There are two main types of hair follicles used in hair transplantation: follicular units and follicular grafts.

Follicular units

Follicular units are small groups of hair follicles that are naturally found in the scalp. They typically contain 1-4 hairs, but they can contain up to 10 hairs.

Follicular units are the most common type of hair follicle used in hair transplantation. They are used to create a natural-looking hairline and to fill in areas of hair loss.

Follicular grafts

Follicular grafts are larger groups of hair follicles that are typically used to transplant hair into larger areas of hair loss. They can contain up to 100 hairs.

Follicular grafts are less common than follicular units, but they can be used to achieve more coverage in a single procedure.

Which type of hair follicle is right for you?

The best type of hair follicle for you will depend on the amount of hair loss you have and the location of the hair loss.

If you have a small area of hair loss, follicular units may be a good option. If you have a large area of hair loss, follicular grafts may be a better option.

How are hair follicles harvested?

Hair follicles are harvested from the donor area, which is typically the back or sides of the head.

For follicular unit transplantation, a strip of scalp is removed from the donor area. The strip is then divided into individual follicular units.

For follicular graft transplantation, individual follicular units are extracted from the donor area using a small punch tool.

How are hair follicles transplanted?

Hair follicles are transplanted into the recipient area, which is the area of hair loss.

For follicular unit transplantation, the follicular units are placed into small incisions in the recipient area.

For follicular graft transplantation, the follicular grafts are placed into larger incisions in the recipient area.

Conclusion

There are two main types of hair follicles used in hair transplantation: follicular units and follicular grafts. The best type of hair follicle for you will depend on the amount of hair loss you have and the location of the hair loss.