How many grafts do I need to cover the vertex(crown)area? Which method is better: FUT or FUE? (Photo)

December 31, 2017
Asked By:siow in Netherlands, NL

Dear Hair transplant doctors, I have just a hair transplant surgery in December 2017. FUT method,3000 grafts.,covered only the front and midscalp. Plan to go for 2nd surgery to cover the vertex(crown)area,after 12 months. 1) How many grafts do I need? 2) What is my donor area capacity? 3)Which method should be recommended,FUT or FUE?

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January 8, 2018

Answer: Photos cannot assess if you would be a candidate for surgery. Usually this involves seeing a doctor in person. Some patients w

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 8, 2018

Answer: Photos cannot assess if you would be a candidate for surgery. Usually this involves seeing a doctor in person. Some patients w

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 12, 2025

Answer: FUE Hair Transplant

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2025

Answer: FUE Hair Transplant

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
March 29, 2018

Answer: Donor area capacity

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March 29, 2018

Answer: Donor area capacity

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