A body hair transplant, or BHT, is a safe and effective solution for addressing hair loss almost anywhere in the body. The procedure consists of harvesting hair from regions like the beard, chest, or back and transplanting them into specific areas to achieve more coverage and fuller hair densities. BHT also more commonly refers to using body hairs- most commonly from the beard, but also possible in some cases from the chest and or back- to restore density to the scalp. Once transplanted, these hairs will typically continue to grow similar to scalp hairs.
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A BHT hair transplant is an excellent, usually adjuvant, procedure to traditional hair transplant surgery in which grafts are taken from the back of the head and transplanted onto another part of the body (typically, but not limited to, the scalp). Scalp donor supply is fixed, but body hair can be used to provide additional coverage.
When performed by a skilled surgeon like Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, a body hair transplant can help you regain your self-confidence by creating a youthful, natural appearance you feel proud of, whether it’s a hairier chest, a fuller beard, or a denser scalp.
Whereas most hair transplant procedures utilize donor hair from the scalp, a growing number of patients are relying on body hair transplants to obtain additional grafts beyond what the scalp can provide. These hairs typically come from the beard, but chest hair transplants are also an option, as are the abdomen (belly area), back, arms, legs, and even the pubic region as donor sites. One particular advantage of the beard donor areas is that the area heals up within 24 hours with no sign that anything was done to the area.
Despite its non-invasive nature and impressive results, most hair restoration practitioners don’t offer BHT because of the high degree of difficulty and the level of expertise needed to achieve natural and aesthetic results. Dr. Epstein and his team are proud to be among the few clinics in the world that regularly perform body hair transplants using the latest FUE (follicular unit extraction) technology, having performed hundreds of these procedures with outstanding results and minimal scarring.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
One of the benefits of body-to-scalp hair transplants is that donor hair can be harvested from almost anywhere in the body, even from places where people typically want to remove hair. Dr. Epstein performs each body-to-head hair transplant manually by collecting hair follicles using follicular unit extraction (FUE) from areas such as the beard, chest, abdomen, and beyond.
The FUE technique requires superior precision and unparalleled artistry to minimize scarring and ensure the grafts remain healthy during extraction and transplantation.
In general, the beard is the preferred source for grafting body hairs due to its greater reliability of regrowth and quick, excellent healing. Beard hairs also have the advantage of being thicker, thereby providing more coverage with fewer units, while they typically lose their coarseness once they grow on the scalp. The second-best option is a chest hair transplant. However, when beard or chest hairs are unavailable, other areas of the body can also serve as donor sites, such as:
Body hair transplantation is designed to restore hair, most commonly to the scalp by using body hair, but also can be used to restore hair to the chest and abdomen area, as well as the pubic area, armpits, arms, and any other area where hair is desired, to both thicken the existing hair or to provide hair growth where there is none. Body hair can also be used to conceal old donor site scars.
The absence of hair could be due to genetics, prior electrolysis, laser hair removal, surgical scars, burns, or other accidents. Some patients seek only a thin amount of coverage or coverage of a limited area (e.g., the central chest or the pubic triangle). In contrast, others desire a thick chest and central abdomen area. In some cases where maximum density is desired, a second procedure may be necessary.
Good candidates for body hair transplants are adults (18 years and older, ideally between 25 and 65) with severe baldness or hair loss who would like to increase coverage in specific areas but lack viable donor hair at traditional donor sites (e.g., scalp, back of the neck). Sometimes the lack of sufficient donor hair is due to prior transplants.
Since hair transplants are surgical procedures, you must be in reasonably good health prior to the intervention.
A scalp-to-body hair procedure typically involves placing 200 to 3,500 or more hair grafts, depending on the desired density and the size of the areas to be covered. Each graft, depending on the location, can have 1, 2, or even 3 hairs. The procedure is usually performed under oral sedation, but sometimes under twilight sedation for more extensive procedures. The 3 to 8-hour intervention is essentially painless, as is the recovery period.
