Case study

Case study: Comprehensive coverage & density for extended crown baldness

Grafts

2,016 grafts

Technique

FUE - single session

Result

Full result at 12 months

Patient profile and the challenge

A male patient with extensive crown baldness

A male patient presented with extensive crown baldness.

The main challenge was to achieve sufficient coverage and restore hair density in the crown region.

Hair Transplant Strategy and combined approach

Dr Bonaros's approach

The Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure focused on crown baldness restoration and density enhancement. A total of 2,016 grafts (4,226 hairs) were strategically allocated to achieve optimal coverage and natural-looking results.

End Results

The result at 12 months

The patient received adequate coverage for his extended crown baldness with natural-looking results.

Dr Epameinondas Bonaros in scrubs with his arms folded at the Glasgow clinic

From Dr Bonaros

Doctor’s Note: The Transformation of Crown Restoration

While the frontal hairline often gets the most attention in hair restoration, severe thinning or baldness in the crown can be just as distressing. Because the crown is an area we cannot easily see in the mirror ourselves, the true extent of the hair loss often comes as an unwelcome surprise in photographs or from the perspective of others.

This specific case highlights just how truly transformative crown restoration can be. By carefully reconstructing the natural whorl and adding dense, seamless coverage to the vertex, we completely rejuvenated the patient's silhouette from behind. It is incredibly rewarding to witness the shift in a patient's overall confidence when they realise they no longer need to worry about how their hair looks from every angle.

Warmly,
Dr Epameinondas Bonaros
Hair Transplant Surgeon

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