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Documented Results
60 documented before-and-after cases from 12 clinics — organized by graft count, Norwood stage, technique, and months after surgery, each linked to the clinic’s original photo gallery.
Real results take time: new growth starts around month 3, roughly half the final density shows at month 6, and the finished result arrives at 12–18 months. Judge any before-and-after by its graft count and how many months post-op the photo was taken.
Filter the cases to match your situation. Every card states the clinic’s own published numbers and links to the original photos.
Curtis Latchford - Type 4 Hair Loss, FUE, 1414 grafts
This patient came to us with longstanding alopecia areata in a stable pattern. We performed a 1500 FUE hair transplant (single session) to the frontal scalp. He is shown at 1 year post op.
A local patient in his late 30s had 1,581 FUE grafts to reconstruct his hairline, with which he was very pleased at his 9-month follow-up.
Matt Peacock, Model - Type 3 Hair Loss, FUE, 1593 grafts
1654 FUE hair transplant (single session) to hairline. He chose not to include the temples in the design. His result is dense and natural.
Patient GKL has a Norwood Class 4A pattern of hair loss with a persistent frontal forelock. He has brown, slightly wavy hair and a donor density of 2.2 hairs/mm2. Results after one hair transplant of 1,845 follicular unit grafts.
A 1,891 graft FUE procedure to address Norwood class 2A hair loss. The procedure focused on reinforcing the hairline and adding density, resulting in a fuller look.
1906 FUE hair transplant (single session) to hairline. We created an awesome linear result for him. He is shown at 1 year post op.
Gerald started losing his hair in college and decided to get a hair transplant at Bosley. He is ecstatic with the results and gets compliments on his hair all the time.
Liam Fox, Actor - Type 4 Hair Loss, FUE, 2000 grafts
Patient RBJ had a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) to restore his frontal hairline and add volume to the front part of his scalp. He decided to have an FUT (rather than FUE) procedure to get as much volume in one session as possible. He does not plan on keep his hair very short on the back and sides, so the fine linear scar from FUT will not be an issue. Results after one session of 2,009 follicular unit grafts.
Des Kenilworth - Type 4 Hair Loss, FUE, 2046 grafts
This patient previously had two hair transplants elsewhere - one FUT and one FUE. He was unhappy with the pluggy look and the unnatural hairline design. We performed a 2100 FUE hair transplant (single session) to the hairline to make it look more natural. He is shown 1 year after his procedure with us.
This 63-year-old man underwent a follicular unit extraction (FUE) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in which a total of 2149 FUE grafts were placed. The patient returned one year after his procedure and images of the patient can be seen below.
Patient with medium-fine, brown hair. His donor density is average at 2.2 hairs/mm2. After photos show results one-year post-op. The patient had one follicular unit hair transplant of 2,153 grafts.
This 42-year-old man underwent a follicular unit transplantation (FUT) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in which a total of 2201 grafts were placed. The patient returned two years after his procedure and images of the patient can be seen below.
A 2,208 graft FUE procedure to address Norwood class 2 hair loss. The procedure focused on restoring the hairline and adding density to the frontal region, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
GTF has medium fine, light brown hair. His donor density is 2.2 hairs per mm2. The patient had two sessions of follicular unit transplantation 4.5 years apart. The sessions consisted of 1,195 and 1,077 grafts.
Stephen Dixon, News Presenter - Type 3 Hair Loss, STRIP FUT, 2291 grafts
2300 FUE hair transplant (single session) to hairline and coronal scar. She previously had a hairline lowering procedure and was unhappy with the scar and hairline shape. We were able to create a more natural feminine hairline for her. She is shown at 1 year post op.
This 33-year-old man underwent follicular unit transplantation (FUT) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in which a total of 2324 grafts were placed. The patient returned four years after his procedure and images of the patient can be seen below.
A 35-year-old man underwent a follicular unit transplantation (FUT) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in which a total of 2368 grafts were placed. The patient returned one year after his procedure and images of the patient can be seen below.
24 year-old male patient, NW3 Hair Transplantation using Follicular Unit Micrografting. Before and 12 months After temple and hairline restoration.
Robert, 54 years old Before and 12 Months After Hair Transplantation of approximately 2400 grafts.
55 y/o patient “Paul G.” NW5 Before and 12 months After 2400 follicular unit transplanted to the frontal area and hairline.
2500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
John Berta had an FUE procedure to restore his receding hairline. He was happy with the results and wished he had done it sooner.
A patient in his 20s received 2,500 FUE grafts to restore his hairline. The after photos were taken one year post-op.
This 41-year-old gentleman underwent a 2,500+ FUE graft session to rebuild his hairline and to thicken his frontal area. He is shown before and 1 year after his procedure.
KLD has very thin/fine, light-brown hair. He is a Norwood Class 4. Results taken exactly one year after a single hair restoration procedure of 2,672 follicular unit grafts.
This 34-year-old man underwent a follicular unit extraction (FUE) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in which a total of 2717 grafts were placed.
2805 FUE hair transplant (single session) to crown. Contrary to what some say online, crown hair restoration definitely works. But when you start with a large completely bare area, it can consume a lot of grafts to create density. Here you see a great example of that, we made excellent progress and he might be returning for another procedure to further bolster density. Notice how nicely the profile contour now looks.
