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Adam_B
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I started noticing hair loss at my temples when I was 21 whilst at university, this was a gradual slow process until I reached 30, at this point I decided to use minoxidil to combat the hair loss. I found this quite effective for 2 years or so, but then I noticed my skin was becoming dry and irritated, but also it seemed that the wrinkles on my forehead were becoming worse. Therefore I decided to stop using this and try something else. I then used finasteride for 2 months which also seemed to be effective and my hair seemed thicker, however due to side effects I stopped using this.
At 33, I started to look into having a hair transplant and carried out research, at this point I came across a food supplement called Keratene Retard which is supposed to reduce DHT and prevent further hair loss. I have been using this ever since with minimal side effects and seems to be effective, however I have noticed occasional gut problems such as mild bloating although I cant be sure if KR is responsible. Over the last year I have also been using a hair topical called weleda hair oil which is fortified with rosemary oil, this also seems to be working well.
This year I decided to take the plunge with having a FUE treatment at Pro Hair, initially had contact with Bart who is very friendly and informative. I forwarded photos of my hair loss and he suggested possible treatment plan which was 1500-2000 grafts. On the day of treatment which was at Beauclinic in Holland I met with Sabine who was carrying out the treatment. Sabine advised that I would need 1600 grafts in the frontal clinic which would be ~40grafts per cm2. Sabine also suggested that I might need a further treatment as the hair on my mid scalp is thinning.
The whole treatment was carried out within the day, everything went smoothly and Sabine and the team were very friendly. Also no pain at all throughout the treatment. These photos ive attached are from the day of treatment. I will update my progress throughout the next few months. I have noticied since having the treatment that shedding of my normal hair has drastically increased all over the scalp which I am slightly concerned about, although hopefully this will stabilize soon.
At 33, I started to look into having a hair transplant and carried out research, at this point I came across a food supplement called Keratene Retard which is supposed to reduce DHT and prevent further hair loss. I have been using this ever since with minimal side effects and seems to be effective, however I have noticed occasional gut problems such as mild bloating although I cant be sure if KR is responsible. Over the last year I have also been using a hair topical called weleda hair oil which is fortified with rosemary oil, this also seems to be working well.
This year I decided to take the plunge with having a FUE treatment at Pro Hair, initially had contact with Bart who is very friendly and informative. I forwarded photos of my hair loss and he suggested possible treatment plan which was 1500-2000 grafts. On the day of treatment which was at Beauclinic in Holland I met with Sabine who was carrying out the treatment. Sabine advised that I would need 1600 grafts in the frontal clinic which would be ~40grafts per cm2. Sabine also suggested that I might need a further treatment as the hair on my mid scalp is thinning.
The whole treatment was carried out within the day, everything went smoothly and Sabine and the team were very friendly. Also no pain at all throughout the treatment. These photos ive attached are from the day of treatment. I will update my progress throughout the next few months. I have noticied since having the treatment that shedding of my normal hair has drastically increased all over the scalp which I am slightly concerned about, although hopefully this will stabilize soon.
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