Is there a correlation between fine hair and higher densities in people with fine hair?

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40 micron hair caliber, hair transplant and implant density (grafts per cm2). I have fine hair, approximately 40 microns and I’m considering a hair transplant. Is there a correlation between fine hair and higher densities in people with fine hair? Ie would the donor area generally have a higher capacity? Also, what would be a recommended density to aim for in the transplanted area with fine hair as such?

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

No not at all. Fine hair can have densities as much as coarse hair. However it does play a factor in the planning of the transplant. Go see a hair specialists to receive an in person evaluation.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no correlation with high density of hair and the caliber of the hair.  You would need high density of hair if you have a very fine caliber of hair to achieve the same look of fullness than those with coarse caliber of hair.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

the thickness of the hair is independent of the density of the hair.  Get your donor density measured, a critical step in evaluating you as a surgical candidate, see below

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