Procedure detail
Male patient in his 30s presenting with androgenetic alopecia affecting the frontal zone, seeking restoration of an age-appropriate hairline. Donor capacity was assessed as limited, requiring careful long-term planning and efficient graft allocation.
Procedure performed: FUE hair transplant
Surgeon: Dr Fernando
Total grafts transplanted: 2,187 follicular units
Graft breakdown:
• Single-hair follicular units: 182
• Double-hair follicular units: 835
• Triple-hair follicular units: 1,170
Graft placement focused on establishing a natural, age-appropriate hairline while distributing density strategically to maximise visual impact within the constraints of donor availability. Planning prioritised long-term durability and conservation of donor supply.
Treatment objective:
Age-appropriate frontal restoration with efficient donor management in the context of limited donor capacity.
Medical therapy:
Patient maintained on finasteride for long-term stabilisation of hair loss and preservation of surrounding native hair.
Bald class
Norwood stage 3 Vertex
In terms of the receding hairline, stage 3 vertex balding is a less drastic version of stage 3.
However, people experiencing stage 3 vertex balding will also begin losing hair on the crown of their head. This often starts as one small bald spot.
