I agree with Melvin. I had my surgery 8+ years ago and I’ve experienced no discernible hair loss. My wife is a hair dresser and cuts my hair often and she has seen no noticeable hair loss.
I usually compare it to getting a novacaine shot at the dentist. The doctor will most likely start with a few and wait for it to start working. You typically feel these but the following shots are masked by the existing anesthesia and you really never feel them. You will be fine....don't worry.
I know many of you have seen this picture that I've posted many times but it seems relevant again here. This picture was taken 2 years after having 5,125 grafts removed. The donor area marked provided about 1,750 grafts.
Dr. Vories uses a 0.8mm punch which is hardly noticeable with a shaved head. Take a look at this photo taken just prior to my second surgery. 1,750 grafts were used in the area outlined.
Had my surgery at Carolina Hair Surgery. Fabulous results and I believe their current rate is $4 per graft. You can see my results at my website listed below.
Good question regarding where you live. You won't find any surgeon in the United States for the cost your wanting to pay. Where I had my surgery...Carolina Hair Surgery is about $4 per graft.
It's still a bit early and keep in mind covering that crown area with 2,400 grafts is always going to be challenge to get good coverage. Looks like you're doing well. Provide us more pictures in about a month or so.
Good for you. Looks like really nice results. I’m sure you’re very happy so far with your progress. You’re a young guy so I’m sure you will keep an eye on any natural hair loss down the road. Sometimes these surgeries can be tricky with young guys who are still losing hair. I’m sure you will stay on top of things. You may not need a future surgery but start putting a little bit of money aside each month so you will have some savings 5-10 years from now for a 2nd procedure. Hopefully you won’t need one.
You should get fairly good coverage with 2,200 grafts especially if you had a lot of 3 hair grafts. Keep us posted monthly so we can see your progress. Check out my website (archives 2012) if you want to compare coverage and typical results. I posted narratives and photos and videos every day for the first 30 days and weekly after that. Best of luck and please keep us posted.