Will Losing More Hair After a Hair Transplant Create an Unnatural Appearance?

I know that  hair loss is  unpredictable.   That being said, what if I have a hair transplant, and by the time Im 50 years old I end up becoming a level 7 on the norwood scale.     Isn’t it possible that I could end up with a moat of scalp wrapping around my head between the top (transplanted hair) and bottom (sides and back)?   Thanks.

This is a good question and it can be addressed in several ways.

It is true that hair loss is unpredictable however  hair loss patterns can be  projected/predicted (not  100% determined however) by a qualified  hair transplant doctor in  slightly older patients.   This is  yet another reason why younger hair loss sufferers may not be  good candidates for a hair transplant – especially those who only just started losing hair.  

This very concern is another reason why the use of donor hair is extremely important and  must be used  wisely.   In my opinion, it is advisable to leave some donor hair in reserve in the event that future hair loss takes place.

That being said, multiple hair transplant sessions may be necessary in order to  add hair to areas that  are balding or bald.   Most  hair loss sufferers that  undergo hair transplantation typically  have to or want to go back for more to keep up with their hair loss or simply  because of hair greed (where more hair  may not be needed but is desirable).  

To summarize, it is best to strategize a long term game plan with a qualified hair restoration physician  in order to minimize the risk of receiving an unnatural looking hair transplant(s).

Bill
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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