How many grafts can be taken from donor site without noticeable thinning?

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I was wondering, for the average person, can around 1000-1200 grafts be taken from the donor site without any noticeable thinning in the area?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

1000-1200 grafts be taken from the donor site without any noticeable thinning in the area.  In general you can have well over 4000 without noticeable thinning.  This all depends on how short you keep your donor hair.

Kapil Dua, MBBS, MS · Answer

Removal of 1000-1200 grafts from the entire donor area should not lead to any noticeable thinning.  However, if someone takes out the same number of grafts from a very small area, I am afraid, it may lead to the same..

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. If we are discussing as a General question, then the answer should be, no there shouldn't be any noticeable thinning after 1000 to 1200 grafts harvested. This of course depends on the techniques being used, and the strength of the patients donor region in general. Hope this helps.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

İt depends on density and surface area of the donor area . But we can say that usuallly we can harvest avarage between 2500 -3000 grafts in one session of FUE op . in an intact donor site without any thinning effect  .

Robert S. Houser, DO · Answer

In most circumstances, 1200 grafts won't lead to any discernible thinning in the donor area.  In fact, it's possible to get more than 6000 in the right person!  Don't overdo it though -- see an experienced hair surgeon in your area and get an in person consultation.  Good luck!

How many grafts can be taken from donor site without noticeable thinning?

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Answer: Donor site density

Answer: Donor site density

Answer: It all depends on what you're starting with

Answer: It all depends on what you're starting with

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How many grafts can be taken from donor site without noticeable thinning?

Answers (7)

Answer: Donor site density

Answer: Donor site density

Answer: It all depends on what you're starting with

Answer: It all depends on what you're starting with

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