How many grafts would i need to achieve a shaved head look? (Photo)

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I believe im within the norwood 5 to norwood 6 range. I have good donor area in the back as well as willing to use beard grafts too. I have a VERY thick and long growing beard that grows very fast so that is an option too. While i do like medium length to long length hair i also love shaved head look. But what stops me is the horse shoe pattern. I would like to get a hair transplant that can fill in enough that gives me a very nice looking full shaved head look without any horse shoe shadow

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear swagswag101001,

Thank you for your inquiry. A picture showcasing your donor area would greatly assist us in evaluating the current hair situation. The quantity of grafts that can be transplanted into the bald area is directly influenced by the quality and quantity of the donor area. The survival rate of grafts in the donor area, particularly beard grafts, is a critical consideration in our practice. We generally avoid beard grafts due to concerns about their survival rate.

Even if you have an adequate donor area, it may be advisable to focus more on either the frontal or top area, given the apparent limitation in the quantity of grafts in your case. For a more comprehensive understanding of potential outcomes, you may visit the link below.

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Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

You've assessed your situation well - NW 5/6 seems right based on the photo. A hair transplant could indeed be a viable option for achieving the shaved head look without the horseshoe pattern. By strategically utilizing both scalp and beard grafts, you should be able to achieve a uniform hair distribution across your head.

It's important to consult with a qualified hair transplant specialist to discuss your specific goals, assess your donor areas, and determine the most suitable approach for achieving the desired results. You also want to make sure you don't have any underlying scalp conditions before getting a transplant to make sure the transplanted hair will have optimal growth.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi! This is Arzu from Dr. Caner Kaçmaz Clinic. Your donor area is good but your allopecy is advanced so you would need two sessions for a total coverage. In the first session we would cover the frontal and the middle part in the second session the crown area. For more information please contact with us.
Kind regards

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

hair  surgeon may plan to do a body FUE and harvesting grafts as much as possible in order to get high number of follicles to try to cover all bald spot and restore almost  whole preexisting hair. One can harvest between 1500-3500 grafts from beard and 1000-1500 grafts from chest with  body  FUE technique. But you  should know that those  number  of follicles depends on the  density and area  of  your  beard and  chest donor areas.

Audrey G. Bauer, MD · Answer

Have you considered Scalp Micropigmentation?  This may be a better option for you in the right hands.  The option of transplant would not be ideal because the density needed to appear like uniform stubble would be fairly high, higher in my opinion that the density that would be needed in hair kept longer as the longer hair masks the thinner scalp.  But with a great SMP artist they can achieve the appearance of stubble and it would be much less cost to you.  Actors such as Vin Diesel and Jamie Foxx are great examples of what a skilled SMP can look like on the right candidate.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. By looking at the photos you provided I would estimate close to 4,ooo grafts would be needed. Of course, you really need to be seen in person to more accurately determine your situation. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Dr. T

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

To accomplish this result you will require 4,500-6,000 grafts. You will also need to start medical therapy like topical finasteride so you do not progress to a Norwood 7. Regenerative treatments like CRP, adipose stem cells, and exosomes prior to the transplant will provide better existing hair coverage further enhancing the result. It is possible to build a strong hairline. You have to replicate the same density you were born with to make a crown look full. With this in mind, you may want to consider a combination of grafts followed by SMP into the scar.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Considering that you have a good donor on the scalp or beard, if we transplant 3,000 to 3,500 grafts will look amazing and you can have this short hair look and also will look 100% natural.

How many grafts would i need to achieve a shaved head look? (Photo)

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