Male, 31, how many grafts would I need for a second hair transplant? (Photos)

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Hi! I am a 31yo man with a healthy lifestyle, not using any medications (also due to conceiving), apart from zinc as a daily supplement. I had a fue hair transplant 8,5 months ago, 2000 grafts mainly to my temples and the front (see 1st photo of hair before transplant). My top was then already quite thin, but the surgeon advised not to do that right now. However, I want to do a 2nd transplant. How many grafts would I likely need? I included photos of now, 8,5 months after the 1st transplant.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

The complete evaluation must be at 14 months after you have all the growth from your hair transplant, to add density on that central area can be 1,000 a 1,500 grafts, equivalent to 3,000 to 4,000 follicles or hairs.

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

If your goal is to fill in your frontal hairline, top, and crown, you would require 800-1,000 grafts in the front. Your previous physician put too many multi-hair grafts in the front creating a pluggy appearance. Adding hair to the front will improve density as well as camouflage some of the bad actors. The top will require 300 grafts. Grafts placed in the top will have multiple hairs thus creating better coverage. Your crown will require 800 grafts. You should consider starting a regenerative protocol or medical therapy as your donor is limited. If your donor is below average, you may only have 2,500 grafts available in the donor. It is not possible to determine donor density from photos.

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Considering your age and the prior 2000 graft FUE transplant, a personalized assessment by a specialist is needed to determine the grafts required. Enhancing density and coverage is feasible, but the exact number varies based on factors like desired outcomes and donor availability. Consult with us via WhatsApp for detailed information

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. I would quote approximately 2000-2500 grafts to add on the density at the front and fill in the crown.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Please understand it's difficult to assess your situation by only looking at pictures.  That being said, it looks like you have very good results from your first transplant. If you did want to add density I would guess something close to 1000 grafts.  Please consult your doctor and think about it before you do it, you might want to wait and do it later down the road. Best of luck to you.
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