53-Year-Old Male Restores a Natural Hairline With FUE Hair Transplantation

Patient: Male, 53
Diagnosis: Norwood Class IV androgenetic alopecia


Background

A 53-year-old male presented to Dr. Sara Wasserbauer with progressive frontal thinning and recession characteristic of Norwood Class IV hair loss. His donor density was average, and expectations were realistic.

His goals were to:

  • Restore a more youthful, natural-looking hairline

  • Increase density in the frontal zone

  • Rebuild definition in the temporal recessions

  • Maintain existing native hair with medical therapy

Treatment Plan

After a comprehensive consultation, Dr. Wasserbauer recommended hair transplant surgery combined with a topical minoxidil regimen to help preserve remaining hair.

Procedure

Dr. Wasserbauer performed a hair restoration procedure using advanced harvesting and implantation techniques to ensure high graft survival and natural cosmetic results.

Procedure details include:

  • Total grafts transplanted: 2,800

  • Total hairs transplanted: 6,205

  • Donor area: Average density, good hair characteristics

  • Graft preparation: Carefully dissected and refined under a microscope by her highly trained technicians

  • Implantation: Follicular units were placed using implantation devices that protect the follicles and control the angle, direction, and density for realistic growth patterns

She also advised the patient to apply topical minoxidil to support ongoing hair retention.

Results

At the 12-month follow-up, the patient exhibited:

  • Excellent graft survival and strong, natural hairline growth

  • Noticeably improved density across the frontal and temporal regions

  • A softer, more youthful frame to the face

  • A highly natural appearance that blends seamlessly with his existing hair

The patient is extremely pleased with his outcome and reports a significant boost in confidence and satisfaction.