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

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

Yes, grafts from the mustache and chin can be used for a beard to scalp transplant if there are not enough grafts available from the neck, under the chin, or cheeks. Beard hair, including that from the mustache and chin, is often coarser and may differ in texture from scalp hair, which can affect the overall aesthetic outcome. However, these grafts can provide good density and coverage, especially in areas where thicker hair is desired. It's important to consult with an experienced hair transplant surgeon to discuss your specific needs and to ensure the best possible results.

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.

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.