Help Me Decide On Adding 1500grafts For Second Procedure

[worrywart]

Hey guys, I was wondering if you could give me your input. I had 3400 FUT in January 2016, and things came out really well, but I am thinking about getting my crown and mid section filled in. I had 2400 in the front, and 1000 on the crown.

I still wear a hat because I'm self-conscious about the crown and the mid section looks strange all thin and wispy behind my transplanted front. So I called Dr. Keene and she said 1500 grafts would do the trick. I was wondering if you guys could look at the pics and give me some input as to how many grafts would do the trick and if 1500 is even worth it. I trust Dr. Keene but it seems too low, but given my light wavy hair and my lack of contrast I might really benefit from a lower amount of grafts.

I also don't know if I want to go into debt to my friend again who said she would put it on her credit card, but I am thinking I should finish what I started.

I included a pic of what it was and how it is now after 1000grafts on the crown. I also included two pics of the front ( one before and after 2400grafts.)

P.S. I'm not on finasteride. It gives me achy balls, limp dick, weight gain, brain fog.
I'm only on rogaine and nizoral

 

[Pequod]

I would have said 3000 to start and since you did 1000 then that leaves 2000 more. So I would say 2000.

 

[worrywart]

I would have said 3000 to start and since you did 1000 then that leaves 2000 more. So I would say 2000.

So do you think that 2000 grafts will fill the crown as well as the midsection?

 

[Pequod]

Your front looks really good, you had as many as i did with my first procedure. My 2nd I had 2800 done.

I assume the 1st photo shows what you need filled. I think 1500 is not enough and 2000 is the minimum, but if you want better coverage go for 2500.

I am on finasteride, and had issues with it until my body adapted. If I had to do it over again I would maybe try micro-dosing to start. Maybe do a micro-dose every third day and build up on it slowly, get blood tests on DHT and testosterone before starting to see what the levels are.

My scalp was very oily before starting finasteride and now it is very dry and healthy. I am still getting growth from my procedures, so yours could still improve.

 

[worrywart]

Man I wish I could take finasteride. My scalp feels so good when I do. I just can't stand the thought of going through the whole ED thing again. It was always a crapshoot as to whether I would be able to perform every time my ex and I hooked up. My body has finally recovered from finasteride. It took like 6 months for the ED to go away after I quit. What issues did you have with it, and how long did it take for your body to adapt?

 

[worrywart]

Thanks for the replies guys.