Density & shock loss :

[rocketmas]

Hi - A question for the veterans,

 

I am Norwood 3A. Frontal density is around

20-40 hair per sq cm. That is, it generally

looks full, but after a shower and when

groomed looks quite thin and the scalp can

be seen through. Also, I am Asian so probably

have medium coarse hair.

 

I am thinking a transplant (1500 -2K grafts ) which will add density to the frontal region and to the hairline.

 

Questions:

 

1.) Since I have some density in the frontal region, some doctors tell me the shock loss

will be high and could outweigh the benefits

of a transplant.

 

As I think on this, it implies that no one

with existsing hair should be thinking of

adding density because of significant

shock loss ? 20-40 hair per sq cm is almost

considered bald!

 

Is there any good study on shock loss and

how could it be reduced, what percentage is

reversible. And at what existing density does

it start making sense to add density?

 

Other dosctors have told me not to worry about shock loss. All my opinions are from the top in

the field

 

Thanks,

Sean

[rocketmas]

Hi - A question for the veterans,

 

I am Norwood 3A. Frontal density is around

20-40 hair per sq cm. That is, it generally

looks full, but after a shower and when

groomed looks quite thin and the scalp can

be seen through. Also, I am Asian so probably

have medium coarse hair.

 

I am thinking a transplant (1500 -2K grafts ) which will add density to the frontal region and to the hairline.

 

Questions:

 

1.) Since I have some density in the frontal region, some doctors tell me the shock loss

will be high and could outweigh the benefits

of a transplant.

 

As I think on this, it implies that no one

with existsing hair should be thinking of

adding density because of significant

shock loss ? 20-40 hair per sq cm is almost

considered bald!

 

Is there any good study on shock loss and

how could it be reduced, what percentage is

reversible. And at what existing density does

it start making sense to add density?

 

Other dosctors have told me not to worry about shock loss. All my opinions are from the top in

the field

 

Thanks,

Sean