Early-stage baldness is defined by hair loss at the frontal line and thinning of hair at the back (the "vertex"). In medicine, the Norwood scale is used to quantify and measure baldness. Early hair loss is generally placed at level 2 to 3.

It is possible to perform hair transplants on early-stage baldness if the donor area is of good quality and well managed. Depending on the patient's age and family history, a prediction can be made about future hair loss progression. This allows for anticipation. It is often recommended to combine hair transplant surgery with medical treatments.

These treatments have now evolved significantly, and the side effects are less significant. We advise patients to contact our medical teams for more information.

For early-stage baldness, it is common that 1500 to 3000 FUE hair grafts are sufficient to recreate a new frontal line and erase hair loss. The height of the frontal line can vary and be designed during consultation.

Treatment of Intermediate Baldness

Intermediate baldness, located between stages 3 and 4 of the Norwood scale, is characterized by a notable hair loss that significantly alters the appearance of the patient's face and skull.

In most cases, a single grafting session, with a maximum of 3500 to 4000 grafts depending on the donor area, is sufficient to effectively treat this type of baldness. This single intervention not only restores the bald areas but also anticipates potential future hair loss. However, it is crucial to manage the donor area carefully, to leave surgical solutions that might be necessary after a few years.

If the affected area is extensive or if the baldness continues to evolve, a second densification intervention may be necessary.

The results of the hair transplant in these cases are often impressive, offering a radical and very satisfactory change for the patient.

Treatment of Significant Baldness

Significant baldness are those classified beyond stage 5 according to the Norwood scale. These cases present an implantation surface that can vary from 170 to 220 cm².

This type of baldness requires 2 interventions to cover everything, let's understand why:

Let's do a bit of math to understand the treatment. The calculation of density is simple: divide the maximum number of possible grafts, 3500 to 4000 (to preserve the donor area), by the surface to cover.

For example, for 3500 grafts spread over a surface of 180 cm², we obtain a density of 19.5 grafts per cm².

3500 grafts / 180 cm2 = 19.5 grafts / cm2

With a density less than 20 grafts per cm², the result may appear sparse. This information is crucial to set realistic expectations and plan the treatment adequately.

First intervention of 4000 Grafts placed on the frontal area on significant baldness in FUE in ISTANBUL

For patients who do not want shaving in the recipient area, opt for DHI with the Choi implanter.

FUE in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is promoted as a new technology. This is partially false as Dr. Choi's implanter is a 1991 invention. However, its use in FUE is relatively new, as this variant of FUE has been practiced for over a decade.

The interest in the technique lies solely in the Choi implanter. This is the only difference between classic FUE and DHI. The extraction steps are the same between FUE and DHI.

The Choi implanter is very practical when you want to implant among long hair. The step of incision and inserting the graft into the skin is done in a single gesture instead of 2. The operators are less hindered by the surrounding hair.

From a surgical standpoint, this allows not to cut the hair on the recipient area. For diffuse hair loss and for patients wanting to densify without cutting hair on top, it's very practical!

With DHI, only the donor area is shaved to 0. The hair on the top of the head does not need to be cut