How Many Follicular Unit Grafts Will I Need? Can You Recommend A Quality Hair Transplant Doctor in India?
Attached are my [tag]hair transplant[/tag] preoperative pictures. I have been told that I need about 2400 [tag]follicular unit grafts[/tag], does that sound about accurate? Can you recommend for me an affordable and quality [tag]hair transplant doctor[/tag] in India?
Without knowing your [tag]hair restoration[/tag] goals, based on what I am seeing you are most likely going to need more than 2400 follicular unit grafts to achieve both full [tag]hair coverage[/tag] and adequate [tag]hair density[/tag]. Though it is more accurate to receive an estimate from a qualified [tag]hair transplant clinic[/tag], in my opinion and based on my experience in being a three time [tag]hair transplant patient[/tag], I would estimate that you would need approximately 4000 follicular unit grafts.
Some hair restoration physicians have the staffing capability, skills, and experience in that they might be able to accomplish this number of [tag]hair grafts[/tag] in one single [tag]hair transplant session[/tag] depending on your [tag]donor hair[/tag] density and [tag]scalp elasticity[/tag]. Other [tag]hair transplant surgeon[/tag]s lack the staffing and/or experience to do this large of a session and will most likely take more than one session to accomplish your hair restoration goals.
Keep in mind also that if you lose more additional [tag]natural hair[/tag], subsequent [tag]hair transplant procedure[/tag]s may be necessary as [tag]hair transplantation[/tag] is NOT a [tag]hair loss cure[/tag].
Because you have [tag]diffuse hair thinning[/tag] all over the scalp, it is critical at this time that you consider [tag]FDA approved[/tag] [tag]hair loss medication[/tag] such as Propecia ([tag]finasteride[/tag]) and Rogaine ([tag]minoxodil[/tag]). This will hopefully help prevent future [tag]hair loss[/tag] and may even strengthen the [tag]miniaturized hair[/tag]s creating more [tag]natural hair[/tag] density. In other words, these [tag]hair loss treatments[/tag] might even [tag]regrow hair[/tag]. Any [tag]transplanted hair[/tag] placed in between or around natural hair created an additional risk of shock loss. Because of this [tag]hair loss drugs[/tag] such as [tag]Propecia[/tag] (finasteride) and [tag]Rogaine[/tag] (minoxodil) become an important part of the long term hair restoration plan.
Though I can understand that selecting a [tag]hair restoration surgeon[/tag] based on affordability is attractive, hair transplant costs should be the last consideration.
At this time, we do not recommend any ethical and quality hair transplant physicians in India. If you are willing to travel outside of India however, the closest quality hair transplant physician to you is Dr. Mohmand who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network.
If you are willing to travel a little further, Dr. Ferudini provides ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation and is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Surgeons.
To see the difference between our recommended and Coalition physicians, click here.
In my opinion, our Coalition physicians are the best of the best in the [tag]hair transplant industry[/tag] and they should be considered first. For an all inclusive list of our Coalition physicians click here.
Regarding [tag]hair transplant price[/tag], it is dependent on a number of things including the cost charged by the hair transplant clinic. Unfortunately, I do not have the prices memorized for all of our hair restoration clinics so it is best to contact them directly. Here is some general information on hair transplant costs.
I hope this helps.
Bill
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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October 12, 2011 @ 12:36 am
Amran,
4,000 grafts is a large session and may take up to 10 hours give or take a few. If you are interested in learning more about hair restoration surgery, I recommend that you consult with one of our prescreened quality hair restoration physicians and schedule a free online consultation.
David (TakingThePlunge)
October 10, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
Hi
I am interested in this procedure and i would like to know how long this procedure will take.
I’m from London and I would require 4000 grafts.