Plastic Surgery

Yes, chest hair can be used for hair transplant. Actually, chest hair can be a better option against facial or scalp hair. The reason is that chest hair can provide further coverage for the area of operation.

Which hair is used for hair transplant?

In general, hair from the scalp, facial and chest are used for hair transplantation.

How many hairs can be transplanted?

Hair follicles are received from the donor area. Which is typically located on the rear of the head. In general, approximately 4,000 hair follicles can be transplanted in a session through FUT technique. In Follicular Unit Extraction, around 2,000 hair follicles can be transplanted in a session.

On average, every hair graft has 2 hairs. Which equals around 4,000 follicles by the FUE strategy and 8,000 strands of hair by the FUT technique.

Sometimes, the donor area might not have the enough hair follicles for the hair transplant. If that is the case for you, contact a medical specialist who can assist you professionally.

Do hair transplants leave scars?

Over the years, there has been great development in hair transplant. Thanks to the developments in technology and the methods, there will be less scarring than ever before. In any case, there will be some scarring nonetheless.

However, your healthcare professional’s experience and skill are one of the most important factors. As well as high quality materials used in the most sanitized operating room. Also, keep in mind that when hair grows after surgery incisions become almost invisible.

How painful is hair grafting?

During your hair grafting, you feel minimal pain to none. This is because of the anesthetics given. Also, after the surgery, you can feel slight discomfort. For pain management post-op, you should use your prescribed medication as per your medical professional’s orders.