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Body hair transplants are a specialised procedure in the field of hair restoration and typically cost around £12,000 or more. This cost is contingent upon the patient having a sufficient supply of donor hair, usually sourced from areas such as the chest, abdomen, or back.The expense reflects the complexity and labour-intensive nature of the procedure, where individual hairs are meticulously transplanted to the desired area. The availability of ample donor hair is crucial for the success of the transplant, ensuring there are enough healthy hair follicles to achieve the desired outcome.
A body hair transplant is a procedure that involves restoring lost hair from the scalp by extracting hair from other areas of the body. This method of hair transplant is usually only recommended if a patient does not have a sufficient donor area — the hair that grows on the back and sides on the head and is less prone to balding.
Using the same techniques as an FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) transplant, this delicate procedure is performed by extracting individual hair follicles with precise surgical tools. These grafts will then be transplanted into areas of the scalp that are suffering from hair loss. As the techniques performed by the surgical team mirror those used in an FUE procedure, a body hair transplant is painless, unintrusive and precise.
While it is technically possible to extract any body hair, most surgeons will only transplant hair from the chest and abdomen, or potentially the beard. This is because these areas produce hair that most closely emulates the properties of the hair on your scalp, resulting in a more natural appearance. If possible, surgeons will likely also extract any available hair from the donor area of the scalp to supplement those extracted from the body for the best results.
Body hair transplants are in-depth procedures that are performed by skilled specialists that have years of experience in the field. A transplant is a long procedure that will usually take a full day to complete. Here’s what you can expect from a day in surgery:
The first step in a body hair transplant is to prepare your scalp in preparation for surgery. This is done by shaving your head so that your surgeon can see the angle and direction of your hair, allowing them to implant the new grafts in a way that creates a natural blend.
While you can shave your own head in preparation, it’s best to allow your surgeon to do it on the day of your procedure. If you accidentally shave your hair too close to your scalp, it can complicate the extraction process.
Once you’re prepped and ready for surgery, the first step is a local anaesthetic. You’ll receive injections in the areas of your body where you’ll be extracting the hair follicles. While this may sting a little at first, it will allow the surgeon to carry out the extraction stage painlessly to ensure you stay comfortable.
Body hair transplants extract donor hair follicles with a specialised device called a Micro Punch. These precise instruments vary in diameter from 0.7mm to 1.25mm and are used to puncture the skin around individual follicles and extract the bulb using delicate forceps.
Thanks to the precision of the Micro Punch, and the skills of our experienced surgeons, this extraction process results in just pinpoint scarring that will be invisible to the naked eye once you’ve recovered from your body hair transplant.
Once the hair follicle bulb has been removed, it is placed in a solution to ensure it stays at the ideal level of hydration, temperature and humidity.
Once your grafts have been extracted, they will then be separated into groups that are characterised by thickness, size and the number of hairs in each hair follicle bulb. As some hair follicles can house two or more hairs, these are prioritised for implantation as they help to create fuller, thicker-looking hair.
Once your grafts have been successfully extracted, it’s time to prepare for implantation. At this stage of the body hair transplant, your surgeon will administer local anaesthetic — this time in the area you’re transplanting the donor hair to. They will then make a number of micro-incisions into your scalp in the areas where they intend to implant the hair follicles.
After your surgeon has finished with the incisions, they will then manually implant the recipient area of your scalp with individual hair follicles. The surgeon will patiently and accurately place each hair follicle bulb 1mm below the surface of the intradermal layer of the scalp.
Once this process is fully completed, your surgeon will bandage up your head for protection and provide you with a set of specific instructions for you to follow to ensure you achieve the best results possible from your body hair transplant.
The success of your body hair transplant depends on how well your scalp heals. After your procedure, your doctor will provide you will a list of clear instructions on how to look after your scalp in the coming days and weeks to ensure the best results possible — the first 48 hours of which will be the most important. During this time, you’ll need to ensure your scalp is hydrated and that your head remains upright and untouched, especially when sleeping.
Your doctor will go through all the information with you after your procedure and will be just a phone call away if you have any questions while in recovery.
Suitability for any method of hair transplantation is crucial to ensure satisfactory results. While a patient’s donor area would usually be examined to determine how well-suited they are for hair restoration, body hair transplants rely on a solid supply of hair from body parts such as the chest and abdomen.
It’s also important to know the differences between a body hair transplant and one that relies on the donor area. While a body hair transplant is performed in a similar way to an FUE transplant, there are additional factors to consider. The hair extracted will behave differently from those harvested from the scalp, so it’s important your expectations are kept in check.
Here are some details to remember when considering a body hair transplant:
Hair will retain the same properties once transplanted. This means that chest hair, for example, will maintain the same length, density and texture when transplanted to the scalp as it does when on your body.
Body hair should be used to add density to areas of hair loss and should not be used in the frontal hairline. The properties of body hair will look unnatural if not blended within the hair on your scalp.
Body hair extraction is considerably lower than that of an FUE or FUT hair transplant. Very rarely will a follicle unit contain more than one hair from a body hair transplant.
Due to single-hair follicles, body hair transplants provide less coverage than traditional procedures. Even if extracted hairs are dense, they won’t provide full coverage — much like thick forearm hair won’t conceal the skin.
As there is a lot to consider, the best way to know if you’re a suitable candidate is to speak to one of our hair restoration specialists directly. Book a free online consultation with our team to learn more about your situation and what options are available to you.
“Dr. Muhammad put me at ease and made me feel truly comfortable. The entire process was much easier than I expected, and my results are fantastic.”
It’s our advanced follicular extraction technique, where individual grafts are removed and implanted directly by the surgeon using fine forceps, without the need for pre-made incisions. It works for most types of hair loss and is known for natural-looking, high-density results with minimal downtime.
PRECISION HAIR is a minimally invasive technique, so rather than a single linear scar, you’re left with tiny, evenly spread puncture marks in the donor area that fade significantly and are easily concealed even with short hair. Your surgeon will talk you through what to expect for your specific case at consultation.
The area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic before we begin, so most patients feel little to no pain during the procedure itself, just some pressure or tugging. Mild soreness or tightness in the days after is normal and easily managed with the aftercare medication we provide.
Yes, we’ll send you home with a short course of medication, such as pain relief and antibiotics, to support healing and reduce the risk of infection. Some patients are also prescribed ongoing treatments like minoxidil or finasteride to help protect existing hair and support long-term results.
This depends on factors like your degree of hair loss, donor hair availability, and desired outcome. During your consultation, one of our surgeons will assess your scalp and goals in person and recommend whether PRECISION HAIR, FUT, or another approach is the right fit for you.
Transplanted hair typically sheds within the first few weeks, which is a normal part of the process, before new growth begins around month three to four. Most patients see noticeable thickening by month six, with full, final results visible at around twelve months.
Really pleased with how it was handled from start to finish. The consultation was thorough with no pressure at all, and the team talked me through every step so I knew what to expect on the day. Aftercare calls were a nice touch too, checking in during the first week.
Good experience overall from a friendly, easy to find clinic. The procedure went smoothly with regular breaks throughout. Only reason it’s not five stars is the wait to get booked in ran a little long, but once in, everything moved like clockwork and healing is coming along nicely.
Can’t fault the service, honestly. Was nervous going in but the team put me at ease straight away and explained everything clearly, patiently answering every question I had. Results are already looking promising a few months on, glad I went with them rather than shopping on price alone.
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