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Glossary Body Hair Transplantation

procedure transferring hair from body to scalp or face

Body Hair Transplantation (BHT) is a procedure where hair follicles are extracted from various parts of the body, such as the chest, back, or legs, and transplanted to areas of the scalp or face that are experiencing hair loss. This technique is particularly useful for individuals who have insufficient donor hair on their scalp, providing an alternative source of hair for restoration purposes.

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research Chest hair micrografts display extended growth in scalp tissue: a case report

30 citations , August 2004 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”

This case study reports that a patient with extensive scalp scarring achieved an excellent cosmetic result when transplanted chest hair grew from an average of 4 cm at transplant to 15 cm after 18 months.

research Body to scalp: Evolving trends in body hair transplantation

22 citations , January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.

research Hair Transplantation Techniques for the Transgender Patient

14 citations , March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This review discusses hair restoration procedures for transgender patients undergoing gender transformation surgery and describes the authors' surgical approach but reports no clinical outcomes.

research Hair Transplantation in Patients With Inadequate Head Donor Supply Using Nonhead Hair

25 citations , May 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”

This study reported that follicular unit extraction using nonhead hair sources like the chest or beard may successfully restore hair density and achieve aesthetically pleasing results in severely bald men with limited head donor hair.

research Chest Hair Used as Donor Material in Hair Restoration Surgery

6 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study demonstrated that transplanting hair from the chest to the balding scalp is a viable alternative when scalp hair is depleted, with successful graft take and inconspicuous donor site healing.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Can hair be taken from other parts of the body for hair transplantation? Body hair can be used for transplantation but is generally a secondary option.
Can body hair be used for a hair transplant? Body hair can be used for transplants but may have lower success rates.
Can beard hair be used for hair transplants? Beard hair can be effectively used for hair transplants, especially when scalp hair is limited.
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community Hair Multiplication Projects in China - Promising clinical trial results on Mice

34 upvotes 1 year ago

A breakthrough in hair follicle cultivation using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has been achieved, producing large hair follicles suitable for transplantation. Clinical trials for this hair multiplication technology are planned in partnership with Yinguan Biotechnology.

community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey

726 upvotes 7 months ago

A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

community Something I wish I knew about hairloss 10 years ago

in Treatment 103 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.

community 2 Months on Minoxidil 5% and Dermarolling. Is this good progress?

in Is this regrowth? 76 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 2-month progress using Minoxidil 5% and dermarolling for hair regrowth, showing positive results. Other users suggested adding finasteride to maintain gains, but the original poster prefers not to use it due to hormonal concerns.

community 11 month Progress 17-18yo with RU58841*

51 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair regrowth using a combination of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, with Minoxidil used initially and the other treatments added later. The user believes the combination of Finasteride and RU58841 contributed to the regrowth, with RU sourced from MVsupplement.

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