A lot of people are surprised to learn that chest hair can be used successfully for hair transplants.
Why is this important?
Well, the main reason is that many people who want hair transplants don’t have enough hair left on the scalp for a successful procedure.
In the past, a lot of people with advanced hair loss – or those who had previous transplants – were simply told they’d run out of options.
With the advent of newer FUE transplantation techniques, however, that disappointment can be a thing of the past.
Hair restoration surgeons are now using chest hair, beard hair, and other body hair to achieve incredible results for their patients.
Is Chest Hair a Good Choice for Transplantation?
Chest hair can be a great source of donor hair for a transplant.
While the preferred donor area for FUE hair transplants is usually the scalp – due to its high graft viability rates and considerations like texture and growth patterns – the scalp isn’t always sufficient to supply enough grafts.
That’s when surgeons usually turn to donor areas like the beard and chest for added coverage.
Now, the beard is often the preferred second choice, but chest hair is also a great resource for achieving successful hair transplant results.
For those with plentiful chest hair and perhaps less hair on the beard, chest hair transplantation can provide an excellent solution for hair loss.
Both can provide very good texture and coverage when properly used by an expert hair transplant surgeon.
In fact, surgeons will sometimes use a combination of scalp hair, beard hair, and chest hair in a transplant to achieve the best coverage and the most natural look.
Is Chest Hair Transplantation a Permanent Hair Loss Solution?
Not only do chest hair transplants offer a high graft success rate, they are also a permanent solution.
That’s because chest hair is not usually subject to the hormonal factors that typically cause male pattern baldness.
So, you can expect chest hair that’s been transplanted to continue to grow, stay healthy and thrive indefinitely in its new location.
Will a Chest Hair Transplant Look Natural?
Hair transplant success is marked a variety of factors, and looking natural is certainly chief among them.
You can rest assured that, when carefully selected and placed, transplanted chest hair can look very natural.
But not every surgeon is experienced and capable of performing this more technically demanding hair restoration procedure.
And not every provider has the eye – and the technical skill – to produce good blending and highly aesthetic results.
That’s why it’s so important that you choose a practice with lots of experience using chest hair in hair restorations.
Will My Chest Look Normal After the Procedure?
Some patients worry that taking hair follicles from the chest will leave behind scarring or bare patches that may be noticeable.
However, the FUE extraction process ensures there should be little to no visible scarring after the procedure.
In addition, good candidates for a chest hair transplant usually have enough hair on the chest that the harvested follicles won’t be missed at all.
An experienced surgeon will carefully select each follicle to ensure the best aesthetic results, both on your head and in the donor areas on your chest.
Most people can’t even tell that anything has been done after the quick healing period is over — and chest hair usually grows back quickly and just as thick, even if you shave it for the procedure.
“Chest hair transplants can be a great option, especially for patients that have a large area that needs coverage.”
– Dr. Daniel A. Danyo
Considerations Before a Chest Hair Transplant
You may be wondering if there are downsides to a chest hair transplant.
There aren’t any really, but you do need to make sure you choose a provider who really knows what they’re doing.
That’s because chest hair transplants are a bit more challenging, and gauging how many grafts you’ll need requires an experienced assessment.
So, you definitely want to make sure you choose a hair loss surgeon who is accustomed to performing this type of body hair transplant – not all are.
You can learn more about chest hair transplantation – and about Dr. Danyo’s expertise with these types of procedures – by listening to our special podcast on the topic.
Wondering if a Chest Hair Transplant Might Be Right for You?
The team at North Atlanta Hair Restoration is very experienced at using chest hair to help patients achieve the hair restoration success they’ve dreamed of.
Call us today at 678-845-7521 to set up a free consultation, or click here to book one online.
We offer both in-person at our office in Alpharetta and virtual consultations with our lead physicians, Dr. Daniel A. Danyo and Dr. Matt Goldstein.
Don’t wait to take the next step in restoring a natural, youthful look – let us help you look and feel like yourself again.
FAQ
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a chest hair transplant?
The only way to know for sure is to consult a surgical hair loss expert who can assess your individual situation.
However, if you’re in reasonably good health and have enough chest hair to spare, chances are, you’re a good candidate for this cutting-edge procedure.
Will my hair texture look natural after a chest hair transplant?
It should, if the procedure is done right.
Chest hair transplants are more technically challenging, requiring careful graft selection and blending to achieve natural results.
But in the hands of an experienced surgeon, chest and body hair transplants can look very natural and achieve volume that was previously unattainable before.
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 good coverage, or your surgeon may choose to take from both areas for larger restorations – this can help avoid overharvesting, too.
Talk to an experienced hair transplant surgeon to get the very best recommendations for your situation.
