beard hair transplanted to the head with fue

[tsemusko]

Since beard follicles seems to be different texture... what is the disadvantage of using beard follicles on the head?

 

I presume would be hard to manage if it gets long.. How long can it grow without any issues?

 

I would love guys who did some beard hairs answer this one...

 

[Blake Bloxham]

Tse,

 

The main "disadvantage" of using beard hair follicles on the scalp is that they will retain their donor characteristics. In other words, they will cycle and grow like regular beard hairs that have been moved to the scalp. In general, beard hair follicles have a much shorter anagen (growth) cycle compared to scalp follicles (which remain in anagen for 2-7 years), so it will likely be a bit harder to grow them longer. What's more, the hairs will most likely be thicker, coarser, and a bit curlier than your native scalp hair.

 

Having said that, many FUE experts integrate beard hairs into their procedures with impressive results. However, you definitely need to "tread carefully" when going this route because it is a difficult process and only a select few are experienced.

[tsemusko]

Thanks for the great info..