The Norwood Scale is a scale by degree coined by the hair transplant community to indicate the degree of hair loss of a patient. The scale goes from 1 to 7 where Norwood Scale 1 signifies the start of a visibly receding hairline and Norwood Scale 7 signifies an extreme receding of hairline which has been connected far back to the vertex.
But don’t worry, even with a Scale 7 degree hair loss your hair can still be suited for a hair transplant, given that you have viable donor hair.
One of the biggest questions patients with Norwood Scale 7 hair loss is how they will style their hair post-op as it will take some time before their hair is on the longer side.
In this article not only will we give you information on Norwood Scale 7 but we will also recommend some hairstyles that you can opt for other than shaving your hair. Continue reading to find out about Norwood Scale 7 Hair Styles After Transplant.
The stage 7 on the Norwood scale implies the severest amount of hair loss where the hairline has receded so far back that it is staggering the edges of the vertex. The patient may also be experiencing hair loss on the sides and find patches in several parts of their remaining hairline. A stage this far usually needs 5000 to 6000 hair grafts. What makes the hair transplants for this stage a specialty is the fact that the existing hair may not possess enough “donor hair” to account for the hair transplant procedure.
In such cases the doctor may suggest splitting the hair transplant into two different operations in order to guarantee a full recovery or may advise the patient to get other types of treatments like Stem Cell Hair Transplant or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) which significantly alter the strength of their hair and even rejuvenate the scalp to enhance hair growth. Consult your doctor in order to be appropriately diagnosed for Norwood Scale 7 and learn which approach works best for your own unique case.
Of course, getting a norwood 7 hair transplant is completely possible. The only conditions are a) viability of donor hair and b) the patient’s durability for an intense hair transplant that may be twice the number of hair grafts. If the patient has enough hair on the designated donor area and is in good health that the patient may be viable for a Norwood Scale 7 hair transplant.
The best way to decide whether a transplant is actually worth it or not is by looking at patient testimonials and checking out before and after photos of patients from your choice of hair clinic. It is the best and quite frankly the most realistic way to know how a hair transplant works and how much difference it actually makes.
Here are some before and after photos for hair transplant patients with Norwood Scale 7. Observe how much difference the hair transplant has made and how drastically it has altered the look of the patient. Even though everyone’s hair recovery journey is different, these will give the best estimate for your own hair’s future.
Believe it or not hair styles post-hair transplant can be a major deal breaker for some patients. Some patients believe that they won’t be able to style their hair after the operation and thus their self-confidence will be staggered as they wait for months to pass before being confident in their own skin.
Visible hair growth begins around the 2-3 months mark however it may take up to 8 months for the hair to reach a desirable length. That doesn’t mean you can’t style your hair. All the contrary, there are some pretty cool hairstyles you can try as you wait for your hair to grow to your desired length.
Remember to consult your doctor and clinic before changing your hairstyle after the operation. For the first few weeks your hair and scalp will be sensitive, thus a change in hairstyles may cause further discomfort for the patient if it is not done in the right time.
Hey, don’t hate the shaven look. Though it is an obvious choice, the clean shaven look is without an argument a pretty cool hairstyle. Anyone who has ever shaved their hair will tell you how comfortable it is not to worry about your hair or style and how easy it is to maintain a clean-shaved hairstyle. A hair transplant may be the perfect time to try-out this look.
Similarly with the shaved look a buzzcut is a uniform hairstyle that is to maintain and take care of. There are several choices of length when a buzzcut is concerned which the patient can decide depending on the growth of their new hairline. Shorten your hair and enjoy the breeze!
The most popular hairstyle amongst patients is the crew cut or otherwise known as Caesar cut hair style. In the style the sides are shaved to to a buzz or a fade and there is short hair on the top which can be messy or sleek. The style has its name from the ancient Rome Emperor Octavianus Caesar which then became the name of the model.
This hairstyle is a patient favorite because it is more edgy than others yet there is still an element of style. Most patients prefer this look 2-3 months post-op where the hair is at a length that could fit this style.
In this hairstyle the top is long and the sides and the backs are faded or buzzed allowing the transplant areas to recover and look uniform at the same time. The patient can opt to slick their long hair at the top to the sides or to the back for a more refined look. This style is usually opted by patients whose hair transplant had a lower number of grafts because it would suggest the patient has a more fuller hair in order to slick it back.
However it can also be a choice for patients during the 7-8 months post-op who would like to change their newly grown hair to a more distinguished one.
This hairstyle requires a bit more routine in your styling but gives great results. In the faux hawk hairstyle the sides and the back are faded and the hair at the top is textured and sometimes blown out to have a hawk-like look hence its name the faux hawk hairstyle. Some product and styling is needed to maintain this hairstyle but the results are well-worth it. It will give your hair a more refined and polished look not to mention pairing well with your post-op hair.
Technically yes, you can get a full head of hair at Norwood 7. However you should note that getting a full head of hair can take some time and much needed TLC. Depending on the severity of your hair loss and viable donor hair you may need to take 2 rounds of hair transplant or additional hair treatments. With special care and a good hair clinic it is very possible to reach your dream of fuller and thicker hair even at Norwood Scale 7.
In Norwood Scale 7 the patient has lost a significant amount of hair. Thinning on the sides and the nape and a hairline that is receded past your vertex are clear indicators of Norwood Scale 7. For the case of hair transplants a high number of hair grafts need to be available in the donor area which may be hard to achieve at a single operation on a hair that is experiencing a significant amount of loss. Usually around 5000 to 6000 grafts are needed for a hair to make complete recovery at the stage of Norwood 7.
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