Procedure detail
VP is a 30 years old Asian male who
suffer extensive hair loss for the past 5 years. Examination showed
diffuse thinning hair from front toward the crown. VP has hair
transplantation in Vietnam about 1500 grafts in Jan 2012. His donor
hairs contain lots of miniaturized hair, low density about 55
follicle/cm2 and wide donor scar from previous surgery from ear to ear.
He was informed that he has not enough hair to cover the entire scalp.
VP will need medication to stop his hair loss and might gain more hair
plus hair transplant at front to add more density. He underwent hair
transplantation (FUT + FUE) on Nov 4th,13: 2263 grafts ( 1-hair
graft=479, 2-hairs graft= 1425, 3-hairs graft =359 :about 4406 hairs )
were transplanted. He was placed on Finasteride and Minoxidil tablet and
was informed regarding side effect of the two drugs. VP was seen 8
months post op and very happy with the result of his surgery and
medication. VP responds well to medical treatment thus result in full
head of hair without side effect so far.
Bald class
Norwood stage 5
Occurs when the connecting bridge of hair disappears leaving a single large bald area on the front and top of the scalp. The hair on the sides of the scalp remains relatively high.
