NORWOOD SCALE

NORWOOD SCALE 2

On the Hamilton-Norwood scale, the 2nd stage of hair loss represents a mild recession at the hairline, specifically at the temples. This is referred to as a mature hairline, and no further hair loss may occur at the crown (in some cases). While you may want to fill up the temples, doctors typically advise against hair implantation. Therefore, SMP is the perfect treatment as it is subtle yet natural and can be extended if needed in the future.

NORWOOD SCALE 3

Norwood 3 is the first stage where clinically significant hair loss appears. Typically it’s characterised by a deepening recession at the left and right temple, creating one of three shapes — M, V, or U. Areas affected by recession will either be totally bald or show profound thinning.

NORWOOD SCALE 3V

Norwood 3 Vertex stands for a substantial hair loss affecting the vertex (the crown), while the hairline remains at its stage 2 position..

NORWOOD SCALE 4

Norwood 4 indicates further recession at the hairline, with little or no hair on top of the scalp. The patches of growth at the sides of the head are linked by a narrow band of hair.

Depending on the anticipated further thinning, the crown or the hairline can be restored with SMP which we can work into the remaining hair.

NORWOOD SCALE 5

Stage 5 on the Norwood scale represents a more advanced male pattern hair loss. Both areas on either side of the band grow bigger, and the band of hair itself becomes thinner and starts to split in the middle.

NORWOOD SCALE 6

With Norwood 6, male pattern hair loss around the temples spreads to the bald vertex, and the band of hair on top of the scalp is at its thinnest or gone altogether.

NORWOOD SCALE 7

Patterned hair loss is at its most advanced at Norwood 7. You may have hair at the back and sides, but the top of the head is bald.