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Thanks! Any other no-shave FUE experiences or thoughts about number of grafts for me?

Thanks for the feedback. ModernHair, the place I've been working with says they can only do 1000-1200 FUE at a time with the no-shave, due to it being time consuming. Did you have to go back for multiple sessions/days to get 1700+? Any others out there who can share their experience?

I've been thinning for 10+ years, on a regimen of minoxodil for probably 8 years, finasteride for the past 5. Attached pics of my current condition. I am able to conceal the loss with my current hair style to a degree, but the progression of the thinning over the past year in particular has gotten to the point where it is really causing me to be more self conscious about it. So, I've had a couple consultations on surgical restoration options. I work in a professional setting and cannot shave my head, so what would work for me is a no-shave FUE. I am considering a 1000-1500 graft procedure focusing on the side thinning areas and "strengthening" -- but not lowering -- the hairline. But I don't know whether this will give me a result that I will be happy with. I understand 1000 grafts is not a lot, that it will take 12-18 months for the full benefit to show, and also that I will probably continue losing residual hair over that period. Obviously it will be better than what I've got (assuming I get through any shock loss and the slow growth process without going crazy -- the ugly duckling, looks-worse-than-before thing scares the hell out of me). I assume I will need additional procedures in the future as my loss advances, not trying to do it all at once. Just looking for some opinions about my situation, number of grafts, etc. No-shave FUE is not cheap and cost is a consideration for me. I realize FUT is also a "no-shave" procedure and is far cheaper but I just don't want the scar. Lots of looking but I've had trouble finding many no-shave FUE photo sets online to get a visual on how conspicuous the post-operative period tends to look, and what the slow growth process looks like while happening in between the residual longer hair. Would be real helpful if you have some good photos or experiences to share from a similar situation.