Is hair transplant possible with very fine hair? (Photo)

Yes. Fine caliber hair can be used for hair transplantation. In your situation specifically, fine hairs are actually great, since they will provide very soft, natural results for your temples. The only negative with fine caliber hairs is that they don't have as much mass, so to create the appearance of fullness, more hairs are needed in comparison with coarse caliber hairs, which can provide more density. The flip side of this is that fine caliber hairs look more natural easier with a hair transplant in comparison with coarse hairs, which can be more obvious if not transplanted with perfect technique.

Often with fine hair, FUT hair transplant will provide superior results. This is because of the nature of gently hand-dissecting the strip of fine hair into its individual follicular unit grafts. Fine is a greater challenge in FUE procedures. Also, in women, FUT is preferred because there is no large volume of donor shaving required as in FUE procedures. It is also important to note that with fine hair, you may want to have two hair transplants to provide a thicker appearance, as the initial transplant will give coverage but may still be thin.

Thank-you for your query. You can absolutely have hair transplants done with fine hair without problems. Another choice for shortening your forehead would be surgical forehead shortening with or without a few hair transplants. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Hello, and thank you for your question. A hair transplant can be possible with fine hair, depending on the density and texture of your hair. You would need to be seen in person, of course, to determine if you are a good candidate. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T