Work With A Surgeon, Not a Technician
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Bhumik Shah
Patients searching for a hair restoration doctor in Philadelphia, PA, often discover Dr. Bhumik Shah, a provider who stands apart from corporate clinics, where much of the work is delegated to technicians. Our hair restoration doctor personally performs each body-to-scalp transplant in full using refined stick-and-place techniques.
Our hair restoration doctor:
Personally extracts and places each graft; no handoffs or shortcuts
Uses surgical planning software to map donor zones and protect your appearance
Performs pre-op planning the night before with each patient
Is one of the few U.S. surgeons offering full-body FUE for depleted donor areas
Schedule your free consultation in Haddonfield, just minutes from Philadelphia. We're looking forward to exploring your options.
“Dr. Shah and his staff were amazing. This was my 3rd transplant and 3rd different surgeon but by far this was the best experience I've had. Dr. Shah is a true professional and cares about the patient and his quality of work. You won't be sorry, don't go overseas, get your hair back now with someone you can trust.”
When Scalp Hair Isn’t Enough, Body Hair Can Save Your Results
What Is a Body to Scalp Hair Transplant?
A body-to-scalp hair transplant can be a game-changer for patients who have already undergone one or more hair restoration surgeries, or those who never had enough viable donor hair on the scalp in the first place. This is a highly specialized technique that’s best performed by a surgeon with the precision, stamina, and vision to do the work himself. At BKS Hair Restoration near Philadelphia, Dr. Bhumik Shah offers a refined, results-driven approach.
In a body-to-scalp procedure, Dr. Shah extracts viable hair follicles from areas like the beard, chest, or back and transplants them to the scalp using follicular unit extraction (FUE). This is an advanced solution for patients with:
Donor site depletion after multiple hair restoration procedures
Failed or botched hair transplant results
Naturally low scalp hair density
Hairline scarring or irregular hair growth patterns
Because body hair differs in texture, growth cycles, and density, the success of a transplant depends on the surgeon’s skill in donor selection, extraction technique, and recipient placement. Dr. Shah’s method accounts for these differences in every detail.
Planning, Precision, and Placement:
How It Works
Pre-Surgical Planning
Each case begins with a 60-to-90-minute planning session the night before surgery. Dr. Shah uses advanced software to analyze the recipient area and create a graft map that leaves donor zones looking pristine.
Donor Area Selection
Dr. Shah commonly considers donor sites like the beard, chest, and back. He individually extracts each follicle via FUE using specialized punches designed for the texture and depth of body hair.
Stick-and-Place Graft Implantation
Unlike other surgeons who pre-make incisions in bulk, Dr. Shah performs a refined stick-and-place technique: each incision and graft is placed one at a time. This minimizes trauma, protects native follicles, and enhances hair density.
Post-Op Healing
FUE causes minimal disruption to skin tissue, so recovery is fast. Most body hair transplant patients are able to return to light activity within a few days.
A Game-Changer
For Repair and Density
Body to scalp transplantation offers a number of key advantages for patients with sufficient donor body hair:
Expands Donor Options
FUE body to scalp transplants are ideal when scalp hair isn’t sufficient or has been overharvested.
DHT Resistance
Body hair is typically resistant to dihydrotestosterone, one of the key hormones that cause hair loss.
Permanent Results
Once transplanted, the body hair follicles continue to grow like natural scalp hair.
Customized Solutions
Dr. Shah’s body hair transplant approach is particularly helpful for revision or repair cases where traditional FUE may fall short.
How Dr. Shah Maximizes
Results With Body Hair Grafts
While body hair differs from scalp hair in several ways, Dr. Shah’s advanced planning, artistic judgment, and surgical skill allow him to turn these differences into strengths:
Tailored Use of Texture
Beard and chest hair are often thicker or curlier than scalp hair, which makes them ideal for adding density in areas like the crown and mid-scalp. Our surgeon strategically places these grafts where their natural volume can maximize coverage.
Single-Hair Units, Purposefully Used
Most body hairs grow as single follicles. When a transplant is performed by a skilled doctor, this is a way to achieve finer detailing and filler coverage. Dr. Shah often uses these grafts to blend edges or refine areas where multi-hair grafts wouldn’t look as natural.
Work with a hair loss doctor who considers complexity an opportunity to deliver even more finely tailored results. Call Dr. Shah or contact our Haddonfield office to book:
Transparent Pricing and Personalized Planning
The Cost of Your Hair Transplant in Philadelphia
At BKS Hair Restoration, body-to-scalp procedures are competitively priced between $5 and $6 per graft, depending on complexity. African and gray hair types may carry a higher rate due to the higher difficulty of extraction.
Dr. Shah will walk you through graft count estimates and candidacy during your consultation. Our Haddonfield practice also accepts CareCredit financing to help make treatment more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Body to Scalp Hair Transplants in Philadelphia, PA
Which areas of the body are most commonly used for donor hair?
The beard is the most common due to hair quality and graft yield. Dr. Shah may also use hair from the chest, back, or shoulders, depending on your hair type and goals.
Will the transplanted body hair grow like scalp hair?
Body hair maintains some of its original growth pattern and texture, but it often adapts to its new location over time. You will need to trim and groom it like natural hair.
How many grafts can I get from body hair?
This largely depends on the donor site and density. Beard hair can often yield between 1,000 and 2,000 grafts. Chest and back hair yield less but can supplement overall coverage.
Is this a painful procedure?
No. We use local anesthesia to numb both the donor and recipient areas. Our patients also receive oral medication to help them relax.
Can I combine scalp and body hair in one procedure?
Yes! In fact, many patients benefit from a hybrid approach to maximize coverage while preserving the scalp donor site.
“Exceptional.”
“I recently had a hair transplant with Dr. Bhumik Shah, and the entire experience was exceptional. Dr. Shah spent a significant amount of time with me before the surgery, thoroughly answering my questions and helping me plan for the best possible results. He combined my goals with his professional expertise to create a plan tailored to achieve the most natural and optimal outcome.”
Welcome to BKS Hair Restoration, led by Dr. Bhumik Shah. Our expert team is proud to serve Haddonfield, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas with personalized, cutting-edge hair loss solutions. Dr. Shah is:
Affiliated with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
Trained around the world by some of the top surgeons in the industry
One of the few hair transplant surgeons in the U.S. who personally performs every step of the procedure
