{"id":1491,"date":"2026-09-28T15:48:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2026-10-02T03:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T03:33:05","slug":"alopecia-androgenetica-scala-norwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"Alopecia androgenetica e scala di Norwood: stadi, sintomi e quando intervenire"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1491\" class=\"elementor elementor-1491\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcee5d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bcee5d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b5d693 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b5d693\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501a7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"501a7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Androgenetic Alopecia and Norwood Scale: Stages, Symptoms and When to Intervene<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a613a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"0a613a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to recognise androgenetic alopecia, what each Norwood stage looks like and from which stage a hair transplant makes sense. Clear, sourced guide. \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f820ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7f820ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-c95d936 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/author\/aldo\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-user-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M248 104c-53 0-96 43-96 96s43 96 96 96 96-43 96-96-43-96-96-96zm0 144c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm0-240C111 8 0 119 0 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S385 8 248 8zm0 448c-49.7 0-95.1-18.3-130.1-48.4 14.9-23 40.4-38.6 69.6-39.5 20.8 6.4 40.6 9.6 60.5 9.6s39.7-3.1 60.5-9.6c29.2 1 54.7 16.5 69.6 39.5-35 30.1-80.4 48.4-130.1 48.4zm162.7-84.1c-24.4-31.4-62.1-51.9-105.1-51.9-10.2 0-26 9.6-57.6 9.6-31.5 0-47.4-9.6-57.6-9.6-42.9 0-80.6 20.5-105.1 51.9C61.9 339.2 48 299.2 48 256c0-110.3 89.7-200 200-200s200 89.7 200 200c0 43.2-13.9 83.2-37.3 115.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Aldo Alessi\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f220bfa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f220bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1493\" alt=\"androgenetic alopecia man trasplant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/man-androgenetic-alopecia-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27edfa0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27edfa0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69fb73b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69fb73b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47167f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47167f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most men who start losing their hair ask themselves two questions: is this real baldness or just a temporary phase? And how far could it progress? Androgenetic alopecia, also known as <strong>androgenetic baldness<\/strong>, is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women, and it follows a predictable course. <strong>It is precisely this predictability that makes the Norwood scale so useful<\/strong>: it turns a vague worry into a precise stage, and a precise stage into a concrete plan. In this guide you will find the signs to recognise it, how a doctor confirms it,<strong> the stages of the Norwood scale<\/strong> one by one and when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/dhi-hair-transplant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hair transplant<\/strong><\/a> really makes sense.<\/p><div class=\"lunare-takeaways\"><p><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Androgenetic alopecia is genetic and hormone-driven: follicles shrink progressively (miniaturisation) under the effect of DHT.<\/li><li>In men it starts at the temples and\/or the crown; in women it thins the top of the head while the frontal hairline is usually preserved.<\/li><li>The Norwood scale has 7 stages plus variants (3 Vertex and the &#8220;A&#8221; types). Stage 3 is the first stage clinically considered baldness.<\/li><li>A doctor confirms the diagnosis with a scalp examination and trichoscopy, not with a mirror.<\/li><li>Your stage, your age and the quality of your donor area \u2014 not the stage alone \u2014 decide whether a hair transplant makes sense.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2>Androgenetic alopecia: what is it?<\/h2><p><strong>Androgenetic alopecia<\/strong> is a genetically predetermined condition caused by an excessive response of the hair follicles to androgens (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StatPearls, NCBI<\/a>). The key hormone is <strong>dihydrotestosterone (DHT)<\/strong>, produced from testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. In genetically sensitive follicles, DHT shortens the growth phase of the hair cycle. Each new hair grows back thinner, shorter and lighter until the follicle produces only a fine, almost invisible vellus hair. This process is called <strong>miniaturisation<\/strong>.<\/p><ol><li>Two practical consequences follow. First, the hair does not &#8220;fall out&#8221; all at once: it fades. Many people notice a see-through scalp under bright light long before they notice a bald patch. Second, the follicles at the back and sides of the head are genetically resistant to <strong>DHT<\/strong>. This is why they survive even in the most advanced stages, and why they can be used as a <strong>donor area<\/strong> in a hair transplant.<\/li><\/ol><p>It is also very common. By the age of 50, more than half of Caucasian men show visible signs of male pattern hair loss (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspharmacist.com\/article\/alleviating-androgenic-alopecia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Pharmacist<\/a>). Common does not mean trivial: the earlier it starts, the more time it has to progress.