How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need?
Even though hair loss can happen to anyone. Hair loss in men requires more attention than hair loss in women. Because male pattern hair loss seems to be a more permanent condition than hair loss in women, for hair transplant doctors in Turkey hair transplant operations are the safest way to treat hair loss in men. However, the best hair transplant doctor in Turkey knows that both hair loss in men and hair loss in women requires the same kind of attention from themselves. The best hair transplant doctor in Turkey, like Dr. Ekrem Keskin also knows that not every hair transplant patient is the same, so every patient needs different hair graft counts to get their natural hair back successfully.
Hair Loss and Its Degrees
In Turkey, hair transplant doctors determine the hair graft count based on Hamilton-Norwood Scale. Generally known as the Norwood scale, this scale works as a guideline to determine the necessary hair graft count for patients with hair loss. But what are the degrees of the Hamilton-Norwood Scale?
Norwood 1
Norwood 1 is known to be a mature hairline. A mature hairline is expected after a certain age, especially for men. However, a mature hairline can still bother a patient considering a mature hairline can make a person look older than they actually are. If a patient is not sure about the comparison between DHI vs FUE, hair transplant doctors usually recommend DHI hair transplant to their patients. Also known as unshaven hair transplant, most patients get enough coverage with 2500 to 2800 grafts with the DHI hair transplant method.
Norwood 2
At Norwood 2, a man’s hair loss is more than a mature hairline. However, the Norwood 2 type of hair loss can be easily mistaken for a mature hairline. If your hair loss is on the Norwood 2 type of hair loss, a skilled hair transplant doctor in Turkey hair transplant operation can provide enough coverage with approximately 3000 grafts. If a patient is not sure about the comparison between DHI vs FUE, hair transplant doctors usually recommend DHI hair transplant to their patients. However, patients can also benefit from the Sapphire FUE method.
Norwood 3
At Norwood 3, hair loss in men usually gives the look of a severe-looking widow’s peak. There’s no yet apparent hair loss in the vertex/crown area. Especially hair loss in the temporal line gives the severe widow’s peak look. If your hair loss is on Norwood 3, you will benefit from approximately 3400 grafts with Sapphire FUE as you’re no longer eligible for DHI also known as unshaven hair transplant.
Norwood 3 Vertex Crown Area
You’re not mistaken! There are two degrees of Norwood 3. On Norwood 3 Vertex Crown Area, a person experiences the first signs of hair loss in the crown area. Also known as the vertex region, hair loss in the crown area starts to become visible to the person on Norwood 3 Vertex Crown Area. According to hair transplant doctors in Turkey, hair transplant operation on Norwood 3, Vertex usually requires approximately 4000 grafts and possibly more. The comparison DHI vs FUE is no longer applicable as only the Sapphire FUE hair transplant method can give enough coverage for Norwood 3 Vertex Crown Area.
Norwood 4
Unlike on Norwood 3 Vertex, hair loss in the crown area is more noticeable as well as hair loss in the temporal area. If your hair loss is on Norwood 4, you may benefit from approximately 4800 grafts for enough coverage.
Norwood 5
On Norwood 5, in addition to hair loss on the temporal and the crown area, the mid-scalp region is also subjected to hair loss. You can see that the areas with hair loss start coming close to each other. If a patient’s hair loss is on Norwood 4, the best hair transplant doctor in Turkey will recommend approximately 5000 grafts for them.
Norwood 6
On Norwood 6, you may still have some of your hair in the mid-scalp but the hair loss is even closer to becoming a whole on your scalp. If you’re on Norwood 6, the best hair transplant clinic in Turkey won’t be recommending you just one operation to give you enough coverage as it won’t be realistic. The hair transplant clinic you chose in Turkey may offer hair loss treatment options like stem cell therapy, OzonFect, and PRP therapy.
Norwood 7
On Norwood 7, the patients no longer have hair on top of their scalps. If male pattern hair loss is on Norwood 7, your donor area may not be enough to provide enough coverage for you. It is the responsibility of the best hair transplant clinic in Turkey to inform you about realistic goals as you may not have full coverage. You may also benefit from hair loss treatment options like stem cell therapy, OzonFect, and PRP therapy.
Hair Transplant Cost in Turkey
The best hair transplant doctor in Turkey knows that graft count shouldn’t be deciding factor when it comes to setting the cost of hair transplant in Turkey. This is the main reason for the affordability of hair transplants in Turkey. When it comes to treatment options in Turkey, hair transplant options are tied to hair loss treatment packages. These treatment packages also include accommodation and car services, as well as translator support, the first wash after the operation, and providing post-op consultation program. If you’re thinking of Turkey, hair transplant in Istanbul can be your first choice since Istanbul is the hair capital of the world.
