Body Hair Transplant
A body hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting hair follicles from an area of your body with dense hair growth, typically the chest, back, or scalp sides, to a bald or thinning area on your scalp. This procedure is similar to traditional scalp hair transplants, but it uses hair from outside the scalp.
Causes: Body hair transplants are chosen by individuals experiencing hair loss on the scalp due to various reasons, including:
- Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)
- Female pattern baldness
- Scarring from injuries or surgeries
- Burns
History: Body hair transplantation is a relatively new technique compared to traditional scalp hair transplants. It emerged in the early 2000s as a way to address limitations in donor hair availability on the scalp for some patients.
Treatment Solutions: The procedure typically involves two main steps:
- Follicle extraction: Hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
- Follicle implantation: Extracted follicles are then implanted into tiny recipient sites created in the balding area.
Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge only and shouldn’t be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a qualified hair transplant surgeon to discuss if a body hair transplant is suitable for your specific case and understand the potential risks and recovery process.