Can grafts from the mustache and chin be transplanted into the scalp?

Question

In case of a beard to scalp transplant, can chin and mustache grafts be used if there are not enough beard grafts on the neck/under the chin and on the cheeks?

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Hello,

Yes, chin and mustache grafts can be used in a beard-to-scalp transplant if there aren’t enough grafts available from the neck or cheeks. These areas often provide strong, thick hairs that blend well for scalp restoration. However, it’s important to carefully plan the donor area to ensure a natural look while preserving the aesthetic of the beard and mustache.

A consultation with an experienced surgeon will help determine the best approach for your specific needs.

Best regards,
Dr. Marco Barusco

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Yes, grafts from the mustache and chin can be used in a beard-to-scalp transplant. When there aren't enough grafts available from the neck, under the chin, or cheeks, the chin and mustache areas can serve as alternative donor sites. These grafts can be successfully transplanted to the scalp, but there are some important considerations.
Chin and mustache hairs tend to be coarser and thicker than scalp hair, which means they may not blend as seamlessly in areas where finer hair is required. However, they can still be a valuable resource, especially in regions of the scalp where hair thickness is a priority, like the crown or the vertex. In my experience, using these grafts can help achieve a fuller look, but the overall strategy should involve blending these thicker grafts with scalp or finer body hair to achieve a natural result.

Ross Kopelman, DO · Answer

Yes, grafts from the mustache and chin can be used in a beard-to-scalp transplant. When there aren't enough grafts available from the neck, under the chin, or cheeks, the chin and mustache areas can serve as alternative donor sites. These grafts can be successfully transplanted to the scalp, but there are some important considerations.
Chin and mustache hairs tend to be coarser and thicker than scalp hair, which means they may not blend as seamlessly in areas where finer hair is required. However, they can still be a valuable resource, especially in regions of the scalp where hair thickness is a priority, like the crown or the vertex. In my experience, using these grafts can help achieve a fuller look, but the overall strategy should involve blending these thicker grafts with scalp or finer body hair to achieve a natural result.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Yes  please be  sure  that chin and mustache grafts be used for HT.
We can harvest between 1800-2900 grafts from beard and 1000-1500 grafts from chest with  body  FUE technique. But you  should know that those  number  of follicles depends on the  density and area  of  your  beard and  chest donor areas.

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