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How much grafts I need for mid scalp and crown? Hair line 3000 grafts created 3 months ago. (photos)

YIRJun 9, 2017
Hello Doctor, 3 months ago I had undergone hair transplant, 3000 grafts frontal hair line created. Now I want to go for crown area. I donot have donor scalp so doctor suggest for beard and Chest....I want to know in my case how grafts needed to atleast cover the baldness, as per you.

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Sara Salas, MD

No there should be no deleterious affects for the transplanted grafts by day five. If it were 1 day to 3 days post op I would be concerned.

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In Asians, the donor density is often lower than Caucasians and the donor density often limits the harvesting amount along with the donor laxity. These are professional judgments that your doctor made for your safety. 

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

If you are referring to the actual recipient area grafts, many of these shed so that they may look bald. If you are talking about your native hair, then you might have developed shock loss (see below)

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Dear Josh, Thank you for writing in with this question. Looking at nothing but the pictures and the history of what happened in your message, it’s a reasonable assumption to believe that the spot is a patch of alopecia areata, which is not usually correctable with any form of hair restoration s...

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Sun exposure is not recommended after surgery but if it already happened there isn't much you can do.  Sunburn can potentially discolor your scalp and scar.

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Ozge Ergun, MD

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, the 1000-1500 grafts might be good option for you, but it would be wrong to say something for sure. You should see a board certified surgeon. You can then plan the process together and discuss the results. I wish you all the best. 

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