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Potential second FUE transplant: how many grafts in total can be removed from donor area? (Photo)

October 26, 2017
Asked By:misterpete in England, United Kingdom

I've had 4100 grafts fue performed, I'm considering second transplant to thicken up the top, my donor area was considered plentiful and my hair is generally quite thick. I have also included picture of it prior to my fue. My question is really two; first, how many more grafts could I have before my donor area becomes very noticeably thin, and second, how soon after my initial fue could I have another one done given the trauma that my scalp has gone through. I thank you for your troubles in advance

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October 30, 2017

Answer: In general, an average male has about 8000 donor grafts available in their life time. Some more some less.

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Answer: In general, an average male has about 8000 donor grafts available in their life time. Some more some less.

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October 27, 2017

Answer: FUE Hair transplant in toronto

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October 27, 2017

Answer: Second FUE

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October 27, 2017

Answer: Second FUE

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