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FAQThere is no need to worry if you have a poor-quality donor area at the back of your scalp. Body hair transplant becomes an alternative for you to have your hair transplantation seamlessly. How about filling out the application form for free online consultation and treatment plan?
What is Body Hair Transplantation?
Body hair transplant is a hair saver for those whose donor area is not available for hair transplantation. A hair transplant procedure is performed by extracting hair follicles from the back of the head (nape area as a donor zone) to be transplanted into the recipient area. In hair transplantation, the donor area's health, sufficiency, and density are essential for the procedure's outcome. Despite having limited and unhealthy donor areas, individuals can still undergo the operation with the help of body hair transplantation.
When the traditional donor area on the back of the head (the nape) is not sufficient or suitable for transplantation for various reasons like a lack of hair density or scarring, hair transplant surgeons may consider alternative donor areas. These alternative donor areas include beard, chest, back, and leg hair.
The surgeon will evaluate the hair qualities from these other places to determine their eligibility for transplantation if the nape area cannot provide enough hair grafts. Beard hair, if the individual has sufficient hair in his beards, is a popular choice as an alternative donor area. Because its hair characteristics similarity to scalp hair in terms of thickness and texture, extracting hair from beard hair is the best way to maintain the procedure. However, if the beard is not appropriate for extraction, the other alternatives also help.
Beard Hair:
The hair follicles in the beard region typically have a similar caliber to scalp hair, making them compatible for transplantation. Moreover, beard hair tends to grow longer than other body hair, which can be advantageous for achieving natural-looking results in some regions of the scalp.
Chest Hair:
Chest hair is another potential donor source, although it may have a slightly different texture and growth pattern than scalp hair. Chest hair is usually coarser and shorter, which might be less ideal for certain hair restoration cases, especially for recreating a hairline or frontal region; however, in cases where the patient has good-quality chest hair and requires additional grafts, hair transplant surgeons can consider it an option.
Back Hair:
Back hair can be a donor source, especially if the patient has enough hair growth. Back hair is typically coarser and shorter than chest hair, making it better suited for adding coverage than resembling hairlines or frontal areas.
Leg Hair:
In some instances, when the patient has limited hair elsewhere, leg hair might be considered as a donor source. However, due to its finer and shorter nature than scalp hair, there are better choices for transplantation. It's typically used as a last resort when other donor areas are unsuitable. Using leg hair can be more challenging due to texture and growth differences, leading to varying results compared to scalp or other body hair.
Benefits and Considerations of Body Hair Transplant to the Head
Body hair transplant, as with any other procedure, comes with some advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- Body hair transplantation becomes a feasible choice for individuals who have utilized all their available scalp donor hair or are unsuitable candidates for conventional hair restoration methods.
- Body hair transplant allows individual with limited scalp hair to undergo hair restoration. It is a great opportunity for people with advanced hair loss.
- Hair obtained from body areas like the beard and chest can offer denser coverage to areas needing extra grafts, resulting in an improved overall density and a more natural look for the transplantation.
Disadvantages:
- Body hair transplant can cause variability in results. The growth rate, texture, and overall appearance of transplanted body hair may not always match the native scalp hair.
- The complexity and requirement for specialized techniques make body hair transplant typically more costly than traditional hair restoration procedures.
- Compared to regular scalp hair transplantation, body hair transplant can take longer and may require multiple sessions to attain the desired outcomes.
The Process of Body Hair Transplant to Head
Before proceeding with a body hair transplant, the initial step involves a crucial consultation to determine the patient's eligibility for the procedure. During this consultation, the surgeon evaluates the patient's hair loss condition and carefully selects the appropriate donor area from which hair follicles will be extracted.
Evaluation and Patient Selection Criteria
The evaluation part of the procedure is significant to provide optimal results. Therefore, during the evaluation, the surgeon will analyze the patient’s extent of hair loss, hair texture and color, donor area quality and quantity, and medical history.
Are you eligible for a body hair transplant?
- The success of a body hair transplant relies heavily on the strength, health, and characteristics of the hair in the potential donor regions, such as the beard, chest, back, arms, and legs. The donor hair must exhibit similarities to scalp hair to achieve optimal outcomes.
- BHT is commonly recommended for individuals who experience extensive hair loss or lack sufficient donor hair on the scalp for conventional hair transplant methods like FUE. Suitable candidates should exhibit noticeable bald patches or thinning hair on the scalp.
- The candidate's hair texture and body hair color should match the recipient area on the scalp to ensure a natural-looking result.
- A thorough medical evaluation is essential to ensure the patient is in good overall health and can safely undergo the surgical procedure. Therefore, necessary blood tests are maintained, and the patient's medical history is evaluated.
Extraction Techniques for Body Hair
FUE hair transplant, Follicular Unit Extraction technique can be used when performing a body hair transplant.
FUE Hair Transplant:
One of the most popular methods in hair transplantation, FUE hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure proven its success significantly in terms of results.The benefit of FUE is its ability to avoid creating a linear scar, with the resulting scars being very small and hardly noticeable. This characteristic has made it a widely preferred option for extracting body hair.
DHI Hair Transplant:
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) can also be applied for body hair transplantation. Although DHI is typically linked with scalp hair transplantation, the method can be adjusted to transfer hair from body donor regions to the scalp. The fundamental concept of DHI remains unchanged, regardless of whether the donor's hair is sourced from the scalp or other body areas like the beard, chest, back, arms, or legs. The specialized Choi Implanter Pen facilitates accurate and controlled hair follicle implantation, making it a versatile option for various donor regions.
Implantation Process
The implantation of a body hair transplant proceeds according to the chosen technique.As with any other procedure, local anesthesia is applied to numb the donor and recipient areas. If the technique is FUE, the surgeon makes the incisions for the recipient area to prepare the site for implantation after extracting hairs from the donor zone. If the method is DHI, canal opening is done simultaneously with implantation.
Both techniques aim to achieve successful hair transplantation by carefully placing the hair follicles into the recipient area, ensuring they grow naturally and blend seamlessly with the existing hair. The choice between FUE and DHI depends on various factors, including the patient's specific needs, the surgeon's expertise, and the characteristics of the donor and recipient areas.