<\/p><h2>How to recognise androgenetic alopecia: 6 signs you can check at home<\/h2><p>Early androgenetic alopecia (the stage often called early or premature baldness) is easy to confuse with seasonal shedding. These are the signs that point towards a pattern, not a phase:<\/p><ol><li><strong>The temples are moving back: <\/strong>compare a photo from 3\u20135 years ago with one taken today, same angle and light. A hairline that forms a deeper &#8220;M&#8221; is the most typical first sign in men.<\/li><li><strong>The crown shows through:<\/strong>\u00a0ask someone to photograph the top-back of your head. A lighter, round area at the vertex is the second classic starting point.<\/li><li><strong>The hairs are getting thinner, not just fewer:<\/strong>\u00a0hairs of different thickness in the same area \u2014 some normal, some fine and short \u2014 are the visible trace of miniaturisation.<\/li><li><strong>The frontal forelock is thinning:<\/strong>\u00a0in many men a central island of hair resists longer than the temples, then thins in turn.<\/li><li><strong>It has lasted for months and it follows a pattern:<\/strong>\u00a0seasonal or stress-related shedding is diffuse and temporary. Androgenetic alopecia is localised and progressive.<\/li><li><strong>There is a family history:<\/strong>\u00a0hair loss in your father, grandfathers or maternal uncles raises the probability, although it does not predict your exact pattern.<\/li><\/ol><p>Losing hair in the shower or on the pillow is not a diagnosis in itself. Shedding 50\u2013100 hairs a day is normal, and a spike after summer, a fever or a stressful period is usually telogen effluvium, which recovers on its own. We explain the difference in our guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/late-summer-hair-loss-september\/\">late-summer hair loss<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><h3>What Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not: conditions that are similar to It<\/h3><p>Not <strong>every form of baldness<\/strong> is due to androgenetic alopecia. The most common cases are <strong>telogen effluvium<\/strong> (diffuse loss after a triggering event), alopecia areata (<strong>round, well-defined bald patches<\/strong>, often appearing quickly) and traction alopecia (caused by hairstyles that are too <strong>tight<\/strong>). <strong>In women<\/strong>, hair loss can also be linked to thyroid problems, iron deficiency or hormonal conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. The treatment is completely different in each case, <strong>which is why<\/strong> a medical diagnosis comes before any decision.<\/p><h2>How the Doctor Confirms the Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia?<\/h2><p>In most men, a careful medical history and a scalp examination are enough to diagnose androgenetic alopecia. In women, the examination should be completed with trichoscopy (<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11012765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kuczara et al., systematic review, 2024<\/a>). A specialist assessment usually includes:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Medical history:<\/strong> when it started, how fast it is progressing, family history, medications, recent illnesses or stress, diet.<\/li><li><strong>Pattern examination:<\/strong> where the thinning is concentrated and how it compares with the back of the head.<\/li><li><strong>Trichoscopy:<\/strong> a magnified, non-invasive examination of the scalp. The hallmark of androgenetic alopecia is hair shaft thickness heterogeneity (anisotrichosis). Most studies use a threshold of more than 20% of thinner hairs in men and more than 10% in women as a diagnostic criterion.<\/li><li><strong>Pull test:<\/strong> a gentle traction on a lock of hair to assess active shedding.<\/li><li><strong>Blood tests, when indicated:<\/strong> mainly in women or in atypical cases, to rule out thyroid, iron or hormonal causes.<\/li><\/ul><p>Trichoscopy also has a practical value for anyone considering a transplant: it measures the density and thickness of the donor area, which is the real limit of what surgery can achieve.<\/p><h2>The Norwood scale: why doctors still use it?<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1.png\" alt=\"norwood scale\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale-cover-en-1600x900-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><p>The first systematic classification of male pattern baldness was published by James Hamilton in 1951. In 1975 the surgeon O&#8217;Tar Norwood refined it after studying hair loss in 1,000 men, adding the vertex and &#8220;A&#8221; variants (<a href=\"https:\/\/jcasonline.com\/classifications-of-patterned-hair-loss-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norwood OT, South Med J 1975; review in JCAS<\/a>). The result, known as the <strong>Hamilton-Norwood scale<\/strong> or simply the Norwood scale, is still the most widely used classification in the world. Doctors use it to describe hair loss in a shared language, to select patients for clinical trials and to plan hair transplants.<\/p><p>Here is the whole scale at a glance, followed by a detailed description of each stage.<\/p><div class=\"lunare-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"><table class=\"lunare-table\"><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>What you see<\/th><th>Typical clinical approach*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td>No recession, or minimal recession of the hairline<\/td><td>Monitor; baseline photos if there is a family history<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td>Small, symmetrical triangular recessions at the temples<\/td><td>Medical evaluation; transplant rarely needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3 \/ 3 Vertex<\/strong><\/td><td>Deep temple recessions (3) or crown thinning with mild recession (3V)<\/td><td>Medical therapy; transplant possible if loss is stable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td>Frontal recession + thinning crown, still separated by a band of hair<\/td><td>Transplant commonly considered, with medical therapy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td>Larger front and crown areas; the separating band is narrow and sparse<\/td><td>Transplant; donor area capacity becomes decisive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td>The band disappears: front and crown merge into one area<\/td><td>Transplant prioritising front and mid-scalp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td><td>Only a horseshoe of hair remains on the sides and back<\/td><td>Selected cases; coverage limited by the donor area<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"lunare-note\"><em>*Indicative only. The right option depends on age, stability of the loss, donor area and personal goals, and is defined during a medical consultation.