Large Volume FUE
Hair implantation is not a competition simply to increase
the graft survival rate. It is necessary to view the forest rather than
just the trees and to design a harmonious and beautiful forest.
In particular, large quantity implantation is at its summit.
The criteria for large quantity implantation generally involves numbers of hair
follicles in the range of 2,000~4,000 (approximately 4,000~8,000 hair strands).
Although we would very much like to implant abundant amounts of hair to everyone,
the quantity of implantation needs to be decided according to the quantity
of hair follicles that can be collected from the donor area.
We are not trying to emphasize the limitations of large quantity implantation.
It is possible to achieve sufficiently satisfactory results even with a small
quantity of hair follicles, depending on how the limited quantity of hair
follicles is distributed and designed. This can be achieved by the skill
of a surgeon. As such, FORHAIR is the right choice for large quantity implantation as well.
Patients who have worn wigs for many years frequently expect to achieve the same abundance of hair with hair implantation as a wig.
However, the quantity of implantation is determined by the limited supply of hair follicles from the donor area. As such, those who require large quantity implantation may also have insufficient quantity that can be collected from the donor area. Therefore, although it is possible to increase the density to about 70% of the normal density in the case of general hair transplant, it fluctuates widely in the case of large quantity implants depending on the extent of hair loss and conditions of the donor area.
However, we do not agree that the expectations should be lowered, even in the case of large quantity implants because it is possible to achieve sufficiently satisfactory results even with a limited number of hair follicles that can be collected. This is the reason for the existence of FORHAIR.
Non-shaven FUE, 2000 grafts, After 7 months
Partial-shaven FUE,2000 grafts, After 10 months
Many patients who need large quantity implantation frequently display severe M-shaped hair loss that has progressed to the crown of the head.
Although it would be great if abundant hair could be achieved on both the front of the forehead and crown through large quantity implantation, the number of hair follicles that can be implanted is limited.
Accordingly, it is very important to distribute and design hair follicles by deciding how densely the hair follicles will be implanted in various parts of the head.
As such, we fully utilize the strengths of patients by means of designs that consider even their lifestyle by having sufficient conversation with and reflecting the opinions of patients in order to increase the density in the forehead portion or, conversely, filling in the empty area in the crown while leaving the forehead a bit wider in accordance with patients’ facial proportions, occupation, and normal hairstyle.
Partial-shaven FUE,2000 grafts, After 10 months
Non-shaven FUE, 2000 grafts, After 10 months
The shape and height of the forehead is important as it could determine the impression of a person. Unless the implant quantity is extremely inadequate, we increase the density in the frontal portion of the forehead that accounts for majority of hair styling. As such, we implant the hair follicles by dispersing them with natural gradation by lowering the density towards the crown of the head.
Hair transplant is a surgical procedure that needs to produce the maximum effects with limited number of hair follicles.
Although it would be great to implant as many hair follicles as possible in a single session, hair loss can progress further in the future and a second surgery may be necessary. As such, the quantity to be implanted needs to be decided with consideration of various factors.
In most cases of patients needing large quantity implantation, they have experienced significant hair loss in the frontal part of the head. Although it is difficult to restore the frontal part by means other than hair transplant, it is possible to delay the pace of hair loss progress or achieve partial restoration through drug therapy. Although each patient displays different responses to the drugs, if outstanding effects are achieved then density of the frontal portion, which is most important, will be increased. After having observed the progress of drug therapy for the crown portion of the head for a period of approximately one year, we will recommend a second surgery only if further implantation is absolutely necessary.