Just like scalp hair restoration surgery, there are other parts of the body that have hair and require the same procedure, if there is a loss of hair. In most cases, men require facial hair restoration apart from chest hair re-growth. The restoration process for facial hair is different and includes hair transplantation for eyebrows, beard, mustache and chest. Not only is the process different but it takes a precise hand and years of experience to do it. The most common difficulty that arises is that if the surgeon makes the tiny slits near other grafts, the hair follicles embedded within the surrounding slits come out. Thus, the hair restoration surgeon needs to make the slits and then wait for a few minutes before inserting the new hair follicles.
In facial hair transplantation cases, the surgeon does not use a scalpel but a Nor Kor needle, which performs the dual function of a dilator also. Though just like other hair transplant procedures, the process is the same. As the surgeon withdraws the needle, the assistant inserts the grafts of hair follicles, with a precision forceps. The most important consideration while doing facial restoration of hair procedures is to ensure that the surgeon inserts his needle or blade at a lateral angle to the region of insertion within the eyebrows.
For the chest region, the hair is transplanted from the scalp and thus, constantly grows. It requires monthly cutting and trimming to maintain the look. For a natural look, the transplantation is done in two grafts. The right placement of the grafts at the correct angle and direction is essential. Once the restoration has been completed, the hair is permanent.
For the mustache and beard hair restoration procedures, the surgeon keeps the blade flat against the skin to ensure downward growth of hair. However the most delicate surgery is transplantation of eyelashes on eyelids. This is extremely difficult as the skin is very thin and it is too close to the eye. Additionally maintaining the direction of the hair growth needs to be considered.
For eyelashes, hair from the eyebrow is transplanted. Usually there are two sessions with 10-12 micro grafts per eyelid. These are held with a gap of 8 to 10 months apart. With changing implements and surgical tools in combination with new technology, eyelid hair restoration surgery utilizes curved needles for faster and easier insertions.
