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[@bh-0330]

I think this just further reinforces the importance of having a good, honest, and involved surgeon.

[@kazkhan6556]

Good luck finding one

[@defdaz]

Yep. Unfortunately most of them have god complexes and see you as nothing more than a cash cow rather than a patient.

[@SychoSam]

@@kazkhan6556 Jurgen Klopp's surgeon

[@juanmonarrez9254]

@@kazkhan6556 this guy I've been following for years, he seems to know alot and trustworthy .If he succeeds in making an an awesome experience, he would in return get more customers. SO ID DEFINITELY TRUST THIS GUY TO GIVE ME A SURGERY FOR SURE

[@tylerdiedrich1947]

agreed all that waste of donor hair !

[@HellGod67]

Man, your head is so perfectly shaped for being bald, not everyone looks so good...

[@expensivepink7]

I think men almost always look better bald than with their thinning hair. I hope mor embrace it!

[@capedbaldy123]

@@expensivepink7 well you gotta see my unusual skull

[@abdou.the.heretic]

@@expensivepink7 not when have a troglodyte skull like mine.

[@rafiquee]

😊u made him feel shy he put cap on for the rest of the video He is still blushing 😊while reading my msg🫣🙈

[@jordyeggermont6807]

Exactly my thoughts. He still looks handsome

[@hkszerlahdgshezraj5219]

Eyebrows looking nice there Dr. Linkov. Treatment's doing something it seems.

[@TeeTee-zm2re]

What treatment is he using? I've lost my eyebrows.

[@RandomStuff-yx4rx]

@@TeeTee-zm2re following!

[@centaurfitness4049]

I didn’t even notice that but yeah he’s getting hairier

[@Swift-kl1ih]

He said no treatment. Just less stress

[@Huskytalks]

He has a little stache coming through as well

[@ribosome8085]

I think doctor Gary is very cute and he looks so natural without hair. He is so cool. And it's very psychologically comfortable and non-toxic the way he talks about this sensitive thing

[@expensivepink7]

My father started losing his hair young and just embraced it and has a clean head and I almost ALWAYS think men look better 100% bald than with a thinning head of hair. I hope more can embrace that!

[@terrylyn]

9:32 Wisdom and the reason I subscribe this channel. Not only Gary is of course a medical professional but he has an excellent grasp of human psychology as well.

[@lord-licht]

This was such a chill and informative and normalising video, really enjoyed hearing this both very professional and human perspective!

[@mikemartin5073]

I didn't think the line on the back of his head was all that terrible

[@diane9247]

My son started losing hair in his early 20s. By his late 20s he had a grandpa head (a ring of hair from ear to ear) with nothing to comb over in the middle even if he'd wanted to. Around 30, when he'd been married a few years, he went into his bathroom and shaved it all off. He's been that way ever since. He's now 54 and handsome as ever.

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

Hair on men is overrated. I met my husband in high school - he began losing his hair in his early 20's and he went to great lengths to try to change that. I feel bad it bothered him so much because it never bothered me. Bald men are gorgeous too. Oddly, our son still has a full head of hair at nearly 30.

[@cameron2900x]

@@f.frederickskitty2910 doesn’t matter if it is or isnt. What matters is how crappy it makes someone feel when they’re losing It

[@robreese1373]

Rob Reese 2 minutes ago (edited) It's so annoying and tired of listening to the people around you that says having hair transplant is a form of 'vanity'.. No, I don't think so. . The difference between Vanity and of Correction are way too much,whereas the vanity was only to enhance or add what you don't have before in your self while the Correction is simply just 'taking back in' what you've lost already like for instance a hair -of which is the symbol of Manhood's crown of confidence and dignity..

[@ptracey5998]

A lot of coping. Bald/balding men simply are not as desirable generally speaking. Any man with even a moderate degree of hair loss notices the difference in female attention, as I can attest to. It sucks, and there currently isn't any excellent treatment option available except for transplants. But let's not pretend that it doesn't make a big difference. Men need to be heard out on this, instead of dismissed, whichever option you go with

[@freddied8479]

Shaving almost always looks better than trying to hold on to your hair, if it's at that point where you can't cover it up.

[@Valkiyor]

Gary, you are indeed right, we tend to judge ourselves more thinking about how people would perceive us..there is nothing shameful in staying bald!

[@Bumlader]

Merry Christmas, Gary! Thanks so much for providing us with crucial information about hair loss throughout the year. I can easily say on behalf of most young adults you've given us solutions to approach a big insecurity most of us might face. Whether you celebrate or not, have a great day!

[@drgarylinkov]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@marvin2678]

what should i do

[@HOBOsnake]

Dr. Gary you seem so realistic and caring. I wish more doctors were thorough and well spoken like you. I went 10 years without getting a diagnosis for basic small fiber neuropathy. In that time I learned that the medical profession is full of untrained, uneducated people. Maybe people that forgot their education? Not sure. I live in america, supposedly one of the greatest countries in the world. The medical system failed me and my quality of life is worse now because a bunch of the "best" neurologists in new york, philly and new jersey could not do a basic skin biopsy. A physical therapist diagnosed me and sent me to her neurologist. It's a sad state when physical therapists are better than neurologists at their job. So anyways, this is all to say that I appreciate doctors that care. Doctors that can speak clearly and concisely. Doctors that don't gaslight you. Doctors who are sensitive to people's mental struggles (like those patients who are very emotional about going bald) and I can tell you are one of those men.

[@RichieB40444]

Dr. Linkov is the best. He's really sincere and gives great advice

[@NS-xt5wv]

Dr. Linkov, can you please make a video about your own hair regrowth journey? Would be great to see what has been done, because it’s the first time I see someone having such amazing results with alopecia ❣️ Thank you!

[@cessealbeach]

I think Dr Linkov looks better bald..

