Regular Member buccap Posted May 2, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi, I posted earlier this week asking if 50-55 cm2 was considered dense packing. The responses I received said that I needed to give more info in order for members to give advise. Well, the coalition Dr. recommended 1200 grafts to the front + 100 on each temple, and 800 on the crown. He also stated that that was the maximum amount that would be needed and that I'd be very pleased with the results. I'm in my mid forties, I have fine dark hair, I am considered a class 4, and have been receding somewhat since my early twenties. However, my crown didn't become noticable until my mid thirties. I've also been told that I'd be a very good candidate for a transplant. I've even considered shaving my head, but my hairdresser won't do it because he says that I have too much hair and it would be a shame! Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member buccap Posted May 2, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi, I posted earlier this week asking if 50-55 cm2 was considered dense packing. The responses I received said that I needed to give more info in order for members to give advise. Well, the coalition Dr. recommended 1200 grafts to the front + 100 on each temple, and 800 on the crown. He also stated that that was the maximum amount that would be needed and that I'd be very pleased with the results. I'm in my mid forties, I have fine dark hair, I am considered a class 4, and have been receding somewhat since my early twenties. However, my crown didn't become noticable until my mid thirties. I've also been told that I'd be a very good candidate for a transplant. I've even considered shaving my head, but my hairdresser won't do it because he says that I have too much hair and it would be a shame! Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gorpy Posted May 3, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted May 3, 2008 If you are a class 4, you will most likely need more than 1400 grafts up front. Can you post some pictures of your situation? To answer your question, yes 50-55 per cm2 is fairly dense. ____________ 2700 Total Grafts w/ Keene 9/28/05 663 one's = 663 1116 two's = 2232 721 three's = 2163 200 four's = 800 Hair Count = 5858 1000 Total Grafts w/Keene 2/08/07 Mostly combined FU's for 2600+ hairs My Photo Album See me at Dr. Keene's Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 buccap, Like Gorpy, I'd consider 50-55 FU square cm dense packing. Yes, more can be densely packed, but balancing density with coverage is important and must be considered with a number of other variables such as the progressive nature of hair loss and available donor supply. Without pictures it would be difficult to evaluate how many grafts we as patients think you might need. Keep in mind that people may be a class 4 pattern but still have a good amount of native hair keeping them from being an official class 4...if that makes sense. The more native hair you have left in an area, the lesser number of grafts you will need to achieve your goals. Please post some pictures if you'd like more accurate advice. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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