Dr Konior how many follicular-units per square centimeter did you use on this patient?

PGP

The average density for the entire frontal graft zone was approximately 20 follicular-units per square centimeter. However, the actual density of the right, central and left hairline regions varied based on the specific goals expressed by the patient. His main concern for density enhancement was in the scarred region of the right-central hairline. Density in that area was approximately 35-40 grafts per square centimeter. This transitioned to about 15 grafts per square centimeter in the right frontotemporal recession. A lower density was used in the left frontotemporal recession as that side was of least concern to the patient. Approximately half of the grafts in the scar zone were placed into pre-cut openings and half were inserted using stick and place in order to get a sense of the local circulation in the area. Using too high a density in the severely scarred zone could have risked additional scarring and poor yield. The patient had expectations for high density in the frontal hairline and agreed to a staged plan for maximizing frontal hairline density while keeping the risks at a tolerable level. It was recommended that he wait at least one year before attempting any additional surgery to allow for a full recovery of the circulation within the scarred area.

Looks like great work.. but would prefer if before and afters were both wet or dry hair

Here is an update for this patient who underwent a second procedure with me one year following his original 1080 graft repair procedure. His second procedure consisted of 1108 follicular unit grafts which were placed to further boost density in the scarred frontal hairline region. The updated photos were taken one year following his second procedure. His total graft count for the frontal repair restoration is now 2188. The graft yield in the scarred region appears to be very high - a reassuring finding for those repair patients who express concerns about graft survival in scar tissue.

Dr. Konior....not sure how I missed this one, impressive repair work....well done*

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Would 60 fu/cm2 at the hairline (about 2600 grafts on an approximately NW 3 individual) through an FUE procedure be considered too risky?

I was quoted this at a consultation.

thanks

recedingboy

Grafting at a high density like that can produce a variety of results ranging from a “grand slam” success to a “nightmare” of a failure. It is my opinion that high density grafting is extremely technique dependent. One will risk problems like localized shockloss, low graft yield and recipient site scarring if the procedure is implemented with less than ideal methodology. You should carefully research your surgeon’s ability to produce consistent results so as to assure you are in the grand slam category.