[@maquettemusic1623]

He has, on his channel

[@Rondawwg]

Is he getting his hair growing back or just eyebrows.?

[@realtalk37851]

What are he regrowing?

[@GG_Booboo]

Didn’t realize he was regrowing anything but he’s looking very handsome!

[@jdm9987]

Doc, you da man. I love watching your vids. You seem honest, highly-qualified, and very sincere. Your voice and relaxed speaking style are reassuring, too. Keep up the great work.

[@BestVersionOfMyseIf]

Merry Christmas Doctor! I just had a hair transplant of 2039 grafts 2 weeks ago and your channel has helped me so much leading up to the surgery and for what to expect in the coming months. Thanks for all your helpful info☺️

[@jagadeeshkumar7724]

Did doctor prescribed you finasteride?

[@BestVersionOfMyseIf]

@@jagadeeshkumar7724 yep six months before the transplant i was put on finasteride and i think it may have helped thicken my crown a little

[@jagadeeshkumar7724]

@@BestVersionOfMyseIf are u using finasteride after transplant?

[@BestVersionOfMyseIf]

@@jagadeeshkumar7724 yep im gonna keep using it indefinitely. Ive had no side effects at all

[@wolves1980]

We're you have your hairtransplant clinic name doctor name please

[@mattgiunt]

Im envious of bald men since my transplant didn't take and whole back of my head is a mess of circle scars. Have had to wear a wig for 30 years. Dont mess with what God gives you. If I had just accepted baldness I would have been a much happier man today.

[@damonztr]

I love this channel, Doctor Gary always explains everything in detail so great.

[@hiraeth1340]

A good hair transplant will definitely last a lifetime. You might not keep 100% of what was transplanted but 80% for sure if you take care of it, and are regimented with the finasteride and minoxidil treatments. Also: never do it on the cheap, and don’t do mega sessions. Better to do 3 smaller sessions over a five year period than one big one where the blood flow isn’t adequate to keep all the grafts growing.

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

Do you have a good idea on the monetary value of what you described?

[@renes3360]

Idk about that, I been on propecia for about 18 months before my hair transplant and 6 years after my transplant and with taking propecia as well I lose about 50% about 25% in the front and 25% in the crown. It's not a permanent solution.

[@miketyson3824]

OR You could just accept that your bald? I really think its sad men have embraced being woman in the worst way.

[@cupofmozzarella]

@@guesswhat-chickenbutt a procedure involving 2500 grafts can cost up to 10k, but it highly depends on the surgeon. I'd rather pay 10k and have it done by someone professional than pay 6k and being 'just another client' while everything is performed by assistants

[@cupofmozzarella]

@@renes3360 If you are still losing hair it might be better to up the dose of fin or even start thinking about using dut.

[@MrTommyArcher]

Love Bald Cafe!!! He’s doing great things over there for our folically challenged fellows! 👏🏻

[@healfully9464]

happy for you starting having face hair again!

[@anasevi9456]

Love Baldcafe because i found them helping my own husband out with his widows peak over baldness options. Think it's important for anyone to be able to feel it's okay to say no to cosmetic medication or even pricier cosmetic surgery. Those with means, sure they can and should consider it if it means so much to look just so; but no one should ever be thought of lesser for not being bothered to cough up over being bald. Thank you for your wonderful thoughts Linkov.

[@Aj-michele]

Can you PLEASE do a video on lacrimal gland repositioning? You are the reason I found out what’s “wrong” with my eyelids and need done to correct it! ❤

[@JBoo]

I have a frozen/lazy eyelid

[@Aj-michele]

@@JBoo can the lacrimal gland not being in the socket cause that?

[@JBoo]

@@Aj-michele yes I've had other eye surgeries but never tried the lacrimal gland, ill bring it up to my eye specialist

[@Aj-michele]

@@JBoo My left eyelid has been giving me issues the past couple of years but definitely more so this year with it twitching or then like the muscles feel like they give out and my eyelid droops for a few seconds. I’m definitely going to Google about the gland being the cause of that.

[@keta5914]

I was told that would help my upper eye puffiness.

[@kl8062]

Got kudos from my dermatologist for asking about help with my hairline soon after I noticed it starting to recede rather than waiting until I lost enough to be unhappy with it. Hoping to keep most of what I've got because I probably wouldn't spend the cash on a transplant.

[@airysm]

Did you hop on fin?

[@kl8062]

@@airysm I did! Only on my second month at the moment

[@MrTadas21]

@@kl8062 are you impotent now or any other side effects?

[@roadcyclist1]

​@@MrTadas21no, but he took years off his life.

[@allypezz]

​@@MrTadas21 I appreciate this comment was made long ago, but I started to get dry eye and saw there was a link in the studies.

[@evanosek562]

Dr Gary is a very smart cookie and so handsome and humble..

[@JordanandTylerDAD]

Always enjoy your videos. Always informative and honest.

[@roundninja]

He actually looks pretty good with short hair, even after the messed up transplant. I always wondered actually if an extremely low density transplant over a large area could work, if you just keep the hair really short? Like for guys who are Norwood 5 or more

[@RiasatSalminSami]

I think it really does make you look not fully bald. Might work for people who dont want the round headed balded look. Your hair will still look thin asf but the shape will look different enough.

[@TetsuoTakayamaCyberpunk]

Hair transplant + SMP could be a solution in that case yes

[@neemayaz1113]

whats better, completely bald or having hair but its not dense and its thinning?

[@roundninja]

@@neemayaz1113 I've seen older guys who have just a little really thin hair, and it actually looks alright as long as it's cut extremely short. It keeps them from getting the horseshoe shape that fully bald buys have

[@StanCoyote]

Doc, I see you have hair coming back in. Looks great! I really had to look at the date to see where we were. 🙂

[@realtalk37851]

Where is his hair coming in at?😮

[@StanCoyote]

@@realtalk37851 eyebrows and mustache. It must be because I was watching in HD. I’m very happy to see that.

