Hair length for post HT illusion of density

[Cro40]

HT surgeon always warn patients that a HT is a hair restoration and distribution and its essence is to create an illusion of density which can be better achieved with longer hair as it creates layering effect and shadows. 

I am curious, what's the optimal hair length in the recipient area that everyone has had success with in creating that post HT illusion of density? Thanks! 

 

 

[Melvin- Admin]

I think between 4-5 inches is perfect length. Any shorter or longer can inhibit the “illusion.”

[Otis james]

I always think results looks better with curly hair too. Whatever the length… I think if your hair is very tidy and groomed, it tends to be more see through…

[TheGreatPretender]

In my view shorter hair will always result in a "see through appearence" of some sort especially in high Norwood cases. Howeaver if you leave it longer it should be able to cover it in one way or the other minimizing the scalp visibility significantly. 

[mr_peanutbutter]

1 hour ago, Melvin- Admin said:

I think between 4-5 inches is perfect length. Any shorter or longer can inhibit the “illusion.”

can you post an example of an hairstyle in that length?

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

@Cro40

There really is an optimal hairline to present an illusion of density for one’s hair transplant. Because ultimately, it depends on a number of other variables that matter just as much.

As a for instance, I’ve seen some individuals that look like they have denser hair when they weren’t short and when they wore it long.  This was simply because their hair caliber was a bit on the thinner side and when worn long, it just appeared a bit more straggly than someone who wore their hair long with a full head of hair.

At the end of the day, I think each hair transplant patient should experiment with different hairstyles and links to see what works best for them.

For me… I know where my hair longer and even up in a man bun which makes my hair appear completely full with absolutely no thinning.  Whereas when I wore my hair short, my hair still looks pretty good but my hair was obviously they’re looking in the crown and above the occipital ridge such as where Norwood class 6 individuals are thinning.

So in reality, it’s all a matter of preference and what you think works best for you.

Best wishes,

Patient Advocate - Rahal Hair Transplant

 

Edited January 8 by Rahal Hair Transplant

[Marko7t4]

Here’s my hair at 2 different lengths. I think the longer style gives a better illusion. 

[Cro40]

Thanks everyone.