How Do Alternative Hair Transplants Work?
The method of alternative hair transplants on the face or body works the same way as hair transplant surgery on the scalp. Depending on the treatment area, differently sized donor hairs or follicular units are extracted from the back and sides of the head where hair is more resistant to balding. These hair units are cultivated or prepared for implantation, and are then inserted into follicles on treated areas. Because the hair transplants use real hair, it generally takes 3-4 months for the implanted hair units to grow out and become noticeable, as is the pattern of natural hair growth cycles. The size of the transplanted hair units will change depending on the natural, existing hair on the treatment area—it’s important that the transplanted hair blends in with the existing body hair. The patient’s unique hair physiology will also be factored into the transplant process. Hair transplant surgeons are experts when it comes to selecting the right hairs for transplantation, and completing