[@eoghanjones9328]

Would love to see a crossover video/interview between these two. I’m an avid watcher of both Baldcafe and Dr Linkov, so would be really interesting to see an exchange between the channels

[@ricardoallende2597]

Dr. Nice to see you have your brows back!

[@jayanddevonmoody1937]

I just shaved my head a month ago…Embraced change! 🙌🏻👌🏻👍🏻 So much less fuss, plus embracing your natural look is sexier than faux anything. 😁😎

[@pradagirl777]

I can listen to Dr. Gary talk all day. Brains and beauty. 😍😂

[@rong7676]

Pairing Dermmatch and Great Hair day foundation powder have helped to reduce the contrast between the scalp and thinning hair for my head. The only problem is, you can't really sleep with that stuff on your scalp or lean back on anything like a cushion because it'll leave a mark.

[@carableu]

As a nurse I will say as tempting as it can be to have a procedure done in another country (due to the finances), if anything goes wrong, things can get really complicated…

[@tonyztiger75]

No body wants to go overseas for hair transplant. I think most people in western countries have 30k+ for hair transplant.

[@notapplicable3450]

Nurse salary is not that good

[@laughingbird]

Exactly, i know Turkey is the spot right now but daily i pray America can perfect this. I would honestly rather save and pay extra than to go overseas. Imagine if you have issues.. youl'd have to find someone in the US or head back to turkey and hope the new clinic doesn't screw up too.

[@TrendTrove171]

@@notapplicable3450 70k a year starting isnt bad, up most make 6 figures a few years into the career

[@JimmyRingz]

Shaving very short or completely is ALWAYS better than trying to hide it. You need to rock it because trying to hide going bald oozes of insecurity. Listen guys, a toooon of men go bald, there's literally nothing to be ashamed of, though 99% of us would like to have the option to have hair. You can try to "fix" things, but until you actually succeed in it, don't hide it.

[@danlc95]

Do whatever is comfortable. Wether it be a rug, a hat, surgery, whatever. If someone see you as insecure or whatever, that's their problem.

[@JimmyRingz]

@@danlc95 What I mean is that generally people will see you as insecure and ashamed of yourself if you try to hide it. If you never think about what other people think, more power to you of course.

[@TetsuoTakayamaCyberpunk]

@@JimmyRingz but isn’t confidence doing what you want? If I want to rock a balding head why people should see me as insecure? To me is more insecure shaving every 2 days to hide the fact that you are balding

[@antediluviangocart]

@@TetsuoTakayamaCyberpunk If you are rocking a balding head I wouldnt say you are insecure, if you have a combover, tattoo dots on your head or have a hairtransplant I would think you are insecure. I shave my balding head once a week and think nothing of it, though I would probably shave even if I wasnt balding, or have long jesus hair..

[@JimmyRingz]

@@TetsuoTakayamaCyberpunk If you want to rock a balding head WITHOUT trying to hide it, it of course isn't insecure looking etc. Feels like you're trying to make an argument just for fun. Again, I'm of course talking about if you're trying to hide the balding.

[@gamergirlmars]

I do not have hair loss or thinning (yet) but have began chemo despite right now only a b-cell killer, but shortly will began Lemtrada and/or an HSCT stem cell transplant afterwards. Your videos are really helpful and I don't feel lost even though I am early in my journey as I know my hair won't last forever. Thanks for the free content so I can ask questions to doctors in my own area!

[@Mumb3lz]

God Bless you 🙏

[@margodphd]

Ask or check halftime metabolism of the new chemo drug - if it's relatively short, a cooling cap (some hospitals have them already , you can make or borrow your own also) might be of use. They reduce the blood flow to hair follicles and therefore reduce their exposure to said chemotherapeutic. Short time moderate cold exposure itself does not damage the follicles itself and might actually be beneficial. I had to wear extensions for years and years after, since that technology wasn't as accessible then,even though it's fairly basic science. Good luck 🤞 I wish you great success with treatment and keeping your locks ❤️

[@gamergirlmars]

@@margodphd Thank you so much! I will ask about this! I'm not sure what constitutes exactly as short I am not really familiar with a lot of these meds. But I did google and this is what it says: The average half-life of ofatumumab (pharmacokinetics) at a steady state is approximately 16 days. However, the biological effect of ofatumumab (pharmacodynamics) is much longer. Following drug discontinuation, more than 50% of patients recovered their B-cells between 24 and 36 weeks.

[@margodphd]

@@gamergirlmars Ofatumumab fortunately doesn't cause hair loss as its monoclonal antibody type drug - the fact that it's targetted means it doesn't affect healthy cells as severely as other antineoplastic agents do - some target brosdly fast dividing cells and these are the agents that cause hair loss and skin problems as both cell types are targetted along with cancerous cells. As long as You maintain good nutrition throughout - I hope Your doctor will provide good anti-nausea meds - Your hair will stay as healthy as it was before:)) Good luck, I wish You swift and smooth recovery ❤️

[@gamergirlmars]

@@margodphd Ofatumumab kills 98% of all b-cells every month, good or bad. It is a very potent chemo agent, and it can cause hair loss or thinning as a repercussions. Some people lose hair, others don't, it's just no way to know how one will react.

[@donaldwarren2497]

You, sir, are an angel truly

[@MR2perfectable]

Hi Dr Gary. What would suggest for those who want a hair transplant, but can’t tolerate medical therapy due to the side effects (I couldn’t sleep on Finasteride)? Many thanks in advance :)

[@helianabanes4875]

As a woman, it is interesting to see this kind of almost dysmorphia, talking about all of his insecurities and then showing the pictures and not seeing any problem.

[@robinferdous9164]

Really bizarre to get surgery without chemical therapy like finasteride to maintain the transplanted grafts...

[@hunisarkany3039]

dont be so dumb..