Patient: John, 60 y/o Male NW7 Before and After 3000 follicular unit grafts
3000 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 16 months.
3000 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
Matt Zipko, a 42-year-old accountant, had an FUE procedure to address his thinning hair. He is thrilled with the results and the confidence boost it has given him.
A patient in his early 30s had 3,000 FUE grafts to restore his hairline and frontal zone. The after photos were taken eight months post-op.
A 3,016 graft FUE procedure to address Norwood class 3 hair loss, focusing on the frontal and crown areas. The result shows a significant increase in density and a natural-looking hairline.
A patient in his mid-30s had 3,055 FUE grafts to restore his hairline. The after photos were taken just over one-year post-op.
3300 grafts, 13-month result.
A 3,392 graft FUE procedure to address Norwood class 3 hair loss, resulting in a restored hairline and increased density in the frontal region.
3500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
Andrew Raphael, a man in his 30s, had a hair transplant to restore his hairline. He is happy with the results and says it has changed his life.
RGI had thinning Norwood 4A hair loss. Eight years separated his first and second hair transplant of 2,318 and 1,254 grafts respectively. During this time his hair turned from dark brown to grey. The "After" photos were taken two years following his second hair transplant.
3800 grafts, 1-year result.
4000 grafts, 2-year result for a Norwood 5A patient.
4000 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 12 months.
4000 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
4100 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 12 months.
4200 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 12 months.
4200 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 12 months.
4400 grafts using DHI technique. Results after 12 months.
Ross Kenyon - Type 5 Hair Loss, FUE, 4407 grafts
Patient: Larry Bauman (Dr. Bauman’s father) Before and After more than 6000 follicular unit grafts were transplanted in order to transition him out of a hairpiece regimen.
4500 Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
5000+ Grafts Hair Transplant Results – Natural Before & After Outcome
A patient in his early 40s had 5,225 FUE grafts over two days to restore his frontal zone and mid-scalp. The after photos were taken one-year post-op.
5285 grafts, 2-year result.
8300 grafts (5100+3200), 3.5-year result for a Norwood 5A patient.
An extensive 11,423 graft procedure combining scalp and beard hair to address Norwood class 7 baldness. The result is a remarkable transformation with full coverage and a natural appearance.
Methodology: all cases are published by the treating clinics in their own public galleries. We record graft count, technique, Norwood stage, and months post-op exactly as reported, and link every case to its original source. We host no patient photos and receive no compensation for inclusion here.
Your starting stage sets the realistic outcome. Not sure of yours? Use the Norwood scale guide to find it.
500-1,500 grafts for hairline refinement
Subtle improvement in hairline definition; natural appearance
1,500-2,500 grafts
Dramatic improvement in hairline; restored youthful appearance
2,500-4,000 grafts per session
Dramatic transformation; restored hairline and crown density
3,500-5,000+ grafts per session
Dramatic improvement but may require multiple sessions for optimal results
5,000-7,000+ grafts per session
Significant improvement but may require 2-3 sessions; realistic expectations essential
6,000-10,000+ grafts per session
Modest improvement with multiple sessions; hair systems often more practical and cost-effective
Weeks 1–2
Redness, small scabs, and mild swelling around the grafts. Most patients are back at work within 5–7 days. Transplanted hairs are visible but fragile.
Weeks 2–4
Most transplanted hairs shed. This is expected and completely normal — the follicles stay in place beneath the skin and enter a resting phase before regrowth.
Months 3–4
Fine, soft new hairs start to appear. Coverage still looks thin, and growth can be uneven from one area to another at this stage.
Month 6
Roughly half of the final result is typically visible. Hair thickens and darkens; the new hairline takes shape. Most of the 6-month photos in the gallery reflect this stage.
Months 12–18
Full density, texture, and maturity. This is why most documented cases photograph results at 12 months or later — anything earlier undersells the outcome.
Final results take 12–18 months. New growth starts at months 3–4, about half the final density is visible by month 6, and hair continues to thicken and mature through month 12 and beyond. Photos taken earlier than 12 months usually undersell the final outcome.
Every case on this page is a documented result published by the treating clinic in its own public gallery, and each card links to the original source. We record the graft count, technique, Norwood stage, and months post-op exactly as the clinic reported them. We do not host, edit, or alter patient photos.
It depends on your Norwood stage. Hairline refinement (Norwood 2) typically takes 500–1,500 grafts, Norwood 3 needs 1,500–2,500, and Norwood 4 needs 2,500–4,000. The gallery cases at each graft band show what those numbers actually look like on real patients.
Five factors drive most of the variation: hair caliber (thicker hair covers more), contrast between hair and skin tone, donor density, the surgeon’s hairline design and graft placement, and whether the patient stabilizes native loss with medication. Two patients with identical graft counts can get visibly different results.
Warning signs include patchy or low-density growth after 12 months, an unnaturally straight or low hairline, visible plugs or scarring, and ongoing thinning behind the transplanted zone. With qualified surgeons, 95-98% of grafts typically survive — most poor outcomes trace back to inexperienced clinics or unstabilized hair loss.
Compare by surgeon first, technique second. FUE, DHI, and FUT can all produce excellent, natural results in experienced hands — the gallery includes strong cases of each. Technique mostly affects scarring, shave requirements, and cost rather than the quality of the final look.
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