2's in the hairline

[HairSatr]

Is it true that when they transplant the hairline some of the grafts are singles but grow into 2's when they come in.I have several 2's in my hairline, and I was told by my doctor that it is normal for that to happen. Anyone else have this happen? Any truth to this?

 

 

Mike

[hairthere]

No that's not true at all. Single hair FUs are just that: single hairs. You should consult with another HT doctor.

[Sean]

No way, one hair (single) can't turn into two. That doctor is wrong, the hair grafts are not like plants were fertilization occurs and then multiple plants grow.

 

I'd definitely speak to someone else. I agree with hairthere, you should consult with another doctor.

 

 

The single hair graft I was thinking about was this, refined:

 

single's,two's,three's

 

Source: google images

 

 

 

 

 

 

Something unusual like this, it's harder to tell:

 

<----more like plugs

 

Source: google images

 

 

 

But i'd imagine the doctor/techs would be able to tell if it is a one hair follicle or two for the most part with the equipment they use.

Edited October 30, 2011 by Sean

[Al - Moderator]

I think hairthere and Sean are incorrect. There is always a percentage of hair that's in the phase where the hair has fallen out but a new hair hasn't yet begun to grow in that follicle. In that case what looks like a single hair graft can actually turn out to be a 2 hair graft. I'm imagining this scenario is more likely to occur with Drs who use fat grafts (meaning they don't trim all of the excess tissue around a graft). I'm thinking when the tech trims the tissue they may damage the portion of the graft that would have grown the additional hair, so it may not happen very often in those cases.

[RCWest]

Behappy is right. Sometimes there are follicles transplanted that are in the dormant stage.

[aaron1234]

2 haired grafts in the hairline is a surgical mistake in my opinion - an elementary one really.

[Al - Moderator]

2 haired grafts in the hairline is a surgical mistake in my opinion - an elementary one really.

 

 

Why? You know that 2 and 3 hair grafts occur naturally throughout your head of hair, so why is it a major concern if you get a couple of 2 hair grafts in the hairline after a transplant? You had them there years before when you had more hair in that area and you never noticed or cared, so why do you now?

[aaron1234]

I think there must be a difference between surgically planted 2-3 hair grafts than natural 2-3 hair units - and I also think that most people's original hairlines consist of more 1 hair follicular units then anything else. I had 2-3 haired grafts planted in the hairline for my first procedure and they looked awful and had to get them punched out by Dr. Paul. They make for a harsh, pluggy looking hairline.

[HairSatr]

They just look to thick and out of place. I think I will have to call to discuss with the Dr. Can they be removed and singles placed in there?

[hairthere]

behappy, go get yourself a hairline transplant of 2-hair grafts and let us know how it turns out--I'd love to see it. Or, let's spare your poor scalp the repair job and how about you find us some examples of fantastic-looking 2-hair graft hairlines? Tell you what, I had a 2-hair graft hairline transplant the first surgery and I can assure you it does not look good or natural. They look like black dots.

 

RCwest, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said "sometimes" there might be HT hairs in the dormant phase. No top HT doc will knowingly use 2s for the hairline.

 

hairsatr, the reason they look thick and out-of-place is that they should not have been used. Do not go back to this doctor to have them removed, or for further surgery. He will probably tempt you with a free fixer-up. Say no.

Edited November 1, 2011 by hairthere