How many grafts can be harvested from my donor site? (Photo)

December 25, 2016
Asked By:Martens1 in Gainesville, FL

I have a weak donor area and also thin hair. After a consultation the nurse told me that they probably could harvest max. 1500 grafts. Howmany grafts do you think that could be harvest. I like to keep my hair 3 to 9 mm on the back a size.

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October 4, 2018

Answer: Photos cannot determine how many grafts you can harvest. 1500 may be a respectable range.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 4, 2018

Answer: Photos cannot determine how many grafts you can harvest. 1500 may be a respectable range.

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