<\/em><\/p><h3>Norwood 1: the adolescent hairline<\/h3><p>There is little or no recession along the front of the hairline. This is the reference point, not a form of baldness. If hair loss runs in your family, the only useful action at this stage is to take standardised photos (front, temples, top, crown) once a year, so that any change is measurable.<\/p><h3>Norwood 2: the mature hairline<\/h3><p>Small, usually symmetrical triangular recessions appear at the temples. For many men this is simply the transition from an adolescent to an adult hairline and it can stop here. It is worth a medical evaluation if the recession is progressing year after year or if the hairs in that area are getting finer.<\/p><h3>Norwood 3: the first stage of clinical baldness<\/h3><p>Norwood defined stage 3 as the minimum degree of hair loss sufficient to be considered baldness. The temple recessions are deep, symmetrical and bare or only sparsely covered. This is the stage at which most men start searching for solutions, and the stage at which the choice between medical therapy, waiting and a transplant needs to be made with a doctor, not with a forum.<\/p><p><strong>Norwood 3 Vertex (3V)<\/strong> is a variant in which the hair loss is mainly at the crown, with a frontal recession no deeper than stage 3. Crown loss is harder to see in the mirror, so photos taken from above are essential.<\/p><h3>Norwood 4: front and crown, still separated<\/h3><p>The frontal recession is more severe than in stage 3 and the crown is sparse or bald. A band of moderately dense hair still runs across the top of the head, separating the two areas and connecting the sides. Stage 4 is often considered a good moment for a transplant, because the pattern is clear and the donor area is usually sufficient to restore the front and part of the mid-scalp.<\/p><h3>Norwood 5: the bridge thins out<\/h3><p>Both the frontal and the crown areas are larger. The band between them is narrower and sparser, but the two areas are still separated. From this stage onwards, the number of grafts that the donor area can provide becomes the real limit, and the plan has to establish priorities: the front of the head frames the face and is usually restored first.<\/p><h3>Norwood 6: front and crown merge<\/h3><p>The bridge has disappeared. The front, the mid-scalp and the crown form a single bald area, which also extends towards the sides. A transplant can still give a natural result, but it rarely restores the original density everywhere. Setting realistic expectations before the procedure is part of good medicine.<\/p><h3>Norwood 7: the horseshoe<\/h3><p>This is the most advanced stage. Only a horseshoe-shaped band of hair remains on the sides and back of the head, and it may itself be thin. Surgery is possible only in selected cases with a good donor area, and the goal is framing the face rather than full coverage.<\/p><h3>The &#8220;A&#8221; variants (2A\u20135A): when the whole hairline moves back<\/h3><p>In the A variants the entire front hairline recedes as a single line, from front to back, without the typical &#8220;M&#8221; shape and without a separate bald spot at the crown. There is no central forelock resisting longer than the temples. The A pattern is less common but important in transplant planning, because the loss concentrates at the front, where results are most visible.<\/p><h2>Androgenetic alopecia in women: the Ludwig scale<\/h2><p>The Norwood scale does not apply to women. Female androgenetic alopecia is usually more diffuse: the hair thins on the top of the head while the frontal hairline is preserved. Doctors classify it with the <strong>Ludwig scale<\/strong>, which has three grades:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Ludwig I:<\/strong> mild thinning on the top of the head; the parting looks wider.<\/li><li><strong>Ludwig II:<\/strong> marked thinning and reduced volume on the top of the head.<\/li><li><strong>Ludwig III:<\/strong> extensive thinning, with the scalp clearly visible on the top of the head.<\/li><\/ul><p>In women, blood tests and trichoscopy are especially important, because other causes (thyroid, iron deficiency, hormonal changes after pregnancy or menopause) can mimic or add to androgenetic alopecia. A transplant is an option only in selected cases with a stable pattern and a good donor area.<\/p><h2>Early and premature baldness: why the stage at 25 is not the final stage<\/h2><p dir=\"ltr\">When androgenetic alopecia appears in late adolescence or around the age of twenty, the current stage says little about where it will stop. An early onset simply means that <strong>many years of progression still lie ahead<\/strong>.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">This is why, in the early phases, medical therapy carries decisive weight: there are still many miniaturised follicles that can be protected, and treatment must be prescribed and monitored by a doctor. At the same time, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/hair-transplant-before-and-after-month-by-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>transplant <\/strong><\/a>performed too early can look unnatural in the years that follow. If a Norwood 2 hairline is rebuilt and the loss progresses to Norwood 5, a gap can form behind the transplanted area. A <strong>good surgeon plans <\/strong>with future progression in mind, not just the current situation.