[@robreese1373]

Rob Reese 2 minutes ago (edited) It's so annoying and tired of listening to the people around you that says having hair transplant is a form of 'vanity'.. No, I don't think so. . The difference between Vanity and of Correction are way too much,whereas the vanity was only to enhance or add what you don't have before in your self while the Correction is simply just 'taking back in' what you've lost already like for instance a hair -of which is the symbol of Manhood's crown of confidence and dignity.

[@madmehr]

I thought you don't need fin to keep transplant

[@milenavidmar2733]

​@@madmehrof course you need fin. You need it even more after transplant. But better to take it early and save your hair 😉

[@ermiyasbrother2509]

@@madmehryou don’t

[@godsspeedify]

After surgery it's crucial in the first year to take care of yourself meaning eating right exercising taking natural DHT blockers using light laser helmet, DHT blocker shampoos and conditioners..

[@taskin1379]

Same thing happened to me. Got the transplant, never used any medication. First year or two, it looked pretty good, but after that transplanted hairs have gotten thinner and so it's almost going back to the pre transplant so i shaved my head now. 4th year now and I got a good hairline which is nice and also not nasty looking donor area is also good. But with no medication i guess the transplant worked only 40 percent of what i thought i would achieve honestly.

[@gabrielfoskett4262]

This is something that I needed to hear! Im about to get a transplant in a few weeks. I'm NW3 and I suspect that my transplant will only look. good for 2-5 years if I don't get on the meds. I will try them once I have it done, but if they don't work for me it's really good to know that it's possible to sport a shaved look, with a decent hairline. That's my main concern. Does your hairline, whilst shaved, look natural? How short do you wear it?

[@taskin1379]

@@gabrielfoskett4262 Just be careful with the clinic and the doctor you choose. Get some warranty. And use medication. At this point i know that i'm not gonna get my hair from 20 years old back. Will try some micropigmentation later. Maybe 2 more transplants.

[@taskin1379]

@@posintabook597 It's supposed to be, but without medication the results won't be good. Like i said i didn't use any medication and it's been 5 years and i'm thinking of doing it again maybe 2 more times. You are aging and as you age the transplanted hairs are also getting thinner so...

[@Kat31017]

He should have been on some medical therapy/medication after he got the transplant to prevent any thinning hair. Prevention is key especially if you pay that much money for the procedure, you want to maintain those results.

[@realtalk37851]

Some have been on finasteride since day, one and transplant, still failed

[@bmoores84]

You can get SMP into FUE scars - I never knew you could do this! Thanks Dr. Gary Linkov

[@alegend4evr]

Like the content, would honestly be interested in a video going over how to know whether you may be at risk of losing your hair.

[@paulogden27]

When i read the comments it makes me sad to think all the maintenance people have to do to hold on to their hair. Losing my hair was devastating and made me feel like i lost my idnetity. I considered a transplant but refuse to take meds in order to maintain it. The longer i left it the more i got use to it and in the end i feel like the key is acceptance. Its not the same for everyone but if your friends and family love you then its only you that needs to learn to do the same. I would love my hair back but not at the cost of my health.

[@danielmoralesmorales]

Hola. Si yo fuera calvo, por que no lo soy, me haría micropigmentación. La micropigmentación hecha por un gran profesional se ve increíble y natural. Te tienes que volver a hacer un repaso cada 5 años. Es en simples palabras un tatuaje. Te dejo unos link para que los veas Saludos desde Chile

[@sds2954]

Very interesting video. Love how this doc explains things. I was on Finpecia for a few months. It helped with thr hairloss, however i developed quite abit of brain fog. On the recommendation of my GP i went off it. Now im only on a BioTin supplement. Its also helped slow down the hairloss. Id like to find out from this doc if he would advise giving Finpecia another go? Or should i rather just go on something like Minoxidil? And is Minoxidil effective enough on its own?

[@bondoneill9606]

Love this Doctors voice/ accent dreamy 😎

[@egiptedowner5107]

This is very interesting to watch. I am blessed that I do not have any balding or thinning hair nor does that run in my family. I am getting an beard and eyebrow transplant though because mine aren’t naturally the best. Props too all my balding kings!!

[@00700556]

I remember watching the original video and as soon as he said “it started thinning”, I asked myself was he even doing anything to keep up with it?

[@rksleung]

Why would it started thinning if the frontal part was all transplanted hairs? I thought the transplanted hair are genetically predisposed not to lose no matter what.

[@mrfox457]

@@rksleungI think it is because of the reason he only transplanted in the front. Rest of the hair at the top is still going to thin out

[@neemayaz1113]

@@rksleung that's kinda what i dont get either. i thought the follicles from the donor area are genetically not dht sensitive but what dr. linkov called it was a "dht sensitive area" which means the top of the head is dht sensitive regardless of what type of hair is there i guess?

[@rksleung]

@@neemayaz1113 I have a theory actually. I read it from somewhere. It's due to Skull Expansion. Folks that were born with a skill that is flatter on the top is locked physically to expand beyond adolescent. Folks that has slanted frontal part would try to expand beyond adolescent. That explains why hair started thinning as blood vessels was constricted with the skull expansion. The skull expansion would continue until it reaches a state when is not as slanted viewing from the side. When you transplant the hair there, it would be fine. But if you transplant hair onto area which is still undergoing skull expansion, the blood vessel would thin out and those hair would be lost as well no matter if it is dht predispoed or not.

[@wybuchowyukomendant]

this doctor is so chill, he could read childrens books.

[@asafgl4281]

Seems as a good and honest doc..

