In this video, I react to a Bald Cafe subscriber’s hair transplant story and how chasing the “perfect” hairline led to overharvesting, disappointment, and a result that could’ve been avoided with better planning. We break down the biggest mistakes (graft number hype, lack of long-term strategy, skipping meds) and what to do instead if you’re considering a transplant.
TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:21 Hair loss starts at 21–22 (identity + anxiety) 1:13 Why buzzing your head helps (mental reset + reveals true thinning) 1:56 1st HT (Turkey) — what went “right” at first 4:25 What 5,000 grafts should look like 4:52 Problem: promised vs delivered grafts 5:19 Hair transplant honeymoon phase 6:04 Finasteride at 18 6:50 Non-response to Finasteride 7:59 The “I’ll look 18 again” trap 9:29 2nd HT (Switzerland) 11:19 Donor area over-harvesting 13:52 Fix option: SMP for donor camouflage 15:05 Final takeaway — Expectations