<\/p><h2>From stage to plan: when a hair transplant makes sense<\/h2><p>The Norwood stage is only one of four factors. A doctor considers them together:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Stage and pattern:<\/strong> how much area needs to be covered and where.<\/li><li><strong>Stability:<\/strong> whether the loss has slowed down, often with the support of medical therapy.<\/li><li><strong>Donor area:<\/strong> density and hair thickness at the back and sides of the head, the only true &#8220;budget&#8221; of grafts available.<\/li><li><strong>Age and expectations:<\/strong> a plan that still looks natural in 10\u201315 years.<\/li><\/ol><p>Once these are defined, the choice of technique follows. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/fue-or-dhi-technique-differences\/\">FUE vs DHI<\/a> explains which technique suits which case, and you can see all the procedures we perform on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/treatments\/\">treatments page<\/a>. If you are weighing up where to have the procedure, read our comparisons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/how-much-cost-hair-transplant\/\">hair transplant costs in 2026<\/a> and of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/hair-transplant-albania-or-turkey\/\">Albania vs Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c1e19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68c1e19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a93c877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a93c877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"lunare-cta\">Not sure which Norwood stage you are? Send us photos of your front, temples, top, crown and donor area. Our medical team will assess your stage and tell you whether a transplant is right for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5563243 elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5563243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request your assessment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4423602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4423602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Lunare Hair Clinic assesses your stage before you travel<\/h2><p>At Lunare Hair Clinic in Tirana, the assessment starts before you book a flight. You send standardised photos, our medical team evaluates your pattern, your stage and your donor area, and you receive a personalised plan with the recommended technique. The evaluation is then confirmed with an in-person examination at the clinic before the procedure.<\/p><p>For patients coming from abroad, including Italy, the package includes the flight and a 2-night hotel stay, so you only need to plan your time off. To understand how prices compare with clinics at home, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/hair-transplant-italy-cost\/\">how much a hair transplant costs in Italy<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"lunare-faq\"><h4>Can I work out my Norwood stage from photos?<\/h4><p>Roughly, yes: comparing your front, temple and crown photos with the scale gives a reasonable estimate. The exact stage, and above all the condition of the donor area, should be confirmed by a doctor, ideally with trichoscopy.<\/p><h4>Is Norwood 2 already baldness?<\/h4><p>Not necessarily. Norwood 2 often corresponds to the normal transition from an adolescent to an adult hairline. It becomes relevant if the recession keeps progressing or the hairs in that area become finer.<\/p><h4>From which Norwood stage is a hair transplant possible?<\/h4><p>A transplant is usually considered from stage 3 onwards, when the loss is clearly visible and reasonably stable. Age, the progression of the loss and the donor area weigh as much as the stage itself.<\/p><h4>Can androgenetic alopecia be stopped?<\/h4><p>It is a progressive condition. Medical therapies prescribed by a doctor can slow it down or stabilise it in many patients, but they need to be continued over time. A transplant restores hair in the bald areas but does not stop the loss of the remaining native hair.<\/p><h4>Does the Norwood scale apply to women?<\/h4><p>No. Female androgenetic alopecia follows a different, more diffuse pattern and is classified with the Ludwig scale (grades I to III).<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf70c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cdf70c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3457aec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3457aec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How many hairs a day is it normal to lose?<\/h3><p>Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. Heavier shedding for a few weeks is often telogen effluvium, which is temporary. Androgenetic alopecia is recognised by its pattern and by progressively thinner hairs, not by the number of hairs on the pillow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b361edd elementor-button-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b361edd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request your free evaluation \u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d9f066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d9f066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Medically reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/author\/aldo\/\">Dr Aldo Alessi<\/a>, Lunare Hair Clinic. Last updated 29\/09\/2026.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a4f47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29a4f47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sources<\/h3><ul><li>Ho CH, Sood T, Zito PM. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Androgenetic Alopecia. StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf<\/a>.<\/li><li>Norwood OT. Male pattern baldness: classification and incidence. South Med J. 1975;68(11):1359\u201365. Summarised in <a href=\"https:\/\/jcasonline.com\/classifications-of-patterned-hair-loss-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classifications of Patterned Hair Loss: A Review, JCAS<\/a>.