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HT done in Turkey on June 21, 2025. Around 10 months post-op now.

Started with pretty aggressive diffuse thinning/balding and a weaker donor area, so I knew from the beginning that getting insane density in one session probably wouldn’t be realistic. The clinic focused mainly on the hairline/front and midscalp — the crown/tonsur was not transplanted yet.

Overall I’m still fairly satisfied with the improvement. From the front and in normal lighting it looks much better than before and definitely changed my appearance. But under harsh overhead lighting or from top angles, it can still look thin due to limited density and the untreated crown area.

Current meds:
Oral Finasteride
Oral Minoxidil

I’m considering a 2nd HT in the future mainly for:
Crown work
More density overall
Refining the final result

Considering the starting point and donor limitations, I still think it was worth it.

Hey guys,

I’m currently 10 months post hair transplant (3300 grafts, front + midscalp) and I’m trying to figure out my next step.

As you can see in the photo, I do have growth and a defined hairline now, but the overall density is still quite low, especially under bright lighting. The hairs are there, but they look thin and don’t provide strong coverage.

I didn’t use any medication before or immediately after the transplant, but I’ve recently started treatment:

Finasteride (currently 1 month in)

Now I’m considering adding oral minoxidil.

My main question is:

Can oral minoxidil still make a noticeable difference at 10 months post HT?

Specifically:

Can it help thicken existing transplanted hairs?

Is it possible to get visible density improvement (not a new hairline, just a fuller look)?

Or is it too late at this stage to expect meaningful changes?

I’m not expecting miracles, just wondering if it can push my current result to a better level.

Would really appreciate honest opinions or personal experiences🤝🏼