A lot of men come to our practice seeking hair restoration who lack sufficient donor sites on the head.
It’s a common problem, especially for those with advanced male pattern baldness.
A lack of good donor sites is especially common in men who have had previous transplants, particularly those who had FUT or strip transplantation back in the 80s or early 90s.
How a Chest Hair Transplant Can Provide More Coverage and a Natural Look
Another issue we commonly see is overharvesting of those donor sites due to poor surgical technique.
Some practitioners simply take too many grafts, often because they expect to lose a lot to transection and other graft viability issues.
Because of this, we often see patients who have been told they’re ineligible for another hair transplant due to a lack of good donor sites on the head.
The Benefits of Using Chest and Body Hair for a Transplant
The good news for those who’ve been told they’re out of options is that there’s still hope—provided you find someone who knows how to use chest and other body hair for a FUE transplant.
Chest hair transplants can be used to:
• Give those with advanced baldness more treatment options
• Provide added coverage for larger thinning or bald areas
• Supplement and blend in with hair grafts taken from the back of the head
• As a standalone option for filling in areas
• As an adjunct to beard and other hair transplants
So why do so many men hear that they’re out of options when this technique exists?
A lot of hair restoration practices simply aren’t skilled in this technique, so they just lack the know-how to do it.
It’s an advanced surgical skill that requires practice and experience, plus an artist’s eye for the best follicle harvesting and placement.
Moreover, chest hair only grows to a certain length and may have more texture than head hair, so selecting, placing and blending it properly is key.
Many practices don’t even want to bother with this more challenging procedure, but the best know how to use chest hair to produce truly transformative and natural-looking results.
Luckily, the physicians and surgical support staff at North Atlanta Hair Restoration are very skilled at using beard, chest, and body hair FUE to create incredible results for patients.
You can learn more about this type of hair transplant and our work in this area by listening to our founder Dr. Daniel A. Danyo’s highly informative podcast episode about it.
Are There Any Drawbacks to Using Chest Hair for a Transplant?
In the hands of a skilled hair restoration surgeon, chest hair can provide excellent coverage, volume, and a very natural look.
But chest hair only grows to a certain length before stopping, so it needs to be placed very carefully—especially for those who prefer the versatility of longer hairstyles.
It may also have a different texture and hue, making blending paramount to achieving the most natural results.
Finally, chest hair has a shorter growth phase and longer rest phase, so less of it will be actively growing and visible at a time.
Only about 70% of transplanted chest hair will be growing at any instance—compared to 90% for head hair—so more grafts will likely be needed for this type of transplant.
All of this is to say that it’s very important to choose an experienced hair transplant surgeon for this type of restoration.
A good surgeon can properly assess your hair loss and recommend taking from the head, beard, chest, or other areas of the body to create the most aesthetically pleasing look.
And the great thing is, a chest hair transplant—alone or combined with other donor sites—can make previously impossible hair restorations possible for many who thought they were out of options.
Will My Chest Look Weird After a Body Hair Transplant?
Most men have more than enough chest hair to provide plenty of grafts for a restoration.
When properly—and carefully—harvested, grafts taken from the chest area shouldn’t be noticeable at all.
The FUE technique leaves minimal to no visible scarring, and the remaining chest hair should conceal harvested areas quite well.
In addition, chest hair grows back very well after shaving, retaining its thickness and density quite robustly.
So yes, you can expect your chest to look completely normal after a hair transplant—most people can’t even tell anything’s been changed there at all.
“The chest hair transplant can be an excellent option for those who thought they were out of options—especially those with a huge area to cover.” – Dr. Danyo
Wondering If a Chest Hair Transplant Might Be Right for You?
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Don’t wait to find out how a hair restoration can change your look—and your outlook for the future
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FAQ
Who is a good candidate for a chest hair transplant?
Chest hair transplants are usually best for men with plenty of chest hair and depleted donor sites on the head.
Those who’ve had previous transplants and those with advanced hair loss can often benefit from this innovative type of hair restoration.
Chest hair transplants can also be used in conjunction with transplants using head hair, beard hair and more.
Is using beard or chest hair better for a transplant?
Beard hair is often preferred over chest hair for transplants, but both can provide great results for patients.
Some men may lack adequate beard hair for transplantation, or your surgeon may choose to take from both to avoid overharvesting in larger restorations.
An experienced hair restoration surgeon can assess your personal situation and make the best recommendations.
Will transplanted chest hair provide a permanent hair loss solution?
In most cases, yes.
Chest hair is less susceptible to hair loss caused by male pattern baldness, so you can expect your transplanted hair to grow quite well and be a permanent solution.
