Is this a good result? How many grafts do I need to cover the remaining area? - 4200 FUE 2 years ago. (photos)

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4200 grafts FUE operation that took place 2 years ago. Doctor transplanted 2000 grafts in front area, 500 in middle, and 1700 in crown area. Front and sides look nice, but it bothers me that my hair looks so thin whenever I lean my head forward. Is this a good result? What can be done to cover the remaining area? Doctor said that he can extract another 1500 grafts and wants to distribute them evenly in the front and crown area. I was thinking 1000 grafts front and rest crown. What should I do?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your results look good, but if you are wanting more density you can return for further grafts at the crown.  This will give you more of the lush look you are wanting.  Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Jonathan Huber, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, the crown requires more density per square centimetre to cover because the hairs lie flatter against the scalp relative to other parts of the head. To be honest, I would probably allot all 1500 grafts to the crown, with perhaps a few just ahead of the crown into the mid-scalp area.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

The first procedure looks good. To fill the remaining area of crown, scalp and touch up the front you may want to consider as much as 2000 grafts.

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