Hamilton-Norwood Scale
| Norwood Scale | Number of Grafts | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 3 vertex | 1800-2600 | Front and crown |
| 3a | 2000-3000 | Front and crown |
| 4 | 2200-3400 | Front and crown |
| 4a | 2400-3600 | Front |
Likewise, can you shave your head after FUE?
Many hair transplant surgeons are advising that you to not shave your entire head straight after a transplant. It is worth remembering that the razors and clippers in a barbers shop are not sterile. If you have any scabbing or raw skin then non sterile instruments can cause an infection.
Keeping this in view, do you have to shave your head for hair transplant?
You won’t have to shave your entire head prior to getting a hair transplant. The medical team at Innovations Medical will only shave a portion of the back of your scalp to make it easier for Dr. Bill Johnson to extract the healthy hair follicles. However, you can cover the shaved portions with your existing hair.
Does donor area hair grow back?
So, does donor hair grow back? Yes, it can. A few factors come into play to determine if hair grows back, and how long it takes normal hair growth to resume from the donor area. The type of extraction, whether it’s FUE or FUT, has an effect as well as how you take care of your donor area post-hair transplant surgery.
How is hair transplant cost?
The hair transplant cost in India is calculated on the basis of the number of grafts required.
| LEVEL OF BALDNESS | NO. OF GRAFTS REQUIRED | AVERAGE COST OF FUE TRANSPLANT |
|---|---|---|
| IIa | 800-1400 | 21,000 to 33,000 |
| III | 1000-1600 | 24,000 to 36,000 |
| III | 1200-1600 | 27,000 to 39,000 |
| IIIa | 1400-1800 | 30,000 to 45,000 |
How many cm2 is a graft?
Normally, there is an average of 60-70 graft (120-140 hairs) in 1 cm2. It is sufficient to plant a minimum of 40 graft (80 hairs) in 1 cm2 of hair transplantation. If the hair is long and thick, the human eye will see 40% hair density the same as 100% hair density.
How many grafts is 1000 hairs?
Understanding the Norwood Scale
| Norwood Scale | Operation Needed? | Number Of Grafts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | 0 |
| 2 | No, but can improve symmetry | 500 – 800 |
| 2a | Yes | 500 – 800 |
| 3 | Yes | 1000 – 1,400 |
How much area does 5000 grafts cover?
A 5000 graft hair transplant would mean covering an entire bald scalp (front and back) with proper density. If you are a patient of BlueMagic Clinic, they would have recommended a hair transplant before you reach the stage of requiring a 5000 graft hair transplant.
How much does 3000 hair grafts cost?
For example, 3,000 grafts may cost $12,000, which works out to a per graft cost of $4. Also, specialized treatments, like body hair transplants or facial hair grafts, tend to cost more, up to $15 per graft.
Is 4000 grafts a lot?
Typically, we recommend between 3000 to 4000 grafts when doing the front two thirds.
Is hair transplant painful?
In general, the pain and discomfort that can occur with hair transplants is minimal, relatively short, and the doctor will give you everything you need to restore it after the process is complete. Doctors recommend that you take rest between 7 and 14 days.
Is one hair transplant enough?
So yes – generally one hair transplant is enough to restore your hair. This does not mean that all hair transplants are alike.
What are the disadvantages of hair transplant?
What are the complications associated with a hair transplant?
- bleeding.
- infection.
- swelling of the scalp.
- bruising around the eyes.
- a crust that forms on the areas of the scalp where hair was removed or implanted.
- numbness or lack of sensation on the treated areas of the scalp.
- itching.
Which grade is best for hair transplant?
We recommend FUE transplantation to hair loss sufferers of Grade 7-8 with realistic expectations. The only exception is the patients with very limited or almost no donors. The hair loss area of Grade 7-8 generally requires about 6000 – 7000+ grafts, depending on the hairline design and the size of the transplant area.