I was told I'll possible need 4000 grafts for a revision, is this a lot for me? (photo)

Hair surgeon may plan to do a body FUE and harvesting grafts as much as possible in order to get high number of follicles to try to cover all bald spot and restore almost whole preexisting hair. One can harvest between 1500-3500 grafts from beard and 1000-1500 grafts from chest with body FUE...

That’s a great question — timing is crucial when performing hair transplantation into scar tissue, especially after a recent revision surgery. You should ideally wait at least 6 to 12 months after the scar revision before attempting a hair transplant. This waiting period allows: Full col...

Dear Mini555 Thank you for your questions. For silk band on the Receiving Side: You can typically start wearing a silk band to hide the receiving side a few days after the surgery, once the grafts have had some time to settle. It's essential to follow your surgeon's instructions, as they may...

In my professional opinion, based on more than 17 years of surgical experience, unshaven (No-Shave) FUE is not always the most reliable option for achieving optimal and consistent results. Although technically possible, this method has certain limitations and drawbacks. During an unshaven FUE,...

Thank you for your question. At 10 months post-FUE, most patients see significant growth, but individual progress can vary due to factors like healing, graft survival, and overall scalp health. Persistent folliculitis may be affecting your results, as inflammation can disrupt follicular recovery...

Hello, and thank you for your question. No, you did not get a good transplant. You already had 4,000 grafts and probably need that many more. Your donor area may not be enough for that many more grafts. You could try Minoxidil or Finasteride, but I suggest talking to a reputable doctor and...