Can a HT Surgeon Please answer my question ?

[jooeey]

Hi Guys,

 

I would really like a Hair Transplant surgeon to answer this is it true that an average Caucasian male has more density of hair than let's say a South Asian like an Indian Male ?

[Dr Tejinder Bhatti]

Hello Mr. Jooeey,

 

Yes, it is true, that considering averages on healthy scalps Caucasians will have a higher natural density than South Asians but this is assuming you are comparing hair characteristics that are unique to Caucasians including finer straight hair that is brown to light brown or even blonde. One contributing factor to this is that Caucasians can have more multiple hair follicular units. South Asians will have a larger hair shaft diameter than Caucasians with similar considerations and in many cases the larger hair shaft diameter will help to make up for the discrepancy.

[Bill - Seemiller]

jooey,

 

I'm not a surgeon and I see that Dr. Bhatti already answered your question. But yes, in general that is true, although there are exceptions to every rule. Caucasions do however, typically have higher density than Asians however, most asians have thicker hair - aka hair shaft diameter, which does add to the illusion of density.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill