What is a Graft? 🤔

For those interested in hair transplants, the term 'grafts' is likely to be a key concept. While it is commonly assumed that a graft is simply a hair, this is not entirely accurate. So, what is a graft and what distinguishes it from a hair?

In dermatological practice and the field of hair transplantation, the term "graft" is used to describe the structure of hair follicles/roots taken from the donor area. Each person has a different number and quality of grafts in the donor area. A graft can be one hair strand, two strands, three strands, or sometimes even four or five strands. The number depends on the donor area, as everyone's quality is different. 🌱

How is Graft Quality Determined and What is Its Importance? 💡

The quality of grafts taken from the donor area varies. The most important factors that determine the quality can be classified as:

• Thickness of hair strands 🧑‍🦱
• Hair color (light or dark) 🌈
• The number of hair strands within a follicle graft 📊

A good quality graft is considered fully healthy, with thick hair strands and a graft containing two or more strands. These factors play a crucial role in the success of hair transplants. 👨‍⚕️

What is the Difference Between a Graft and a Hair Strand? 🤷‍♂️

A graft refers to a single follicle taken from the donor area, which can contain a varying number of hair strands. For example, grafts taken from the right and left of the donor area usually contain one or two hair strands and are fine in texture, while grafts taken from the middle part of the donor area typically contain two to three hair strands.

While a graft is made up of a group of transplanted follicles or hairs, a hair strand refers to a single piece of hair. For example, if someone has an average graft quality and receives 3,000 grafts, this would result in 5,500 to 6,000 hair strands being transplanted. If the graft quality is good, 6,000 to 8,000 hair strands will be transplanted. 🌟

This is one of the most important factors in achieving good results, as it directly affects the success of the hair transplantation. 💪