. The risk you run without taking finasteride is having to repeat your hair transplant again in five or 10 years. It is impossible to predict how quickly you may lose your hair. It's difficult to answer questions about pricing, because it depends on what area of the country you choose to have surgery. I prefer the ARTAS FUE system. With robotic site making, it can ensure that none of your existing hairs are damaged during placement and can still produce excellent graphs without a long scar in the back. Good luck
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October 2, 2016
Answer: You certainly have options. ultimately, the choice is yours. If you were very conservative, I would recommend starting finasteride and seeing how you do for a couple of years. But that will not re-grow the hair that you have already lost. Finasteride specifically helps the crown. Also, the side effects occur in less than 1% of men who are taking the drug. If you went forward with a grafting procedure now, you would not want to add just to your hairline. It would be better to add to the hairline, forlock and midscalp. That way it still looks natural if you continue to lose your hair overtime. The risk you run without taking finasteride is having to repeat your hair transplant again in five or 10 years. It is impossible to predict how quickly you may lose your hair. It's difficult to answer questions about pricing, because it depends on what area of the country you choose to have surgery. I prefer the ARTAS FUE system. With robotic site making, it can ensure that none of your existing hairs are damaged during placement and can still produce excellent graphs without a long scar in the back. Good luck
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