For someone dealing with extensive hair loss, hair grafts can definitely be a viable option, but there are some important factors to consider. From my personal experience, I’ve seen hair transplants work really well for some people, but the results can vary quite a bit.
The main thing is that the success of a hair transplant really depends on the amount of healthy, transplantable hair you have available as donor hair. If you’ve lost a significant amount of hair all over your head, then there may not be enough donor hair to achieve a fully dense, natural-looking result. The surgeon can only transplant the hair that’s available.
That said, even with limited donor hair, hair grafts can still make a big difference and help restore a decent amount of coverage. The key is finding an experienced, skilled surgeon who can maximize the use of the donor hair and create a natural-looking hairline and density.
The other potential limitation is that hair transplants are a gradual process – it can take 6-12 months to see the full results as the transplanted hair grows in. So it’s not an instant fix, but rather a long-term solution.
Overall, I’d say hair grafts are definitely worth exploring if you have extensive hair loss. Just go in with realistic expectations and work closely with a reputable surgeon to determine if it’s the right approach for your specific situation. It may not give you a 100% full head of hair, but it can make a big cosmetic difference.