African hair is unique in both structure and appearance; these qualities play an important role in planning a successful hair transplant. The natural curl, density and thickness of African hair can make it both a challenge and an advantage for surgical hair restoration. African hair, both straight and curly tends to grow in a tightly coiled pattern with the follicles in a curved formation beneath the scalp. This curl gives the appearance of greater density as each strand takes up more visual space compared to straighter hair types; however, the curvature of the follicles can also make harvesting and implantation more technical and requires an experienced surgeon familiar with the nuances of African hair types in order to successfully harvest and implant the follicles without damage to the follicles.
De Haar Hair Restoration is experienced in this area and considers the tendency toward keloid and hypertrophic scarring which can be more common in patients of African descent. FUT Hair Transplant technique reduces the risk to the donor area during the harvesting process in African Hair. During a FUT Hair transplant the grafts are dissected under microscopes which allows for less potential damage to the follicles and higher graft yields compared to the FUE harvesting technique. Proper planning and pre-hair transplant FUE safety testing are performed at De Haar Hair Restoration if a client with African hair requests a FUE Hair Transplant. African hair line design allows for a lower and straighter hair line that looks natural compared to Caucasian hair lines.
Hair restoration of African hair is highly rewarding when performed with expertise. The combination of curl density and thickness offers natural looking results that frame the face beautifully for patients seeking to restore hair lines, fill in thinning areas or improve overall density. De Haar Hair Restoration delivers natural looking results through a specialized approach tailored to the unique qualities of African hair that ensures optimal success.