Went to consultation, now I'm asking for advice

[Aardvark]

Hi all,

 

I recently went to a hair restoration clinic for a consultation. The place is in Sweden (where I live), and from what I can tell it's not listed on this site. But they've been active for 25 years, so I figured I would give it a go: https://www.newhairclinic.se/

 

Anyway, the surgeon suggested I undergo a conservative FUE procedure of around 800 grafts, focused on the thinning areas around the temples, with a density of around 35-40 grafts per cm2.

 

In your opinion, and based on your impressions from the pictures I have attached, does this seem a reasonable procedure? Or is the area to be covered too small, the graft density to sparse?

 

I am 31 years old, which I assume means I have to expect further hair loss. This procedure would be followed by further procedures down the road, which I am fine with.

 

Looking forward to your replies!

 

/Aardvark

[iwokeuptoabaldpatch]

that clinic isn't run by a dr mazher is it?

[Spanker]

You could use close to 1400 in that area. I'd get a second opinion from a known and trusted physician. I've seen eye brows take 800.

[Swooping]

Are you on finasteride?

 

Anyway, seems a bit a low amount of grafts. I mean it depends on your goals, but I'd go for a bigger procedure to reinforce your temples and frontal forelock a bit more.

[dsm2894]

Too low. Around the temples?? Temple points, or hairline and temples.

 

Sounds too low. Recommend second opinion on the transplant. Too important of an area to mess with.

[jimbrann]

Really really interesting because my hair loss is similar to yours and today I was quoted the same figures (830ish grafts).

 

I was also told that the universal standard is 35 grafts per cm square.

 

The physician/surgeon said a not-so dense packing is done to ensure survival rate. Does that make sense?

 

My main question is, if the frontal forelock area is shaven all the way down can hairs still not be implanted on that area?

[MAGNUMpi]

Before you decide get a few more consultations. Online and in person. Read a lot of posts here. My personal opinion is that your whole frontal 3rd is due to fall out eventually so you want to think factor in that possibility. Take easyjet to Belgium or fly wherever a really good doctor is for a consult. It will be worth the extra little cost in the end.