The Importance of Minimal Color Contrast

Minimal color contrast between the hair and scalp can certainly enhance the results of hair restoration surgery. This 35-year-old gentleman had a minimal color contrast between his dark hair and darkly pigmented scalp. His session of over 2500 grafts provided marked fullness throughout the frontal half of his scalp as viewed 18 months later. Because the patient lived far from the office, the follow-up images volunteered by this patient were taken in the comfort of his own home.
Bald class 3

Norwood class 3

The earliest stage of male hair loss. It is characterized by a deepening temporal recession.

Patient gender
Male
Patient sessions
1
Patient surgery type
Trplt
Patient grafts
2500