[@glassdomedesign]

I had a FUT took propecia for a number of years but had side affects and so stopped. My hair thinned but hopefully stabilised. It’s a hard one as I worry propecia has long term side affects and can cause other issues, but then end up with FUT scar visibility if you cut short. I have thought about going back on propecia - but now it may be too late, or have an FUE to top up and then take propecia. It is a battle. What is annoying is that surgeons don’t tell you that you will only keep it if you take the meds, they talk as if you will keep the hair as it keeps the donor properties but take on the hair loss too. Wish you were in the UK as I would have a consult with you too

[@glassdomedesign]

Did consider FUE into my FUT scar too - but don’t know how well that works and hides the scar

[@kazman_6899]

What were the side effects?

[@EvilGeniusRANIK]

Bro. One hair transplant is never enough for most cases. I did 3 FUE hair transplants and had the same problem. So I bought a laser cap and been on finasteride and dutesteride. Still wasn't fully enough. You know what I did to cover to small patches in between? SMP. Scalp Micro Pigmentation. It freaken works. I ever went and did SMP on the back so that the missing grafts are now covered up. All this resulted in me going from bald looking like I have a real NATURAL full head of hair.

[@maxl2081]

Yes, but you have to do smp touch ups for the rest of your life

[@liziwood6370]

Not all heads can carry off the bald look but Dr Gary, have to say you make it look cool (plus the mo is a nice touch).

[@sue2611]

One of the adds that came up during this video is for Depology micro-dart patches. Can you do a video on the safety and effectiveness of products like that? Thanks

[@alpachino468]

Sometimes I complain about my hair being too thick, but I now know I take it for granted after seeing some of the struggles that people with hair loss face...

[@keo872]

I'm using minoxidil for about 1 year now, I can say I have never had this amount of hair in my entire life. I have been using it on my eyebrows too and it looks totally different than before, much much better! I suggest that if you started noticing something different in your hair, or even if you have always had thin hair your entire life, go to the dermatologist and start your treatment.

[@snakeeater80]

You're so right! The issue with the guy on this video was that he was not patient enough (or informed) to use finasteride + minoxidil for at least 18 months once he realized his hair were thinning. He may still be able to recover but he needs to give some time and maintain the regime! It progresses slowly but after 1 year mark the improvement is astonishing in a lot of cases! Also, he needs to find a good doctor, in Turkey they pretty did not educate him about how to maintain and combat his hair-loss which is always chronic in men with androgenic alopecia!

[@sinatraforeign]

@@snakeeater80 The problem is Finesteride play with the hormone, most people will have erectile dysfunction after using it for a while, the doctor will tell you it's side effect before surgery and most people will not use it, stopping Finesteride also documented to give people suicidal tendencies too, even when they have no prior self-harm case. it's magic for hair growth but it's side effect is scary

[@keo872]

@@cheesecake3578 My husband uses it and I know other men that uses too, surely people have different experiences but I don't think the erection dysfunction is so common, is like when you read the medicine leaflet, they always mentions horrendous side effects that most people will never experiment. Also, you can that use minoxidil, as pill or topic medicine, microneedling with it too. I don't understand how someone can travel to another country, pay a huge amount for a surgery and not visit a good dermatologist that will prescribe medication and give you the cause of your problem.

[@keo872]

@@sinatraforeign I think that acne medicine is much worse them finasteride. Haven't heard about suicidal thoughts with its use, I know at least 3 Men ( one is my husband) that use it and are fine, also Men can use the minoxidil pill, which will improve their hair immensely, also you can use it on your beard too.

[@sinatraforeign]

@@keo872 I don't think acne medicine is worst on males, cause Finesteride suppresses the male hormone specifically, there's a KZbin video bout it if you search "Stop using Finesteride suicidal thoughts" but it is listed as possible side-effects in the documents.

[@hangingwithiryna9694]

Your eyebrows and moustache are looking really good.

[@ramkesh2521]

Hi babe

[@UnknownAlien475]

Love your videos man!

[@busterhoodstar6598]

In my late teens, early 20s I moved from California to Miami. Because of the humidity, I always kept my head shaved or cut close. I soon began to appreciate the low maintenance and not having to spend all the money I used to, on hair products. Now that I've lost the hair years later, its a non-issue. I wish it would all fall off my head and save me the shaving time. 😅

[@jakeman7800]

Bro! I’m out

[@MaseraSteve]

Wtf.. i live in madafackin’ tropical island even on equator line (which means it’s 5x hotter than what the weather app told ya) it’s a low maintenance actually! You’ve been scammed by soap company! bathed 3 times a day, and only uses a shampoo only on Saturday.. i used to have a short hair till lockdown.. night and day it’s better than getting an instant stung by equator heat

[@hectortorres8188]

Something similar happened to me, while I had hair, I really don't like any hairstyle, so i used really short (#1 or 2 with machine), I was like my hair hasn't any function. 20 years later, bold with some hair, I use the same cut. Of course I really wish to have my hair back and have the option of long hair. But on the other hand I don't suffer any depression about that, it's just the cut of always

[@kaje01]

The transplant scars I’ve seen honestly don’t look bad to me. Maybe it’s different in person but he could rock that just fine from what I’m seeing here. And he’s still got the lower hairline too which also looks good while buzzed

[@robreese1373]

Rob Reese 2 minutes ago (edited) It's so annoying and tired of listening to the people around you that says having hair transplant is a form of 'vanity'.. No, I don't think so. . The difference between Vanity and of Correction are way too much,whereas the vanity was only to enhance or add what you don't have before in your self while the Correction is simply just 'taking back in' what you've lost already like for instance a hair -of which is the symbol of Manhood's crown of confidence and dignity.

[@margodphd]

Actually Dr Gary looks hot AF bald and I'm a hair challenged person myself. It just suits some people and doesn't suit others as well. The guy in the video looks great shaven too.

[@mac.5]

Love ur videos Dr. Gary!!!! Happy Healthy New Year!!!!!

[@hmdwn]

So, unless you continue to use Fin etc even after a transplant, the transplanted hair that is taken from a location on the back of the head which is geneticly suppose to grow forever... will still die and fall out?

