Can I get 3000 grafts from this donor area? (Photos)

Question

I'd a hair transplant (FUE) 2 days ago. I don't what will be the result, because they've transplanted 500-1000 hair grafts. They are charging a fixed amount, instead of the graft based price. But I want to get more hair, because there is a much bald area. So I want to do a hair transplant back again in the future. Can I get a 3000-4000 hair grafts from this donor area? Otherwise can I get that amount from a BHT?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You just had surgery.  It would be best to wait until you see your results before considering another surgery.  You can plan future surgery with your surgeon.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

I'm looking at your donor site and you probably can afford 3,000 grafts at some point but at the expense of losing density.  Depending on how you prefer to wear your hair that may or may not be an issue.

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

The average non-african person has 15,200 potential follicular units in the donor area.  The number of grafts that may be safely removed varies by the individual and the surgeon.  The average number of grafts one can remove from the donor area by FUE is between 5000 to 8000.  If you have a lower density and fine hair, you may not be able to get as many, perhaps only 3000 grafts.  In your case, i believe you can get another 2000 to 3000 grafts.  Your existing procedure was not aggressive at all and you retain donor reserves.  Use products like WNT act to help you maintain your hair.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The scars in the back of your head will increase as you have more FUEs. I am not sure what I am looking at in the recipient area as the grafts look large and the crusts look blue

Can I get 3000 grafts from this donor area? (Photos)

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