How many grafts would my donor area, beard and chest hair provide me? (Photo)

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I am 24 years old and as you can see i am going bald too fast and my scalp is visible from every angel so i am really thinking of undergoing a HT surgery with the FUE method .. So i was wondering how many Grafts would my donor area and beard hair provide me to cover the top of my head and the crown area as much as possible .. I am sure that seeing a hair loss expert to evaluate my condition is the best thing to do but i really need an answer from the experts right here. Thanks everyone

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

24 is on the younger side for a hair transplant.  Special considerations must be considered.  For one, it may make sense to maximize prevention methods with medications.  And, if you are certain you want to proceed with a hair transplant it should be done conservatively.  Be sure to see someone with experience.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

In general, an average Caucasian male has up to 8000 potential donor hair follicles in their life time.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

For a good, accurate answer you have to see somebody in person. There's no good way to tell what your donor area is like without seeing it up close, and to cover that much of your head would require a lot of grafts.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Donor management is critical in  future planning. Not only can you take from the back of your head, the sides and all around the ears using the FUE method, you can also take from the beard, chest and back.

Bobbi D. Edwards, MD · Answer

At 24 with the extent of your hair loss and pattern that has emerged you will likely not be able to fill in all the areas, even with body hair in a density you can appreciate. I too recommend visiting with a physician that specializes in FUE and SMP.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 24, you should consider scap micropigmentation (see SMP below).  The total hair supply in a typical Caucasian male is 6000-8--- from the scalp, 4000 from the beard and many more from the body depending upon location and how hairy you are.  The SMP will not kill your pocketbook

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