Hair Transplants and Hair Types
Often there are aspects of hair restoration and transplants that people investigating treatment options overlook. One is the type of hair being transplanted. The type of hair being transplanted plays a very large part in the surgical process as well as the outcome. For example, thicker hair covers a larger area on the scalp than thinner hair, just as there is a coverage difference between wavy hair and curly hair.
There is absolutely no curl pattern in straight hair; it is completely straight. This type of hair is characterized very sleek and normally has a shiny finish. Next, is semi curly or wavy hair that has a natural wave pattern. The last hair types are often interchanged, which is mid-level curly and heavily coiled hair.
In transplanting hair, these factors are evaluated for any type of transplant we perform whether it is for the scalp, eyebrow, beard or mustache. The science of hair types is one part of understanding how hair transplants can be effective for a patient.
