What is my Norwood Class

[imfb99]

Hi All,

 

I have been lurking around this forum for a while and was curious if someone could help me idecide what Norwood Class would I fall into?

 

Also if I decide to get a hair transplant how many grafts can get me a decent density + coverage?

 

By decent I mean where people can't tell that I am balding.

 

I am aware and I am not expecting a hair transplant procedure to give me hair when I was 18

 

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Edited May 14, 2013 by imfb99
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[tacolinowest]

you are an early norwood 6

[Shampoo]

Also if I decide to get a hair transplant how many grafts can get me a decent density + coverage? By decent I mean where people can't tell that I am balding.

 

It depends on your goals.

What is your age?

Are you or have you been on meds?

Do you have a good donor supply?

 

IMO..."Decent" coverage would probably take 4500 grafts on your first surgery.

Your crown would most likely have a bit of thinning left afterwards.

 

Then you can make a decision if you want more density and further work on the crown.

 

IMO...as far as "not looking balding" you may need 5000-6000 to look like you are not balding at all. Most 5000-6000 graft cases require at least two surgeries, although 5000-6000 grafts can be done in a single session by a few doctors.

 

But I think you could be pretty happy and notice a big difference after the 4000-4500 graft first surgery.

[imfb99]

Thanks Shampoo,

 

I am 32 and currently not on any meds. I am thinking of going on Finasteride soon. I am in India and did speak to a hair transplant surgeon here.

 

He said that I have average donor density and he would be able to get around 3000 grafts. Although I would rate the results of doctors in India at average the best if compared to the Rahal's, and the Fellers and the Konior's.

 

I will be flying to Chicago for work in couple of months on would like to get opinions of few doctors there. Especially Raymond Konior. I have seen the results on his website and I think he can do magic with mere 3000 grafts.

 

So we will see because as of right now I am going a lot of back and forth with myself about getting and HT.

[KO]

You are a great candidate if you get on fin. Strong forelock, high sides, coarse hair.

[Shampoo]

I will be flying to Chicago for work in couple of months on would like to get opinions of few doctors there. Especially Raymond Konior. I have seen the results on his website and I think he can do magic with mere 3000 grafts.

I am going a lot of back and forth with myself about getting and HT.

 

Good luck on your trip to get the consults. Keep us updated.

 

Like you I was "back and forth" but now I am so glad I did it.

[imfb99]

You are a great candidate if you get on fin. Strong forelock, high sides, coarse hair.

 

Ko, would that help in regrowth of new hair or the greatness comes in conjunction with HT?

[KO]

Only in reference to the HT. Regrowth is tough to predict.

[Cant decide]

NW Va or VI