Maximum and “Safe” Density a Hair Transplant Surgeon Can Achieve

This question, asked by a member of our Hair Loss Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles: 

I’ve recently attended several hair transplant consultations and each surgeon recommended a different follicular unit graft density (number of follicular unit grafts transplanted per square centimeter of balding scalp). I’m wondering, what type of follicular unit graft density is safe and recommended?

If you asked 10 different hair transplant surgeons “what is the maximum safe follicular unit per square centimeter density” you would probably get 10 different answers.

I generally do not exceed 50-60 follicular units per square centimer. I would rather place 60 follicular units in a square centimeter and have 56 units grow than place 80 follicular units per square centimeter and only have 68 units grow. Less waisted follicles is better in the long run. Everyone has a limited supply.

Dr. Glenn M. Charles
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