How many grafts does the average patient need for a hair transplant?

Thank you for your question.
The appropriate number of grafts for a hair restoration procedure will depend on the patients goals.  These goals include: desired density or fullness/thickness, areas hoping to be recreated or restored, and donor site density.
For your specific case, the best recommendation will require an in person consultation and exam.  Please be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is well experienced in these procedures.

Hair transplant surgery is not about "how many grafts" you need, but about how a doctor can match your goals and expectations.  In general, an average person may have up to 8000 grafts available as their donor hair in their life time.

It depends on the patient and his/her goals.  Goals such as density or fullness/thickness, areas hoping to be recreated or restored, and donor site density all play a big role. Furthermore, it is also complicated by patients' age, progression of hair loss, and previous transplant history all come into play. I would consult with a local hair transplant surgeon to discuss your case.

Hi,
The number of grafts needed for a hair transplant varies depending on the amount of hair loss and the size and density of the donor site. Normally we use 1500 to 4000 grafts.
Dr. Robert Jones

This depends on the size of the area that you need to have restored, the density you wish to achieve, hairline design and more.Your best bet is to send in your photos to a few of the top hair restoration surgeons in the world for online consultations and compare the different clinics evaluations.

There is no average patient.  Everyone has a different pattern of loss and a different perspective as to what area(s) they want to be addressed.  So each person will want/need a different number grafts based on many different variables.  You should schedule an in person consultation with an experienced hair loss doctor to get the best individualized treatment plan for your specific needs/expectations.
Best Regards,

It all depends on what you have to start. Some need a few hundred, some need a few thousand! Find an experienced hair surgeon near you and go for a consultation.  Good luck!

There is no average for any particular patient as it depends upon what you need as a patient, the size of your balding area and the quality of your hair