<\/li><li>Kuczara A, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11012765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trichoscopy of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med, 2024<\/a>.<\/li><li>Rakowska A, et al. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2938574\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dermoscopy in Female Androgenic Alopecia: Method Standardization and Diagnostic Criteria. Int J Trichology, 2009<\/a>.<\/li><li>US Pharmacist. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspharmacist.com\/article\/alleviating-androgenic-alopecia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alleviating Androgenic Alopecia<\/a>.<\/li><li>International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). <a href=\"https:\/\/combattifight.ishrs.org\/info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patient information<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709d519 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"709d519\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f979566 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f979566\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_mouse&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_mouseTrack_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_mouseTrack_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:1,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d6570 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7d6570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your new hair begins with a free conversation.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5d571 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fb5d571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">schedule a free consultation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f006890 elementor-toc--content-ellipsis elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"f006890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; 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Clear, sourced guide. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/androgenetic-alopecia-norwood-scale\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Androgenetic Alopecia and Norwood Scale: Stages, Symptoms and When to Intervene\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1471 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-albania-tirana\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-tirana-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1473\" alt=\"Hair Transplant in Tirana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foto-aeroporto-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-tirana-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHair Transplant in Tirana: A Practical Guide to Flights, Accommodation and How Many Days You Need\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you have decided that a hair transplant abroad makes sense, medical doubts are usually cleared up quickly. It is the practical ones that hold<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-tirana-travel-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Hair Transplant in Tirana: A Practical Guide to Flights, Accommodation and How Many Days You Need\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1222 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-medical-education\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-before-and-after-month-by-month\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1226\" alt=\"Hair Transplant Before and After mani di un chirurgo durante intervento\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-drmkhawarnazir-27138340-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-before-and-after-month-by-month\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHair Transplant Before &#038; After: Month by Month\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>What a hair transplant really looks like month by month: shedding, shock loss, regrowth at 3-6 months and the final result at 12-18. With photo protocol.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lunarehairclinic.com\/it\/hair-transplant-before-and-after-month-by-month\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Hair Transplant Before &#038; After: Month by Month\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc8dbab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc8dbab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038d671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"038d671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d38967f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d38967f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d86aff elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"9d86aff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1651\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1651\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Am I a good candidate for a hair transplant?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1651\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1651\"><p>Most patients with stable hair loss and a sufficient donor area are good candidates. During the online evaluation, our doctors will analyze your photos and medical history to confirm whether a transplant is recommended and which technique fits best.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1652\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1652\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the hair transplant painful?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1652\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1652\"><p>he procedure is performed under local anesthesia. You may feel mild discomfort when the anesthesia is injected, but the surgery itself is usually well tolerated. After the procedure, you may experience slight tension or sensitivity, which is managed with medication.