37.5yo NW-3V, currently on Minox, Dut, Nizoral. Still slowly losing ground over time, but have been treating it since 22-23-24yo, when I noticed thinning in my crown. Recently had a consult w/ reputable HT surgeon (many clients, experienced, HT procedures ONLY, local, recommended, good reviews, etc). In the review he/she noted that "It's my estimation you have about 9,000 FUT grafts." (yes, REALLY good dense donor/slight curly, dark hair). No amount for FUE noted though. What could be estimated?
November 7, 2018
Answer: Total Donor Capacity Graft numbers are very deceiving. A graft is a piece of skin. We could theoretically take an unlimited number of pieces skin from the scalp. The smaller pieces we take the more grafts there will be. However, the goal in hair restoration surgery isn't getting grafts (pieces of skin), it is to get hairs for coverage. Therefore, we should estimate total donor capacity in number of hairs, not grafts. This requires a live examination calculating donor density, skin laxity, surface area etc. Even then, we would not be able to give a conclusive number; this would be a very rough estimate, since there are many parameters that we can not fully control, like hair loss progression, transection rates during surgery, recovery of skin laxity after the first procedure, the appearance after a certain amount of hairs are removed from the donor area. This is a very complex task and giving quick answers and exact numbers should be seen as a sign of unprofessionalism.
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November 7, 2018
Answer: Total Donor Capacity Graft numbers are very deceiving. A graft is a piece of skin. We could theoretically take an unlimited number of pieces skin from the scalp. The smaller pieces we take the more grafts there will be. However, the goal in hair restoration surgery isn't getting grafts (pieces of skin), it is to get hairs for coverage. Therefore, we should estimate total donor capacity in number of hairs, not grafts. This requires a live examination calculating donor density, skin laxity, surface area etc. Even then, we would not be able to give a conclusive number; this would be a very rough estimate, since there are many parameters that we can not fully control, like hair loss progression, transection rates during surgery, recovery of skin laxity after the first procedure, the appearance after a certain amount of hairs are removed from the donor area. This is a very complex task and giving quick answers and exact numbers should be seen as a sign of unprofessionalism.
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November 29, 2018
Answer: Available grafts The highest amount for anyone is about 6000 grafts that can safely be harvested and used in a hair transplant. I would say that doing 9000 grafts at any time with any procedure is a bad choice and impossible. But to make a long story short, you most likely have roughly 6000 grafts and I always suggest doing 2000-2500 grafts at each session to maximize results.
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November 29, 2018
Answer: Available grafts The highest amount for anyone is about 6000 grafts that can safely be harvested and used in a hair transplant. I would say that doing 9000 grafts at any time with any procedure is a bad choice and impossible. But to make a long story short, you most likely have roughly 6000 grafts and I always suggest doing 2000-2500 grafts at each session to maximize results.
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