For the first 5 days after the procedure, tiny crusts will form around each transplanted hair. By the second day, patients can travel home and resume normal activities without any signs that they had a procedure.
Since the FUE method requires no sutures, the healing is typically painless and takes only 3 to 5 days. After the procedure, the donor area is kept covered with a special ointment for 5 days to ensure the best healing. Meanwhile, the transplanted hairs will fall out by 2 weeks, then start to regrow—just like scalp hairs—at 4 months or so, then continue to grow for a lifetime.
Read more about the preoperative and postoperative instructions for body hair transplant.
Dr. Jeffrey Epstein offers a depth of experience that few surgeons or hair restoration clinics anywhere in the world can match. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Epstein brings his advanced training in facial anatomy and aesthetics to every procedure, from FUE hair transplants and hairline lowering surgery to eyebrow and beard restoration.
Meet Dr. EpsteinDr. Epstein's reputation draws discriminating patients from Miami, Latin America, and Europe, many traveling specifically for his expertise in complex and repair cases that other providers cannot address. He dedicates his career to helping patients achieve natural-looking hairlines and greater confidence in all aspects of life.
The best way to know if you are a candidate for a hair transplant from body hair is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Epstein. During your initial appointment, he will assess your overall health and the condition of your hair to determine whether you are eligible for a body hair transplant surgery. At this appointment, you and your doctor will also agree upon the desired donor site and the estimated amount of hair grafts needed to achieve your ideal results.
For patients who refuse to compromise on expertise, visiting Dr. Epstein in Miami is worth the journey. Located minutes from Miami International Airport, Dr. Epstein welcomes patients from across the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout the Caribbean to his boutique practice. From your initial virtual consultation to your final follow-up, Dr. Epstein is personally involved in every aspect of your care. Miami's world-class hotels, warm climate, and vibrant culture make it an exceptional setting for your transformation.
Yes, in the right hands, a body hair transplant is a viable alternative or supplement to the traditional hair transplant. In the past, patients with hair loss and insufficient scalp hair weren’t candidates for hair transplantation. Now, advancements in hair restoration technologies have allowed patients to enjoy new or thicker hair at their desired location using body hair grafts from donor sites beyond the scalp.
The cost of a body hair transplant in Miami will depend on many factors, including the number of grafts needed. After evaluating your needs during a consultation, Dr. Epstein and his team will provide a personalized treatment plan along with detailed pricing.
Expect the transplanted hair to fall out within 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure, but don’t panic! This is completely normal. New hair will begin to grow back in about 3 months, with most of the new hair growth happening around the 6- to 9-month mark.
With the FUE hair grafting technique, your surgeon will use a small surgical punch to carefully extract the follicles one by one. This technique leaves behind barely noticeable tiny “dotted” scars, typically less than 1 mm in size. In the beard, the donor sites heal up within 24 hours.
Dr. Epstein goes to great lengths to ensure scarring is kept to an absolute minimum during the procedure. This includes harvesting hairs in a diffuse pattern rather than a linear one and harvesting from safe donor zones.
Recovery after a body hair transplant is pretty straightforward. As there are no sutures with the FUE technique, most patients go back to their normal activities within a couple of days. Dr. Epstein will provide you with preoperative and postoperative instructions on how to care for and clean the donor and recipient sites, as well as oral and topical antibiotics to prevent infection.
Dr. Epstein’s practice is your premier destination for personalized and advanced hair restoration solutions. Specializing in body hair transplantation (BHT) with cutting-edge techniques like follicular unit extraction (FUE), we deliver natural-looking, transformative results with minimal downtime. Our holistic approach combines medical expertise with artistic precision, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience from consultation through recovery. Discover the confidence of thicker, denser hair tailored to your unique goals. Consultations are available in person and virtually for out-of-town patients.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Dr. Jeffrey Epstein on August 24th, 2026.
