It's awesome to hear about your progress! I had a 4500 graft FUE with Dr. Feriduni in Hasselt about 7 months ago, and while my journey has been somewhat different, I've learned a few things along the way. One thing that helped me a lot was getting into a routine with scalp massages. I read somewhere that it can improve blood circulation to the scalp, which made me feel like I was doing something proactive. Plus, I paired it with a good quality minoxidil to keep the follicles active. I was also surprised at how mental the whole process is-like, some days I felt super confident, and others, I was just like, 'Will this ever work?' Have you considered adding anything like scalp massages to your routine? It definitely helped me feel more engaged with my progress!

It's really cool to see everyone's positive experiences! Just to share a bit from my own journey, I had my sapphire FUE with Dr. Koray Erdogan at ASMED Clinic in Istanbul around 5 months ago. I opted for 3000 grafts, and it cost me about $3,500. The first couple of months were definitely nerve-wracking with all the shedding, but I started using minoxidil right around the 4-month mark, and I feel like it's made a difference. Has anyone else added minoxidil or similar treatments post-op? Curious to hear about the experiences with it! Also, did any of you change your hair care routine after the transplant? I’ve been really gentle with mine to avoid any stress on new hair.