How many grafts would I need for good coverage?

[Isneezedsohard]

 

[Pls_NW-1]

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Its funny how fast you change your opinions.

I would assume 3000 Grafts, but I am not sure, not really informed in that topic, sorry.

@nicoandgello might help you here.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Its funny how fast you change your opinions.

I would assume 3000 Grafts, but I am not sure, not really informed in that topic, sorry.

@nicoandgello might help you here.

Can you tell I’m desperate

 

[Pls_NW-1]

Can you tell I’m desperate

I would try with meds first, transplant is surgical and I would go for it as the LAST last resort lol.

My problem with transplants is that I am not a candidate for it tbh. You are as well a NW7 diffuse thinner, so I wonder how your donor looks. Mine is actually roasted as well xD so transplant is not a good option.

Consider talking to a specialist. hair transplant Doctor.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

I think my donor area is actually surprisingly solid. But I guess a doctor would have to confirm

 

[Isneezedsohard]

I would try with meds first, transplant is surgical and I would go for it as the LAST last resort lol.

My problem with transplants is that I am not a candidate for it tbh. You are as well a NW7 diffuse thinner, so I wonder how your donor looks. Mine is actually roasted as well xD so transplant is not a good option.

Consider talking to a specialist. hair transplant Doctor.

Im just at a loss at this point. I'm just flabbergasted that my loss still hasn't stopped.

 

[Pls_NW-1]

Im just at a loss at this point. I'm just flabbergasted that my loss still hasn't stopped.

No, finasteride/duta slow only down. To stop/cure male pattern baldness you need to shut down androgen supply to the scalp. There are many ways to do so, but you will have to sacrifice. You choose.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

No, finasteride/duta slow only down. To stop/cure male pattern baldness you need to shut down androgen supply to the scalp. There are many ways to do so, but you will have to sacrifice. You choose.

My dad was full Nw7 at 26. I'm sure id be in the same boat right now if it were not for dutasteride

 

[Pls_NW-1]

My dad was full Nw7 at 26. I'm sure id be in the same boat right now if it were not for dutasteride

Yes! It's like a train, someday it will reach its destination, but you are able to slow down the train, maybe even from 90km/hrs to 10km/hrs.

~But you also can just... stop the train totally~

Lol

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Yes! It's like a train, someday it will reach its destination, but you are able to slow down the train, maybe even from 90km/hrs to 10km/hrs.

~But you also can just... stop the train totally~

Lol

I'm hoping if I do transplant-- I can hold a nw1 until at least 35. Currently 26. I'll keep my regimen the whole time as well

 

[Pls_NW-1]

I'm hoping if I do transplant-- I can hold a nw1 until at least 35. Currently 26. I'll keep my regimen the whole time as well

Seems unlikely without an AA (topical/oral).
You most likely will loose ground behind the transplant, I would assume.

My conclusion bases on your family history.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Seems unlikely without an AA (topical/oral).
You most likely will loose ground behind the transplant, I would assume.

My conclusion bases on your family history.

AA as in RU? Cuz im currently using dutasteride/RU/ for androgen suppression. And bunch of sups like Reishi/Beta Sitosterol/Flax seed

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Seems unlikely without an AA (topical/oral).
You most likely will loose ground behind the transplant, I would assume.

My conclusion bases on your family history.

Also thank you so much for your speedy responses

 

[Pls_NW-1]

Also thank you so much for your speedy responses

No problem! Maybe consider sooner or later, when the loss doesn't stop ORM as a topical, instead of RU. Its waaaay cheaper than RU as well because you use MUCH less.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Draw the hairline you want, and then take tape and try to measure it. Whatever you get multiply by amount of grafts you want per sq cm. If you want density higher than 50/60 FUs per sq cm you will need 2 transplants.

hmm ok! Ill give this a try

 

[Paulito9x9]

Its funny how fast you change your opinions.

I would assume 3000 Grafts, but I am not sure, not really informed in that topic, sorry.

@nicoandgello might help you here.

I have to disagree with this estimation. I'd say 2000 should suffice unless you want a super straight hairline. Also you hair caliber looks decent (thick and dark).

 

[trialAcc]

You really shouldn't be getting a transplant unless you can 100% stabilize your loss with a father who was NW7 at the same age. You'd only need like 2k graphs right now but then what?

 

[Isneezedsohard]

You really shouldn't be getting a transplant unless you can 100% stabilize your loss with a father who was NW7 at the same age. You'd only need like 2k graphs right now but then what?

Well that’s my issue lol. Nothing seems to be stopping the loss. I feel like Zarev is my only hope

 

[trialAcc]

Well that’s my issue lol. Nothing seems to be stopping the loss. I feel like Zarev is my only hope

Honestly I'm only a year or two older then you and have slightly the better/worse hair. Just do what you can now to slow it down and find some sense of style. By the time you are old enough to consider a hair transplant anyways there might be better better treatments options on the horizon that don't require you to exhaust your donor hair hopelessly. As good as Zarev seems, you need to remember that those are pictures and cases in ideal conditions, not to mention that you need to already be in the upper bounds of donor hair/density on average.

 

[Isneezedsohard]

Honestly I'm only a year or two older then you and have slightly the better/worse hair. Just do what you can now to slow it down and find some sense of style. By the time you are old enough to consider a hair transplant anyways there might be better better treatments options on the horizon that don't require you to exhaust your donor hair hopelessly. As good as Zarev seems, you need to remember that those are pictures and cases in ideal conditions, not to mention that you need to already be in the upper bounds of donor hair/density on average.

ugh thats the thing. I wanna pull the trigger and enjoy my 20's, but also I don't wanna destroy hairs that I can possibly bring back to life