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Hi all I recently had an FUT procedure done in California for 2500 grafts. I chose FUT so there would be more lifetime grafts available in the future. The procedure went well just one question about graft count below. I did a manual count (photos attached) and got to about 920 scabs in the front area and 320 scabs in the vertex area which is a total of 1240 scabs. The doctor's answer: he uses a technique called "double grafting" so in actuality each scab counts as two grafts (with each graft containing 1-3 hairs). If that's accurate, then the 1240 scabs I counted would be about 2500 grafts. Reported final count from doc's office: 802 1-hair Follicular Units - 802 hairs 905 2-hair Follicular Units - 1810 hairs 810 3-hair Follicular Units - 2430 hairs Total: 2517 grafts with 5042 hairs I do think the scabs in the attached photos seem larger than what I'm used to seeing on post transplant photos so that would align with the explanation. In any case, wanted to ask on here if anyone has any thoughts on this?? The doctor is rated well enough near a ~4.75/5 average after 30+ years in practice so maybe my question is a bit paranoid, but since I didn't get to the 2500 count in the photo I wanted to ask for 2nd thoughts on here. Thanks to anyone who can weigh in.

Hi all, thanks for the responses here. This new info has helped me think about the long-term plan. Answers to some of the above questions: -donor at 80 FU/cm2, -wavy/coarse/thick texture, so perhaps the texture is an a benefit in the long run. If I did get to NW6/7 it seems like I'd have 310 sq cm to cover. So maybe 20 FU (2 hairs each) per sq cm gets to a 40 hairs per sq cm density which is passable from what I understand. 20 FU * 310 sq cm = 6200 FUs. This is just how I've been thinking about it based on my research...

Hi all Currently about NW2/3 at 33yo and have been getting some consultations for an HT. I've been thinking about this with a lifetime grafts perspective. In other words, if I did reach NW6/7, would I have enough grafts for nearly full coverage. It seems the consultations I've been getting say I have 7K lifetime grafts in the donor area if starting with FUT and FUE after. Also another 4K beard grafts available. The question: since I get side effects with Fin, is it somewhat safe to assume a sufficient lifetime donor area can provide coverage in the long run? Of course, that might mean getting 2-3 procedures in a lifetime, but since the medication does not sit well it would be the option I go with.