FUE Transplant - Donor density and thickness (Photo)
January 17, 2024
Asked By:doshy1982 in North Beach, Western Australia, Australia
Hey guys, I’m getting a hair transplant in September hopefully. I am wondering if my donor area has enough density and thickness? They are saying I will need about 3000-4000 grafts (7000-8000 hairs) I have attached some photos. Not sure if I am balding on my crown or if it is my cowlicks/whorl? Thank you heaps
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Answers (3)
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Looking at the pictures, I believe that you are a good candidate for TREATMENT for hair loss, first with medications to stabilize it, followed by a hair transplant procedure once the hair loss has been controlled. Without treatment with medications, you will continue to lose hair and may have to...
Hello, and thank you for your question. You should give it a few more months and let it grow out more. If things still look uneven at that time, see your surgeon or get a second opinion. Best of luck to you.
Dr. T
Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on the photos provided, I think about 2000 hair grafts. My best advice is to follow your instinct; if you don't feel comfortable with the answer you received, then I would see another doctor. Don't let a doctor talk you into doing something you...