Can a hair transplant be performed on all hair types and textures?

Hair transplantation can be performed on all hair types and textures, but the results may vary depending on the patient’s hair characteristics. The success of a hair transplant procedure depends on the availability of healthy hair follicles from the donor area, which can be used to transplant to the recipient area.

Hair type and texture can play a role in the success of a hair transplant. For example, people with curly hair may require more grafts to achieve the same density as someone with straight hair, because curly hair tends to be more fragile and may be more prone to breakage.

Patients with African descent hair, which tend to be more kinky and curly, may have a higher percentage of hair in the telogen phase, which means that the hair is in a dormant phase of growth. This can make the extraction of hair follicles more difficult and increase the risk of transection, which is when the hair follicle is damaged during the extraction process.

Patients with Afro-textured hair may also experience more scarring and keloid formation after a hair transplant procedure. Keloid formation is when the scar tissue grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound and can be more visible and raised than normal scars.

Patients with Asian hair may also have a higher percentage of hair in the telogen phase, which means that the hair is in a dormant phase of growth. This can make the extraction of hair follicles more difficult and increase the risk of transection.

Patients with Asian hair may also have a higher tendency to develop a condition called “shock loss” which is a temporary loss of hair that occurs after a hair transplant procedure.

In conclusion, hair transplantation can be performed on all hair types and textures, but the results may vary depending on the patient’s hair characteristics. The success of a hair transplant procedure depends on the availability of healthy hair follicles from the donor area, which can be used to transplant to the recipient area. Patients with Afro-textured hair may have a higher percentage of hair in the telogen phase, which makes the extraction of hair follicles more difficult, and increases the risk of transection, scarring, and keloid formation. Patients with Asian hair may have a higher tendency to develop “shock loss” and a higher percentage of hair in the telogen phase, which makes the extraction of hair follicles more difficult and increases the risk of transection. It’s important to work with a reputable hair transplant surgeon who has experience with different hair types and textures, and can customize the treatment plan accordingly.