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Looking to get a hair transplant done. How many grafts are needed? What am I on the Norwood scale? (photos)

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I'm not happy with my hairline, I'd like to get the receding area sorted. What Norwood Pattern am I and how many grafts will I need? I always had a high hairline naturally so don't really want to bring it down too much, just sort out the thinning in the front and the bald sides

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Dr. Michael Vories, MD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Michael Vories, MD

Sometimes clinics get too aggressive with the zigzag patterns.  It is good to add some variance to the hairline, but it needs to be subtle variances. As the hair gains some length, it should be less noticeable. As for the center area, it would be useful to see immediate post-op photos to see if ...

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Thank you for your question. The first thing I would do is go back to your physician and let them know what is happening. I would want to do a pull test and get an idea what kind of shape the follicle is in.  There is a strong possibility that you are experiencing Telogen Effluvium. If this ...

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Crown cases are the most difficult to obtain good density, and it often takes a large amount of grafts. The answer to your question comes back to how much hair was in the grafted area before the transplant. If there was very little hair in your crown I doubt that the grafts in the photo are...

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Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, the 4000-5000 grafts might be good option for you, but it would be wrong to say something for sure. You should see a board certified surgeon. You can then plan the process together and discuss the results. I wish you all the best. 

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Hair loss has many causes, including stress, medications, autoimmune, genetic, trauma, etc. Medical treatments can work and options would include finasteride (propecia), minoxidil (rogaine), PRP (platelet rich plasma), laser light therapy, and vitamins. It is often uncertain which medical...

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