Q: I heard that it is possible to transplant body hair to the scalp. Does it leave any scarring? — V.P., Cherry Hill, NJ
A: Unfortunately, it does leave scarring. And since the hair is generally of poor quality, it is usually not worth the trade-off. Below is the typical scarring seen in a BHT procedure. Click the image for a larger version:
Scarring with body hair transplant
(note circular white scars on the person’s chest)
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