More donor hair for advanced baldness
In some patients the donor hair at the back of the head is sparse, or it has been used up or scarred by a previous surgery. In such cases a body hair transplant (body-to-scalp transplant) can help.
Using the FUE technique, individual follicles are extracted from the beard, chest or other body areas and implanted into the scalp. Body hair can be used on its own or together with scalp hair in advanced grades of baldness.
- Adds donor supply when scalp donor is limited
- Improves coverage in advanced baldness
- Useful for repairing previous transplants
- Can help cover scars on the scalp (scarring alopecia)
Which body hair is suitable for a transplant?
Beard hair
The best body donor — thick, strong and grows long. Ideal for adding density, especially in the crown.
Chest hair
Finer hair that can be used in selected areas, such as softening the front hairline for a natural look.
Combined with scalp hair
Most often body hair is combined with scalp grafts to get the best coverage and a natural finish.
A procedure that needs skill and planning
Body hair grows at different angles and in different cycles from scalp hair, so extracting and placing it well takes experience and the right instruments.
At Elegant Clinic our doctors assess your scalp and body donor areas, plan how many grafts can safely be taken from each, and design a treatment that gives you the most natural result possible.
Real results from our Patna clinic
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Body hair transplant — FAQs
What is a body hair transplant?
It is a hair transplant in which hair from the beard, chest or other body areas is used as donor hair for the scalp. It is used when the scalp donor area is not enough.
Who needs a body hair transplant?
People with advanced baldness, a weak or depleted scalp donor area, or a donor area damaged by a previous transplant. It is also used together with scalp hair to add density.
Which body hair is best for transplant?
Beard hair is usually the best because it is thick and strong. Chest hair is finer and can be useful in selected areas such as the hairline. Your doctor decides after examining you.
Does body hair look natural on the scalp?
When planned well, yes. Body hair is usually combined with scalp hair and placed in the right areas — for example, thicker beard hair in the crown for coverage.
Will the donor area on the body show scars?
Grafts are taken with FUE, which leaves only tiny dot-like marks that usually fade and are hidden by the surrounding hair.