Dr. Robert M. Bernstein / Norwood Class 7 / 1,970 follicular unit grafts

[Bernstein Medical]

Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration Patient CMO is a Norwood Class 7 with light brown, wavy, medium fine hair and fair skin with a donor density of 2.6. CMO had a slightly tight scalp and a broad forehead. Results after a single hair transplant session of 1,970 follicular unit grafts.

 

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Before / After:

 

 

Left: Before hair transplant

Right: After one session

 

Detail of Hairline:

 

Results after one session showing how a properly positioned hairline can bring a person’s facial proportions into balance.

 

 

Left: Before hair transplant

Right: After one hair transplant session

 

Top View of Hair Restoration:

 

In the first session the grafts were placed symmetrically. Since the patient has now decided to comb his hair from left to right, a second session will be designed with left-weighting of grafts to enhance this grooming pattern.

 

 

Left: Before hair transplant

Right: After one hair transplant session

 

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[rev333]

Great coverage

 

What does a donor density of 2.6 mean?

Is there a scale of density? Microns?

What is considered average?

 

Oh and how is it calculated? With a special device/machine?

 

I've been on a few consults but never had this express to me.

 

Thanks

[Bernstein Medical]

Hello rev333, and thank you for the comments.

 

What does a donor density of 2.6 mean?

 

The donor density measures the number of hairs per square millimeter in the donor area (hairs/mm2).

 

Is there a scale of density? Microns? What is considered average?

 

It is measured in hairs per square millimeter. The typical range for a normal Caucasian is about 1.7 - 2.5 hairs per mm2. Donor density of 2.2 is considered average.

 

Oh and how is it calculated? With a special device/machine?

 

A densitometer is used to measure donor density. This device magnifies a 10mm2 area of the donor area. The physician counts the hair in that area and divides by 10.

 

I've been on a few consults but never had this express to me.

Thanks

 

It is not generally done. And you are most welcome.

[TakingThePlunge]

Wonderful transformation! he looks younger and refreshed in his after pics. Well done Dr. Bernstein!

[pkipling]

That's quite impressive. The transformation not only physically, but seemingly in his overall demeanor as well, has to be very rewarding for you. Great work.