[@kazman_6899]

My understanding is not only could you lose the transplanted hair, but you'd also jeopardise the hair around it that you may have stabilised by taking fin. In other words, all hair is in peril once your off.

[@wellcomematt]

Read this before booking: I was desperate for help and stumbled upon a glossy Bloomberg video. I fell for the whole presentation and booked immediately. I later found out, Blue Magic isn’t on the ‘Top 10 clinics in Turkey’ list. I wish I had done much more research. But I flew to Istanbul in May 2022. I was picked up in a dirty van and brought to a mediocre hotel. The clinic you see in the website photos and KZbin videos does not exist. Instead, I was brought to an empty office building with a very temporary set-up. I asked 4 people why we were in such a dingy building with mis-matched furniture. One told me they were renovating the old space, one said they have multiple offices, one said they were building a brand-new clinic and one said that this is their only space. The first person who greeted me was a sloppily dressed student - my translator. She said, “who are you?” and gave me a document to sign. The document was a release form in case of death, waiving all responsibility. It also mentioned possible extra costs. It was a very odd welcome. No champagne, no greetings. I had questions about the document. She told me to sign it, and my questions would be answered later. Four of us crammed into a tiny elevator. There were no COVID rules, no masks. We arrived in the offices - I sat on some old IKEA furniture. The “doctors” and “technicians” were all around 22-25 years old. There was no leader or manager. The main “doctor” wore jeans and was maybe 28-30. The experienced old men in white coats from the videos were nowhere to be seen. There were no staff rooms, the staff just hung out in the receptions area and looked lost and rather chaotic. There were no changing rooms, or any privacy at all. A man with a video camera was following us. The reception desk doubled as a blood centrifuge station. The receptionist worked with blood samples less than a meter from where I sat. The staff were on their phones the entire time. They had no other computers or tools. There were a few pieces of equipment scattered around. It did not feel at all like a medical facility. There was nothing hanging on the walls - only dust outlines from the previous tenants. The man beside me was given a pill for his high blood pressure. He didn’t know what it was. Him and I started nervously counting the red flags. I understand that the staff can’t all speak English, but they constantly pointed at us, talked and laughed in Turkish. That was unnerving. We were to wear our street-clothes for the surgery. We were given no gowns. When meeting with the “doctor”, I was asked all the questions I had already answered in my medical questionnaire weeks ago. He had done no preparation and didn’t have a copy or any paperwork at all. I had to inform him what procedure I was having. I told him what the team had promised me, he disagreed and told me it was not possible. I showed him the many, many photos I was sent from the sales team, he just said: Not possible. I was mis-informed about what results I could expect - and found this out in Istanbul, 10 minutes before the scheduled surgery. I had already paid the full amount for the procedure. A 400 GBP deposit and a 1844.87 GBP payment that morning. I was horrified. I decided not to do the surgery. The American man with the high blood-pressure walked out as well. Two of the four men backed out that day. The American went back 2 weeks ago. In November 2022. Same building, same conditions, same staff. He said the procedure was horribly painful and would never do it again. He said: They are just a chop-shop. Since May, the CEO’s assistant has tried to convince me to also come back. She apologized for almost everything, blamed culture differences for the rest, and thanked me for the valuable feedback. No compensation has ever been offered. Finally in November, with no progress or acceptable solutions, I decided not to go back. Too many broken promises, too much misleading information. Too many reasons to just go somewhere else. I asked multiple times for a refund. They have flat out refused. As a last resort, I threatened to leave some bad reviews. The CEO replied to may last mail on November 11 and wrote: “Unfortunately from today onwards, no one at our company will be at your disposal neither will come back to you further this last email of mine. You can proceed with all the things you listed, I am sure it will keep your life busy for a bit. But I invite you to think about something. How good this will make you as a human being for acting unfairly towards a group of people that at the end of the day, only tried to help and support? Best of luck.” Looking back, there were so many signs. The company has a “clinic” in Turkey, the employees are in Albania with, sometimes, British phone numbers. The company “headquarters” is in the UK. This means, there is no way to hold them legally accountable for anything. The messiness is intentional. My lawyer wouldn’t touch it. But caution: The sales staff are unbelievable friendly. Super polite, almost creepy. They told me exactly what I wanted to hear every time. They comforted me and assured me. They called me 'family' and guaranteed we would all be best friends. They sent 30+ before and after photos of happy clients. (I am not sure the clients are aware that their ‘before’ photos are being Whatsapped all over the world - without their consent) I never waited more than 4 hours for an answer. Until they had my money. They have “medical specialists” to answer specific questions. Although, I have a biology degree, and most of what they told me was horribly inaccurate or completely wrong. I guess most people don’t question it? My desperation for change and improvement somehow let me ignore so many things. Turkey has many clinics. Blue Magic does own any special technology. I contacted Bloomberg to ask if they know about the misrepresentation in their video. I have received no answer yet. “Too good to be true” really applies here.

[@crush3095]

my heart goes out to people who have to deal with this difficult problem to deal with self worth and have that tied to an unstoppable physical change I'm ~34 and I've been super lucky, we'll see, my dad was balding hard by this point

[@yeuk7276]

Dr. Gary, could you please make a video on how the recovery works if there is suspected gut dysbiosis/candida overgrowth/parasites etc. Does this potentially interfere with nutritional absorption and the new hair? I am taking ParaGuard and am getting underskin pimples on the scalp. Will have to stop, but ultimately need to get rid of the critters to have a healthier gut and hair...

[@jes550]

Do you have any recommendations on when women should begin to take medical therapy?/if we should take it? It seems that women’s hair tends to thin later in life and I’m wondering if beginning this early can prevent that from happening? :)

[@bealmador]

Dont take finasterid as a woman though. Male and female hair is very different.

[@margodphd]

If your hair is thin in your 20s even - start then. Henna,massages,microneedling,minoxidil, mesotherapy, refraining from heavy extensions and so on.

