Transplanting a Norwood 6 to a Norwood 3 or 4?

Hi Doc, Great Blog

If a patient was norwood six on the scale with normal density how many grafts do you think it would take to create a hairstyle similar to that of Tom Ford With strong density. I believe a conservative hairline with more overall density produces a better appearance that that of a lower hairline. Here is a sample of the hairstyle: Photo

I know this is difficult to estimate so even an approximate figure would be interesting. Thanks in advance doc.

You should visit our hair transplant photo galleries, which showcases hundreds of different patients — before and after photos, their starting Norwood class, and the number of grafts it took to achieve their new look. So instead of me just giving you a number, you can see the many examples of hairlines yourself. It is not just about numbers of hairs that we transplant, as factors like hair color, style, texture, and distribution are very important in the overall cosmetic result.

With respect to lower vs higher hairline, that is more of a personal preference for each patient. Some patients choose a higher hairline. We (Drs. Rassman and Pak) do not dictate where a hairline should be. We give each patient a baseline to guide them, so we take a team approach to where the hairline should go.