Case Study 1 · Hair Transplant Journey
Hair Transplant Case Study: 27-Year-Old Male, Norwood 3, 3,050 Grafts
The full journey of one patient treated in Delhi by Dr. Jangid — first consultation, surgical plan, hairline design, recovery and the result photographed eight months later.
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- Age27 Years
- GenderMale
- Hair loss gradeNorwood 3
- TechniqueEnRiched-FUE™
- Grafts3,050
- Theatre time6 Hours
- Result shown at8 Months
The Hair Transplant Journey, Step by Step
Every stage below was photographed at the same angles, so the change you see is the change the patient saw.
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Step 01
The First Consultation
- Age: 27 years
- Gender: Male
- Main concern: Hair loss across the frontal hairline and mid-scalp
The patient came in with a receding hairline and thinning through the middle of the scalp. Baseline photographs were taken at fixed angles so every follow-up could be compared against the same starting point.
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Step 02
Examination & Surgical Planning
- Donor area quality: Very good — good density, good hair thickness, normal scalp
- Area planned: Front, mid-scalp and crown
- Planned density: 35–40 grafts/cm² at the front, tapering gradually
- Technique chosen: EnRiched-FUE™
- Supportive plan: Topical medication plus PRP once a month
Because the donor area was strong, the whole frontal zone could be rebuilt in one sitting while keeping enough reserve for the future. The supportive medication protects the hair that has not been transplanted.
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Step 03
Hairline Design & Surgery Day
- Total grafts: 3,050
- Transition zone: 95–100% of the hairline built with single grafts
- Hair loss grade: Norwood 3
- Time in theatre: 6 hours
The new hairline was drawn to suit the patient’s age and face shape, with single hairs at the leading edge for a soft, irregular finish and denser multi-hair grafts placed behind for coverage.
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Step 04
Recovery and the 3-Month Mark
- Complications: None — only mild swelling for 2–3 days
- Aftercare: Excellent; the patient attended every follow-up and took the prescribed medicines
After the normal early shedding, new growth was clearly visible at three months. At this stage hair is still fine and short, and it thickens steadily over the following months.
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Step 05
The Final Result at 8 Months
- Result shown: 8 months after surgery
- Still to come: Density usually improves for another 3–4 months
At eight months the hairline is complete and the mid-scalp is fully covered. The patient stays on supportive treatment to protect his natural hair.
Case Details
| Patient age | 27 years |
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| Gender | Male |
| Hair loss grade | Norwood Grade 3 |
| Technique used | EnRiched-FUE™ |
| Total grafts | 3,050 |
| Hairline | Transition zone built with 95–100% single grafts |
| Planned density | 35–40 grafts/cm² at the front, tapering towards the crown |
| Areas treated | Front, mid-scalp and crown |
| Procedure duration | 6 hours |
| Donor area | Very good — good density, good hair thickness, normal scalp |
| Supportive therapy | Topical medication + PRP once a month |
| Recovery | No complications; mild swelling for 2–3 days |
| Result shown at | 8 months (density keeps improving for another 3–4 months) |
Questions About This Case
How many grafts were used in this Norwood 3 hair transplant?
This patient needed 3,050 grafts to rebuild the hairline and cover the mid-scalp and crown, with the front row built almost entirely from single grafts.
How long did the procedure take?
Six hours in theatre, completed in a single sitting under local anaesthesia.
What does the result look like at three months?
Early regrowth is visible but still fine and short, as the photograph at step four shows. Real density arrives between six and twelve months.
Is this result permanent?
The transplanted follicles are taken from areas resistant to hair loss, so they keep growing for life. Supportive medication is used to protect the surrounding natural hair.
Thinking About a Hair Transplant at Norwood 3?
Norwood 3 is the stage where the hairline has receded at the temples but the crown is largely intact, which makes it one of the most rewarding stages to treat: a moderate number of grafts can rebuild the whole frontal frame of the face. The graft count still depends on the width of the area, donor density and hair calibre, so the 3,050 grafts used here are an example, not a standard price list.
If your hairline looks similar, request a consultation with Dr. Jangid for an honest assessment of your donor area, an idea of the grafts your case needs, and a clear view of what the result will look like.
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