[@TrendTrove171]

@@bealmador Yes considering female's dont have prostates and finasteride is prostate medication

[@stealthstar4]

I love this guy. I would go bald on purpose just to let him heal me.

[@normanjime5560]

Very important video. Appreciate it.

[@gintonic5906]

Omg you have eyebrows now. Love your show!

[@Treshar]

I realized really early on, maybe 16 or 17, looking around the table at a big family Christmas dinner where no male in my family over 30 had a full head of hair that i was going to go bald and just accepted it as fact. I enjoyed my hair while i had it and as it started to thin out i just shave my head now.

[@rickybobby6845]

How old are you?

[@ssssjxd]

I’m similar, mothers side plenty of bald guys so knew it was coming. I’m 29 now and probably have a couple years left then will just shave it, keep my beard tidy and stay in shape. I’ve considered medication, surgery and the rest but I don’t know… it is what is

[@karakreativevlog]

I'm a woman and my hair is getting really thin but you mostly see it on top of my head, by the crown. And I'm incredibly self conscious about it. I'm trying nearly everything to get it back to where it was a few years ago. I haven't tried a hair transplant because it sounds so painful. Now there's this to consider. Thank you for discussing this!

[@moonbeeps]

Try minoxidil, it goes in tablets and you just take 1 a day. You'll need a prescription of a dermatologist though but the medication is not harmful.

[@alexanderohanlon8825]

Clean your diet up, look at you hormones and manage your stress and your hair will come back... The above 3 suggestions are simple but its a daunting task at the start.

[@danielblue4460]

There is chance you are diabetic.

[@VP-kr2vd]

Get a transplant. I'm getting mine soon in august....best decision i coukd make

[@nurhesen]

It is hormonal imbalance. I was drinking milk everyday and it was the reason that triggered my hair loss. I think because of the hormones in milk which messed up my own hormones. I stopped drinking it and hair loss slowed down. But didn't stop completely

[@BayouHotBoy1]

I have seen more good come from transplants than bad. You still have to do your part in the process.

[@14bqdonk]

nice in depth talk

[@IGGEII]

Question: Can regular biotin intake somehow preserves healthy hair growth? Happy Holidays Dr. Gary! ❤

[@emello4you]

Nope! YOur still gonna look like George Costanza 😂

[@JerryHollywood]

Did a hair transplant 5 years ago and it looked good tbf. After a few years the front started to look thinner and thinner so I gave up and shaved (3mm) my head. Yep the scar is quite visible on the back but I just decided to not give a shit.

[@MealsBeast]

I've watched so many of these hair transplant react videos now and I'm convinced a hair system is the best thing for me. I always thought the transplant was the goal. not anymore. hair system here I come

[@hg5507]

Bro your eye brows are looking good

[@GeorgeOu]

I went on Monoxidil in 2002 with phenominal results where I recovered half my losses in the crown back within 6 months. By 2014, the losses started getting more severe and even the front hairline was thinning so I went on Finasteride. That immediately thickened the crown & front hairline with really good results, but I still had to rely on hair fibers to cover the severe thinning in the crown. Then in May 2023 I got around 3200 FUE grafts. Now 1 month in, I'm probably suffering a little shock loss but I already see fuzz in the crown and front hairline so I'm hoping for a full head of hair in another 6 to 12 months. On the day I got the FUE, I switched from topical to 1.25 mg oral Monoxidil in addition to keeping up the 1 mg Finasteride. It would be stupid to stop the medication at this point and it would undo all the money and effort I put in.

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Finasteride is so bad for you, it’s ruins your sexual appetite, gives you ED and can cause prostate cancer. Just let it go man. Be happy

[@njiok100]

Hey man how's the progress been since you posted this?

[@chloel5996]

progress update?

[@GeorgeOu]

@@chloel5996 I'm at 7 months now and got most of the hair filled in. I still have some growth coming to fill out the remaining and hopefully have no indication of any thin spot in the crown after a year.

[@Lamb02]

@@GeorgeOuGood for you man! how old are you and where did you get transplant?

[@m_sherzod]

Hello Doc! Really enjoying your videos. Recently have done my hair transplantation in Turkey about a month ago. So far everything is going smooth, I am going through the fallout faze. During this period have decided to grow my facial hair, and discovered that I have some patchy spots on my left side, the barber is recommending me to use minoxidil. What do you think, would it be safe for me to use minoxidil now? Or better to wait until my transplanted hair settles down? Thanks in advance!

[@aardfay]

You should make an appointment with a professional in your area rather than waiting for Dr. Linkov to read and respond to your comment. He probably gets hundreds of comments every day.

[@jeffersonsteelflex8015]

Hi Dr. Gary Linkov. Would you consider making a video about your thoughts on Pyrilutamide?

[@generivera28]

Thank you so much for educating me on this I just started taking finasteride fingers crossed.

[@leelunk8235]

I'M BALD AND HAPPY, I'LL SHAVE MY HEAD ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK AND I'M GOOD, NO COMB HERE

[@ronandaj]

Hi Doc! I've already decided to go bald years ago (family history) instead of stressing out on things like this. I do want to ask though -- is there any research out there that tackles hair loss and possibly, reverse the process? How viable are they if ever? Will someone who lost their hair gradually get them back? I may be thinking within the realms of fantasy but would take it anytime.

[@georgesmith3022]

It is not possible because it is DNA caused.

[@tobos8909]

@@georgesmith3022 There is medicine like finasteride, minoxidil, RU, Fluridil and more which prevent further hair loss

[@expensivepink7]

Interesting question I’m curious as well my dad and brother both hair loss (my dad rocks the bald look and I think men almost always look better that way than with it thinning so good for you!!)

