What percent of your graphs/hairs survive?

[THINinHOUSTON]

I was thinking..wishfully that if I had 2000 graphs(4000ish hairs)in my hairline and temple area and 15% were to survive and grow...that in a month after 85% have shed I would still have 300 graphs or 600 hairs in my frontal hairline?

 

That would be a nice improvement short term before the big improvement 5 months later? does this make sense?

[Bill - Seemiller]

Thin,

 

When you say "survive", I assume you are referring to "not shedding" as opposed to failed grafts?

 

I wouldn't count on 15% of your transplanted hairs not to shed. In fact, I am pretty sure that all my hairs shed for all 3 hair transplants.

 

But even if 15% don't shed, 300 grafts won't give you a great (even temporary) cosmetic improvement. Try to look beyond the first 3-5 months - they certainly are the hardest.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill