If I opted for FUE using chest hair as the donor site, what

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Answered by Deborah Sillins, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

After undergoing FUE on the chest, it is possible to have small white dots, particularly in patients with darker skin tones. The visibility of these dots can vary depending on the size and depth of the punches used by the surgeon. Larger and deeper extractions are more likely to result in scarring.
Answered by Tom J. Pousti, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

Each patient heals differently, and if you shave your chest, you may notice and feel numerous small white dot scars.
Answered by William Rassman, MD, 15/08/2023 08:04

Body hair may not grow beyond six months after a hair grafting procedure, unlike scalp hair which has a longer growth cycle. Consider scalp hair for grafting rather than body hair.
Answered by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, 15/08/2023 08:04

Chest hair is unlikely to be used as donor hair for hair transplantation. Hair from the back of the head, where it continually grows, is typically preferred for transplanting to areas experiencing hair loss. Hair from other parts of the body may not yield the same results.

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