[@ronandaj]

@@expensivepink7 for awhile, i desperately tried going for haircuts that would hide the ever looming receding hairline until one day, while I was doing thesis, i decided to just go bald (i guess stress makes us do crazy things lol) and has been bald ever since! To be honest though, i miss the time when I can style my hair any way I want. Those were the days.

[@cameron2900x]

@@expensivepink7 doesn’t matter at all balding genetics come from the mothers side. Fathers genetics are irrelevant

[@WaltDittrich]

I enjoyed this video, but I really TRULY enjoyed seeing Doctor Gary Linkov's bald head. So smooth! ❤ I'm wondering does he achieve that with a razor or perhaps laser hair removal? I'll have to look for a video by him about that...

[@MrMountainchris]

It's funny how the better looking people are often the most self-conscious. Just shave it dude and move on. It's gone but at least he has a good shaped skull.

[@vincentcortilli4896]

Kevin James from king of queens had toupees before he had hair transplant? Now he has a shaved head but he never addressed why

[@mrget1293]

Great way to mask low density is to have longer hair and use hairdryer for modeling. Meaning spraying strongest Taft works for me best, as it catches hair while blown by air and distributed evenly. Also is like 10 seconds thing start to finish.

[@iamthatiam363]

Female here, I was losing lots of hair as I got older. I changed shampoos so many times, some made it worse some better but still shedding hair. I stopped shampoo all together and use bi carb now with a bragg apple cider vinigar conditioner soak mixed with water for 3 minutes, then rince off. It took a while but my hair is soft and shiney and not falling out any more.

[@MR-fx9gg]

He looks better without hair. He's so hot.

[@k00lkane]

The irony is not lost on me that one of the biggest hair transplant surgeons is bald/shaves his head

[@Marqan]

He guides people to a treasure he cannot possess.

[@djgreenhornet2892]

Who do you suggest in the US to go for hair transplant? Where is you office Dr? I had a procedure in Huntsville AL, about 3 years ago and they did not do enough grafs. I want to complete and fill in the rest of my hair next year. I recently applied for my passport and should be getting it in a few weeks. I would like to stay in the states but I’m not sure who in my area I should go to.

[@desmanostrikes5644]

How would you go about talking to the doctor about using back hair or neck hair from the get go? Instead of using the back of the head hair?

[@Ryan____Z]

I’m in the Same boat as this man , I’m 3 years into my hair transplant and it’s thinning and falling out. I can’t take medication due to the side effects. Looks like I’m just going to have to brave the shave. It’s pointless getting another one

[@baz9653]

Mate a shaved head Is a great look especially if you can grow a beard

[@QUECHULAESPUEBLA94]

I am in the same boat as well as this man , after 3 years getting a hair transplant my hair has fallen and the one I have it’s thinner ..😭.

[@Ryan____Z]

@@QUECHULAESPUEBLA94 yeah I’m starting to get the noticeable strip at the front though as I only had the hairline done first. But my crown is going now. So I might have to get another just to even it all out even though it all might fall out again. Otherwise Il be left with the dreaded island

[@absurdistloft]

My hair transplant lasted about 2 years. I don’t blame anyone as I couldn’t cope with the side effects of the meds. I look like I’m constantly still in the ugly ducklings phase so I keep in buzzed to 1mm. I thought about having a repair surgery but without meds I don’t see the point.

[@Ryan____Z]

@@absurdistloft it’s wierd, I don’t know what I’ve done or what I’m doing but it looks better today where I’ve been transplanted to what it was last year. I think it gets to a point where it stops falling out. Or you go through phases. My crown is thinning more though, so it’s thick everywhere but the bald spot on my crown

[@Damalycus]

Every time youtube suggests me videos such as this is an uplifting experience. I had a huge mane when I was into rock music, down to my waist. And now, when my hair is thinning, I really don't care, nor my wife, or my children. And to see people poor so much money, and time into their insecurities is kinda making me feel better about myself. People should waste more money on regular checkups, or maybe on their gut health, and not this. Unless their work depends on it, like modeling, or hosting shows.

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

Agree. The medicines for hair loss are really horrible and minoxidil only prevents loss at the mid scalp. Hair transplants are expensive and if the hairs aren’t placed right it’ll look weird. Just let it fall naturally and cut it short. Men need to accept themselves as they are. By placing importance on your hair and letting it impact your confidence, men are giving themselves the recipe to be unhappy. One day they will shave their hair, transplant isn’t forever regardless what webmd says. And these men will realize none of it mattered.

[@steveirungu3132]

I'm extremely humbled by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@p.le.createur6367]

Thank you for sharing information it helps a lot

[@kimbaker4352]

It’s always amazed me how a man has such a full thick beard and brows like this guy does but has a problem with hair loss on his head.

[@DUES_EX]

Would you date a bald man?

[@kimbaker4352]

@@DUES_EX It’s not about how much hair someone has or doesn’t have, it’s the whole person that matters to me. Your hair does not define who you are.

[@DUES_EX]

@@kimbaker4352 Just curious. Name a bald man you think is attractive?

[@kimbaker4352]

@@DUES_EX Bruce Willis was always great looking with or without hair, Jason Stratham

[@carriesullivan8234]

I hope this is a message to all men watching this. Your hair is not what makes you attractive. Your personality, hygiene and how you treat your partner is.

[@giorgosnikolaidis374]

Your body, your bank account and your status is and obviously your face. Stop lying to men for once in your life.

[@flightevolution8132]

Totally wrong. Going bald destroys your attractiveness. Stop lying to men, you’re ruining lives with your terrible cope filled nonsense

[@kimmybrandt]

Facts !

[@DUES_EX]

You would date a bald man?

[@BlackDeath12345]

Can’t get a partner if u don’t have hair…

[@scc6609]

hey Dr. Linkov merry christmas if you have a chance can you do a video on Topical Finasteride vs Finasteride because lately i have been seeing a lot of ads on the topical ones and i am actually curious to see if its about the same. Thanks again great vid as always