True or false, natural hairlines are 45-50 fu's per sq cm

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  • Dav7
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2013
    • 308

    True or false, natural hairlines are 45-50 fu's per sq cm

    Hello, while doing a bit of browsing on the internet I came across

    An anecdotal study presented by Coalition member Dr. Sharon Keene of AZ suggests that natural hairline density may be only around 45-50 FU/cm2. She presented an impressive power point presentation on this at the annual 2008 ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons) conference in Montreal.
    Is this true? I ask because I am hoping to get a HT next May or June and do not want to go above anything beyond 50fu's/cm2, or allow a surgeon to if that is the actual density of hairlines in none-MPB sufferers. Not only would I look a bit weird, but I would be wasting finite donor hair in the process for future purposes.
    Last edited by Winston; 12-24-2013, 02:04 AM.
  • rev3
    Member
    • May 2012
    • 61

    #2
    that number is usually noted as the density at which thinning is usually not perceived

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    • gillenator
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 1415

      #3
      That sounds more like the average density for most individuals however native density can vary between individuals and even vary throughout the scalp.

      If the surgeon can attain 50% of original native density, then the area should appear restored.

      The goal of surgical hair restoration is to attain the "illusion" of coverage.
      "Gillenator"
      Independent Patient Advocate
      more.hair@verizon.net

      NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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