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1653\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1653\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does the procedure take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1653\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1653\"><p>Depending on the number of grafts, a hair transplant typically takes between 4 and 8 hours, including breaks and preparation<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1654\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1654\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When can I go back to work?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1654\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1654\"><p>Many patients return to desk work after 3\u20135 days. If your job is physically demanding or involves sun exposure, you may need a longer break. Our team will give you tailored advice.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1655\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1655\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What do you mean by \u201cguaranteed results\u201d?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1655\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1655\"><p>By \u201cguaranteed results\u201d we mean that we stand behind our work with:<\/p><ul><li>clear, realistic expectations before the surgery<\/li><li>a written aftercare plan<\/li><li>structured follow-up to monitor your progress<\/li><\/ul><p>In specific cases, if results are significantly below expectations despite correct aftercare, our medical team may propose additional corrective sessions or solutions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1cfa81 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"d1cfa81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is Albania safe for medical tourism?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\"><p>Yes. Albania has become an increasingly popular destination for medical tourism thanks to modern clinics, qualified doctors and competitive prices. At Lunare Hair Clinic we work with strict hygiene standards and offer full logistical support for your stay.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What\u2019s the difference between FUE, FUT and DHI?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\"><p class=\"p1\"><b>FUT (Strip method)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">A strip of skin is removed from the donor area, then divided into follicular units.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Leaves a linear scar on the back of the head.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Usually allows a large number of grafts in a single session.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">Individual follicles are extracted one by one using a micro-punch.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">No linear scar, only tiny dot scars, usually invisible with short haircuts.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Faster recovery and less post-op discomfort compared to FUT.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">Uses FUE to extract grafts, but implantation is done with special implanter pens.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Allows very precise control of angle, direction and depth of each hair.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Particularly suitable for hairline design and detail work.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p4\">You can think of DHI as an \u201cevolved\u201d way of implanting FUE grafts, not a completely separate transplant method.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When will I see results?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\"><p class=\"p1\">Hair transplant results follow a clear timeline:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>0\u20132 weeks:<\/b><\/span> healing and formation of scabs<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1\u20133 months:<\/b><\/span> temporary shedding of transplanted hairs (normal process)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3\u20136 months:<\/b><\/span> first new hairs start growing<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6\u20139 months:<\/b><\/span> visible improvement in density<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>9\u201312 months:<\/b><\/span> final result in most patients<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">So you need patience: it\u2019s a long-term investment, not an instant makeover.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are the results permanent?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\"><p class=\"p1\">Transplanted hair is taken from areas genetically more resistant to baldness, so it usually keeps growing for life.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">However, <span class=\"s1\"><b>non-transplanted hair<\/b><\/span> can continue to thin over time. That\u2019s why stabilizing hair loss (with medical therapy when indicated) and planning a long-term strategy with your doctor is important.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are the main risks or possible complications?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\"><p class=\"p3\">When performed by experienced doctors in a proper medical setting, hair transplant is generally safe, but as with any medical procedure there are potential risks:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">Swelling and bruising<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Temporary numbness or sensitivity<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Infection (rare with correct hygiene)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Folliculitis (inflammation of follicles)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Suboptimal growth or density if aftercare instructions are not followed or if grafts are not handled correctly<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p3\">A serious clinic will explain risks clearly and give you written post-op instructions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come riconoscere l\u2019alopecia androgenetica, come appare ciascun stadio di Norwood e a quale stadio \u00e8 pi\u00f9 opportuno effettuare un trapianto di capelli. 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