Dr Bonaros, Glasgow, UK / Hair Transplant Result Crown Area / 2016 FUE grafts / 0-12 Months

[Dr Bonaros]

This patient, 42 years old, underwent a hair transplant procedure with 2016 grafts, equating to 4226 hairs, to restore his crown area. Dr Bonaros performed all the steps of the FUE hair transplant procedure. The grafts were extracted using a 0.85 mm motorised punch and were implanted using sharp Hair Implanter Pens.

Graft breakdown:
1-Hair FUs: 405 grafts -- 344 hairs
2- Hair FUs: 1054 grafts -- 2108 hairs
3-Hair FUs: 515 grafts -- 1545 hairs
4-Hair FUs: 42 grafts -- 168 hairs
2016 grafts - 4226 Hairs

The grafts were extracted using a 0.85 mm motorised punch and were implanted using sharp Hair Implanter Pens.

Below you can see a few images before, immediately after and twelve months after his procedure. The patient is pleased with his hair transplant results.

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Thank you.

 

[Bigmac]

Very nice result.
Is the patient using any hair loss medications?

 

[Philw]

Hmmmmm
Looks 2 good especally crown is a nightmare for grafts
Looks good though

 

[Salazar]

Hmmmmm
Looks 2 good

Do you suspect duplicity or am I misreading you?

underwent a hair transplant procedure with 2016 grafts

Impressive result, especially considering the number of grafts.

 

[Philw]

Im not sure but now looking at it zooming in might be styling a certain way to achive that density
Thats what most of us guys do who have had a transplant, we have a sweet spot meaning a style that makes transplants look thicker than it really is
If im wrong ok

 

[Philw]

Maybe some hairloss fibres in there ??

 

[Dr Bonaros]

Maybe some hairloss fibres in there ??

Thank you, we will take that as a compliment!

The patient has never used hair loss fibres. The result is a combination of long hair styling, excellent hair shaft calibre and low skin and hair colour contrast.
I hope it helps!

 

[Dr Bonaros]

Very nice result.
Is the patient using any hair loss medications?

Thank you!
The patient is extremely happy with his results.
He chose not to use any hair loss medications.

 

[Luka]

Is the graft survival rate in the crown lower or is it just an excuse for poor transplant surgeons?

 

[Dr Bonaros]

Is the graft survival rate in the crown lower or is it just an excuse for poor transplant surgeons?

Hi @Luka, thank you for your question!
It is important to note that the crown area can present unique challenges in hair transplantation. This is not necessarily an excuse for poor transplant surgeons; rather, it is a result of various factors specific to the crown region.

The crown area typically requires a higher number of grafts for adequate coverage due to the swirl and change in hair direction around it. This characteristic makes it difficult to achieve a compound effect where all the hair points in the same direction, which can impact the overall appearance and density of the transplanted hair. Therefore, a higher graft number is often needed to ensure a natural and satisfactory result.

Moreover, it has been observed that hair growth in the crown area may take longer compared to other areas of the scalp. It typically takes around 15 months, and sometimes up to 18 months, for the transplanted hair in the crown to fully mature.

I hope this information clarifies the factors at play in the crown area during hair transplantation. Should you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to ask. We are here to help.

Best regards,